ARUBA: Port of Call - Oranjestad On the south coast of Aruba, Oranjestad is the island's capital - a port of call warmed by glorious sunshine, lapped by turquoise waters and lined with miles of white, sandy beaches. The dock is in the northern section of town and attracts many cruise ships bringing passengers from all over the world to enjoy this island's charm. Oranjestad offers a great selection of first-class restaurants, boutiques and shopping complexes, as well as 24-hour casinos and excellent water sports facilities to entertain cruise passengers. And if there's still time, there are a couple of interesting museums in town, and a visit to the nearby Eagle and Palm beaches wouldn't go amiss either. Cruise ships dock at one of the three terminals operated by the Aruba Ports Authority and there are Tourist Information desks inside for any passenger queries. The port has three berths for mega cruise ships and two for medium sized ships. The maximum water depth in Oranjestad is 32ft (9.7m) and there is over 4000ft (1240m) of docking space