Sunset Cruise, Open Bar And Snacks

2-Hour Sunset Cruise with Open Bar & Snacks

★ 4.6 98 reviews

from $82 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Pelican Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Pelican Adventures N.V.

Overview

This two-hour catamaran trip from Pelican Pier in Noord is built around one thing: watching the sun go down over the Caribbean while someone hands you drinks. You board a custom-built, open-deck catamaran with sunning nets, plenty of seating and two marine bathrooms, then sail along the coast as the light turns gold. An open bar runs the whole time, and the crew passes around savory snacks, which reviewers described as cheese, fruit and croquettes.

The pace is easy. The boat simply cruises the shoreline, with local music playing and a crew that several travellers singled out by name as friendly and attentive. Reviews repeatedly mention the staff, with one guest calling it the best sunset cruise they had taken and another returning for a second tour with the same operator.

It suits couples looking for a relaxed evening and families, per the listing, which describes the trip as fitting both. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way to Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Boulevard. Bring an ID card, a copy is accepted, and note that the cruise runs rain or shine.

What's Included

Included

2-hour sailing trip
Tasty hors d'oeuvres
Professional and fun-loving crew
Unlimited open bar
Amazing Caribbean sunset
Panoramic view of beaches

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Pelican PierMake your own way to Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and one reviewer noted you collect your ticket at the counter even after booking online.
Board the catamaranClimb aboard the open-deck catamaran, which has sunning nets, ample seating and two marine bathrooms. Shoes are allowed on board, according to a reviewer.
Coastal sunset sailSail along the shoreline for 2 hours with scenic views on the way. The open bar and snacks are served while local music plays.
Cruise endsThe experience lasts 2 hours in total, matching the sailing time along the coast.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help this trip go smoothly, from what to wear to how boarding works.

Bring your ID. The listing asks you to bring an ID card, and a copy is accepted. It is the one item the listing tells you to carry.
Getting your ticket. Even with an online booking, one reviewer found you still need to go up to the counter to collect your ticket before boarding.
Shoes and seating. This is a big catamaran and shoes are allowed on board, according to a reviewer. There are sunning nets and ample seating on deck.
Food and drink. The open bar is unlimited and reviewers described the drinks as good. Snacks passed around included cheese, fruit and croquettes, though one guest felt heartier options like sandwiches would pair better with the alcohol.
Weather. The tour runs rain or shine, and reviews show it goes ahead through passing showers, with one guest reporting a great cruise despite a short burst of rain. Cloud cover can obscure the sunset itself, as another reviewer experienced, but the sail and bar still ran as normal.
Music and mood. Local music plays throughout, and reviewers generally liked the atmosphere. One found the playlist slow early on but said it picked up toward the end of the cruise.

Common issues. The sunset itself depends on the weather, and one reviewer got clouds instead of a sunset, though the cruise still ran. The same trip can see rain, and it proceeds in that case. Snacks are light bites rather than a meal, and one reviewer suggested they could be more substantial. Hotel transfers and gratuities are not included, and a single reviewer was confused about collecting a pre-booked ticket at the counter.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The 2-hour sailing trip, an unlimited open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and the crew are all included. Gratuities and hotel pickup and drop-off are not.

Where Does The Cruise Depart From?

It leaves from Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, in Noord, Aruba. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transport to the pier. Collect your ticket at the counter before boarding, as one reviewer noted this step is required even after booking online.

How Long Is The Cruise?

The sailing trip lasts 2 hours along the coast. The listing gives this as the total duration of the experience.

Is The Cruise Suitable For Families?

The listing describes it as fitting both a family trip and a romantic outing. There is no swimming stop mentioned, drinks and snacks are served on board, and the boat has two marine bathrooms.

What Happens If The Weather Is Bad?

The tour takes place rain or shine, per the listing. Reviewers have sailed through short rain showers and cloud cover without the trip being cancelled. If you cancel yourself, you can get a full refund up to 24 hours in advance.

What Should I Bring?

Bring an ID card, a copy is accepted, which the listing lists as the one item to carry. Shoes are allowed on board according to a reviewer.