Aruba Group Beach Day: Family Reunions and Big Crews

Getting 12 relatives to the beach, in one place, with enough shade, is a logistics problem. Solve the seating first and the rest of the day becomes easy.

How many sets do you need?

Each set is one big umbrella and two beach chairs. You can add up to 4 extra chairs per set at $25 per chair per day, and only with a set. There is no limit on how many sets you can book.

One umbrella can only shade so many people, so we suggest counting umbrellas first. Think in terms of 2 to 4 people per umbrella if you want everyone in the shade at the same time.

• 4 people: 1 set plus 2 chairs is $170.00, or 2 sets is $240.00.
• 6 people: 2 sets plus 2 chairs is $290.00.
• 8 people: 2 sets plus 4 chairs is $340.00.
• 10 people: 3 sets plus 4 chairs is $460.00.
• 12 people: 3 sets plus 6 chairs is $510.00.
• 20 people: 5 sets plus 10 chairs is $850.00.

Prices above are per day, and all sets are $120.00 each, all in.

Longer stays

As a limited offer, day 2 is 10% off and day 3 onward is 20% off the set price. The extra chair price stays at $25 per chair per day. For a group of 12 with 3 sets and 6 extra chairs:

• Day 1: $510.00
• Day 2: $474.00
• Day 3: $438.00

Getting everyone there

Standard taxi fares cover one to four passengers. Passengers five through seven pay $3 each. For a group of seven, one larger taxi is often simpler than two cars. From the High-Rise North zone to the Boca Catalina - Lighthouse zone, the listed fare is $18 before those extras. Check taxi.aw for your exact trip.

Line L10A also runs to Arashi for $2.60 one way or $5.00 return, per person. If you have older relatives or small kids, a taxi or a rental van will probably be easier. If you drive, carpool, because parking on the sand is not allowed. Lock your cars and do not leave valuables inside.

Keeping a group together

• Share the map from your confirmation in the family group chat.
• Pick one meeting time for lunch.
• Assign one adult per small child in the water. Do not assume a lifeguard is on duty.
• Make one person responsible for the trash bag and one for the cooler.
• Set a time for the group photo before anyone leaves.

Food for a crowd

Aruba's code of conduct says no barbecues or fires on beaches and dunes, so plan on cold food. Bring coolers and reusable containers, and carry out all your trash. Aruba has banned many disposable plastic items, so skip the plastic plates and cutlery.

Be a good neighbor

Arashi is a place locals love too, and Sundays can get crowded. A big group can take over a stretch of beach without meaning to. Keep music low and leave walking space between your setup and the water. Aruba's guidelines say the beach is open to everyone, as long as people respect existing setups.

Kids in the group?

Read our Arashi with kids post. It covers rocks near shore, shallow water, and how to keep a day easy for the youngest people in your group.

Book it once

Every set is ready before your group arrives and held under your name from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can leave and come back. Book your sets at least 24 hours ahead. Confirmation comes right away with a map you can share.

Source: VisitAruba: 2026 Taxi Rules, Official Taxi Fares, May 18, 2026, Arubus Line L10A, Arubus FAQ, Aruba Code of Conduct, VisitAruba: Plastics and Oxybenzone Ban, Aruba Tourism Authority: Beach Guidelines 2026, Aruba.com: Top-Rated Snorkeling Beaches. Conditions change, so check on the day.