Sunset Cruise Plus Seaside Dinner

Aruba Sunset Cruise plus Seaside Dinner

★ 4.5 1,054 reviews

from $122 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Pelican Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Pelican Aruba

Overview

This evening from Pelican Aruba pairs a sunset sail with dinner back at the pier, all within about 3 hours. You check in at Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord, between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn, at 5:00 P.M. for a 5:30 P.M. start. From there the catamaran takes off along the coast while the open bar and snacks keep flowing and the crew runs the music and the mood. Once the boat returns, you step straight into a seaside dinner at the Pelican Nest restaurant on the same pier.

Dinner comes with the ticket, and one beverage, wine or soda, is included with the meal. Travellers describe the food as a multi-course affair, with reviewers mentioning a four-course dinner that includes fresh grouper among the dishes. Some found the fixed menu a letdown, so go in expecting a set dinner rather than choices.

The tone is lively and social rather than quiet. Reviewers often single out the crew as the best part, and repeat guests say the energy holds up across visits. It runs with up to 60 travellers on board.

What's Included

Included

Sunset cruise
Dinner
Open bar and snacks on board
1 beverage during dinner (wine or soda)

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Itinerary

Check in at Pelican PierArrive at Pelican Pier, between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord, by 5:00 P.M. Check-in happens at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill.
Sunset catamaran cruiseBoarding starts at 5:30 P.M. for the sail, with an open bar, snacks and music on board while the sun goes down.
Return to the pierThe cruise ends back at the same Pelican Pier where it began.
Seaside dinnerSit down to dinner at the Pelican Nest on the pier, included with the ticket along with one beverage, wine or soda. The whole experience runs about 3 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the evening, from what the bar actually pours to how the dinner service runs.

Dress comfortably. One reviewer's main advice was to wear comfortable clothing for the sail.
Lively group feel. This is a social outing, not a quiet one. Reviewers describe music for all ages and crew who keep people dancing. With up to 60 travellers, expect a crowd.
Bar and snacks. The open bar on board is included, but one reviewer noted the evening bar is hard liquor and soda with no beer or wine. Snacks are served on the boat, and several travellers found them a welcome addition.
Fixed dinner menu. Dinner is a set menu rather than a choice of dishes, as one reviewer pointed out. The included beverage at dinner is limited to wine or soda. One traveller reported slow service between courses.
Weather matters. The sail depends on good weather, and the operator offers a different date or a full refund if it is cancelled for poor conditions. One reviewer still enjoyed the sail under cloudy skies, so conditions vary and the sky is not guaranteed.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier. The site is near public transportation, and the tour ends back at the same meeting point.

Common issues. A few honest drawbacks come up. Several reviewers were disappointed by the dinner, with complaints about tough steak, underwhelming dishes and slow pacing between courses, and one suggested offering more choices to pick from. One reviewer reported no sunset because of weather, and the bar is liquor and soda only, with no beer or wine reported on the cruise. The experience is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are fine.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The ticket covers the sunset cruise, an open bar and snacks on board, dinner at the seaside restaurant, and one beverage with the meal, either wine or soda. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and any food or drinks beyond what is specified are extra.

Where Does The Tour Start And How Do I Get There?

Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, between the Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn. Boarding follows at 5:30 P.M. Transport is not provided, so plan your own way there. The pier is near public transportation, and the evening ends back at the same spot.

How Long Is The Experience?

The listing gives the full experience as 3 hours, combining the cruise and the seaside dinner at the pier afterwards.

Is It Suitable For Children And People With Limited Mobility?

The tour is not wheelchair accessible, but pushchairs are allowed and service animals are welcome. The listing says most travellers can participate, with a maximum of 60 travellers on board.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 5:30 P.M. start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local Aruba time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a choice of another date or a full refund.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

One reviewer specifically recommended comfortable clothing for the sail. Bring whatever you need for photos, since one reviewer mentioned taking pictures on board.