Open Bar Cruise, Snacks Included

2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Open Bar & Snacks

★ 4.6 96 reviews

from $82 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Pelican Adventures N.V.

Overview

This two-hour catamaran trip from Pelican Pier in Noord is built around one simple idea: put people on a comfortable open-deck boat, keep the drinks coming, and let the Aruba coastline do the rest. The vessel is a custom-built catamaran with sunning nets, plenty of seating, and two marine bathrooms on board. A crew runs the sailing, the bar, and the music while the boat works its way along the shore.

The open bar is unlimited for the duration of the trip, with cocktails and other drinks served as you sail. Savory snacks circulate as well; one recent traveller described cheese, fruit, and croquettes being passed around. Local music plays through the cruise, and several reviewers singled out the crew as a highlight, calling them friendly, attentive, and quick to keep drinks flowing.

The route hugs the coast toward the sunset, so the light show over the water is the main event. It suits couples looking for an easy romantic outing and families who want a relaxed sail along the coast. Note that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way to the pier. Gratuities are also not included.

What's Included

Included

2-hour sailing trip
Tasty hors d'oeuvres
Professional and fun-loving crew
Unlimited open bar
Amazing Caribbean sunset
Panoramic view of beaches

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Pelican PierCheck in at Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 237, Noord. One reviewer noted you go up to the counter to collect your ticket even when you have booked ahead.
Board the catamaranClimb aboard the open-deck catamaran, which has sunning nets, ample seating, and two marine bathrooms. Shoes are allowed on board, according to a reviewer.
Coastal sunset sailSail along the shoreline for 2 hours, with open bar service, Aruban-style snacks, and local music as daylight fades and the sky changes color.
Return to Pelican PierThe cruise ends back at the starting point at the pier.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to plan for before you head to the pier.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord. One reviewer advised going to the counter for your ticket even with an online booking. Bring ID; a copy is accepted.
Boat and comfort. Reviewers describe a big catamaran with room to move, and shoes are permitted on board. There are two marine bathrooms plus sunning nets and ample seating, so the trip works for people who just want to sit and watch the coast.
Drinks and snacks. The open bar is unlimited and the drinks drew consistent praise from reviewers. Snacks are savory bites; one traveller mentioned cheese, fruit, and croquettes being passed around. Another reviewer suggested the snack selection could be updated, so do not count on it as a full meal.
Weather. The tour runs in rain or shine, and one reviewer sailed through a short burst of rain without it spoiling the trip. Cloud cover can obscure the sunset itself, as another reviewer experienced, though they still enjoyed the cruise.
Crowd and vibe. This is a group cruise with music, not a quiet private charter. One reviewer mentioned the music gets livelier toward the end of the sail. Several reviewers described an attentive crew keeping the atmosphere pleasant.

Common issues. The sunset itself depends on the weather; one reviewer got clouds instead, even though the cruise still ran and was enjoyable. Rain does not stop the tour, since it operates in rain or shine. One reviewer felt the snack selection could be updated, so do not count on it as dinner. Hotel transport and gratuities are not included. One reviewer also found the check-in directions slightly unclear about collecting tickets at the counter after booking online.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The two-hour sailing trip, an unlimited open bar, hors d'oeuvres, the crew, and the coastal sunset views are all included. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not.

Where Does The Cruise Depart From?

It starts and ends at Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 237, Noord, Aruba. You make your own way there, since no hotel transport is provided. Check the booking page for check-in details before you go.

How Long Is The Cruise?

The sailing trip lasts 2 hours. Boarding and check-in happen at the pier beforehand.

Is The Cruise Suitable For Families And Kids?

The listing pitches it as good for both a family trip and a romantic outing, and the pace is relaxed, with seating, bathrooms, and snacks on board. Children's pricing or age rules are not stated on the listing, so check the booking page if traveling with young kids.

What Happens If The Weather Is Bad?

The tour takes place in rain or shine. One reviewer sailed through a brief rain shower without problems, and another had a cloudy evening with no visible sunset but still enjoyed the trip.

Can I Cancel And What Should I Bring?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Bring an ID card; a copy is accepted. Gratuities for the crew are not included in the price.