Open Bar Sail, Palm Pleasure

Aruba Sunset Sail with Open Bar

★ 4.5 392 reviews

from $112 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: De Palm Tours VBA

Overview

This is a two hour sunset sail run by De Palm Tours VBA, departing from De Palm Pier at 17:30. You check in at the Coconuts Gift Shop on the pier, walk down between the Hilton and the RIU Palace, and step straight onto the boat. From there the sail runs along the coast while the sun goes down, and it finishes back at the same pier.

The open bar is the heart of it. Unlimited drinks are included, along with snacks, and reviewers repeatedly describe the drinks as strong and flowing all evening. Several mention dancing, music, and a crew that keeps the mood up, and one noted the boat had the feel of a party sail compared with others it passed on the water. The vessel takes a maximum of 80 travellers, though several reviewers said there was plenty of room to move around and find a good spot for the sunset.

The minimum age is three years and the listing states that most travellers can participate. If you want drinks, music, snacks, and an open horizon at golden hour, it fits well. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the pier.

What's Included

Included

Sailing excursion
Snacks
Local taxes
Unlimited drinks (open bar)

Not Included

Gratuities
Transportation

Itinerary

Check in at De Palm PierWalk down the walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace to De Palm Pier. Enter the Coconuts Gift Shop and check in at the counter.
Board the boatThe sail departs at 17:30. Boarding is on foot from the pier, and there is no hotel transportation.
Sunset sail along the coastThe boat sails for two hours with an open bar and snacks included. Reviewers describe coastline views, music, dancing, and the sunset itself as the main event.
Return to De Palm PierThe trip ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things make this sail smoother, from check in logistics to what the boat actually feels like once the bar opens.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so plan your own transport to De Palm Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd, between the Hilton and the RIU Palace. Check in happens inside the Coconuts Gift Shop on the pier, not at the boat.
Group feel. The boat carries up to 80 travellers, so expect a crowd rather than an intimate sail. That said, several reviewers said it did not feel packed and there was room for everyone to see the sunset.
Drinks and snacks. The open bar is unlimited and included, and reviewers consistently praise it: strong drinks, good selection, and one reviewer was even given a drink to go at the end. Snacks are included too and reviewers describe the snacks and food as good, so treat them as a pleasant part of the evening alongside the bar.
Weather. The sail requires good weather. If the operator cancels for poor weather you are offered a different date or a full refund, so there is a fallback if conditions do not cooperate.
What to bring. The listing does not publish a packing list, but reviewers mention taking photos and dancing, so a phone or camera is worthwhile. Cash for gratuities is sensible since tips are not included. Comfortable shoes for the pier walkway help too.
Accessibility and kids. The minimum age is three years and most travellers can participate. It is not wheelchair accessible. The listing notes the meeting point is near public transportation.

Common issues. The honest limits: there is no hotel pickup or transportation of any kind, gratuities are not included, and the boat is not wheelchair accessible. With up to 80 travellers it is a group outing, not a quiet sail, and music and dancing are part of the vibe, which may not suit anyone seeking calm. The operator requires good weather, so cancellations are possible with a rebooking or refund offered. Changes or cancellations on your side must be made at least 24 hours before the 17:30 start for a refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The sail itself, an unlimited open bar, snacks, and local taxes are all included. Gratuities are not included, so bring cash if you want to tip the crew. The price does not cover any transportation.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. There is no hotel pickup or transportation included for this sail. You make your own way to De Palm Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd, walking down between the Hilton and the RIU Palace to check in at the Coconuts Gift Shop counter.

Where Does The Cruise Start And What Time?

Check in is at the Coconuts Gift Shop on De Palm Pier, and the sail departs at 17:30. The trip lasts two hours and ends back at the same pier.

Can Children Come On The Sunset Sail?

Yes, the minimum age is three years and the listing states that most travellers can participate. Note that the cruise is not wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 17:30 start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

Is Food Served On The Boat?

Snacks are included alongside the open bar. Reviewers describe the snacks and food as good, and several say the drinks, crew, and sunset are what they enjoyed most.