Pelican Sunset Sail

Aruba Sunset Sail Experience

★ 4.5 663 reviews

from $73 per person

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

Overview

This two-hour sunset trip from Pelican Aruba leaves from Pelican Pier, on the stretch of J.E. Irausquin Blvd between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts in Noord. Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at the front desk of the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill, and the boat departs at 5:30, returning to the same pier at the end.

Once on the water, the format is simple: drinks and snacks are served while the boat sails along the coast toward the sunset. Reviewers often describe it as a party-adjacent but relaxed sail, and several mention an open bar, music and appetizers as part of the experience. Several travellers mention meeting other passengers and dancing, and the crew is praised again and again for being friendly and welcoming.

It suits couples, groups of friends, and families with children who are comfortable around an open bar, and it works for anyone staying near the high-rise hotel strip since the pier sits right there. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and travellers needing hotel transport should note that pick-up and drop-off are not part of the package.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Snacks

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Check in at Pelican PierArrive at the front desk of the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill on Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. Check-in is at 5:00 P.M.
Board the boatThe sail departs at 5:30 P.M. Drinks from the open bar plus snacks are served once underway.
Sunset sail along the coastThe trip runs for two hours, cruising along the coast with music on board as the sun goes down. Reviewers mention island views from the water.
Return to Pelican PierThe activity ends back at the meeting point on the pier, roughly two hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this sail fits your evening and your group.

Getting there. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included, so plan your own transport to Pelican Pier in Noord. The listing says the pier is near public transportation. Allow time to find the front desk at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill by the 5:00 P.M. check-in.
Food and drink. Alcoholic beverages and snacks are included in the fare. Reviewers frequently mention drinks and appetizers being served throughout the sail, though a few found the food sparse or basic.
Group feel. The boat carries up to 60 travellers, and one reviewer found it a bit overcrowded. The vibe is social, with music and dancing, and reviewers often mention meeting other passengers and having fun with the crew.
What to bring. The listing does not give a packing list. Most reviewers simply describe watching the sunset from the water, so whatever you would want for two hours on a boat in the evening is a sensible baseline.
Weather and timing. The sail requires good weather, and poor conditions can mean rescheduling or a full refund. Plan around the fixed 5:00 P.M. check-in and 5:30 P.M. departure when arranging your day.
Mobility and kids. The trip is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are allowed, and the listing says most travellers can participate. Families do ride, and reviewers with children reported good experiences, but the open bar shapes the onboard atmosphere.

Common issues. The main practical limits come straight from the listing: no hotel transfer, no wheelchair access, a cap of 60 travellers, and a requirement for both good weather and a minimum number of bookings, either of which can force a new date or a refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The listing includes alcoholic beverages and snacks. Gratuities are not mentioned as included or excluded.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are listed as not included, and the booking page confirms this product has no pickup. You make your own way to Pelican Pier in Noord.

Where Do I Check In And What Time?

Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at the front desk of the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill on Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. The sail departs at 5:30 P.M. and returns to the same pier.

How Long Is The Cruise?

The experience lasts two hours, starting at 5:30 P.M. Several reviewers said two hours felt like the right amount of time on the water.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Wheelchair Users?

Children do ride, and reviewers travelling with kids reported good family experiences. The listing states the activity is not wheelchair accessible but is pushchair accessible, and that most travellers can participate. The boat takes a maximum of 60 travellers.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 5:30 P.M. start for a full refund, with cut-off times based on the experience's local time. Inside 24 hours, no refund is given and changes are not accepted. The trip needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.