I have been to both Aruba and Curacao, and both have topside activities for non divers. It just depends on what your party wants to do....Curacao is a bit less arid and has more nature (parks, reserves) and cultural related choices than Aruba, but Aruba has better beaches and shopping. Aruba has more full-service high-rise "resort" properties which makes it feel a bit more mass market, whereas Curacao feels a bit more genuine,(which you may or may not want (warts and all) on a vacation.
I only dove in Curacao, but from my research and other opinions it has the edge on diving over Aruba.
In short:
Bonaire: Great diving, fewer topside activities
Aruba: Most touristy destination, diving not as good as Bonaire
Curacao: Best compromise of the two.
Scubamax.
I only dove in Curacao, but from my research and other opinions it has the edge on diving over Aruba.
In short:
Bonaire: Great diving, fewer topside activities
Aruba: Most touristy destination, diving not as good as Bonaire
Curacao: Best compromise of the two.
Scubamax.