Discover Scuba Diving in Aruba + The Dutch Pancake House! (Our Oranjestad Cruise Day)
What is the best way to spend a cruise day in Aruba? Join Jonathan and Aimee as we walk from the port in Oranjestad to Aruba's famous Dutch Pancake House, followed by an unforgettable beginner scuba diving excursion! If you are docking in Aruba and looking for a DIY morning, we show you exactly how to walk from the cruise pier down LG Smith Boulevard, through the Renaissance Mall (where the ocean water flows right into the lobby!), and to the plaza where The Dutch Pancake House is located. Watch us do a full taste test comparing the sweet caramelized walnut pancake to a massive savory crepe loaded with bacon, ham, and mushrooms. Then, we face Aimee's nerves as we tackle Royal Caribbean's Discover Scuba Diving shore excursion! We give you an honest, beginner's review of the entire process—from training in a 5-foot resort pool to taking a 25-foot deep ocean dive exploring a shallow shipwreck! Check out our incredible GoPro footage of tropical fish, and a ship wreck, plus our top safety and physical fitness tips if you want to try this tour yourself. 🚢 What We Cover in This Video: -How to walk from the Aruba cruise port to downtown Oranjestad -Finding The Dutch Pancake House + what to expect for lines and menu items -A step-by-step look at Royal Caribbean's Discover Scuba Diving excursion -Honest tips for beginner divers on clearing your ears, mask anxiety, and underwater weights 📌 Video Chapters: Time Topic 0:00 Welcome to Oranjestad, Aruba! 1:09 Walking from the Cruise Port & Local Tour Tips 1:49 LG Smith Blvd, Wind Creek Casino & Renaissance Mall 3:25 How to Find The Dutch Pancake House 4:39 Our Pancake Review (Sweet vs. Savory!) 6:27 "I Love Aruba" Sign & Renaissance Hotel 8:28 Royal Caribbean Discover Scuba Diving Excursion 9:43 Pool Training & Boarding the Dive Boat 10:19 Diving a 25-Foot Shipwreck! (GoPro Footage) 11:04 Honest Scuba Review & Tips for Beginners 15:45 Underwater ASMR & Aruba Sunset Outro 🔗 Links and Resources: 🥞Restaurant The Dutch Pancake House- https://www.thedutchpancakehouse.com 🤿Scuba Tour Red Sail Aruba- https://redsailaruba.com/ 🛒Must Pack Items(Amazon Affiliate Link): https://a.co/d/04W7UNa2 🌳Linktree https://linktr.ee/jandatravelday If you found this cruise port guide helpful, please hit that LIKE button and SUBSCRIBE to J & A Travel Day for more cruise food reviews, shore excursion tests, and worldwide travel adventures! Always Remember "Travel Often and Be Kind to the Crew' @RoyalCaribbean @marriottbonvoy #aruba #cruiseport #scubadiving #dutchpancakehouse #royalcaribbean #jandatravelday #TravelOftenandBeKindtotheCrew #serenadeoftheseas #cruise #redsailaruba