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Aruba Sunset Sail Experience
★ #4 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
Pelican Aruba takes you along Aruba's coast on a catamaran with an open deck. The sunset trip lasts 2 hours. It costs $73 per adult. The check-in is at 5 p.m. at Pelican Pier, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. The boat leaves daily at 5:30 p.m. An open bar and snacks are both included.
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Aruba Sunset Sail Experience at a glance
| Boat | Catamaran with an open deck |
| Price is per | Per adult: $73; per child ages 4 to 11: $55 |
| Hours | Two hours |
| Departs | Daily at 5:30 p.m. |
| Check in | Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda at 5 p.m. |
| Booking size | Up to 15 travelers per booking |
| Main trade-off | Snacks only; dinner after the return to the pier at 7:30 p.m. |
| In the price | alcoholic beverages, snacks |
| Not in the price | 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
- Alcoholic beverages
- Snacks
What's not included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Price by option
Which option to book
There's one Pelican sunset sail option at $73 per adult. The fare buys 2 hours on the catamaran with snacks and an open bar.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Aruba Sunset Sail Experience | $73 per adult · $55 child 4 to 11 · free infant 1 to 3 | 5:30 p.m. |
The catch: It's snacks only during the sail. The return to the pier is at 7:30 p.m.
The session
How does the day work?
The catamaran leaves Pelican Pier at 5:30 p.m. It sails 2 hours along Aruba's coast.
- 1
Check in at Pelican
The front desk on Pelican Pier checks you in at 5 p.m.
- 2
Sail along the coast
The catamaran follows Aruba's shoreline through sunset while you have snacks and drinks from the open bar.
- 3
Return to the pier
The sail ends at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda.
The sail takes 2 hours and returns to Pelican Pier at 7:30 p.m.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Pelican Pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resorts. You check in at its front desk at 5 p.m.
- Transport: Hotel pickup and drop off aren't included. You arrange the ride to the pier and back.
From the desk
- I'd take the 5:30 p.m. sail if snacks are enough. Plan dinner for after 7:30 p.m.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Pelican fits if you've got 2 hours for a catamaran and can arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier. It's $73 per adult with an open bar and snacks. The sail leaves every evening at 5:30 p.m.
Dolphin includes a swim stop if you want time in the water during the sail. Pelican's dinner cruise gives you 4 courses if your party is aged 18 to 90.
Who it's not for
- Pick a dinner sail if you need a full meal on board.
- Skip this if you need hotel pickup or drop off.
Good to know
Know before you go
Children ages 4 to 11 cost $55 per child. Children ages 1 to 3 sail free.
The front desk on Pelican Pier handles check in at 5 p.m. The pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. The catamaran leaves daily at 5:30 p.m.
Snacks and an open bar are included. Plan a meal for after the 7:30 p.m. return if you need dinner.
You arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier and back. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included.
Bookings canceled at least 24 hours before departure get a full refund. Later cancellations aren't refunded.
The ticket is mobile only, and an adult must be on the booking. Each booking holds up to 15 travelers.
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Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
The sail with a swim stop
Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin CatamaranDolphin gives you a swim stop and water slide for $59 per adult over 2 hours. You board by shuttle boat from the beach.
★ 4.6 · 889 reviews · from $59 per adult
The Pelican cruise with dinner
Luxury Four-Course Caribbean Dinner Cruise ExperiencePelican's Monforte III serves 4 courses for $172 per adult over 3 hours. The cruise is for adults only and leaves daily at 5 p.m.
★ 4.7 · 229 reviews · from $172 per adult
The lower fare with pickup
Banana Adventure Catamaran Tropical Sunset SailBanana Adventure costs $50 per adult with at least 2 adults per booking. Pickup gets you to the boat, and you arrange your own return.
★ 4.8 · 139 reviews · from $50 per adult
Good to know
People also ask
- How much does Pelican's Aruba sunset sail cost?
You pay $73 per adult or $55 per child ages 4 to 11. The fare covers 2 hours with an open bar and snacks.
- What time does Pelican's Aruba sunset sail leave?
The catamaran leaves daily at 5:30 p.m., after check in at the Pelican Pier front desk at 5 p.m. The sail lasts 2 hours and returns at 7:30 p.m.
- Does Pelican's Aruba sunset sail include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup and drop off are not included. Pelican Pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda, where you meet at 5 p.m.
- Does Pelican's Aruba sunset sail include dinner?
Dinner isn't included. Snacks and drinks from the open bar are included. The return to Pelican Pier is at 7:30 p.m.
- Can I cancel Pelican's Aruba sunset sail for a refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations receive no 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.