Aruba Self-Guided Island Tours

Name: Aruba Self-Guided Island Tours
Rating: 4.7 (52 reviews)
Author: Hawaii Audio Tours LLC

Noord & SantaCruz & Oranjestad

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad

52 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Travel
Developer

Hawaii Audio Tours LLC
Language

EN
English
Size

225.6
MB

Welcome to the narrated driving tour of the Battle of Aruba shows you the island’s most beautiful beaches and dazzling vistas, all while filling you in on the piratical adventures which swept through these crystal-clear waters during piracy’s Golden Age. Aruba: Ready for a swashbuckling excursion through paradise? This driving tour shows you the island’s most beautiful beaches and dazzling vistas, all while filling you in on the piratical adventures which swept through these crystal-clear waters during piracy’s Golden Age. Soak up some sun while learning about Black Bart, Spanish galleons, and the world-renowned Sir Francis Drake! As you cruise through island scenery so picturesque you’d swear it must be fake, we’ll regale you with true stories of the famous pirates who plied their criminal trade around these waters. Discover Noord’s beautiful coves and lighthouses, Santa Cruz’s beaches and ruins, and Oranjestad’s curious blue horses. And all you’ll need is your phone and your beach gear! Featuring riveting stories, an engaging narrator, and easy automatic audio, this app puts exploration in the palm of your hand! This comprehensive tour includes the following: ■ Welcome to Aruba ■ S.S. California ■ Marooned with Turtles? ■ Catalina Cove ■ Not So Uninhabited After All ■ Spanish Occupation ■ Francis Drake vs. the Spanish ■ The Dutch and Piracy’s Golden Age ■ Pirate Myths and Misconceptions ■ Alto Vista Chapel ■ Betico Croes: Liberator of Aruba ■ Unique Currency: Florin ■ Safe Tap Water ■ Casibari Rock Formation ■ Heading to: Ayo Rock Formation ■ Bushiribana Gold Mill ■ Natural Bridge & Hurricanes on the High Seas ■ Pirate vs Privateer: What’s the Difference? ■ El Nino & La Nina ■ Shipwrecks - Antilla ■ Donkey Sanctuary ■ Franse Pas ■ Pirates of Frenchman's Pass ■ Buried Treasure in the Spanish Lagoon ■ Balashi Gold Mill ■ Beach Sanctuary ■ Aruba’s Many Languages ■ Hooiberg ■ Rosalinda ■ Saturnina ■ Escapia ■ Sinforosa ■ Eufrosina ■ Ambrosio ■ Bonifacia ■ Celestina HOW IT WORKS: As you travel, audio stories play automatically based on your location. Simply go to the starting point of the tour and begin following the given route. Each story begins playing on its own, usually just before you reach a point of interest. TOUR FEATURES: ▶ Freedom of travel No scheduled tour times, no crowded buses, and no rush to keep moving past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like. ▶ Automatic play No muss, no fuss. Just follow the app’s built-in route to all the must-visit spots — the audio stories about everything you see will play automatically! ▶ Works offline Download the tour in advance and then use it seamlessly, even in areas with no service! ▶ Lifetime purchase No monthly subscription. No time limits. No usage limits. Enjoy this tour as many times as you like. ▶ Incredible stories Immerse yourself in the history, culture, and secrets of this famous site with the help of a top-tier narrator and fascinating stories written by experts. ▶ Award-winning app Featured on Thrillist and WBZ, this easy-to-use app won the Laurel Award for Technology from the Newport Mansions, who use the app for over a million tours per year. FREE DEMO: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to access all the stories. IMPORTANT NOTES: Download the tour ahead of time over data or WiFi for full offline use. Be sure your phone battery is fully charged or take an external battery pack. Continued use of the GPS can drain your battery. Allow the tour to access location services and GPS tracking features to play stories automatically during the tour.

Ratings & Reviews

4.7

out of 5

52 Ratings

AWESOME APP!!!
10/04/2023

Moon's #1
My husband I went to Aruba for our anniversary in Oct. 2022 and we like to vacation off the beaten path whenever possible so that includes taking our time with taking in the sights. I purchased the full app as we toured the island in our own timing and it was truly amazing. The details of the narration and the history of the island allowed us to stop and go whenever we pleased or not depending on the descriptive site. A must have for anyone who plans on visiting the island and not wanting to pay for an individual or company tour guide. Can’t wait to go back so we can use it again . 💜

Developer Response
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback about my Aruba tour! Looking forward to your next tour with us, wherever it may be!
AWESOME APP!!!
10/04/2023

Moon's #1

My husband I went to Aruba for our anniversary in Oct. 2022 and we like to vacation off the beaten path whenever possible so that includes taking our time with taking in the sights. I purchased the full app as we toured the island in our own timing and it was truly amazing. The details of the narration and the history of the island allowed us to stop and go whenever we pleased or not depending on the descriptive site. A must have for anyone who plans on visiting the island and not wanting to pay for an individual or company tour guide. Can’t wait to go back so we can use it again . 💜
Developer Response 12/13/2023
Thank you for sharing your wonderful feedback about my Aruba tour! Looking forward to your next tour with us, wherever it may be!
the jewel in the crown
03/15/2024

Robby Higashi
We had a fantastic time using this GPS guide in Aruba. It took us to interesting places we wouldn't have found on our own, showing us the island's history and variety in just three hours. The option to drive around at our own speed was perfect, and the app was easy to use, making our adventure even better.

Developer Response
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed using our app during your adventure around the Aruba. It's wonderful to know it enhanced your trip and provided useful information. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! Happy trails on your future expeditions with our app. 🐻🏞️🎧
the jewel in the crown
03/15/2024

Robby Higashi

We had a fantastic time using this GPS guide in Aruba. It took us to interesting places we wouldn't have found on our own, showing us the island's history and variety in just three hours. The option to drive around at our own speed was perfect, and the app was easy to use, making our adventure even better.
Developer Response 03/18/2024
We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed using our app during your adventure around the Aruba. It's wonderful to know it enhanced your trip and provided useful information. Thanks for sharing your positive feedback! Happy trails on your future expeditions with our app. 🐻🏞️🎧
Well Done!
11/04/2020

Careful Reviewer
I started with buying just the Noord section of the tour and then bought the other two as well!Works well. Loved the narration and it was cool to learn a little bit about the history of the area as we drove around and admired the natural beauty of the area

Developer Response
Thanks! So happy to hear that you liked all our tours in Aruba! The island is jam-packed with fascinating history, fun facts, and rich stories and I’m so glad we were able to bring those to you. Thanks again!
Well Done!
11/04/2020

Careful Reviewer

I started with buying just the Noord section of the tour and then bought the other two as well!Works well. Loved the narration and it was cool to learn a little bit about the history of the area as we drove around and admired the natural beauty of the area
Developer Response 06/30/2021
Thanks! So happy to hear that you liked all our tours in Aruba! The island is jam-packed with fascinating history, fun facts, and rich stories and I’m so glad we were able to bring those to you. Thanks again!
Mostly Good
01/27/2022

dejayparks
This guide helped me to visit some places I wouldn’t have gone to otherwise. All of them are appropriate for a regular rental (no 4wd needed). I’d purchased the entire pack.Some of the directions and triggered cues could’ve been placed a better trigger points. The information was up to date except for the second gold mill. Regardless, the ap worked well.Annoyances included the dozen times a pop up asking for a review and feedback kept coming up. In other parts, the narration was taking place right as I wanted to see the map or at an intersection, resulting in some wrong turns.I wouldn’t recommend the Oranjestad portion. Yay, let’s track down a few blue horses in the heat of Aruba. I’d rather have that portion highlight landmarks, museums, etc.

Developer Response
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I’m so glad our tours introduced you to destinations you might otherwise have skipped. We’re always working to improve our tours, so we’ll definitely keep your comments in mind as we continue to update this tour!
Mostly Good
01/27/2022

dejayparks

This guide helped me to visit some places I wouldn’t have gone to otherwise. All of them are appropriate for a regular rental (no 4wd needed). I’d purchased the entire pack.Some of the directions and triggered cues could’ve been placed a better trigger points. The information was up to date except for the second gold mill. Regardless, the ap worked well.Annoyances included the dozen times a pop up asking for a review and feedback kept coming up. In other parts, the narration was taking place right as I wanted to see the map or at an intersection, resulting in some wrong turns.I wouldn’t recommend the Oranjestad portion. Yay, let’s track down a few blue horses in the heat of Aruba. I’d rather have that portion highlight landmarks, museums, etc.
Developer Response 10/27/2022
Thank you for your detailed feedback! I’m so glad our tours introduced you to destinations you might otherwise have skipped. We’re always working to improve our tours, so we’ll definitely keep your comments in mind as we continue to update this tour!

Fixed crashes and reloading issues for smoother performance Streamlined purchase recognition for hassle-free access Clearer guidance for correct tour start points

Version 2.3

10/03/2025

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