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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails
★ #2 of 12 in our Sunset cruises list Picked from the 26 sunset cruises and dinner sails on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
Octopus takes you along Aruba's north coast on a catamaran with cushioned seats. It's $90 per adult for 2 hours. The check-in is at the hut behind the Holiday Inn at 4:30 p.m., for the daily 5 p.m. departure. The boat takes up to 34 guests. Cocktails come to your seat, and appetizers arrive every 15 minutes.
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Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails at a glance
| Boat | Catamaran with cushioned lounge seats and nobody seated behind you |
| Price is per | Per adult: $90; per child ages 3 to 11: $50 |
| Hours | Two hours |
| Departs | Daily at 5 p.m. |
| Check in | Octopus beach hut behind the Holiday Inn at 4:30 p.m. |
| Group size | Up to 34 guests on board |
| Seat service | Cocktails at your seat; appetizers every 15 minutes |
| Main trade-off | No wheelchair access with shuttle boat boarding |
| In the price | appetizers, life Jackets, octopus souvenir, unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar), certified first responder, captain and crew, access to restroom on-board |
| Not in the price | octopus T-Shirt (available to purchase), hotel pick up and drop-off |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Appetizers
- Life Jackets
- Octopus souvenir
- Unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar)
- Certified first responder
- Captain and crew
- Access to restroom on-board
What's not included
- Octopus T-Shirt (available to purchase)
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Price by option
Which option to book
Octopus offers one sunset sail at $90 per adult. The fare covers 2 hours with cocktails and appetizers served to your seat.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail | $90 per adult · $50 child 3 to 11 · free infant 0 to 2 | 5 p.m. |
The catch: You must check in at 4:30 p.m. and board by shuttle boat. This tour isn't wheelchair accessible.
Route
How does the day work?
A shuttle boat gets you aboard for 2 hours along the north coast, with drinks brought to your seat.
- 120 min
1. Octopus Aruba
You sail the north coast for 2 hours from a cushioned seat. The crew brings drinks and serves appetizers every 15 minutes.
The sail runs from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with all 120 minutes spent along the coast. You're back at the beach hut behind the Holiday Inn afterward.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: The Octopus Aruba beach hut is behind the Holiday Inn. You check in there at 4:30 p.m.; hotel pickup and drop off aren't included.
- On foot: Walk through the Holiday Inn lobby to the beach. Turn left on the footpath and look for the hut on your right.
- Boarding: Boarding starts at 4:45 p.m. for the 5 p.m. departure, with a shuttle boat taking you from the beach to the catamaran.
From the desk
- I'd take the 5 p.m. sail for drinks served to your seat. The shuttle boat transfer needs to work for you.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Octopus suits you if you want drinks brought to a cushioned seat for the full 2 hours. The boat takes at most 34 guests. Appetizers arrive every 15 minutes, and nobody sits behind you.
Pelican's sunset sail fits if you want 2 hours for less. For a full meal at a table, there's Red Sail's seated dinner sail on Wednesdays.
Who it's not for
- Skip this tour if you need wheelchair access.
- Choose another sail if you need hotel pickup.
Good to know
Know before you go
You board the catamaran by shuttle boat from the beach, and the tour isn't wheelchair accessible.
The Octopus beach hut behind the Holiday Inn is where you check in at 4:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 4:45 p.m. for the 5 p.m. departure.
The crew brings appetizers to your seat every 15 minutes, with an open cocktail bar included. Tell Octopus about dietary requirements when you book.
Bring a towel and sunscreen. Hotel pickup and drop off aren't included, so you'll need to arrange your own transport.
Bookings canceled at least 24 hours before departure get a full refund. Later cancellations get no refund. If Octopus cancels for low passenger numbers, you get an alternative or a full refund.
The ticket is mobile only, and each booking holds up to 30 travelers. The boat takes up to 34 guests.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
The sail that costs less
Aruba Sunset Sail ExperiencePelican costs $73 per adult for 2 hours with an open bar and snacks. Transport to Pelican Pier is yours to arrange.
★ 4.7 · 654 reviews · from $73 per adult
The sail with dinner at a table
Aruba Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by CatamaranA table and buffet with 3 courses cost $137 per adult. Red Sail runs this dinner cruise for 3 hours on Wednesdays only.
★ 4.8 · 455 reviews · from $137 per adult
The sail with assigned seats and snorkeling
Adults Only Catalina Bay Small Group Snorkel & Sunset SailFor $135 per adult, you get 3 hours with assigned seating and snorkeling at Catalina Bay. It's for adults only and runs on Mondays.
★ 4.8 · 117 reviews · from $135 per adult
Good to know
People also ask
- How much does the Octopus sunset sail in Aruba cost?
It's $90 per adult or $50 per child ages 3 to 11. The sail runs for 2 hours.
- Where do I meet for the Octopus sunset sail in Aruba?
You meet at the Octopus beach hut behind the Holiday Inn at 4:30 p.m. Boarding starts at 4:45 p.m. The boat leaves at 5 p.m.
- How many guests take the Octopus Aruba sunset sail?
The boat takes at most 34 guests. Each booking holds up to 30 travelers.
- Is the Octopus sunset sail in Aruba wheelchair accessible?
This tour isn't wheelchair accessible. You'll board through a shuttle boat that carries up to 15 people.
- Can I cancel the Octopus Aruba sunset sail for a refund?
Bookings canceled at least 24 hours before departure get a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refunded. If Octopus cancels for low passenger numbers, you get an alternative or a full refund.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.