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Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails
★ #9 of 12 in our Catamaran and boat tours list Picked from the 43 catamaran and boat tours by day 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 south coast to the Spanish Lagoon on a teak schooner. You get 5 hours for $149 per adult, with breakfast and an open bar. The boat departs daily at 10 a.m. from Pelican Pier, where you check in at 9:30 a.m. You can snorkel with a guide or take a kayak on this cruise for ages 18 and up. The chef grills your lunch on board.
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Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails at a glance
| Boat | Shared teak schooner |
| Hours | 5 hours |
| Price is per | Adult: $149 |
| Departs | Daily at 10 a.m. |
| Meeting point | Pelican Pier, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda; arrival at 9:30 a.m. |
| Pickup | No hotel pickup or drop off |
| Route | Aruba's south coast to the Spanish Lagoon |
| Water activities | Guided snorkeling or kayaking |
| Main trade-off | Adults only, minimum age 18 |
| In the price | lunch, kayak, unlimited drinks (open bar), professional guide, all taxes, fees and handling charges, rope swinging, use of snorkeling equipment, breakfast, glass of Champagne |
| Not in the price | hotel pickup and drop-off, towels |
| 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
- Lunch
- Kayak
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Professional guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Rope swinging
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Breakfast
- Glass of Champagne
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Towels
Price by option
Which option to book
You have one option at $149 per adult for 5 hours on the schooner. Breakfast and a grilled lunch are included.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails | $149 per adult | 10 a.m. |
The catch: Everyone in your party must be 18 or older.
Route
How does the day work?
Pelican's schooner follows Aruba's south coast to the Spanish Lagoon and returns to Pelican Pier.
- pass by
1. Palm - Eagle Beach
You sail past this stretch of coast without stopping on the way to the Spanish Lagoon.
The cruise lasts 5 hours from 10 a.m. You can swim or take a kayak before the chef grills lunch. The boat returns to Pelican Pier.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: Pelican Pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resort. You arrange your own transport.
- Arrival: You check in at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. departure.
From the desk
- If you're asking whether the family can come, I'd check the youngest guest's age first. This cruise only takes guests 18 or older.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose it if everyone in your party is 18 or older and wants 5 hours on the south coast. You can snorkel with a guide or take a kayak. The chef grills lunch on board. You arrange your own transport to Pelican Pier.
If you want the Antilla wreck, Pelican's brunch sail costs $85 per adult for 4 hours. For a sail with children, Banana Adventure offers 3 hours at $65 per adult with at least 2 adults per booking.
Who it's not for
- Children under 18 cannot join.
- This cruise is not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health.
- If you bring a collapsible wheelchair with removable wheels, you need someone to help you board and leave the boat.
Good to know
Know before you go
You must be 18 or older to join. This cruise is not recommended if you have poor cardiovascular health.
You can bring a collapsible wheelchair with removable wheels if a companion helps you board and leave the boat.
You get breakfast and a grilled lunch. The open bar is included, but towels are not. Request a vegetarian meal when you book if you need one.
You check in at Pelican Pier at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. departure. The pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resort. You arrange your own transport.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. You get no refund if you cancel later.
You collect your ticket at the box office on the day of the cruise. Each booking allows up to 15 travelers.
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Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
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★ 4.8 · 226 reviews · from $65 per adult
A reef sail with hotel pickup
Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in ArubaTropical Sailing costs $135 per adult for 4 hours with hotel pickup. You get an hour to snorkel at Mangel Halto and a BBQ lunch.
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People also ask
- Can children join Pelican's lagoon cruise in Aruba?
You must be 18 or older to join. The cruise lasts 5 hours.
- What food is included on Pelican's lagoon cruise in Aruba?
You get breakfast and a chef's grilled lunch for $149 per adult. The cruise lasts 5 hours and includes an open bar. You can request a vegetarian meal when booking.
- Does Pelican's lagoon cruise in Aruba include hotel pickup?
Hotel pickup and drop off are excluded. You check in at Pelican Pier at 9:30 a.m. for the 10 a.m. departure. The pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda Beach Resort.
- Can you bring a wheelchair on Pelican's lagoon cruise in Aruba?
A collapsible wheelchair with removable wheels can be accommodated. You need a companion to help you board and leave the boat. The cruise lasts 5 hours.
- Can you cancel Pelican's lagoon cruise in Aruba for a refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. You get no refund if you cancel later.
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.