Champagne And Lobster Sail, Shamwari

Sunset Champagne and Lobster sail on Shamwari

5 reviews

from $179.10 per person

Opens the operator's official listing with live dates. Book there; nothing is charged on this site. Free cancellation.

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Spronk Catamarans

Overview

This half-day sail with Spronk Catamarans boards at the dock behind Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar in Oranjestad, next to a red and white catamaran, and sets off at 14:30. The trip runs four and a half hours. An hour at Mangel Halto and 45 minutes at the Kappel shipwreck are on the schedule, with snorkelling gear provided on board.

The food side of things is a big part of the draw. Dinner is included, along with alcoholic drinks, sodas, bottled water and snacks, and the lobster and champagne in the tour name set the tone. Reviewers have singled out both the food and the drinks, one calling the drinks the best, and another saying flatly that the food was great. Turtles and a shipwreck came up in the same review, so the stops deliver more than just water.

With a maximum of 16 travellers, the group size is capped, and the listing says most travellers can participate. It is not a fit for wheelchair users, and the listing advises against it for pregnant travellers. Pickup is part of the package, though the listing directs you to confirm the details at booking, and roundtrip private transport from your stay can be arranged separately at 10 US dollars per person.

What's Included

Included

Dinner
Alcoholic beverages
Use of snorkelling equipment
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Snacks

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet at Lucy's dockBoard behind Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar at L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, at the red and white catamaran at the end of the dock. Start time is 14:30.
Stop at Mangel HaltoOne hour at this spot, with admission free. Snorkelling equipment is provided on board.
Stop at Kappel shipwreckA 45-minute stop at the wreck, also free to enter.
Lobster dinner and sunsetDinner, alcoholic beverages, soda and bottled water are included on this tour.
Return to the dockThe trip ends back at the meeting point behind Lucy's, roughly four and a half hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the day, from what the ticket covers to who the boat does not suit.

What is included. Dinner, alcoholic drinks, soda, bottled water and snacks are all in the price, and snorkelling equipment is supplied. The only listed extra is roundtrip private transport from your stay, at 10 US dollars per person.
Pickup arrangements. Pickup is part of this tour, but the listing asks travellers to confirm the details on the live booking page. If you would rather arrange private transport, that option costs 10 US dollars per person roundtrip.
Food and drink. The lobster dinner and drinks are central to the experience. One reviewer praised the food outright, and another highlighted the drinks made on board.
Snorkelling and wildlife. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and reviewers report seeing turtles and the shipwreck. Bring whatever you prefer for swimming, since the listing gives no recommended kit list.
Weather dependence. The sailing requires good weather. If it is called off for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund, so keep some flexibility in your plans.

Common issues. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are, and the listing advises against the trip for pregnant travellers or anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions. Weather can force a cancellation, with a different date or a full refund offered when that happens. One reviewer described initial confusion around arrangements, though the owner worked to deliver everything promised. Cancel less than 24 hours before the 14:30 start and no refund is given.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Dinner, alcoholic beverages, soda, bottled water, snacks and use of snorkelling equipment are all included. The only listed exclusion is private roundtrip transport from your stay, which costs 10 US dollars per person if you want it.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Pickup is part of this tour, and the listing directs travellers to confirm the specifics on the live booking page. Private roundtrip transport from your stay can also be arranged at 10 US dollars per person.

Where Does The Tour Start?

It boards at the dock behind Lucy's Retired Surfers Bar and Restaurant, L.G. Smith Blvd 82, Oranjestad, right at the end of the dock where the red and white catamaran is moored. Departure is at 14:30 and the trip ends back at the same point.

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

Pushchairs are allowed and the meeting point is near public transport, but the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The listing also says the trip is not recommended for pregnant travellers or anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions, while most travellers can participate.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 14:30 start for a full refund. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted. If poor weather cancels the sail, you get a different date or a full refund.

How Long Is The Tour And How Many People Are On Board?

The whole experience runs four hours and thirty minutes. It is limited to a maximum of 16 travellers.