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Tropical Sailing Experience

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Tropical Sailing · 4 hours
$135 p.p.
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General information

Child Price
Child Price$75
Available days
Available days Every day
Starting time
Starting time 09:00, 15:00
Duration
Duration4 hours

Loved by travelers

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · 14 reviews

Our team's take

We joined Tropical Sailing's 4-hour sunset cruise with a group of friends, leaving from Barcadera Marina just past the airport, easy to find and the crew was welcoming right away. It's a smaller, more traditional sailboat than most of the other cruises on the island, which tend to be big catamarans, so it actually feels like real sailing instead of a party boat. We sailed past Mangel Halto for pretty views over the water and mangroves, then anchored off Reflections Beach for sunset with a full barbecue dinner, plenty of food and fruit, and time to swim if you wanted. Really relaxing. Recommend it if you'd rather have a small, classic sailing experience over a big group cruise.

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What can you expect?

Tropical Sailing Experience
Board a luxurious sailboat for a 4-hour adventure, complete with a refreshing fruit bowl, BBQ lunch or sunset dinner, and premium open bar. Relax as the crew pampers you, while you snorkel Aruba’s vibrant marine life and soak in the island’s beauty. Whether you’re seeking relaxation or exploration, this sailboat experience offers the perfect blend of sailing, snorkeling, and a delicious BBQ.

What's included

Included

  • Refreshing fruit bowl
  • BBQ lunch or BBQ sunset dinner
  • Kids menu
  • Premium open bar
  • Snorkeling gear

Meeting & pickup

Pickup service

  • This tour does offer pick up services for free from certain hotels.
  • If your lodging option is not listed while booking please select "Other" or "Private Residence."
  • Note: Tropical Sailing does not pick up from all hotels listed. Depending on your accommodations, they may instruct you to go to a centralized meeting location for pick-up.
  • Pickup time is 30 minutes prior to sailing start time
  • Exact meeting point will be provided upon booking

Meeting point

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Activities:

  • Sailing and snorkeling
  • Relaxing onboard with an open bar
  • Scenic views of Aruba’s coastline

What to bring:

  • Sunscreen
  • Swimwear
  • Towel
  • Sunglasses
  • ID for check-in

Know before you go:

  • This tour offers both a BBQ lunch and a sunset dinner option
  • If you have food allergies or a specific dietary restriction, kindly provide advanced notice before making your reservation
  • Snorkeling gear is provided for an underwater experience
  • Suitable for all ages, but swimming experience recommended for snorkeling
  • Price per person: $135
  • Price for children (12 years and under): $75

Cancellation policy

Policy details

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.

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Provider
Tropical Sailing
Pelican Adventures
Delphi Watersports
Delphi Watersports
Pelican Adventures
Pelican Adventures
Pelican Adventures
Delphi Watersports
Adult Price
$135
$70
$50
$65
$79
$180
$84
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Child Price
$75
$50
$35
$45
$59
N/A (18+ year age requirement)
$64 (4+ years)
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Available days
Every day
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Every day
Every day
Monday / Wednesday / Friday / Saturday / Sunday
Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday
Thursday
Monday - Sunday
Starting time
09:00, 15:00
14:00
17:00
09:30, 13:30
5:30 PM
5 PM
5:30 PM
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Duration
4 hours
2.5 hours
2 hours
3 hours
2 hours
3 hours
2 hours
25 minutes
Transfer
✓ Yes
× No
× Not available
× No
× Not available
× Not available
× Not available
× Not available
Including drinks
Open bar
✓ Unlimited open bar
Open bar
Open bar
✓ Unlimited open bar
✓ Unlimited premium open bar, wine, handcrafted cocktails
Open bar, specialty mojitos
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Including food
BBQ dinner
✓ Snacks included
Wraps & tropical fruit
Light lunch & tropical fruit
✓ Yes, snacks. Optional 4-course meal available
4-course dinner
Cuban snacks
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Highlights
Relaxing classic sailboat experience, BBQ lunch
High quality snorkel gear, shaded lounge areas, spacious deck
Swim stop, rope swing & water slide
Water slide, rope swing
Scenic views, romantic atmosphere & optional dinner
Luxury sailboat vessel, welcome prosecco, dinner prepared onboard by private chef, handcrafted cocktails, live music
Latin music, salsa instructor, breathtaking sunset views, optional 3-course dinner after cruise
Accommodates up to 12 persons, perfect for large groups of families & friends
Tour Itinerary
Various stops along coastline
Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina
Cruising along coastline with swim stop
Antilla Shipwreck - Boca Catalina
Cruising along the coastline
Cruising along west coastline
Cruising along west coastline
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USP
BBQ lunch/sunset dinner & premium open bar, refreshing fruit bowl & scenic views
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Sunset sail & scenic views, open bar & snacks, romantic atmosphere & optional dinner
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Start location
Varadero Aruba Marina
Pelican Pier
Delphi Watersports Hut
Delphi Watersports Hut
Pelican Pier
Pelican Pier
Pelican Pier
Delphi Watersports Hut (Palm Beach)
Price
$135
$70
$50
$65
$79
$180
$79
$25
Snorkel set
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
× No
× No
× No
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Melanie Rooney
★★★★★ 5 months ago
Google
We took the afternoon Tropical Sailing Experience and it was amazing. Roger was a stellar sailing captain and Jason and JuJu were a great crew. We cruised, did a little snorkeling and watched a beautiful sunset. The BBQ meal was delicious and the drinks were well made and plentiful. We enjoyed the company of all on the trip and couldn’t have asked for a better experience during our trip. Highly recommended!!!
Christine Rogers
★★★★★ 3 months ago
Google
Had a fantastic time with Roger, Jake, and Jurick on our snorkeling trip yesterday afternoon. Boat was a lot more enjoyable than the bigger catamarans around the island. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Definitely the highlight of the trip!
Pam Poley
★★★★★ 11 months ago
Google
What an amazing snorkeling cruise yesterday! They picked up the 4 of us on time at our hotel and then headed to the marina with the other 4 guests. We had a crew of three that spoiled us the entire time. Once we motored to our destination, we went on a guided snorkeling trip. The fish activity and variety was excellent and did not disappoint. By the time we got out of the water, dinner was ready. It smelled excellent and tasted even better! After dining they hoisted the jib and we sailed back towards a magnificent sunset. Some people took another opportunity to swim as we were watched the sun set, all the while plying us with alcohol and premium customer service. We’ve been coming to Aruba for years and have been on other snorkeling trips. This one wins hands down as the best we’ve experienced. Jeffrey and his crew were excellent!
A B
★★★★★ 2 months ago
Google
My wife and I went on an afternoon sailing and snorkeling tour with this company. Absolutely amazing service, 10/10. Very friendly staff, great transportation to and from our resort (Tamrinjin). The food onboard was absolutely amazing, honestly better than many of the restaurants we have available at the resort. We can't recommend this tour enough to anyone wanting a romantic but fun afternoon/evening.
Seth Kalin
★★★★★ 3 months ago
Google
We had an amazing time on the morning cruise. Roger, Albert, and Daryl were a fantastic crew. The pickup/dropoff at the hotel was so convenient. It was the coolest snorkeling experience ever and the food and drinks were top notch. 10/10 would recommend for a low stress boat excursion!

Frequently asked questions

Pickup is offered, but not from every hotel, depending on your accommodation you may be directed to a centralized meeting location instead. Pickup time is 30 minutes before the sailing start time, with the exact meeting point provided upon booking.

The tour is suitable for all ages, but swimming experience is recommended for the snorkeling portion.

Let the team know in advance, before making your reservation, if you have food allergies or a specific dietary restriction.

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