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Wind Creek (ex-Renaissance) Marina Fuel & Water (Aruba)

12° 31.1′ N · 70° 2.3′ W · approximate

Where to fill tanks in Aruba: diesel at the Wind Creek (formerly Renaissance) Marina fuel dock in Oranjestad, with water at the berths, plus gasoline and diesel at the Aruba Nautical Club and a fuel dock at Varadero.

Practical

Wind Creek Marina sells diesel from its fuel dock and can arrange truck delivery for large quantities; fuel prices are set by the government (Aruba Cruising Guide). Water and electricity at all 40 berths; 24-hour security; +297-588-0260 (windcreekmarina.com). Call Aruba Port Control on VHF 16 for permission before entering the harbour and again whenever you move inside it; the SE entry buoy is at 12°30.317'N 70°02.153'W with 12.5 ft (3.7 m) at the marina entrance (Aruba Cruising Guide). Alternatives: Aruba Nautical Club in Spanish Lagoon sells diesel and gasoline; Varadero Aruba has a fuel dock (Noonsite) and can also arrange truck delivery. Propane: Arugas at Barcadera fills bottles, and Wind Creek and Varadero take weekday drop-offs for next-day return. Coordinate approx: OSM marina node; ask the office where the fuel berth is.

Best for

Diesel, water and propane in Oranjestad