Adventure Day in Aruba! Catamaran Cruise, Snorkeling, UTV’s, and MORE!
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- Adventure Day in Aruba! Catamaran Cruise, Snorkeling, UTV’s, and MORE!
For our 4th and final vlog in our Aruba series, we decided to have an adventure day on the island! We started the day with a 4-hour catamaran snorkeling cruise where we got to swim with sea turtles AND dive a World War 2 shipwreck before spending the rest of the day seeing the more rugged side of the island with stops at the Sasariwichi Dunes, the Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins, the (not-so) Secret Cave Pool, and more on a self-guided UTV tour!
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Adventure Day in Aruba! Catamaran Cruise, Snorkeling, UTV’s, and MORE!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Welcome to Aruba Part 4!
01:19 Catamaran Cruise/Snorkeling!
07:53 UTV Tour!
08:12 Stop #1: California Lighthouse
10:16 Stop #2: Alto Vista Chapel
11:23 Stop #3: Wariruri Beach
12:19 Stop #4: Bushuribana Gold Mill Ruins
14:10 Stop #5: Secret Pool
17:30 Stop #6: The Natural Bridge
19:52 Stop #7: Ayo Rock Formation
21:20 Stop #8: Mangel Halto Beach
23:21 Stop #9: Eagle Beach
24:17 Bloopers!
24:57 Watch More!!
Really like watching you two. You seem to be on a perpetual honeymoon. Love is always in the air. After 30+ years of marriage, my wife and I still have the magic going on, but the honeymoon phase with wild exuberance passed us by long ago. We love Aruba and keep going back. It's paradise on earth. Enjoy!
So fun!! The secret pool was amazing!! Thanks for taking us along!!!
The Secret Pool was so much fun! Thanks for watching!🥰🥰
We go in 5 months and have a Jeep rented for the day. I am hoping the secret pool is still open. I have heard it has been closed.
I LOVE how much YOU GUYS ENJOY YOURSELVES; I Am a FAN.
Aw, thanks so much! We try! Lol
This whole adventure is right up our alley..we love to snorkel in Hawaii but now i need to check out Aruba. Not sure if you have covered this but I am curious how Aruba is as far as how much you spend. We know how to do Hawaii on a budget but we end up always spending alot it's our favorite place. Now I want to go to Aruba it looks so beautiful. We have followed you guys on our personal channels for quite a while and just want you to know we love and appreciate all you do. You are so fun and down to earth. I could tell you had such an amazing day snorkeling your happiness and appreciation for life shows through in your vlog. Your a very cute couple and I see many wonderful years traveling, vlogging and being happily married!
Yes!!! Y’all would love it!! As far as costs of travel compared to Hawaii, we spent about $3,900 on our 9 day trip to Hawaii and we spent about $2,700 for the same about of time in Aruba. I would say food was similarly priced and excursions were pretty comparable as well. The biggest cost difference was in lodging and rental car. We spent about $950 for hotels in Hawaii (that was AFTER using some points to book a few nights as well) and we spent about $600 in Aruba. For rental cars we spent a little over $600 in Hawaii (for 7 days) and about $350 in Aruba (for 9 days). That said, we did splurge for the Jeep for part of our time in Hawaii. Not sure if any of that info helps! We really appreciate y’all watching and supporting our channel! It means more than you probably realize. So, thank you!🥰🥰
@@AdventuresofMattandNat thanks so much for the great response and all the information yes very helpful! I looked right after we saw your video and costco had some great deals on Aruba. I guess almost everything is less then Hawaii and we try to go often. I was so sad for that trip you had to Maui and the weather didn't cooperate that is my favorite island and so much to do and see and love. I hope u go back for a least a week. When we do road to hana we always stay 3 to 4 nights at these bungalows and have the most relaxing time. You are both very pleasant, upbeat and fun to watch. Don't change a thing! Thx for the info 👍
Just Beautiful!
We were just in Aruba earlier this year. We didn’t get to do quite as much exploring but are enjoying every minute of this Aruba series! It’s especially refreshing to see some sun and water during these chilly december days!
Ahh… So fun! We hope y’all had a great time! We really enjoyed our time there. And yes… The sun and ocean seem like distant memories while we endure these December days! Lol… Thanks so much for watching!😊
Omg! So much fun!!!❤
It really was!! Thanks for watching!🥰
I love this. Lots of adventures and less food. Thanks for sharing ❤
Really love this video! We loved the the WW2 ship I believe the captain sunk the ship on purpose after the war he went back and took all the morph off the ship and sold it. The pool was great highly recommended . The natural bridge is cool and we where lucky to see the one that fell before it did. What a great job on the Aruba video series you guys captured all the must while in Aruba 🇦🇼
Thanks George! I think you’re correct about the ship. That sounds right anyway! Lol… The pool was definitely a highlight for us. Oh man… We wish we could’ve seen the bridge before it collapsed! I’m sure it would’ve been much more impressive then! Thanks so much for watching and for all of the great recommendations from your time in Aruba!
Can’t wait to plan my trip there!!! Just beautiful!
Y’all would LOVE IT!! Thanks for watching girl! We appreciate you tons! 🥰
What a whirlwind of fun!! Wheeee!
Right?? Lol… Thanks so much for watching!😊
Such a fun trip!!! Makes me want to go!!! 🎉❤
It really was! You should go!!! Thanks for watching!🥰🥰
Thanks for sharing your epic adventure! 😎
Aww… Well thanks for watching!!🥰
Such fun adventures!! This is the way I like to travel!! 🎉💕👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Gosh it’s sooo much fun!! 🎉👌🏼
Came back for a second look. Watching you guys make me feel so wonderful and wanting terribly to be there in Aruba with you. So looking forward to going back someday.
Another place I'd love to visit
Y’all would love it & it’s pretty affordable once you are there! (Which is a big plus for us! Lol)
So fun! Would definitely love to visit!
Aww thanks so much for watching Sheree! We appreciate you!! We definitely recommend visiting! Such a cool & different island! 🏝️
Thank you guys for made this video 👏🏼👏🏼
Thanks for watching!🥰
Guys, I’ve watched dozens of your videos and this is by far my favorite! Maybe it’s because I’m going to Aruba in a couple of weeks, but all of the stuff is right up my alley and I thought you did a great job editing and love the adventures you chose! Thanks for sharing all of your knowledge always!
Wow! That really means a lot! Thank you! 🥰 So happy you are going to Aruba to experience how epic it is! Love that y’all love doing the same things!! 🎉🎉 We didn’t know if anyone would like watching this video but we had so much fun making it! 🤣🤷🏼♀️ lol so thank you for watching & for your kind comment! Made our night! Hope y’all have so much fun in Aruba! 🎉🎉💗 -Nat
I loved ARUBA! The area around California Lighthouse was breathtaking. We went in July 2022. Baby Bridge was awesome. We got to snorkle with turtles in Curaçao. Ready to do the same next time in Aruba!!
Was just in Aruba this past summer, it was absolutely amazing and did everything you guys did, so fun!
That’s awesome!! Thanks so much for watching!😊
After the first of your series on Aruba I am making notes. Secret pool &UTVs are on the list. ♥
Yea, this was our favorite day on the island! So much fun! Thanks for watching!🥰
The chapel is my favorite spot on the island. It’s so beautiful and special.❤️🙏🏻
Right?? It really is! Thanks so much for watching!
You guys are so cute! I love watching your adventures and enjoy seeing how fun much you’re having. It inspires my own future travel.
Awww thank you so much!! 🥰 We appreciate you watching & for taking the time to write such a kind comment! 💗 You made our day!
Going in January. Definitely doing what you guys did. Love your videos
Aww thanks so much! We appreciate your kind words more than you know 🥰 Hope you have a blast in January! It’s such a beautiful island! 🏝️👌🏼
Enjoyed the video great editing
Aww… Thank you!!🥰 And thanks for watching!
AMN, GOOD STUFF! I gotta get to that island! It’s absolutely beautiful there! We fish a lot so on the UTV tour I would have been fishing at every stop! 😂! Thanks for sharing!
Aw, thanks y’all! Yes, y’all should definitely make a trip to Aruba! I imagine the fishing would be amazing there! Thanks for watching y’all!😊
Excellent guide. We are visiting aruba next week for a 5 day trip
Thank you!! We hope y’all had a great trip!😊
💖EPIC VLOG💖
🌟Loved the snorkeling👏🏻 the fascinating WWII ship 😮
🧜🏼♀️ Sounded like a fun party 🎉on the catamaran 🍹
We’re so happy for you both and excited for your success! All your hard work pays off! ❤
-Americans At Large 🇺🇸
Hey Kali!!!! Aww thank you so much! We appreciate your kind words more than you know! 😭🥰 That catamaran was popping! Haha we weren’t prepared for that! 😂 awww y’all are the best! Hope we get to meet in person one of these days!!! 💗💗💗 - Nat
Good morning Matt and Nat happy vlogmas day and happy December and happy winter season and this was amazing video I enjoy your channel because you all amazing Supporter
Aww… Thanks y’all! And Happy Holidays! We appreciate your kind words and support! 🥰🥰 Thanks for watching!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat of course sending you hugs for all of you 🤗 ❤️
Thank you for your advice. We will honeymoon in Aruba and this info has been inspiring 🙏🏻
Aw, so awesome! We hope y’all have so much fun! And congrats!🎉🎉
@@AdventuresofMattandNat Thanks a lot!
I’ll be there Feb 8th. I’m so stoked!!!
Woohoo!!🎉🎉 Safe travels!! We hope you have an amazing time!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat Thank you!
I'm definitely renting one of those ATV's when I go to Aruba 😃👍.
Yesss!! You have to! So much fun!
New subscriber here! Just want to say your videos are AMAZING!!!
Aww… Thanks you so much!!🥰🥰
Hi again both , it’s just jon from England again 😀 I’ve said it once I’ll say it again … what I love with you two is you just grab life and live it , it’s amazing , new adventures great new memories and happiness together :)
As I said before , When I visit Nashville nov next year I hope you are close by so I can grab a drink with you both , plus I’ll be there for my 40th birthday :)
Keep loving life guys ❤️
Thanks for all the love Jon! We appreciate you tons!! 😭🥰 Seriously your kind comments means the absolute world to us! We would absolute love that! Hopefully we’ll be in town because that would be EPIC!!! 💗🎉🎉 Thanks for being awesome!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat you guys are awesome too. Have a great New Years and stay safe … and yes maybe I’ll catch up with you both in 2023 , gotta find karaoke so Matt can sing 😀😀
Bye for now I’ll look forward to your next videos 😀
I am LOVING your Aruba vlogs!!! Going with my husband next month and the catamaran tour looks amazing! Where did you book it?
Aw, thank you so much! Ahhh... We hope y'all have a blast! I believe we booked through GetYourGuide. Here's a link to the exact tour that we did!
www.getyourguide.com/noord-l1101/palm-beach-champagne-brunch-and-aqua-safari-t382718/?partner_id=74BTMH1&placement=%22other%22
Your swimsuits are all so perfect! Do you remember where they are from?
Love your Vids!!! Went to Bermuda early April and loved it. Took along the GoPro 11 and also picked up 2 Super Sparrow water Bottles using your code. Tried to order one more but the code dosent work anymore, oh well. Looking forward to seeing your next adventure(s)
We loved getting to know you on your Aruba travels as we are preparing for our trip. We're looking for renting our own UTV rather than a guided tour. The link you supply seems like all guided options. Do you have a different recommendation?
Hey guys let me just say that I LOVE, LOVE watching your videos first off.. My husband and I are going to Aruba in September to celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary and we are more than excited.. All of your Aruba videos were very informative.. So ive got 2 things i would like to ask you.. When you guys plan these short trips how long do usually go for? A few days, a week, a weekend? And also i dont think you mentioned where you stayed in Aruba? Thanks again and keep those videos coming.. Im excited to see where you 2 go next ... 😁✌
Aww… Thank you so much!!🥰 Oh that’s awesome! It was our 5 year anniversary when we were there! We hope you enjoy your time in Aruba! For the length of our trips, it all depends… For Aruba, we were there for 8 days, 9 nights. We intentionally built in some vacation/non-filming days since it was our anniversary trip (plus it rained/stormed for at least 3 days straight while we were there). For most of our other trips, they are much shorter (3-5 days) with little or no “off days” as far as filming goes. I hope that makes sense and answers your questions!
We stayed at Turibana Plaza in Aruba. It’s a little inland from Palm Beach in Noord. Nothing fancy, but it worked well for us, especially since we had a rental car for the entirety of our stay.
Thanks so much for watching!🥰🥰
Hi Here in Aruba now your video was so helpful,we did your whole holiday and bought Super sparrow bottles.
Where did you stay as looking to come back again.?
Have you done a video for Dubai as of there in July?
Thanks
Howard and Kerrie
Aw… So fun! So glad y’all enjoyed the videos and your time in Aruba! We stayed at a little vacation apartment rental a mile or two inland from Palm Beach called Turibana Plaza.
We’ve haven’t been to Dubai yet! It’s on our list though!
Thanks for watching! And safe travels!😊
Are my husband and I now planning a trip to Aruba? We are now! 😂
Haha... Love it!! Thanks for watching!😊
I'm not sure why but my dad like lighthouse
Guys your video is 👌 awesome
Can tell us where did you rent your UTV from and how much does it cost for the day.
Thanks 😊
Aw, thanks so much!😊 We booked through Arubiana (arubiana.com/) and I believe it was around $225/day. Hope that helps! Thanks for watching!
Looks like so much fun, I'm searching for travel arrangements now. Which month were you there?
Hi Tamara! Thanks so much for watching! We were there June 27-July 6, 2022! Hope that helps!
Planning a Aruba trip right now! We are really excited. Just curious what are the vests you had to wear when snorkeling?
Woohoo!! 🎉🎉 You’ll love it! The vests are just an inflatable safety vest. They required them to be worn but didn’t require them to be inflated. Although, it was nice to put a little air in it if you were getting tired. Hope that answers your question!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat interesting Thanks so much!
My husband and I are officially empty nesters and want to See the USA! From Chattanooga, TN and ready to explore. We are headed to Maine in August, what states/cities should we out at the top of our list?
Where did you get your bathing suits!? Their just what I'm looking for!
Did you buy any accessories for go pro under the water? Special selfie stick or wrist holder etc? Thx❤
Hey @krazykara1328! Thanks so much for watching! We use the GoPro 3-Way tripod/selfie stick a lot, but for this video we also used a dome mount to get the half above water, half underwater shots. You can find all of these and more on our Amazon Storefront… amzn.to/3MHp6lK
Hope that helps!!
Where do you guys stay in Aruba when you go? Do you feel like Airbnb's are safe there? Thanks! Love your videos!
Hey! Thanks so much for watching! We stayed at Turibana Plaza (bit.ly/40yGEW1) which was a vacation apartment rental. We booked it through Expedia and had a great experience. It was a little inland but was only about a 5 min drive from Palm Beach. Plus, it was only $50/night which was great since we travel on a budget! Lol... We also considered at these two properties - Beach Homes Aruba (bit.ly/3JOhFqd) & Piece of Paradise (bit.ly/3nrNCgv). Overall, Aruba was the safest feeling Caribbean destination we've been to. I hope this helps! -Matt
Thanks so much! Yes, I appreciate the input! And you guys are so fun, your videos are the best! -Alyssa
@@RoundTopRelics Aww thanks so much! You make our day! 🥰 Hope you have so much fun in Aruba!!
Hi matt and natt 👋 How long does the oil last of the UTV ? And is the oil expensive ?
Hi Ghillermi! I assume you mean gasoline/petrol? We didn’t even use one tank for the entire time that we had it and we drove all over the island. Gas is expensive on the island though at around $5.40/gallon ($1.40/liter). That said… The island is pretty small, so you don’t use as much gas getting around. Hope that answers your questions! Thanks for watching!😊
What time of year did you go to Aruba?
Hi Cindy! We were there June 27th-July 6th! Hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching!😊
I was told UTV’s aren’t allowed in Arikok park. Is that true?
That is correct! UTV’s and ATV’s are not allowed in Arikok NP. That’s why we weren’t able to go to the hidden pool and other sights within the park
What company did you rent the utv from?
We rented through Arubiana!
We’re you off Boca Linda beach?
I don’t recall ever seeing out hearing that beach name during our visit, but maybe?🤷🏻♂️
@@AdventuresofMattandNat oops my bad. I meant Boca Catalina! You 2 are adorable, keep the videos coming!
First!! 😂😂😂
🥰🥰
Where did you rent UTV?
Hey Mike! Thanks for watching! We rented from Arubiana and had a great experience!
I rather a tour in case of malfunction
I wish I could snorkel but if I put the mouth piece in my mouth I'll gag
LOL……
Oh, gosh! That sounds awful! Lol
Are you in an island?
Or are you on an island?
So...
Is it in Aruba?
Or on Aruba?
Both! You can be ON an island and IN a country at the same time. Lol… And in this case, the island and the country is Aruba.
@@AdventuresofMattandNat it's an island, not a country.
Together with the Antilles they are part of the Dutch Kingdom.
So together they are a country.
Separately they are islands.
Anyway,
I was born ON Aruba and raised IN the Netherlands , and occurring to Dutch grammer you're supposed to be on an island and not in it.
Maybe English grammer is different.
It's just doesn't make sense to me to be in an island.
A lot of Dutch people make the same mistake though.
But who cares anyway....
😉😁😂
You two enjoyed your time ON Aruba.
That's the most important thing.
Enjoy the moment
Chao Chao Danilo
@@Danilo44 Aruba is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. You can be IN a territory/country/state/whatever you want to call the governing body and ON an island at the same time. It’s not an either/or situation, it’s a both/and. So technically both would be considered correct. To each their own though! Lol… That said, we had a great time IN and ON Aruba! Lol… Thanks for watching!
@@AdventuresofMattandNat status aparte isn't autonomous, they wish though.
@@AdventuresofMattandNat the Dutch government approves the local government budget, or not.
And most of the time it's not.
And since years and years already they are under Dutch government guardianship.
Bonaire on the other side is fully part of the Netherlands they are a township of the Netherlands.
So in that matter of speaking it's in Bonaire.
But anyway,
It was a question, and the LOL of yours made me continu.
It still sounds stupid to me to be in an island.
You don't have to tell me shit about the status aparte of Aruba since my father was co founder of the party who realized it.
Status aparte is worse than being a township like Bonaire.
Dutch government don't like independence, so they got Aruba by the balls. Politically speaking.
The government of Aruba are less then the local government of Amsterdam.
Aruba doesn't have shit to say about their own budget.
The party leader of my dad's party got shot first and after that, in 1986, passed away in a car wreck.
He wanted fully independence.
The Dutch Royal house don't like that.
So,
Here you had some real history of Aruba.
It was just a freaking question....
LOL
I was wondering how English grammer works.
That's all.
LOL
Aruba to me is a desert island, I'm here now and I can't waite to leave.
But again,
I'm glad you two enjoyed your time.
Peace✌️
What time of year did you go to Aruba?
Hi Cindy! We were there June 27th-July 6th! Hope that helps! Thanks so much for watching!😊