Experiencing Aruba’s Only All-Inclusive Private Island (De Palm Island) - FULL REVIEW

Experiencing Aruba’s Only All-Inclusive Private Island (De Palm Island) - FULL REVIEW
Welcome to Aruba… Part 2 of 4! Also known as “One Happy Island”, this nearly 75 square mile slice of paradise definitely lives up to its moniker! We had the pleasure of spending a week exploring this beautiful and unique desert island and we truly enjoyed our time!
For the 2nd video in this 4 part series, we spent one full day on Aruba’s only all-inclusive private island, De Palm Island! From water slides and snorkeling to banana boat rides and Flamingos to all-you-can-eat/drink (adult beverage included) and MORE, De Palm Island really does have something for everyone! But at a price tag of $105/person (per day), is it worth it?? Well, in this video, that’s exactly what we hope to help you decide!
And be sure to check out our “Know Before You Go: De Palm Island” blog for tips to help prepare for your trip to De Palm Island!
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Experiencing Aruba’s Only All-Inclusive Private Island (De Palm Island)
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​We launched in 2021 by visiting all 50 US states in a year as part-time travelers and documented our entire journey on our Blog and KZbin channel! We are excited to continue showing amazing destinations in our own country as well as the beauty that lies beyond the US borders. The main goal of our content is to encourage others to travel and see this amazing world with whatever amount of time that they have.
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[@cruisecrazy7066]

Aruba is my favourite Caribbean island. Clean, safe, great beaches, and you can drink water out of the taps. I have been there many times and will return in a heartbeat.

[@sarahh3764]

How was the food? No sickness issues?

[@cruisecrazy7066]

@@sarahh3764 Never. You can eat at any restaurant or food truck. The government monitors the food industry very carefully.

[@jimray2281]

Appreciate the honest assessment! We are booked for late August and I have adjusted my expectations accordingly 😅

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks for watching! We hope y’all have an amazing time in Aruba!

[@jimray2281]

Thanks!

[@carmenperez4684]

You have the most awesome videos of Aruba. Thank you guys. Very helpful for my trip! And you guys are so cute!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww... Thank you so much!🥰 So glad they've been helpful! We hope you have an amazing time in Aruba!

[@passportquinn.c5435]

Wow!! All this in one day? What an awesome island. I would have no idea how to choose my favorite part of the day. Such a beautiful day!! Thank you for taking us with you, I just loved seeing Aruba through your lens. You always find the best views...and you included flamingos. 😍

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Right?? It was a good time for sure! Aw, you’re so sweet! Thanks so much for watching! It means more than you know! 🥰🥰

[@maryjoambrozia4180]

We went to DePalm island a few years back. Our grandson who was 8 at the time really enjoyed it. We went for half day. We felt it was worth the money for half day.

[@dustinslanec6747]

Aruba is great! Me and my wife just got back from there. It was our 2nd year in a row there and we have it booked for next year already. The breeze is great, it really is one happy Islaned! Everyone is so friendly and treat you like they actually want you there. The fact that it is a very safe Island is another great plus, unlike most places where you really dont want to leave the resorts for saftey reasons.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We couldn't agree more! We truly enjoyed our time in Aruba! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@CassandraJoyOfficial]

This looks so fun you guys! I’ve always wanted to go snorkeling! 💛

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was a fun time! We snorkeling, and the snorkeling here was great (as you saw)! Thanks so much for watching!🥰

[@aksharderi]

Guys, that was an awesome video. Super informative. Thanks for sharing and providing all the details!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks for watching! So glad that you found it helpful!😊

[@maryws4746]

Dude, your sunburn is hurting my soul....OUCH! Besides that.....loved this! You both looked like you were having a blast!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣 Yea, that hour long banana boat Line cooked me! And that was WITH sunscreen on!😭😭 Thankfully it looked worse than it felt! Thanks so much for watching!😊😊

[@SinghformeMickey]

Just came back last night. Great with friends or with family. See you again one day Aruba!

[@georgecurry6108]

Love this video! The Banana boat ride was fun Sandie went flying off and took the hole group with her looked like bowling pins I was the only one that stayed on. I forgot about the snorkeling that was cool. Thanks for bring back so many memories

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks! Hahaha… That’s great! We can relate to Sandy on that!🤣🤣 the whole thing really was a fun experience! So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!😊

[@Pandbswideworldofports]

Great video! That private island looks amazing!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you!🥰 It was a fun experience for sure!

[@utndiep]

The waters look beautiful !

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really is so pretty! 🏝️👌🏼

[@thelaceyknight]

This was great! Thank you for sharing! We will be visiting Aruba in September via cruise. So we are thinking to book this for our day there!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much for watching!! 🥰 We had so much fun visiting the island! I sure hope you get to experience it!! Enjoy Aruba!! 🎉 Thanks for taking the time to leave us a comment!

[@kenj1862]

Thanks for all the tips on Aruba, definitely think we will skip the private island based on your experience. Not much different from being on your own beach at resort and using a on of the water sport places there.

[@huntervoket7166]

That slide looks so awesome

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It was pretty awesome! Thanks for watching!

[@TK-to3qh]

Your photography was great in the water and the slides and all!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thank you so much!🥰 We really appreciate it! And thanks for watching!😊

[@Lala-CC1]

We just booked a cruise to Aruba, Curaçao and Cayman. I have a feeling I’m going to fall in love with Aruba most of all!! Thanks for these amazing videos. We booked De Palm Island and will spend 6 hours there too. SO EXCITED!!! Where did you get this darling suit, Nat? Y’all are the cutest!!

[@Pepperkiah]

Great video, I’m headed to Aruba next week. Where was your blue suit from? So dang cute.

[@wendym1234]

We were there and had a blast! We did the Sea Trek which was $70 extra pp but so worth it! However, I was sad that you couldn’t get up close to the flamingos unless you paid them extra for one on one encounter. There was even a guard at a gate who wouldn’t let me near the beach that had them! I could only get up close behind a wall or fence! I was upset! 🙄. But there was still plenty to do all over the island and it was a wonderful experience overall!

[@outdooradventures1]

Your are stunning guys, very beautiful place to visit. Enjoy it and greeting from Sweden 🇸🇪

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww, thank you! And thanks for watching! 😊

[@adjustableWench]

awesome awesome vid - looks like u guys had a blast! we will be in Aruba in september and seriously considering this place!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww thanks so much!! We had such a such a blast! Highly recommend checking it out! We had a blast! Hope y’all have such a great time in Aruba! 🎉 thanks for watching & for your comment!

[@brianboyd1239]

you guys are great! looks like an amazing getaway. Aruba.. private island, wow!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much! And thanks for watching!😊

[@stevejones6247]

y'all got me at water slide

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Haha... They were a lot of fun!

[@BillandKelleyAdventures]

Nat I am with you. I (Kelley) do not do deep water either. LOL If I can't see bottom I just think of some monstor coming up and getting me. We did a pirate ship in Aruba many years ago. All you could drink.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha… So glad I’m not alone in this! Lol… It’s so scary!!🫣 Oh that’s so awesome! We saw the pirate ship cruises while we were there! They looked fun!

[@ichudi1]

We have a Private Cabana for our trip, which was $410 total, but we also have 11 people, so it is well worth it instead of having to attempt to get 11 spots together in the general admission area.

[@FunFoodie78]

I went here with my family and it was awesome! It was a nice quick boat ride. Thanks for sharing your video. I love both of your attitudes.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks so much for watching!🥰🥰

[@stevejones6247]

the banana boat ride looks fun

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was! Thanks for watching!😊

[@francescotommaso9102]

Thank you guys. You are awesome

[@grettagreen1]

Great fun!!! 👍🥰

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@dushimaricel5859]

Again welcome to our one happy island of aruba.. ❤️

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww… Thank you! And thanks for watching!🥰🥰

[@kerrydennard4921]

Her face when you guys fell off that boat priceless😂🎉

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@owaynerasowayne9843]

Wow that’s was awesome guys ❤

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much! 😊 We had a great time!! 🤣👌🏼

[@ReginaRibaudo]

Bummer, closed? Glad you enjoyed despite 🎉

[@kenny_hank]

It's impossible for me not to compare Aruba with my original country Cuba, where you have the most amazing beaches. Sadly exist that cancer called "communism" which makes me not going there again until a free Cuba exist. Anyways I enjoyed the vid guys, thanks for sharing and that orca ride was sooo much fun!!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much for watching and commenting, Kenny! We can only imagine how difficult that is. We would love to go to Cuba someday. We’ve heard it’s beautiful in so many ways! And yes… The Orca ride was a blast! 😊😊

[@vanpham2239]

thanks for the video… my son is very excited and cant wait to be in Aruba. Btw, what brand of water camera that you guys are using??? It seems cool

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks for watching! We hope y’all have an amazing time in Aruba! For our action/water camera, we use a GoPro HERO 9. Thanks for watching!😊

[@edwardnava2353]

The natural pool is awesome to go there , and the baby beach or eagle beach🌴

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Yesss!! We got to visit one of the natural pools (in an upcoming video)! And the beaches are beautiful! Thanks so much for watching!😊

[@shannonariel67]

How often did the boats come? What if you wanted to leave?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hi Shannon! Thanks so much for watching! The ferry runs about ever 15-20 minutes.

[@megremisfamily4music]

So beautiful! I’d seriously consider going there!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks for watching!! 🥰💗 it really was beautiful! Highly recommend checking it out! 👌🏼🏝️

[@annalisahamlett1334]

This all looked super fun! What were the drinks you had? One looked like a sunset and the other the ocean. Matt said the red didn't match anything, little did he know an hour later it would be his sun burn. Ouchie. I loved that blue 💙 suit on you Nat! Loved the little frills on it.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was! I wish I could remember what the drinks were! Hahaha… yea… That one hour wait for the banana boat COOKED me!! And that was WITH sunscreen on!😭😭 I’ll be sure to let Nat know that the swim suit is a winner! I mean of course I loved it!😍😍 Lol -Matt

[@lyrgenbesselink7102]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat im from aruba, that red drink is probably sex on the beach or aruba ariba, the blue one is mamacita

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

@@lyrgenbesselink7102 Thank you!!! Whatever they are... they were delicious!

[@azlobster79]

You almost needed those whistles, huh? hahaha. Seriously though the private island looked fun and totally our speed. Snorkeling, banana orca boat ride, water slides, food. What’s there not to love about it?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hahaha… It was almost a whistle situation for sure! Lol… Yes, y’all would love it! Plenty to do, but also plenty of time to relax! It was a lot of fun!😊

[@jackiesomers2084]

Hi. May I ask you what kind of snorkel gear you own? How much should I expect to spend on it? Ty. We are going to Aruba in February

[@JosephAcavino]

Hello and how do I go about renting a private cabana? Thank you

[@SchmoopsAdventures]

What kind of mascara do you have? Definitely waterproof lol.

[@jayneliou]

Soo amazing! What Go Pro do you use to film?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thanks so much!🥰 We have 2 GoPro HERO 9’s right now😊 Thanks for watching!

[@kelvinrosario3894]

Great info with that video, do you need a excursion tour to go to the island, or can you do it on your own ?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

You can definitely do it on your own! That’s what we did!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw, thanks! You can do it on your own like we did. We recommend booking in advance to make sure you get a spot since they do sell out regularly.

[@lindamiller3792]

Try Roatan

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We LOVE Roatan! We got to visit a few years ago on a cruise and hope to make it back for a longer stay in the future! It’s so beautiful! Thanks for watching!😊

[@aimepaalman2227]

Hallo guys i loved the videos of Aruba, have you guys been to ZEEROVER? that is pure local seafood and fresh

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aww, thanks so much!! Yesss... Zeerover will be part of our next video coming this week! So good! Thanks for watching! 😊

[@820e4cf7jh]

How does the cost break down?

[@benklos998]

Hey guys love the channel is there a chance u guys go to Canada 🇨🇦

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hey Ben! Thanks so much for watching! We’ve been to Canada once before and LOVED it! Definitely hoping to add some more Canada destinations to the itinerary for next year!

[@lt5550]

Are there lockers on the island to store your valuables? Camera, Wallet, Hotel key....ETC🤔 Thanks

[@stevezandman]

The wife loves your bathing suit, where did you get it?

[@tomscruggs8882]

What kind of camera's do yall use?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

For this video it was mostly our Sony RX100 VII and GoPro HERO 9. In more recent videos we use mostly our Sony ZV-E1 and Sony A7CII. Thanks for watching!

[@juligirl219]

Was there a line for the slides?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Not during our visit! Thanks so much for watching!🥰

[@christrevino8084]

I am going for Only 3 days because of work but i hope i can do as much as possible

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Oh yeah, you can absolutely do a lot on Aruba in 3 days! It’s a small island so you can definitely over a lot of ground!! Hope you have a blast! Let us know all the cool things you end up doing! 🏝️

[@James-nv1wf]

I believe the price is included if you stay at the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Hey James! Thanks for watching! That’s a different island… but yes, if you stay at the Renaissance, you get access to Renaissance Island which I do believe is all-inclusive if you booked an all-inclusive package at the hotel. However, day passes to Renaissance Island are not all inclusive from my understanding.

[@James-nv1wf]

@@AdventuresofMattandNat Thanks M&N! We tried to book a day pass but they were all booked up for months, so we decided to stay at the Resort for a couple nights to get access to the island, seemed the only way. PS..you guys look like a really great fit!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Happy to hear you decided to stay!! Hope you have so much fun! Thanks so much for watching & for your kind comment! :) @@James-nv1wf

[@joshkafps3812]

I highly recommend to go off-road with a UTV you guys can explore so much stuff the caves the gold mine and everything 🇦🇼

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Yesss!!! That video is coming!! It was one of our favorite things we did on the island!

[@JesseD9884]

🥰🥰🥰

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Thank you so much for watching! 🥰

[@Bob-eo3gf]

I enjoyed the video. My wife and I will be going back in three weeks. We love Aruba. We are going to try out Del Palm Island. Did the snorkel guide approach you to see if you wanted to go beyond from where the rest of the group was snorkeling at. Never seen anyone go out that far. That was amazing.

[@layladelfin9237]

How much you pay for going to the private island?

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It’s around $110/adult.

[@tommyedodson2412]

um, been there, done that, won't do it again. We didn't have the same experience unfortunately.

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Aw man… Sorry to hear that! It was definitely right at the threshold of being “worth it” for the price in our opinion, but I hate that you had a bad experience!

[@Livontheg0]

Can you share more about what and what kind of experience you had?

[@kathleenanderson5030]

Don’t drink the water/ sick for weeks

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

We hate to hear that for you! We drank it the entire 9 days we were there and never had any issues. Since there is no source of freshwater on the island, they distill seawater in a saltwater desalination plant on the island, so it’s actually very safe to drink.

[@kimarends1299]

Indeed We ARUBA have the best water … Thnk U for visiting the island Hope 2 c U guys back ✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼

[@cheyanne2605]

doubt it was the water

[@edavids7254]

Seems like the place you went is not worth the money you spent. Too bad so many things did not work out the way they were supposed to

[@loeyminske3459]

Looked like a lot of fun!

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

It really was! Thanks so much for watching!🥰

[@lt5550]

Any sharks in that area 🤔 what is the total for one person? Are the prices the same all year round or cheaper in the slow season? Great Video.

[@Andrew-cg2zl]

great video!! awesome

[@AdventuresofMattandNat]

Awww thanks so much! 🥰🥰

[@frequently.fabulous]

$120 bucks is a great deal. A family can’t even go to the movies for that cheap in the US.