Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort welcomed 2026 with a spectacular New Year’s Eve drone show above its iconic stretch of Eagle Beach, marking the second consecutive year the resort chose a cleaner, quieter and more responsible alternative to traditional fireworks.
In partnership with Drone Shows Aruba, Bucuti & Tara invited guests and the local community to experience a midnight performance that transformed the sky into a canvas of color, movement and storytelling—proving once again that celebration does not need to come at the expense of the planet.
A Midnight Celebration in Sync with Aruba
As the countdown reached zero, hundreds gathered along the shoreline, captivated by animated imagery celebrating renewal, love and togetherness. The show featured festive New Year visuals—stars, shimmering bursts, celebratory icons—and “2026” appearing in lights above the glistening sea.
Guests and locals enjoyed the show from across the shoreline, beachfront lounges, balconies, and while dining at the resort’s oceanfront restaurants, including Elements during its New Year’s Eve dinner, and after concluding the newest culinary experience at Terra by Jeremy Ford.
“New Year’s is a time to reflect on all we’ve shared and all we dream for the year ahead. And it’s also a time to ask ourselves: What kind of future are we celebrating, and how do we protect it? We’re proud to make this drone show an annual tradition, because honoring Aruba’s skies, ocean, wildlife, pets, and people means finding new ways to celebrate that respect both our culture and our collective well-being.”
— Crescenzia Biemans, Managing Director, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort
Why a Drone Show Instead of Fireworks?
Fireworks are a familiar New Year’s tradition, yet there is increasing awareness—globally and here in Aruba—that their impacts can no longer be ignored. Fireworks contribute to air pollution, ocean debris and noise pollution that can distress wildlife, pets, children and the elderly, while leaving behind waste that doesn’t belong in Aruba’s pristine natural environment.
For the second straight year, Bucuti & Tara chose a drone show to preserve the magic of midnight while stepping away from the smoke, fallout and stress often associated with fireworks.
- Cleaner: No explosive chemicals and no smoke.
- Quieter: Significantly less disruptive than fireworks.
- Less waste: Reusable technology that returns to base after the show.
Sustainability in Action
This decision is a natural extension of the resort’s long-standing sustainability focus as the Caribbean’s first and only certified carbon-neutral hotel, and aligns with its broader efforts to protect Aruba for generations to come, including initiatives like the Bucuti & Tara – GMC Nature Preserve and the resort’s spay/neuter nonprofit Stimami Sterilisami.
By choosing an eco-friendlier celebration, Bucuti & Tara continues to demonstrate how tradition can evolve responsibly—keeping the joy and wonder of New Year’s Eve while showing greater care for Aruba’s skies, ocean, wildlife and community.
A Tradition Reimagined for the Future
Bucuti & Tara’s New Year’s Eve drone show is a heartfelt gift to guests and locals alike—and a reminder that celebration can evolve. The resort looks forward to continuing this annual tradition in partnership with innovators like Drone Shows Aruba, creating unforgettable moments that honor what makes Aruba so special: its people, its beauty, and the shared responsibility to protect it.
