ARUBA or CURAÇAO? 12 Differences to Help You Decide Where to Vacation [2025]

Trying to decide between a vacation in Aruba or Curaçao? This detailed video covers 12 key differences between the two islands to help you choose the perfect destination.

From Aruba's renowned sandy beaches and family-friendly resorts to Curaçao's rich cultural heritage and vibrant city life, we explore what sets each island apart.

*Created with love 💕 by a family that adores both Aruba and Curaçao, this is the kind of video we would've loved to watch before our travels.*
#aruba #travelguide #curacao

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*EXCURSION IDEAS in ARUBA*

*Jeep Safari Tour to Arikok National Park with Baby Beach Snorkel*

*Aruba Horseback Ride Tour to Natural Pool in Arikok National Park*

*Private Tour: Essential Tour of Aruba*

*Aruba Island Tour: Landmarks and Scenic Landscapes*

*OTHER EXCURSIONS IN CURAÇAO*

*EXCURSION IDEAS for CURACAO*
*Discover Willemstad*

*Blue Curacao Liqueur Distillery*

*Flamingos and Beaches*

*East to West Island Tour Experience*

*Shete Boka Safari*

*Hato Caves*

*Hato Caves and Turtles*

*OTHER EXCURSIONS IN CURACAO*
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*CHAPTERS*
00:00 Introduction
00:27 1 - Size and Population
01:45 2 - Tourist Demographics and Accessibility
02:29 3 - Climate and Sunsets
03:30 4 - Beaches
04:51 5 - Wildlife
05:09 6 - Bridges and Landmarks
06:23 7 - Landscape
07:15 8 - Diving and Snorkeling
08:53 9 - Cliff Jumping
09:25 10 - Nightlife
09:42 11 - Architecture
10:07 12 - Day Trips to Small Islands

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[ChewsToExplore]

Thank yo so much for this video, We are planning to go to Curacao on our next trip. This video really made it easy to see what to expect before the trip. My wife loves Aruba so happy to see about Curacao. Love that it has more of an authentic feel as well. A wealth of knowledge! Truly this thorough guide! Truly appreciate it

[paradisuscarrentalcuracao]

Thanks for showing the unique differences between both island. We would be glad to welcome you all to Curacao😃

[nadinehart]

Fantastic comparison between the two islands. I really enjoyed learning the differences yet the similarities as well. Beautiful video!

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COMMENT DOWN BELOW: Which Island Would You Choose, Aruba or Curacao?

[yasolivia]

Love this video! I definitely cannot choose between the two islands they both have my heart! Love this explanatory video 🥰 keep going!

[reneearku]

I've been to Aruba 3 times. I love it. Going to curacao at the end of August

[Roudidou]

This is the best video yet! Loving it! Keep it up

[TheAVFamilia]

What an awesome comparison between Aruba and Curacao!!! 💕💕 Both look absolutely amazing, who can choose lol I think we will have to plan to visit both 😁😁😁😁

[tiffanymiller]

Aruba has always been my dream place to visit…Of all the videos I’ve watched this is the best description. I’ve been torn between picking Curacao or Tulum for my 50th. I was leaning to Curacao even though I think Tulum nightlife would be great but I’m loving Curacao…plus 50% of my guest would be over 50… more relaxation and sightseeing.. I’m still torn but will decide soon…maybe I’ll do Curacao then go to Aruba make it a 7 day trip

[jaredcameron]

Loved this video very much Thank you for all the details!

[JulieLarose-gkds]

Love this video! Hard to choose so we’ll do both 😝

[ShawnSlapsDaBass]

Using the drone with the circle hyperlapse function around the shipwreck, would have been sweet!

[Yaw_Jr]

Hmmm - sounds like you can't go bad with either, but Aruba would be my choice.

[ChrisBrown-gpbh]

Brought memmories back from 2019, our cruise visited both Islands. Would live in Aruba in a heartbeat if i had the financial ability

[FreelovesParadise]

This video is so helpful, what transportation did you take to get from Aruba to curaçao

[kholawaddy]

Curacao is my definite choice. Aruba seems to have lost a bit of its aura with the overdevelopment (imo). Beautiful island nonetheless!