Aruba With Kids: A Family Day by Jeep
By Guljar HosenFacts checked 25 Sep 2026
A Jeep gives a family its own schedule: your own snacks, your own stops, and a car seat if you need one. Here is what a family needs to know before booking, with the source and date for every fact. What we could not source, we leave out.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator each seat 5. (Aventurova FAQ, checked 25 Sep 2026)
- Child seats cost $4.99 per day: infant seats for babies under 1, car seats for ages 1 to 5, and booster seats for children over 5. (Aventurova FAQ, checked 25 Sep 2026)
- The Arikok National Park pass is $22 per adult; children under 17 are free. (acf.aw/experiences, checked 25 Sep 2026)
- At the Natural Pool, swimming is only safe in calm seas, the way down is by steep natural stone steps, and the site is not wheelchair accessible. (aruba.com, checked 20 Sep 2026)
- The driver must be 23 or older, with a valid license and a credit card for the deposit. (Aventurova Terms, checked 25 Sep 2026)
1. Which vehicle for a family
A Jeep seats 5, so a family of four or five fits in one. (Aventurova FAQ, checked 25 Sep 2026) UTVs come in 2, 4, 5 and 6 seats, but Aventurova’s pages do not publish a minimum age or height for passengers, so ask before booking a UTV with children. (Aventurova UTV page, checked 25 Sep 2026) See Jeep or UTV in Aruba for the comparison, or rent a Jeep in Aruba.
2. Child seats
| Seat | For | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Infant seat | Babies under 1 year | $4.99 per day |
| Car seat | Children 1 to 5 years | $4.99 per day |
| Booster seat | Children over 5 | $4.99 per day |
(Aventurova FAQ, checked 25 Sep 2026)
3. What a family day costs
Two adults and two children in a Wrangler: $259.99 for the day plus two park passes at $22 is $303.99, about $76 each, before tax. A child seat adds $4.99 per day. (Aventurova Jeep page and FAQ, acf.aw/experiences, checked 25 Sep 2026; our arithmetic) Prices can change; the booking page shows today’s price.
4. Stops and what to know
- Arikok National Park: children under 17 are free. Read the Arikok National Park guide for hours and rules. The visitor centers close in the afternoon: San Fuego 15:30, Vaderpiet 15:00. (acf.aw/experiences, checked 25 Sep 2026)
- The Natural Pool: swimming only in calm seas, steep natural stone steps, water shoes recommended. (aruba.com, checked 20 Sep 2026) See Natural Pool Aruba by Jeep.
- The caves: Fontein has small winding paths that are hot and humid; Quadirikiri has large domed chambers. (aruba.com, checked 20 Sep 2026) See the Aruba caves guide.
- California Lighthouse: $5, open daily 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. (aruba.com, checked 25 Sep 2026)
Bring water shoes, drinking water and sun protection. (aruba.com, checked 20 Sep 2026)
FAQ
Can I bring a child seat with a Jeep rental?
Yes. Aventurova offers infant seats, car seats and booster seats for $4.99 per day each.
How many people fit in a Jeep?
The Jeep Wrangler and Jeep Gladiator each seat 5.
Do children pay for the Arikok National Park pass?
Children under 17 are free. Adults pay $22.
Can children go to the Natural Pool?
Yes, but swimming is only safe in calm seas, and the way down is by steep natural stone steps.
Can children ride in a UTV?
Aventurova’s pages do not state a minimum age or height for UTV passengers, so ask before you book.
Sources (checked 20 to 25 Sep 2026)
- Aventurova FAQ, Terms, Jeep and UTV pages (checked 25 Sep 2026): seats, child seats, prices, age and deposit.
- Aruba Conservation Foundation, acf.aw/experiences (checked 25 Sep 2026): park pass, children under 17, visitor center hours.
- aruba.com pages (checked 20 to 25 Sep 2026): Natural Pool safety and steps, caves, California Lighthouse.