Fully Private Cruise, Meal Included

Sunset Cruise Fully Private with Nos Isla

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from $550 per group

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Nos Isla Private Tours Aruba

Overview

This is a two-hour private sunset trip run by Nos Isla Private Tours Aruba, and the word private means it literally: you get the whole pontoon boat, a dedicated captain, and no other travellers sharing the deck. It sets off at 17:00 from Varadero Aruba Marina and Boatyard on Bucutiweg in Oranjestad, where a guide in uniform with the Nos Isla logo waits at the Varadero Yachtclub.

Once aboard, the boat heads out for the sunset, with an optional swim along the way. Snorkelling gear is on board for anyone who wants it, and a JBL speaker lets the group play its own music. Alcoholic drinks are included, with mixed cocktails such as the Aruba Ariba, Sex on the Beach and Long Island, local rum, vodka and whisky, plus soft drinks, water and juices.

The food is a full mixed platter rather than snacks: fried calamari, catch-of-the-day fish, shrimp, steak, sausage, fried funchie with cheese (a local dish) and fries. There is also the option to visit the Nos Isla shack on the reef to swim or watch the sunset from land. Hotel pickup is not part of the package, so travellers make their own way to the marina.

What's Included

Included

Use of snorkelling equipment
Alcoholic beverages
Soda/Pop
Private pontoon boat
Private captain
JBL for your own music
Nos Isla shack, optional to swim/see the sunset from our shack Nos isla rif.
Possibility to swim during sunset cruise (optional)
Dinner (Enjoy a mix platter consisting of; Fried calamari, fried Fish (catch of the day), Shrimp, Steak, Sausage, Fried funchie with cheese (local dish)

Itinerary

Meet at Varadero MarinaArrive at Varadero Aruba Marina and Boatyard, Bucutiweg 34, Oranjestad, by car or taxi for the 17:00 start. A guide in uniform with the Nos Isla logo waits at the Varadero Yachtclub.
Board private pontoonBoard a private pontoon boat with your own captain. A JBL speaker is available for your own music.
Cruise Aruba's watersThe boat passes by Aruba with drinks from the included bar available on board.
Optional swim stopSwimming during the cruise is optional, and snorkelling equipment is provided for those who want to use it.
Optional Nos Isla shackThere is an option to stop at the Nos Isla shack on the reef to swim or watch the sunset from there.
Dinner platter on boardA mixed platter is served, including fried calamari, catch-of-the-day fish, shrimp, steak, sausage, fried funchie with cheese and fries.
Return to marinaThe trip ends back at the same meeting point at Varadero Marina, roughly two hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help travellers get the timing and logistics right before booking this trip.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan a car or taxi to Varadero Aruba Marina and Boatyard on Bucutiweg in Oranjestad. The guide waits at the Varadero Yachtclub in uniform with the Nos Isla logo. The start time listed is 17:00.
Food and drink. Dinner is a mixed platter of fried calamari, catch-of-the-day fish, shrimp, steak, sausage, fried funchie with cheese and fries. Alcoholic drinks include cocktails such as the Aruba Ariba and Long Island, plus local rum, vodka and whisky, alongside sodas, juices and water.
Bring your own music. A JBL speaker on the pontoon lets the group play its own playlist. Bring a phone or device with music ready, since the sound system is one of the listed amenities.
Swimming is optional. Swimming during the cruise and stopping at the Nos Isla shack on the reef are both optional. Snorkelling equipment is supplied, so bring swimwear and a towel if either appeals. Travellers can also simply stay on board and watch the sunset.
Fitness and mobility. The listing says the tour is not wheelchair accessible and recommends a moderate level of physical fitness. It is not recommended for travellers with back problems, pregnant travellers, or anyone with serious heart or other medical conditions. Infants must sit on laps.
Weather dependency. The experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund, so it helps to keep some flexibility in the itinerary.

Common issues. The main practical limits come from the listing itself. There is no hotel pickup, so transport to and from the Oranjestad marina is on the traveller. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the operator advises against the trip for pregnant travellers, people with back problems, or anyone with serious medical conditions. Cancellations within 24 hours of the start time get no refund, and the whole outing depends on weather, with poor conditions leading to a reschedule or refund rather than a guaranteed departure.

Common Questions

Is Dinner Really Included?

Yes. Dinner is part of the package and consists of a mixed platter with fried calamari, catch-of-the-day fish, shrimp, steak, sausage, fried funchie with cheese (a local dish) and french fries. Drinks, both alcoholic and soft, are also included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup is listed as not included. Travellers make their own way to Varadero Aruba Marina and Boatyard, Bucutiweg 34, Oranjestad, by car or taxi, where a uniformed Nos Isla guide meets them at the Varadero Yachtclub.

How Long Is The Cruise And What Time Does It Start?

The tour lasts two hours and starts at 17:00. It begins and ends at the same meeting point at Varadero Marina in Oranjestad.

Is This Tour Suitable For Children And Infants?

The trip is private, so only your group is on board. The listing states that infants must sit on laps, and that travellers should have a moderate level of physical fitness. There is no stated minimum age, so families should weigh those points and contact the operator with specific questions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancelling inside that window, or requesting changes inside it, means no refund. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. Cut-off times use Aruba local time.

Can We Swim Or Snorkel During The Cruise?

Yes, both are optional. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and there is also the option to visit the Nos Isla shack on the reef to swim or watch the sunset from there. Bring swimwear and a towel if you plan to get in the water.