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Bowling in Aruba usually means Eagle Bowling Palace, in Oranjestad near Eagle Beach and the island's low-rise and high-rise hotel areas. According to Aruba's official tourism site, it has 12 computer-scored lanes and is open late, which makes it a popular rainy-day or after-dinner activity for visitors.
What to expect
- Location: Pos Abou, Oranjestad, a short taxi ride from most hotels.
- Lanes: 12, with automatic scoring.
- Extras: air conditioning (welcome in Aruba's heat), shoe rental, snacks and drinks, and a happy hour in the evening.
- Glow bowling: the venue has advertised "dark bowling" on Friday nights.
- Hours: it's listed as open daily until late, but reserve by phone, as lanes can be booked by groups and locals.
Hours and offers can change. Check with the venue or your hotel desk before you go.
Tips for visitors
- Bring socks if you're in sandals; rental shoes need them.
- Book ahead for Friday and Saturday nights.
- Prices are often quoted in Aruban florins, but US dollars are widely accepted on the island.
Bowling on vacation
Bowling is a good fallback on a beach holiday when the weather turns or the sun's too strong. Some cruise ships have lanes too; see cruise ships with bowling alleys. And if you want to bowl on the beach itself, here's how to set up sand bowling.