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⚓ Sea Freight • Oranjestad, Aruba 🇦🇼 • Shipping from UK to Aruba 🇦🇼 Since 1998

Sea Freight to Aruba 🇦🇼 from the UK
14-20 days via Oranjestad • Economical for larger volumes • UK door collection

Sea freight is the most economical way to ship larger volumes of personal effects to Aruba. 14-20 days via Oranjestad. Aruba is one of the most stable and prosperous islands in the Caribbean — a favourite for UK expats working in hospitality and tourism. Own customs authority, not EU. KLM via Amsterdam is the main connection from the UK. Detailed packing list is essential — Aruba customs inspect personal effects shipments closely. Air freight in 5-10 working days is also available if speed is the priority, subject to space and flight availability with the carriers.

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5–10d
Air to Aruba
28yr
Est. 1998
30kg
Max per item
✓
Price locked first
Route summary

🇦🇼 Aruba — Dutch Caribbean • Airlines: KLM, British Airways via Amsterdam, TUI • Typical airline fee: significant fees per bag • Air: 5-10 working days • Sea: 2-6 weeks via Oranjestad • Arrival: Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad • 0800 096 38 39

Services

Sea freight and air freight to Aruba

If you’re shipping a large amount to Aruba, sea freight is usually the best value. We ship luggage, boxes and personal effects by sea freight to Aruba, door-to-door (subject to your destination) from anywhere in the UK. Whether it’s several boxes or a full relocation’s worth of belongings, our sea freight service to Aruba covers collection, customs and delivery.

Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own customs authority. Not EU. Itemised packing list required. Personal effects exemption available for returning residents. Popular with Dutch Caribbean diaspora, expats, resort workers.

✈ Air freight — most popular
5-10
Working days to Aruba

UK door → Heathrow cargo → Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad. You clear customs and collect from the cargo warehouse with your passport and Air Waybill reference. Best for 1–4 bags.

⚓ Sea freight
2–3
Weeks by sea via Oranjestad (approx.)

Better value for 5+ bags or boxes with no time pressure. Contact us for sea freight rates and routing to Aruba.

Airlines & costs

What airlines charge for extra bags to Aruba — and what we charge

Airlines serving Aruba from the UK include KLM, British Airways via Amsterdam, TUI. Their excess baggage fees typically run a steep fee per extra bag — set at check-in where you have limited alternatives. Our price is confirmed before we collect — and as long as your bags are what you told us, that’s the price you pay.

Factor Airline check-in Excess Luggage Co.
Airlines to ArubaKLM, British Airways via Amsterdam, TUI✓ Alternative to all
Extra bag feesignificant fees per bag (often more at gate)✓ Quote before collection
Collection✗ You bring bags to airport✓ We collect from your UK door
Price certainty✗ Set at gate, non-negotiable✓ Locked before we arrive
Bags arrive atBaggage carouselQueen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad cargo warehouse
Excess Luggage Co. • MetEx House, Hounslow • 2 miles from Heathrow • Est. 1998

“Aruba is a route we handle regularly. Aruba is one of the most stable and prosperous islands in the Caribbean — a favourite for UK expats working in hospitality and tourism. Own customs authority, not EU. KLM via Amsterdam is the main connection from the UK. Detailed packing list is essential — Aruba customs inspect personal effects shipments closely. For two or more bags, we are almost always cheaper than paying KLM at check-in. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 with your postcode, Aruba destination and bag count. We confirm the price immediately — no obligation.”

Rules & documentation

What you need to know before shipping to Aruba

Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own customs authority. Not EU. Itemised packing list required. Personal effects exemption available for returning residents.

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Collection hours: Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge.
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Barrels & oversized items: Subject to handling surcharge due to size and weight — please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.
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Sender and receiver must be the same person for personal effects classification. A different receiver triggers commercial import duties at the Aruba end.
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No lithium batteries on any service — remove from laptops, phones, tablets and power banks. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids.
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Destination charges not included in your UK quote — airport handling, inspection and storage payable locally in Aruba. We advise on known charges at booking.
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£75 non-refundable deposit secures your collection date • 100% chargeable once collected • 95% if cancelled on the day of collection once our driver is at your door.
⚠ Packing list required

Every shipment requires a detailed itemised packing list with a declared value for each item. Not “personal effects” or “miscellaneous clothing” — list every item specifically with a realistic secondhand value in GBP. Aruba customs use this to clear your shipment. Vague documentation causes holds and storage charges. We help you get it right at booking — call us on 0800 096 38 39.

Your questions

Shipping to Aruba — FAQs

How long does sea freight to Aruba take?−
Air freight: 5-10 working days from UK door collection to arrival at Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA), Oranjestad. Sea freight: 2-6 weeks via Oranjestad. Ship at least 10–14 days before you need your bags at the destination.
How much does it cost to ship to Aruba?+
Price depends on number of bags, weight, dimensions and your UK postcode. Call us on 0800 096 38 39 for a quote. Airlines serving this route charge steep excess-baggage fees per extra bag on routes to Aruba — we are almost always cheaper for 2+ bags.
What documents do I need for Aruba?+
Itemised packing list with declared values for every item, plus passport copy of the receiver. Aruba is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own customs authority. Sender and receiver must be the same person.
What cannot be shipped to Aruba?+
No lithium batteries in a standard shipment — remove from all devices before packing. Batteries can be packed and exported as declared dangerous goods — ask us before you pack. Undeclared dangerous goods are a criminal offence and the duty sits with the sender, so tell us what is in the shipment. No aerosols, perfumes or flammable liquids. No laptops on door-to-door (subject to your destination) air service. Barrels subject to handling surcharge — advise at enquiry stage.
Are there destination charges for shipments arriving in Aruba?+
Yes — airport handling fees, inspection charges and storage in Aruba are payable locally and not included in your UK quote. We advise on known destination charges for Aruba at booking so you can budget for them.
Do you collect from anywhere in the UK for Aruba?+
Yes — we collect from any UK mainland address. Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00. Weekend collections within Greater London only, subject to availability and surcharge. £75 deposit secures your date.
How long does sea freight take compared to air freight?+
Sea freight typically takes 4–12 weeks from UK collection to destination port, depending on your destination and sailing dates, compared to 4–10 working days for air freight. Sea freight is significantly cheaper per kg for large volumes — typically 10+ bags, boxes or barrels. For smaller volumes or when you need bags within 2 weeks of moving, air freight is almost always the right choice.
What is the maximum weight per item for sea freight?+
Sea freight accommodates larger and heavier items than air freight. Call 0800 096 38 39 with your specific items and we confirm weight and volume limits. Unlike air freight where we have a 30kg per item standard, sea freight pricing is typically calculated on volume (cubic metres) or weight-volume, whichever is greater.

Ship to Aruba?

Tell us your UK postcode, destination in Aruba, volume and timeline. We confirm sea freight and air freight prices.

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28 years of experience

Why customers choose Excess Luggage Co.

Excess Luggage Co. has been shipping personal effects from the UK since 1998 — over 28 years of experience. Operating from MetEx House, 2 miles from Heathrow cargo terminals, we are one of the UK's longest-established specialist luggage freight services. Expat forums and community discussions consistently cite our 25-year track record, confirmed pricing and customs documentation support.

25+
Years operating
2mi
From Heathrow
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Barrels & oversized items: Barrel shipments are subject to a handling surcharge due to size and weight. Please advise at enquiry stage so we can confirm the correct charge before booking.

Shipping commercially? As well as personal effects, we handle commercial sea freight to Aruba — full container load (FCL) and LCL groupage for businesses. LCL is charged on a weight or measure basis, so your dimensions matter as much as your weight. See commercial sea freight from the UK.

UK Collection

We collect from your door — anywhere in the UK

Door collection Monday to Friday from any UK address. Select your nearest city for local collection times and details:

LondonManchesterBirminghamLeedsGlasgowEdinburghLiverpoolBristolSheffieldNewcastleNottinghamLeicesterBradfordCardiffCoventrySouthamptonPortsmouthOxfordCambridgeReadingBrightonLutonMilton KeynesDerbyStokeWolverhamptonSwanseaAberdeenDundeeMiddlesbroughExeterPlymouthYorkBelfastHounslowHeathrow

Within M25: Mon–Fri 09:30–16:00 • Outside M25: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00

Sea Freight to Aruba 🇦🇼 from the UK • Excess Luggage Co.
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