All About Aruba’s Flamingo Beach

Jan 1

Flamingo Beach is one of the most popular places to visit in Aruba and for good reason! This is a rare and special experience where you can walk with flamingos, feed the flamingos, and get perfect up-close photos of these beautiful birds. Keep on reading, we’ve got answers to all of your questions on visiting Flamingo Beach Aruba. It’s hands-down one of the best things to do in Aruba!

What is Flamingo Beach Aruba?
Flamingo Beach is one of the most famous beaches in Aruba. What makes Flamingo Beach Aruba unique is the small flamboyance of pink flamingos that call the private island home. You can visit Renaissance Island and Flamingo Beach and have a wonderful up-close experience with these beautiful birds.

Where is Flamingo Beach?
Flamingo Beach is located on the private Renaissance Island, owned by The Renaissance Aruba Resort. The island is located just offshore the main island of Aruba, and is a 10 to 15 minute boat ride from the main Aruba harbor in Oranjestad.

How to get to Flamingo Beach Aruba

Option #1: Stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort
If you are staying at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort, access to the private island is included. As a guest at the hotel, you can hop onto one of the resort's water taxis fairly easily. One thing to note is that the Renaissance Resort is adults only!
Option #2: Purchase a Renaissance Island Aruba day pass
Seeing the private island is a little more complicated if you aren’t a guest at the Renaissance Aruba. As a non-guest, you’ll need to secure an island day pass. These passes cost approximately $125 per person, and you can purchase a maximum of five at a time.
Option #3: Book a spa package at Okeanos Spa on Renaissance Island
Some people don’t realize that there’s a Spa Cove on Renaissance Island, which offers services like Swedish massages, deep tissue massages, and reflexology. Each spa package also includes entry and one day of access to Renaissance Island. So, if you’re unable to secure an island day pass, this is another way for you to visit!

Where else can you see flamingos in Aruba?

If you already booked your resort and are looking for an alternative to Flamingo Beach, you can also see flamingos by booking a pass to De Palm Island.

Need help getting to Flamingo beach?

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NOTE: We cannot book Flamingo Beach day passes unless your resort has been booked with one of our travel advisors.

Are kids allowed on Flamingo Beach?
Renaissance Private Island is divided into two zones: one that is family-friendly and one that is for adults only. Once you exit the water taxis, “Flamingo Beach,” reserved for adults, is to the left. “Iguana Beach,” to the right, is the family side and does not have flamingos. Children are only allowed on Renaissance Aruba Flamingo Beach from 9am to 10am and an adult must supervise them at all times.

How do I take a picture with the flamingos?
The secret to taking great photos with the flamingos is to give them a snack! There are food dispensers at the pier so make sure to bring US quarters with you. If you are calm and have snacks the flamingos will eventually approach you and you can snap a picture!

Is Flamingo Island worth it?
Absolutely yes!! Yes, it’s an expensive experience, but where else are you going to see flamingos on a beach? Visiting the Renaissance Private Island is an activity that we’d recommend everyone do at least once.

When is the best time to visit Flamingo Beach Aruba?
The weather in Aruba is warm and perfect for a vacation at any time of the year. However, its high season typically spans from mid-December to mid-April. This time of year coincides with winter in the Northern Hemisphere–when vacationers often try to escape the cold.

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