Four-Course Caribbean Dinner Cruise

Luxury Four-Course Caribbean Dinner Cruise Experience

★ 4.5 229 reviews

from $172 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 sail from Pelican Aruba boards at Pelican Pier, on the stretch of J.E. Irausquin Blvd between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resort in Noord. Check-in is at 4:30pm, the boat leaves at 5:00pm, and the whole experience runs about three hours, ending back at the same pier.

Once aboard, a welcome Prosecco gets things started and the premium open bar keeps going from there, with handcrafted cocktails poured through the night. A private chef prepares a fresh four-course dinner, servers look after the table, and live music sets the tone while the sun goes down. Reviews repeatedly single out the crew, the food and the cocktails, and one traveller mentioned enjoying a saxophone player during the evening.

The boat carries a maximum of 24 travellers, so the feel is relaxed rather than crowded. One reviewer described comfortable seating and noted it is not a party catamaran, which suits couples and anyone after a quieter dinner on the water. It is not wheelchair accessible, and hotel transfers are not part of the package.

What's Included

Included

Service-oriented servers and crew
Alcoholic beverages
Dinner (Four-course dinner prepared fresh by a private chef)
Live music to enhance the ambiance

Not Included

Hotel Pick up and drop-off

Itinerary

Check in at Pelican PierCheck-in takes place at Pelican Pier, between the Holiday Inn Hotel and Playa Linda Beach Resort on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, with boarding for a 5:00pm departure.
Boarding and welcome drinksBoarding begins before the 5:00pm departure, with a welcome Prosecco and the open bar available.
Dinner on boardA four-course dinner is served, prepared fresh on board by a private chef, with handcrafted cocktails and the premium open bar throughout, and live music on board.
Return to Pelican PierThe trip ends back at the meeting point roughly three hours after departure.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the timing right and know what the evening actually feels like.

Arrive early. Check-in is at 4:30pm and the boat departs at 5:00pm. One reviewer who arrived after departure with a group of seven was not able to board and received no refund, so treat the check-in time as firm.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier. The listing notes the pier is near public transportation.
Food and drink. Dinner is a fresh four-course menu from a private chef, and reviewers often describe the food as excellent. The listing includes a welcome Prosecco, handcrafted cocktails and a premium open bar.
Group feel. The boat takes at most 24 travellers, and one reviewer described comfortable seating and an evening that was not a party catamaran.
Accessibility. The listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible. Most travellers can participate, and one reviewer with a restricted diet said the crew prepared other food for them.

Common issues. The main pain point in reviews is timing and communication. Hotel transfers are not included, and the experience is not wheelchair accessible. The cancellation window is strict, with no refunds inside 24 hours of the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The four-course dinner prepared fresh by a private chef, a welcome Prosecco, handcrafted cocktails and a premium open bar, plus live music and attentive crew and servers. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Cruise Start?

At Pelican Pier, next to the Pelican Nest Restaurant at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230 in Noord, between the Holiday Inn Hotel and Playa Linda Beach Resort. Check-in is at 4:30pm and departure is at 5:00pm, and the cruise ends back at the same pier.

How Long Is The Cruise?

About three hours from departure to return. One reviewer said the length felt like the perfect amount of time.

Is It Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing states it is not wheelchair accessible, though the pier is near public transportation and most travellers can participate. Anyone with mobility concerns should check with the operator through the booking page before reserving.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local Aruba time. Inside that window no refund is given and changes are not accepted, a point one reviewer confirmed the hard way after arriving late on the day of the cruise.

How Many People Are On Board?

The tour is capped at 24 travellers. One reviewer described comfortable seating and an atmosphere that was not a party catamaran.