Pelican Basic Sunset Sail

Aruba Sunset Sail Experience

★ 4.7 664 reviews

from $73 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Pelican Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Pelican Aruba

Overview

Check-in for this two-hour sail happens at 5:00 P.M. at the Pelican Pier front desk, on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resorts. From there the boat goes out along the coast for an evening on the water timed to the sunset, and returns to the same pier at the end.

Drinks are included and served from an open bar, along with snacks or appetizers. Reviewers describe the mood as lively rather than quiet: music plays, crews host the crowd, and several travellers mention dancing and meeting other passengers. The boat can carry up to 60 travellers, so it is a shared, social cruise rather than a private charter. Families do sail it, though the open bar shapes the atmosphere.

It suits travellers who want an easy, low-effort evening outing with drinks included and a set end time. It is not wheelchair accessible, and anyone hoping for beer or wine should note that at least one reviewer found neither on board, with mixed cocktails instead. Hotel transfers are not included, so you make your own way to the pier.

What's Included

Included

Alcoholic beverages
Snacks

Not Included

Hotel pick-up and drop-off

Itinerary

Check-in at Pelican PierArrive at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill front desk on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. Check-in is at 5:00 P.M.
Board the boatThe sail departs at 5:30 P.M. for the two-hour cruise along the coast.
Sunset cruiseSail on the water as the sun goes down, with an open bar and snacks served on board and music through the trip.
Return to the pierThe cruise ends back at the same Pelican Pier meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points help set expectations before you book this sail.

Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. The pier sits between two beach resorts and the listing notes it is near public transportation, so plan your own transport and aim to be at the front desk by 5:00 P.M.
Group feel. The boat takes up to 60 travellers, and reviewers often describe a busy, social scene with music and dancing. Travellers repeatedly mention meeting other passengers, so expect a party-leaning crowd rather than a quiet sail.
Drinks and snacks. Alcoholic beverages and snacks are included. Reviews are mixed on quality: several praise the drinks and bites, while others found the cocktails poorly mixed, the food sparse, or the snacks basic. At least one reviewer noted there was no beer or wine.
Timing. The trip runs two hours, and multiple reviewers said that length felt right for an evening on the water. With a 5:30 P.M. start, you are out as the sun sets and back at the pier shortly after.
Who can go. The listing says pushchairs are fine and most travellers can participate, though the open bar shapes the vibe. It is not wheelchair accessible.
Photos. Reviewers describe the sunset and the island views from the water as the highlight of the trip. If you want pictures of that light, plan for a spot on deck before the sun drops.

Common issues. The open bar is a recurring theme: some travellers loved the flowing drinks, while others criticised the mixing and said the snacks were sparse or basic. One reviewer found the boat overcrowded and disliked the party music selection, so it is not the pick for anyone wanting a calm cruise. The listing also warns that the sail needs good weather and a minimum number of travellers, and if either cancels it, you get a different date or a full refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Alcoholic beverages from an open bar and snacks are included. The cruise lasts two hours and starts and ends at the Pelican Pier.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are listed as not included. You make your own way to the Pelican Pier, which the listing says is near public transportation.

Where And When Do I Check In?

Check-in is at 5:00 P.M. at the front desk of the Pelican Pier, at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda resorts. Departure is at 5:30 P.M.

Is It Suitable For Kids And People With Limited Mobility?

Pushchairs are allowed and most travellers can participate. It is not wheelchair accessible. This Pelican Aruba sunset sail holds a 4.7 rating across 664 published reviews.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather or minimum-number cancellations come with an offer of a different date or a full refund.

How Many People Are On The Boat?

The listing caps the trip at 60 travellers. Reviews describe a lively, sociable atmosphere, and at least one traveller found it crowded.