De Palm Open Bar Sunset Sail

Aruba Sunset Sail with Open Bar

★ 4.5 392 reviews

from $112 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: De Palm Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: De Palm Tours VBA

Overview

This two-hour sunset sail from De Palm Tours leaves from De Palm Pier, reached by walking down the walkway between the Hilton and the RIU Palace, with check-in at the Coconuts Gift Shop counter on the pier. The listed start time is 17:30, timed to get the boat out on the water as the light turns. Once aboard, the format is simple: an open bar with unlimited drinks, snacks, music, and a sail on the water while the sun sets. The trip ends back at the same pier.

Reviewers point again and again to the crew and the bar service. Several mention dancing, music, and drinks that kept flowing through the sail. Others appreciated that the boat did not feel packed, with room to move around and space for everyone to see the sunset. The vibe is sociable rather than quiet.

It is not wheelchair accessible, and the boat carries a maximum of 80 travellers. Snacks and local taxes are included; gratuities are not.

What's Included

Included

Sailing excursion
Snacks
Local taxes
Unlimited drinks (open bar)

Not Included

Gratuities
Transportation

Itinerary

Check-in at De Palm PierWalk down the walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace to De Palm Pier at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 1. Enter the Coconuts Gift Shop and check in at the counter, ready for the 17:30 start.
Board the sailboatBoard at the pier and find a spot. Reviews describe the boat as spacious, with room for everyone.
Sunset sail along the coastSail for two hours with an open bar, snacks and music while the sun sets. Reviewers describe views of the island and the sunset from the water.
Return to De Palm PierThe activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what multiple travellers reported.

Drinks and snacks. The open bar is unlimited and included, along with snacks. The open bar is part of the package, and the sail rates 4.5 across 392 reviews, and the snacks drew positive mentions as well. Nobody should book this expecting a meal.
Getting there. Transportation is listed as not included, and the listing does not state whether any pickup option exists. Check the booking page for the current arrangement. The pier sits near public transportation, and the meeting point is the Coconuts Gift Shop counter on De Palm Pier.
Group feel. The boat takes a maximum of 80 travellers, but multiple reviewers said it never felt packed and there was room for everyone to see the sunset. The atmosphere is a lively one, with music and dancing, rather than a quiet cruise.
Weather policy. The experience requires good weather, and the sail runs on open water in the evening. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, a different date or a full refund is offered, so there is a fallback if conditions do not cooperate.
Photos and space. The sunset from the water is the main draw, so a phone or camera is handy to have out. Reviewers also describe the boat as spacious, so there is room to settle in and enjoy the view.
Cash for tips. Gratuities are not included in the price. Multiple reviewers praised the crew and the service, so carrying some cash for a tip is a sensible precaution.

Common issues. The honest limits are these. The boat is not wheelchair accessible, and children must be at least three years old. Transportation to the pier is not included, so travellers arrange their own way there. The experience requires good weather, and the operator can cancel for poor conditions, in which case a different date or a full refund is offered. Cancellations by travellers must be made at least 24 hours before the start time for a refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the sailing excursion, an unlimited open bar, snacks and local taxes. Gratuities and transportation are not included. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.

Where Does The Tour Meet And When Does It Start?

Check-in is at the Coconuts Gift Shop counter on De Palm Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 1, reached by walking down the walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace. The listed start time is 17:30 and the sail lasts two hours, ending back at the same pier.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

The listing does not state any pickup arrangement, so check the live booking page for the current details. Transportation is listed as not included. The pier is near public transportation.

Can Children Join The Sunset Sail?

Yes, the minimum age is three years. The tour allows a maximum of 80 travellers and most travellers can participate. It is not wheelchair accessible.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start are not refunded or accepted. The cut-off times follow the local time in Aruba. If the operator cancels for poor weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list, but based on the tour itself bring a phone or camera for the sunset and cash for gratuities, since tips are not included.