Sample itinerary · 4 nights
The Bachelorette
This is the Aruba bachelorette trip that makes the group chat blow up: party boats with open bars, Kukoo Kunuku nights that end at 2 a.m., casino rounds between beach-bar crawls, and exactly one recovery morning where nobody judges you for staying horizontal until noon. You're staying on Palm Beach where everything's walkable, the sand is ridiculous, and the vibe is exactly as lively as you need it to be.
Day 1
Arrival & Palm Beach Setup
Afternoon
Check into your Palm Beach resort — mid-strip properties like the Hyatt Regency or Marriott put you in the center of the action with beach access, multiple bars, and casinos steps away. Drop bags, change into swimsuits, and claim your first round of pool chairs.
Evening
Start slow with sunset drinks at a beachfront bar on the strip — you're pacing for the weekend, not blowing it on night one. Walk to dinner somewhere loud and fun, then test your luck at the Stellaris Casino or the Hyatt's floor before calling it.
Day 2
Party Boat & Kukoo Kunuku Night
Morning
Sleep in, order breakfast by the pool, and let the group trickle down whenever they're ready. This is your buffer day before things ramp up.
Afternoon
Board a party catamaran out of Palm Beach for a three-hour sail with snorkel stops, an open bar, and a soundtrack that matches the energy. You'll hit a few reef sites, see some turtles, and return to shore exactly tipsy enough for what's next.
Evening
The Kukoo Kunuku party bus picks you up from your hotel and runs a bar-hopping loop across the island with dancing, drinks, and a DJ who will absolutely play your requests. It's loud, it's chaotic, and it's the night everyone will reference for the rest of the trip.
Day 3
Recovery Beach Morning & Casino Night
Morning
This is your official recovery block. Sleep late, post up on the beach with zero agenda, and let room service handle breakfast. No one's expected to do anything before noon.
Afternoon
Ease back in with a beachside lunch and light watersports if anyone's feeling it — paddleboards, jet skis, or a float session will do. The goal is low-effort fun with a drink in hand.
Evening
Group dinner somewhere on the strip with a table that can handle your energy, then migrate to one of the big resort casinos for blackjack, roulette, and slots. The Stellaris or Hyatt floors stay open late and won't kick you out when things get loud.
Day 4
ATV Adventure & Sunset Sail Sendoff
Morning
Book a mid-morning ATV or UTV tour through the island's desert interior — you'll rip through cactus trails, hit the Natural Pool, and get group photos at windswept cliffs that look nothing like the resort strip. It's a three-to-four-hour loop that delivers just enough adrenaline.
Afternoon
Return to the hotel for showers, a late lunch, and one last pool hang before the final night. This is when everyone starts packing between margaritas.
Evening
Close it out with a sunset catamaran cruise — smaller group, open bar, and a two-hour sail that turns the whole west coast orange. It's the perfect low-key sendoff after three nights of chaos.
Know before you go
- Stay on Palm Beach's high-rise strip — everything's walkable, the beach is wide and perfect, and you won't need a car for most of the trip.
- The Kukoo Kunuku party bus books out fast during peak season; reserve spots as soon as your group confirms travel dates.
- Party catamarans with open bars leave multiple times daily from Palm Beach — morning and afternoon slots are calmer, but sunset cruises get the loudest crowds.
- Aruba's casinos are everywhere and most stay open 24/7, but the big resort floors (Stellaris, Hyatt, Hilton) are where the action is after 10 p.m.
- Book your ATV tour for mid-morning, not early — you'll want the buffer after a late night, and afternoon sun makes the desert uncomfortably hot.
- Most beachfront restaurants and bars on the strip don't take reservations for groups under 8, so plan to walk in or call the day-of.
- Aruba's drinking age is 18, the water's safe to drink, and tipping works like the U.S. — 15-20% at restaurants, a couple bucks per drink at bars.
- If anyone in the group gets motion sickness, Dramamine before the boat trips is non-negotiable — the Caribbean side stays calm, but the open bar doesn't help.
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