KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

TRAVELING TO ARUBA

For the latest information on traveling to Aruba, please visit the island's official guide to safe and happy travel at https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements.

Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) card
The Aruba ED Card (Embarkation/Disembarkation) is mandatory for all individuals entering Aruba, including infants and children. It is necessary to complete and obtain approval for this document. To access the official ED Card page, kindly use the following link. It is important to note that some services may charge a fee to assist you with this process. While the decision to utilize such services is entirely yours, please note that it can quickly be completed independently within a few minutes. You can fill in the ED Card as early as seven days before you travel to Aruba. For helpful information on this card, please visit https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements/before-you-travel.

Starting July 1, 2024, Aruba will implement a $20 Sustainability Fee for visitors, charged through the online Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) Card. The following persons are not required to pay this fee: residents, children under 8, repeat visitors who have already paid this fee to visit Aruba within the same calendar year, and Aruban students who can prove they are studying at a foreign educational institution and have been residents within the past 8 years. 

If you are returning to or traveling back through the United States, please make sure to review this website https://www.aruba.com/us/traveler-health-requirements/before-you-return as you will clear immigration and customs in Aruba before boarding your plane. Please arrive at least 3 hours before departing to give yourself enough time to make your return flight.

Starting October 2024, Aruba will be launching the Happy One Pass to help you get through the airport faster. You can learn more about this innovative approach to travel here: https://www.arubahop.com/.

One of the best resources for what to do in Aruba and to get a calendar of island events, please visit www.aruba.com.

DR Insider Tip: If you’ve never been to Aruba, take a day tour around the island. You can enjoy exploring by jeep, ATV, motorcycle, or air-conditioned bus! Stop by our concierge desk; they will set you up with the perfect tour and help you plan your entire stay.

TRAVELING TO BARBADOS

To prepare for a trip to Barbados, we encourage guests to visit https://barbados.org/the-island/#TravelTips to check on the latest island protocols and arrival information. To check on travel documents, please visit https://barbados.org/docs.htm.

To learn more about the island of Barbados and get a calendar of island events, please visit https://barbados.org.

DR Insider Tip: If renting a car, remember that they drive on the left side of the road! Barbados is a big island with a lot of history, so take a tour with an experienced guide to ensure you make the most of your island experience. Please stop by our activities desk for assistance in booking tours and activities.

TRAVELING TO BONAIRE

Visitors to Bonaire must now pay a $75 per person visitor entry tax before arrival. The Visitor Entry Tax has replaced what was formerly known as the island's 'room tax' and rental 'car tax' and was previously collected directly through accommodations and providers. To complete the forms and pay the tax, please visit https://tourismtax.bonairegov.com for step-by-step instructions.

If you plan to dive or snorkel in Bonaire’s pristine waters and enjoy the National Marine Park or Washington Slagbaai Park, you must pay a nature fee of $40 per person and get your tags. It is recommended that you purchase these tags before arrival. For more information and to access the official forms, please visit https://stinapa.bonairenaturefee.org.

To learn more about the incredible island of Bonaire and the many unique experiences that await you, please visit https://bonaireisland.com/about/, and for help with flight information from your destination, please visit https://bonaireisland.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Schedule-July-Dec-2023.png

DR Insider Tip: Don’t miss a trip to spectacular Jibe City! Whether you are an experienced windsurfer or want to learn, it’s one of the best places on Earth to enjoy the sport. Not a windsurfer? Just visit, hang out on the beach, and enjoy mixing with locals at the bar for an authentic Bonaire experience. Check it out: https://youtu.be/bid7MsQehRg?feature=shared.

TRAVELING TO ST. CROIX

When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. Citizens enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel – including online check-in – making travel to St. Croix easier than ever. As a U.S. territory, travel to St. Croix does not require a passport for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico, the U.S. mainland, or St. Thomas and St. John. Please ensure you carry a valid picture I.D., such as a U.S. driver's license, as you will need this to get through security from your departing airport.

Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are the same as entering the United States from any foreign destination. Upon departure, a passport is required.

To learn more about all the beautiful things you can experience on the island of St. Croix, please visit their official website at https://www.visitusvi.com/st-croix.

DR Insider Tip: If renting a car, please be aware that you will drive on the left side of the road! A “must do” while on St. Croix is to visit Buck Island National Monument to learn more about this incredible gem at https://www.nps.gov/buis/index.htm

 TRAVELING TO ST. MAARTEN

STARTING OCTOBER 15, 2024, all travelers to St. Maarten must complete a Digital Entry Form before arrival. Visit www.entry.sx to fill out the form for a seamless entry experience. This form can be filled out up to 7 days prior to travel date. The form must be completed before checking in for your flight. Visit www.entry.sx for full details.

St. Maarten is the smallest landmass of two nations: the Dutch side, St. Maarten, and the French side, St. Martin. The good news is that you do not need your passport to cross either side of the island, as the border is always open. Please note that the Dutch side uses U.S. Dollars and the French side Euros when shopping or eating out.

There are over thirty-seven beaches on the island and lots to do, see, and explore. To check out everything there is to offer, visit https://www.vacationstmaarten.com for the Dutch side and https://www.st-martin.org/us/ for the French side.

DR Insider tip: When visiting St. Maarten, you are close to the islands of Saba, St. Barts, and Anguilla, which can all be enjoyed on day trips. Please stop by our concierge desk; they will set you up with the perfect tour and help you plan your entire stay.