Flamingo Beach is the small stretch of sand on Renaissance Island where Aruba's resident flamingos actually hang out, and it's one of the most photographed spots on the island. Guests ask us about it constantly, usually while we're anchored a short sail away from it.
It's tied to one specific resort
Renaissance Island sits just offshore from downtown Oranjestad and is privately managed by the Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort. Access isn't open to the general public the way most Aruba beaches are: it's reserved for resort guests, or for visitors who purchase a day pass when one is available.
Day passes exist, but they're limited
The resort does sell day passes to non-guests from time to time, and they typically cover ferry access to the island plus a spot on Flamingo Beach or the adjacent Iguana Beach. Availability changes with the season and resort occupancy, so it's worth checking directly with the resort before you build a whole day around it.
Prefer flamingos from the water instead?
If a day pass doesn't work out, our sunset and snorkel routes sail along this stretch of coastline, so you still get a good look at Renaissance Island and the surrounding water without needing a reservation months in advance.
See the coastline from the water
Our cruises sail past this part of Aruba on the way to our snorkel sites.