In connection with the opening of Gate 5 in the Port of Call Aruba, the Tourism Oriented Police (TOP Oranjestad) and partners have announced the following operating rules that will apply to cruise tourism from June 9, 2021.
Gate 5 is the gate through which cruise tourists enter and exit on arrival and departure in Aruba.
The following rules apply to maintain public order, operational order and safety of ourselves and the visitors. The TOP also reminds the community that the traffic signs in the Welcome Plaza clearly indicate that the road is only open to tour operators and port personnel at designated times.
This serves to keep traffic to a minimum and to guarantee the safety of those who work on the Port’s premises and visitors. The TOP and DVG will closely enforce the rules to ensure that the flow at Gate 5 runs smoothly.
Rules and Restrictions for Tours:
- All passengers must wear face masks;
- All vehicles must have hand sanitizer on board;
- A passenger list is required with the cruise ship name;
- Tours must meet all restrictions.
Rules and Restrictions for Tour Operators:
- Tour operators must always wear a face mask;
- always keep 1.5 meters away from others;
- should avoid agglomeration at all times;
- only 5 tour operators are allowed at Gate 5 at a time (10 guides). All others must remain in their vehicle while waiting;
- all tour operators must wait in the designated area and maintain social distancing;
- Return Tour: When tours return their passengers to the port, they must drop them off at the drop-off area next to Diamonds International, but in a responsible manner to avoid conurbation.
Landlords:
- Rental companies will be active at the Welcome Plaza;
- only one employee per company;
- face mask mandatory;
- social distance of 1.5 meters;
- if possible, disinfect the vehicle before and after renting.
Cab:
- Taxi drivers must wear face masks;
- all taxis must have hand sanitizer on board;
- agglomeration in any form should be avoided at all times;
- taxis are only allowed to run from the taxi rank in the Welcome Plaza;
- the taxi rank is exclusively for taxis;
- no other vehicle is allowed at the taxi rank.
- Exceptions only apply to taxis that drop off passengers with disabilities, but must drop them off in the designated area. (Parking dock Diamonds International).
The police are calling on everyone to abide by the restrictions and rules.
