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Luxury Four-Course Caribbean Dinner Cruise Experience

★ #10 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

You sail Aruba's west coast aboard Pelican Aruba's wooden schooner Monforte III. The dinner cruise lasts 3 hours and costs $172 per adult. You meet at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda for the daily 5 p.m. departure. The cruise is for adults from age 18 and has a premium open bar with live music. You get dinner in 4 courses while the chef works the onboard grill.

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Luxury Four-Course Caribbean Dinner Cruise Experience at a glance

Boat Wooden schooner Monforte III
Price is per Per adult: $172
Hours Three hours
Departs Daily at 5 p.m.
Check in Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda
Ages Adults ages 18 to 90
Dinner Four courses, with a chef at the onboard grill
Main trade-off Highest adult fare among the sunset cruises on our list
In the price live music to enhance the ambiance, alcoholic beverages, dinner, service-oriented servers and crew
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

  • Live music to enhance the ambiance
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Dinner
  • Service-oriented servers and crew

What's not included

  • Hotel Pick up and drop-off

Price by option

Which option to book

The Exclusive Dinner Cruise is the only option at $172 per adult. The fare covers 3 hours with dinner in 4 courses and a premium open bar.

Option Price Departures
Exclusive Dinner Cruise $172 per adult 5 p.m.
Means: If you want dinner on a schooner with live music, choose the 5 p.m. sailing. You pay $344 for 2 adults.

The catch: You cannot bring anyone under 18 on this cruise.

The session

How does the day work?

You sail Aruba's west coast aboard Monforte III for dinner in 4 courses.

  1. 1
    Board at Pelican Pier

    You board Monforte III at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. The schooner leaves at 5 p.m.

  2. 2
    Sail the west coast

    Monforte III follows Aruba's west coast as daylight fades. You have access to a premium open bar.

  3. 3
    Eat dinner on board

    The chef cooks at the onboard grill. You get dinner in 4 courses with live music.

  4. 4
    Return to Pelican Pier

    The cruise ends at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda.

The sail and dinner take 3 hours from the 5 p.m. departure. You return to Pelican Pier at 8 p.m.

Pickup and meeting point

  • Meeting point: You meet at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resort. The schooner leaves at 5 p.m.
  • Transport: You arrange your own transport to the pier and back. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included.

From the desk

  • Is dinner the reason to go out? I'd book the 5 p.m. cruise if you want 4 courses and have $172 per adult set aside.

Fit

Is this tour right for you?

Choose Monforte III if you want dinner in 4 courses on a wooden schooner. You get 3 hours with a premium open bar and live music. The cruise takes adults ages 18 to 90 at $172 per adult.

You pay $137 per adult for 3 hours on Red Sail's seated dinner sail if Wednesday suits you. If you want snorkeling with dinner, Tropical Sailing costs $135 per adult for 4 hours with hotel pickup.

Means: I'd book the Exclusive Dinner Cruise at 5 p.m. if everyone is 18 to 90 and you want 4 courses.

Who it's not for

  • Anyone under 18 or over 90 falls outside the booking age range.
  • You should skip this if you need hotel pickup and drop off.
  • You need a cheaper dinner sail if $172 per adult is above your budget.

Good to know

Know before you go

Age limit

You must be 18 to 90 years old to join. This cruise is for adults only.

Time and pier

You meet at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. The schooner leaves daily at 5 p.m. and returns at 8 p.m.

Dinner and drinks

The chef cooks at the onboard grill. You get 4 courses and a premium open bar. Live music is included.

Transport

You arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier and back. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included.

Cancellation

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations receive no refund.

Ticket and booking

Your ticket is mobile only. You can put up to 10 travelers on one booking.

Reviews

How is it rated?

4.7 229 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor together
Viator 4.7 · 91 reviews · 40%
Tripadvisor 4.7 · 138 reviews · 60%

Ratings and review counts from Viator, read October 15, 2026. Viator's own reviews and Tripadvisor's are shown apart.

Good to know

People also ask

  • What does Pelican's Monforte III dinner cruise in Aruba include?

    You pay $172 per adult for dinner in 4 courses and a premium open bar. Live music is included. The cruise lasts 3 hours.

  • Can children join Pelican's Monforte III dinner cruise in Aruba?

    Children cannot join this cruise. You must be 18 to 90 years old to book.

  • What time does the Monforte III dinner cruise in Aruba leave?

    The schooner leaves daily at 5 p.m. You spend 3 hours on board and return to Pelican Pier at 8 p.m.

  • Where do I board Pelican's Monforte III dinner cruise in Aruba?

    You meet at Pelican Pier between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. Hotel pickup and drop off are not included. The schooner leaves at 5 p.m.

  • Can I cancel Pelican's Monforte III dinner cruise in Aruba for a refund?

    You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations receive no refund.

from $172 per adult

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.

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