Cruise Plus Seaside Dinner

Aruba Sunset Cruise plus Seaside Dinner

★ 4.5 1,053 reviews

from $122 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Pelican Aruba

Overview

This evening pairs a catamaran sail along Aruba's coast with a seated dinner at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill on Pelican Pier. Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at the pier, which sits between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord. The boat departs at 5:30 P.M., and the whole experience runs about three hours, ending back where it started.

On board, the bar is open and snacks circulate while music plays. Many reviewers single out the crew for praise, crediting them with keeping the energy up across the boat. One traveller described the ride as smooth. After the cruise, dinner is served at the restaurant on the pier, with one beverage (wine or soda) included alongside the meal.

It suits travellers who want a lively, social evening rather than a quiet, romantic one. The listing caps the group at 60 people, and reviewers describe a festive crowd with an energetic crew and a mixed music playlist. Anyone hoping for a slow, intimate anniversary dinner may find the atmosphere too upbeat, though many reviewers say they left full and would happily repeat the night. Hotel transport is not provided, so plan to make your own way to the pier.

What's Included

Included

Sunset cruise
Dinner
Open bar and snacks on board
1 beverage during dinner (wine or soda)

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Check in at Pelican PierArrive at Pelican Pier, between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn in Noord, for check-in at 5:00 P.M.
Board the catamaranThe sail departs from the pier at 5:30 P.M.
Sunset cruiseSail along the coast with an open bar and snacks on board, music, and views toward the horizon as the sun goes down. Weather can obscure the sunset on some evenings.
Return to the pierThe cruise ends back at Pelican Pier, where the dinner portion of the evening takes place.
Seaside dinner at Pelican NestSit down to dinner at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill on the pier, with one beverage (wine or soda) included with the meal.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, and they shape how the evening feels.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier. The listing notes the pier is near public transportation.
What to wear. At least one reviewer advises comfortable clothing for the sail. There is no other clothing guidance in the listing, so dress for an evening on the water.
Drinks on board. The open bar runs throughout the cruise and reviewers describe it as generous. One reviewer noted the selection was liquor and soda only, with no beer or wine.
Food and dinner. Snacks and hors d'oeuvres are served on the boat, and dinner at the pier follows.
Crowd and atmosphere. The boat carries up to 60 travellers, and reviewers describe a lively, social mood with music and an energetic crew. It reads more like a party sail than a quiet escape, and one reviewer called the playlist a mix suited to everyone on board.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather, and the listing says a weather cancellation comes with a different date or a full refund. One reviewer sailed on a cloudy night and still enjoyed the trip, though the sunset itself did not appear.

Common issues. The dinner is a fixed menu rather than a choice of options, which one traveller found limiting, and one reviewer found the service between courses slow. One reviewer reported the open bar carries liquor and soda but no beer or wine. Cloud cover can hide the sunset entirely. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed, and no hotel transport is provided.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the sunset cruise, an open bar and snacks on board, dinner at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill, and one beverage (wine or soda) with dinner. Anything you eat or drink beyond what is specified is at your own cost. Some diners order from the restaurant's regular menu, which is not covered.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you need to make your own way to the meeting point at Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn. The listing notes the pier is near public transportation.

What Time Does The Tour Start?

Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at the pier, and the cruise itself begins at 5:30 P.M. The full experience lasts about three hours and ends back at the meeting point.

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

The listing says pushchairs are allowed and service animals are permitted, and most travellers can participate. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible. The open bar and lively music give the evening an adult-leaning, festive atmosphere.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that 24 hour window and no refund or change is accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring Or Wear?

Wear comfortable clothing, as one reviewer specifically recommends. There is no stated packing list beyond that. Bring payment for anything outside the included dinner and drinks.