Catamaran Sail, Appetizers And Open Bar

Aruba Sunset Catamaran Sail with Appetizers and Open Bar

★ 4.5 2,406 reviews

from $92 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Red Sail Sports - Aruba

Overview

This is a two-hour evening catamaran sail along Aruba's coast, run by Red Sail Sports and built around one thing: watching the sun go down from the water. The boat departs from Piet's Pier Bar on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord, behind the Hyatt Regency, with check-in half an hour before the 17:30 departure. Once aboard, the format is simple: music, an open bar, and passed appetizer bites while the coastline slides past and the light turns.

The mood, judging by what travellers write, sits somewhere between relaxed and party-lite. Reviewers often mention the crew, the mixed drinks and the rum punch, the varied music, and the dancing that breaks out when the crowd is up for it. One reviewer also flags the wind, which is worth planning for if you want photos with hair intact. Appetizers mentioned by name include quiche, chicken wings and meatballs, with opinions ranging from delicious to limited.

The listing states that most travellers can participate, so it is an open, easygoing outing rather than a specialised trip. There is no hotel transport, so you make your own way to the pier. With a cap of 75 travellers it is a shared, social boat, not a quiet private charter.

What's Included

Included

Luxury Catamaran Sail
Appetizer Bites
Open bar

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Check in at Piet's PierArrive at Piet's Pier Bar, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85, Noord, behind the Hyatt Regency. Check in 30 minutes before the 17:30 departure.
Board the catamaranTell Red Sail in advance if any child in your group cannot swim so a life jacket can be arranged.
Sunset sail along the coastThe boat sails for two hours along the Aruba coastline. Music plays throughout, with dancing and space to move around.
Open bar and appetizersDrinks flow from the open bar for the duration, including mixed drinks, rum punch and local beer. Appetizer bites are served while you sail.
Return to the pierThe sail ends back at the same meeting point on the pier. Gratuities for the crew are not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the evening smoother, from the wind on deck to how the bar line works.

Bring for wind. One reviewer describes the boat as super windy and suggests sunglasses plus a ponytail, braids or pinned-up hair. Anyone wanting clean sunset photos should plan for the breeze.
Bar strategy. One traveller advises lining up for drinks early to avoid a long wait at the bar. The open bar runs for the full two hours, so there is no need to rush. Local beer, rum punch and mixed drinks all get positive mentions.
Food reality. Appetizers named in reviews include quiche, chicken wings and meatballs. Some describe the bites as tasty, though others felt the quantity was limited. Treat it as snacks with drinks rather than dinner.
Group feel. With up to 75 travellers, this is a shared, social cruise with music covering multiple genres, including Caribbean music. Reviewers mention dancing and one noted plenty of room to sit outside and enjoy the view. It is not a quiet or private sail.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, so travellers make their own way to the pier behind the Hyatt Regency. Check in 30 minutes before the 17:30 departure. The meeting point is near public transportation and pushchairs can be brought along.
Photos and light. Multiple reviewers single out the sunset photos as a highlight, with the coastline and open water as the backdrop. The two-hour length keeps the timing tight around the sunset itself. Bring a camera or phone you can hold steady in the wind.

Common issues. Hotel transport and gratuities are excluded, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The sail carries up to 75 travellers, so it is a shared boat with a crowd rather than a private outing. Opinions on the food vary: many call the appetizers tasty, while others found them limited or unappealing. Weather matters, since the experience requires good conditions and will be rescheduled or refunded if cancelled for weather; the same applies if the minimum number of travellers is not met, and one reviewer noted a no-sun evening is simply out of anyone's control. One reviewer described a frustrating check-in and music geared to an older crowd, but that is not the pattern across the rest of the feedback.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the catamaran sail, appetizer bites and an open bar for the two hours on board. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included, and gratuities for the crew are also excluded. Confirmation is sent at the time of booking.

Where Does The Cruise Depart From?

It departs from Piet's Pier Bar at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85 in Noord, with the pier located behind the Hyatt Regency. Check in at the pier 30 minutes before the 17:30 departure. The sail ends back at the same meeting point, and the location is near public transportation.

How Long Is The Sunset Sail?

The experience lasts two hours, departing at 17:30. It is a short outing that does not take up the whole evening. There is no hotel transport before or after.

Is The Cruise Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

Most travellers can participate and pushchairs are allowed, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible. If any child in your group cannot swim, you must inform Red Sail directly before the sail so a mandatory life jacket can be arranged. The tour carries a maximum of 75 travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times are based on the experience's local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather or because the minimum number of travellers is not met, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

One reviewer recommends sunglasses and tied-back or pinned-up hair because the deck gets windy. Bring a camera or phone for sunset photos. Appetizers and drinks are provided on board.