Happy Hour Sunset Cruise

Noord: Happy Hour Sunset Cruise

★ 4.7 300 reviews

from $89.99 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Octopus Aruba

Overview

Two hours on the Octopus Aruba catamaran, sailing along the coast while an open cocktail bar and a steady flow of snacks keep everyone settled in. The boat's seats are lounge style with cushions, and every one of them faces the sea. As the light drops, the route gives you views of the coastline and the California Lighthouse from the water, with tropical music playing and drinks brought to your seat by the crew.

The run of the evening is simple. You board at the beach hut on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard in Noord, the captain and crew take the catamaran out along the coast, cocktails and appetizers circulate throughout, and the sail is timed so you are on the water as the sun goes down and the sea shifts from bright blue to reflected night. Along with cocktails, the spread includes tropical fruit, snacks and fresh baked bread.

Reviewers describe it as a worthwhile, enjoyable evening, with one traveller calling it especially good for couples and another recommending it for a first visit to Aruba. The cruise lasts two hours, which fits easily after a day on the beach or exploring the island.

What's Included

Included

Captain and crew
Professional guide
Open cocktail bar
Afternoon appetizers
Certified first aider
Safety life jackets (adults and children)
Octopus souvenir

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Meet at the beach hutCheck in at the beach hut at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87 in Noord. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way there.
Board the catamaranClimb aboard the Octopus catamaran and settle into a cushioned lounge seat, all of which have a sea view. Note that boarding can involve a brief step through water to a transfer boat, according to traveller feedback.
Sail the coastlineThe captain takes the catamaran along Aruba's coast, with the California Lighthouse visible from the water. Tropical music plays while the crew serves cocktails and snacks.
Sunset on the waterThe cruise is timed for the sun setting over the Caribbean Sea, with the water shifting colour as the light fades.
Return to NoordThe catamaran heads back after sunset, wrapping up the two-hour cruise. Each guest receives an Octopus souvenir.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help this evening go smoothly, based on the listing and what past guests report.

Getting there. One recurring note is that boarding can mean a brief step through water onto a transfer boat, so be ready for that.
Drinks and food. The open cocktail bar is genuinely open, as one traveller put it, with the crew bringing drinks constantly. Appetizers are plentiful and varied, including tropical fruit and fresh baked bread. Reviewers repeatedly mention both the quantity and the variety of the snacks.
Group feel. The atmosphere is relaxed but upbeat, with music and a lively, friendly crew. One reviewer recommends the cruise especially for couples, and others enjoyed meeting fellow passengers on board.
Photography. One reviewer found the sunset photos came out well from the water, and every lounge seat has a sea view. The California Lighthouse and the coastline offer additional subjects before the light drops.
Timing and length. The cruise lasts two hours, and at least one reviewer wished it lasted longer because it goes quickly. It fits neatly after a day on the beach or exploring the island, since it only occupies the early evening.
Souvenir included. The listing includes an Octopus souvenir for each guest as part of the package. One reviewer also mentioned receiving a reusable cup on board, though the listing does not specify what the souvenir is.

Common issues. The main friction point in reviews is pre-boarding information: some travellers say clearer details beforehand would help, particularly about the brief step through water to a transfer boat. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transport to Noord. One reviewer felt the two-hour cruise ended too quickly.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the captain and crew, a professional guide, the open cocktail bar, afternoon appetizers, a certified first aider, life jackets for adults and children, and an Octopus souvenir. Tropical fruit, snacks and fresh baked bread are served alongside the cocktails.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You meet at the beach hut at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87 in Noord, so plan your own transport to and from that point.

Is Food Extra On The Cruise?

No. The open cocktail bar and the afternoon appetizers are both included. Reviewers describe the drinks as flowing throughout and the food as plentiful.

Is The Cruise Suitable For Children?

The listing provides life jackets in both adult and child sizes, and one reviewer reported a family of five having a good time. If you have specific concerns about young children on a boat, check with the operator through the booking page.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. There is also a reserve now, pay later option if you want to hold a spot while keeping your plans flexible.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list, but based on how boarding works, expect a brief step through water to a transfer boat, so appropriate footwear and something dry for phones or cameras make sense. Sunset photos come out well according to reviewers, so bring a camera.