Jolly Pirate Sail, Open Bar

Jolly Pirate Sunset Sail with Open Bar

★ 4.6 476 reviews

from $70 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Run by: Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling

Overview

A two-hour sail aboard a pirate-themed ship that departs from MooMba Beach on Palm Beach at 17:30, right between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott resorts. The premise is simple: an open bar with unlimited drinks, music, a rope swing hanging off the side, and a crew whose main job seems to be keeping the party going while the sun goes down. Guests check in at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop beside the MooMba Bar before boarding.

The rhythm of the trip is casual rather than structured. Travellers dance, jump off the swing into the sea, or just watch from the deck with a drink in hand. Reviewers again and again single out the crew, the music, and the rope swing as the parts they remember most. Several said the swing was the highlight even for people who never worked up the nerve to try it. Two restrooms are available onboard, and the boat carries a maximum of 40 travellers.

This suits people who want a lively, social evening on the water rather than a quiet cruise. Families with children do go, as long as kids are with an adult, but the open bar means the atmosphere leans toward a party. Food is not included, so anyone wanting a meal should plan for that separately.

What's Included

Included

Professional guides
Unlimited drinks (open bar)
Rope swing
Access to two restrooms onboard

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food
Souvenirs (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Check in at MooMba BeachMeet beside the MooMba Beach Bar and Restaurant at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop. The beach sits in Palm Beach between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott resorts. Boarding is set for 17:30.
Board the pirate shipGuests board the Jolly Pirates ship, which departs from the MooMba Beach area for the two-hour sunset sail.
Sail with open barUnlimited drinks from the open bar are served throughout, with music and crew-run entertainment. Two restrooms are onboard.
Rope swing timeThe ship's rope swing is open for jumps into the sea, and reviewers describe it as one of the most popular parts of the trip.
Sunset over the waterThe sail coincides with the evening sunset.
Return to MooMba BeachThe trip ends back at the same meeting point on Palm Beach. No hotel transport is provided, so travellers arrange their own way back.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical things shape how this evening goes, from ticket pickup to what to wear for the rope swing.

Bring a swimsuit. A swimsuit is a sensible choice for anyone keen to try the rope swing, since it means jumping straight into the sea.
No food onboard. The open bar covers drinks only, and food is listed as not included on this tour. Eat before the 17:30 departure.
Party atmosphere. Reviewers consistently describe music, dancing, and an energetic crew. This is a social, lively cruise rather than a quiet sunset sail.
Tickets and check-in. One reviewer found the QR code alone was not enough and physical tickets had to be collected after the consent form. Allow a little extra time at check-in in case the same applies.
Getting there yourself. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The meeting point is at MooMba Beach, reachable by public transport, so plan the journey to arrive before 17:30.
Fitness and mobility. The listing asks for a moderate level of physical fitness and says the boat is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are. Travellers with back problems are advised against it.

Common issues. The trip needs both decent weather and a minimum number of bookings to run; if either fails, travellers are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. One reviewer was disappointed that the boat did not stop for sunset photos and instead headed back while the sun was setting. A single review mentioned slow queues for the rope swing. Snorkeling is not part of this product even though the operator runs snorkeling trips, and the listing notes the tour is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and the listing states this clearly. Travellers make their own way to the meeting point at MooMba Beach in Palm Beach, which is near public transport.

Where Does The Cruise Depart From?

Guests meet beside the MooMba Beach Bar and Restaurant at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop. MooMba Beach sits in Palm Beach between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott resorts. The sail starts at 17:30 and ends back at the same spot.

What Drinks Are Included?

The open bar includes unlimited drinks for the two-hour sail. Gratuities are not included, so budget for tips separately.

Is There Food On The Cruise?

No, food is listed as not included on this tour. Souvenirs are available to purchase but meals are not, so it is best to eat before boarding.

Can Children Join?

Yes, children may join but must be accompanied by an adult. Note the boat is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are, and the listing is not recommended for travellers with back problems.

What Happens If The Cruise Is Cancelled?

The experience requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled for either reason, guests are offered a different date, a different experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.