Aruba UTV Rental: 4-Seater Offroad Adventure & Port Pickup

Summary

Aruba coastlines in a Honda Pioneer UTV with friends or family

You’ll feel Aruba’s salt air in your hair as you drive your own 4-seater UTV along wild coastlines, stopping wherever curiosity hits. Includes free port pickup, insurance, and an easy tutorial from a local before you set out. Expect laughter, sandy feet, and more freedom than you’d get on any group tour.

What’s the experience like?

“You sure you’ve driven one of these before?” That’s what my cousin asked as we stood by the Honda Pioneer at the Aruba cruise port — keys in hand, sun already warming up my neck. The guy from the rental company (I think his name was Miguel?) gave us this quick but actually pretty detailed rundown on how to handle the UTV. He showed me something about the gear shift I definitely would’ve missed. Then he grinned and said, “No Arikok Park, okay?” I nodded, but honestly, I was already eyeing the coastline.

The first thing I noticed once we pulled away was how salty the air felt on my lips — not just “beachy” but almost like you could taste last night’s breeze. The engine rumbled under us, not too loud, but enough that we had to lean in to talk. We passed a group of locals waving from a roadside fruit stand; one lady held up a mango and shouted something I couldn’t catch over the wind. There were these flashes of turquoise water between cacti and rocks — it’s weird how dry parts of Aruba look until you’re right next to the sea.

We stopped wherever we wanted. Sometimes just for five minutes because someone spotted a pelican or wanted to take off their shoes and squish their toes in sand that was almost too hot. At one point my aunt tried to play DJ from her phone but couldn’t get any signal — so we just sang instead (badly). No schedule chasing us, no big tour bus waiting. It felt like we were borrowing someone else’s island for an afternoon, if that makes sense.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Rent and explore Aruba by UTV

• Arrive at Cruise Port
• Receive UTV operation tutorial
• Rent Honda Pioneer 4-seater UTV
• Drive along Aruba coastline
• Explore island at your leisure

Top questions

Can I rent the Aruba UTV if I'm arriving by cruise ship?

Yes, free pickup and drop-off at the cruise port is included for cruise passengers.

What is the minimum age to drive the Honda Pioneer UTV?

You must be at least 25 years old with a valid driver’s license to drive.

How many people fit in the Honda Pioneer UTV?

The vehicle seats up to four passengers total.

Is insurance included with the Aruba UTV rental?

Yes, insurance is included with your booking.

Can I enter Arikok National Park with this UTV rental?

No, entry into Arikok National Park is not allowed with this rental.

Is hotel pickup available or only port pickup?

Both hotel pickup and cruise port pickup are available.

Will someone show me how to use the UTV before I leave?

Yes, you'll get a comprehensive tutorial on operating the vehicle before heading out.

Are there restrictions for pregnant travelers or those with back injuries?

This activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with spinal injuries.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, full use of a Honda Pioneer 4-seater side-by-side UTV (with insurance), plus a friendly local showing you exactly how everything works before you start exploring at your own pace.