How much is a catamaran cruise in Aruba?

The shared catamaran sails on this list cost $63 to $124 per adult. The sails of 2.5 to 3 hours cost $63 to $80 per adult with an open bar. The 4-hour catamaran sails with lunch cost $85 to $124 per adult. Tropical Sailing's sailboat costs $135 per adult for 4 hours with a BBQ. Pelican's schooner costs $149 per adult for 5 hours. Octopus's private boat costs $140 per adult for 2 adults and 2 hours. Eden Luca II costs $2,300 per boat for 3 hours.

What is the best catamaran cruise in Aruba?

Arusun is my pick if you want the lowest adult price on this list: $63 for 2.5 hours with an open bar and snacks. Dolphin costs $69 per adult for 3 hours and has a water slide. If you want breakfast and lunch, Pelican's morning catamaran costs $85 per adult for 4 hours. Octopus costs $80 per adult for 3 hours, with breakfast and drinks brought to your lounge seat.

Is there a pirate ship cruise in Aruba?

Yes. Jolly Pirate sails an 85-ft teak schooner from MooMba Beach on Palm Beach. The morning sail is 4 hours with a BBQ lunch, an open bar and a rope swing, $108 per adult. It sails on Saturdays and Sundays at 9 a.m. All sales are final.

Can you rent a boat in Aruba?

Yes. You can charter a boat with a captain or sail a Hobie Cat yourself. Octopus's 26-ft deck boat takes up to 10 people for 2 hours, from $140 per adult for 2 adults. Eden Luca's motor yachts take 10 or 12 guests for 3 or 4 hours, from $2,300 per boat. If you know how to sail, Aruba Watersports Center rents a 14-ft Hobie Cat for $70 per boat for 1 hour.

Which Aruba boat tours include hotel pickup?

3 of these 12. Tropical Sailing picks up at hotels and the cruise terminal. Banana Adventure picks up inside its own radius. Octopus's private boat collects you by shuttle boat from the beach of the high-rise hotels. Red Sail arranges a transfer from the big hotels at extra cost. For the rest you get to the pier on your own.

Do catamaran tours in Aruba sail every day?

10 of these 12 do. Red Sail's half day sails on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Jolly Pirate's morning sail runs on Saturdays and Sundays. 11 of the 12 can call off a sail for bad weather.

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Top 12 Aruba catamaran and boat tours (2026)

Checked October 21, 2026 Prices, sailing days, times and what's in the price read on Viator, tour by tour; piers and check-in times as the operators give them

I compared all 43 catamaran sails and boat tours Viator lists for Aruba by day. Then I filtered by reviews and ratings and by what's in the price. Our selection: 12, one for each boat, picked the way every tour here gets picked. 10 operators, from a $63 catamaran sail to a private yacht. Evening sails have their own list: sunset cruises. Every price is the price of the exact option, read on Viator: per adult, or per boat for the yacht.

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Catamaran and boat tours in Aruba, compared by the exact option

Tour	Boat	Group	On board	Departs	Check-in	Hours	Rating	Price
1. Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar by Delphi Watersports	catamaran, up to 42	shared	open bar, a wrap and fruit	9:30 a.m. · 1:30 p.m.	Delphi, beach by the Hyatt	3 h	★ 4.8 2,869 reviews	$69 per adult
2. Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba by Aruba Watersports Center	60-ft racing catamaran	shared	open bar, snacks	9:30 a.m. · 1 p.m. · 4:30 p.m.	Watersports Center, by the Hilton	2.5 h	★ 4.8 2,676 reviews	$63 per adult
3. Morning Snorkel Sail with Premium Champagne Brunch by Pelican Aruba	catamaran	shared	open bar, breakfast and lunch	9 a.m.	Pelican Pier	4 h	★ 4.7 2,234 reviews	$85 per adult
4. Aruba Snorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Lunch by Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling	85-ft teak schooner	shared	open bar, BBQ lunch	9 a.m., Sat and Sun	MooMba Beach	4 h	★ 4.9 1,169 reviews	$108 per adult
5. Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean Lunch by Red Sail Sports	catamaran	shared	open bar, lunch buffet	9:15 a.m., Mon, Wed, Fri	Red Sail pier, by the Hyatt	4 h	★ 4.8 854 reviews	$107 per adult
6. Premium Catamaran Morning Sail: Snorkeling, Mimosas and Brunch by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours	catamaran, 34 guests	shared	open bar, breakfast	9 a.m.	Octopus hut, by the Holiday Inn	3 h	★ 4.7 747 reviews	$80 per adult
7. Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran by De Palm Tours VBA	70-ft catamaran	shared	open bar, lunch buffet	9 a.m.	De Palm Pier, by the Hilton	4 h	★ 4.7 707 reviews	$124 per adult
8. Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours	26-ft deck boat	private, up to 10	rum punch, soft drinks	9 a.m. · 11:30 a.m. · 2 p.m. · 4:30 p.m.	shuttle boat, high-rise hotels	2 h	★ 4.9 609 reviews	$140 per adult, 2 of you
9. Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails by Pelican Aruba	teak schooner	shared, adults only	open bar, breakfast, grilled lunch	10 a.m.	Pelican Pier	5 h	★ 4.8 296 reviews	$149 per adult
10. Luxury Private Yacht Charter Aruba - Eden Luca Yachts by Adventuresportsaruba.com	motor yacht, 45 or 47 ft	private, 10 or 12 guests	soft drinks	10 a.m. · 3 p.m. · 4 p.m.	Bucutiweg 31, by the airport	3 h	★ 5.0 250 reviews	$2,300 per boat
11. Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba by Tropical Sailing Aruba	sailboat	shared	open bar, BBQ	9 a.m. · 3 p.m.	hotel and port pickup	4 h	★ 4.9 247 reviews	$135 per adult
12. Banana Adventure Catamaran Shipwreck Snorkel and Turtle Swim by Segway Aruba	catamaran	shared	open bar, light lunch	9:30 a.m. · 1 p.m.	pickup, or MooMba Beach	3 h	★ 4.8 226 reviews	$65 per adult

Ratings and review counts come from Viator's catalogue, read October 15, 2026. Each one covers the reviews on Viator and on Tripadvisor together. Prices are the adult price of the exact option in US dollars, re-read from Viator every night (last read October 21, 2026). Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms.

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Our most recommended catamaran and boat tours in Aruba

Ranked by reviews, one card for each boat. Where a boat sails twice a day, the card is the sail with more reviews. Every card carries the option we priced and where you check in.

#1 Most reviewed Water slide

Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

It has the most reviews of the 43 boat tours I compared. The Dolphin is a catamaran for up to 42 passengers, with a rope swing and a spinning water slide. You sail 3 hours from the beach in front of the Hyatt. You stop at the Antilla wreck and at the Boca Catalina reef. It's my pick with kids who can swim.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 3 hours · by Delphi Watersports

★★★★★ 4.8 (2,869 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 3 hours at 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., daily · open bar, a wrap and fruit, snorkel gear in · check-in 30 minutes before at Delphi Watersports, on the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency, no pickup · kids 4 to 12 at $44, under 4 free · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: You board from the beach, and your feet can get wet. Bring a towel and a photo ID. The card holder has to check in in person.

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#2 Lowest price 3 departures

Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

A 60-ft ocean racing catamaran that once sailed around the world solo in 158 days. Now she sails 2.5 hours to the Antilla wreck and Boca Catalina, with an open bar and snacks. The stops depend on the weather and the sea. You can lie on the front trampolines or sit in the shade. It's the lowest price on this list.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 2.5 hours · by Aruba Watersports Center

★★★★★ 4.8 (2,676 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 2.5 hours at 9:30 a.m., 1 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., daily · open bar, snacks and fruit, snorkel gear, rope swing in · check-in 30 minutes before at Aruba Watersports Center, between the Hilton and the Barceló, no pickup · kids 5 to 11 at $35, under 5 free · tips not in · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: A small transfer boat takes you out to the catamaran. Arrive on time: a separate shuttle to catch up with the boat costs $10.

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#3 2 meals in 4 hours

Morning Snorkel Sail with Premium Champagne Brunch

Pelican's catamaran takes the whole morning: 4 hours. You get breakfast with mimosas first and lunch with mimosas later. The open bar runs all the way. You snorkel at Boca Catalina, at the Antilla wreck and at Malmok reef. It leaves Pelican Pier every day at 9.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 4 hours · by Pelican Aruba

★★★★★ 4.7 (2,234 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 4 hours at 9 a.m., daily · breakfast and lunch with mimosas, open bar, snorkel gear in · check-in 8:30 a.m. at Pelican Pier, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda, no pickup · kids 4 to 11 at $59 · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Plan on a long morning: you're back at 1 p.m. Pelican's afternoon sail is shorter, with snacks in place of the meals.

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#4 Pirate schooner BBQ lunch

Aruba Snorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Lunch

A pirate ship in place of a catamaran: an 85-ft teak schooner. You sail 4 hours and stop at Malmok, at Boca Catalina and at the Antilla wreck. Lunch is a BBQ with chicken and Caribbean rice. You get an open bar, a rope swing and a large canopy for shade. It sails on Saturdays and Sundays.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 4 hours · by Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling

★★★★★ 4.9 (1,169 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 4 hours at 9 a.m., Saturday and Sunday · BBQ lunch, open bar, snorkel gear, rope swing in · boarding from 8:15 a.m. at MooMba Beach, by the pirate shop next to the MooMba Bar, no pickup · kids 5 to 10 at $76 · drinks from 18 · tips not in · no refunds

The catch: Book it only when your dates are fixed. All sales are final, and you get no refund if you cancel. Children under 5 pay the $76 child price too.

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#5 Lunch buffet 3 snorkel stops

Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean Lunch

Red Sail's half day on one of its catamarans. You sail 4 hours and snorkel at 3 spots: Boca Catalina, the Antilla wreck and Malmok. You get a morning snack, a Caribbean lunch buffet and an open bar. It sails 3 mornings a week.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 4 hours · by Red Sail Sports

★★★★★ 4.8 (854 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 4 hours at 9:15 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday · lunch buffet, morning snack, open bar, snorkel gear in · check-in 8:45 a.m. at Red Sail's pier, between the Barceló and the Hyatt · kids 3 to 11 at $85, under 3 free · 9 per booking at most · tips not in · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: No sail on Tuesdays, Thursdays or weekends. A transfer to the pier costs extra, and you arrange it with Red Sail after you book. Tell them if a child can't swim.

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#6 34 guests Drinks to your seat

Premium Catamaran Morning Sail: Snorkeling, Mimosas and Brunch

Octopus sails a catamaran with cushioned lounge seats, and nobody sits behind you. It takes 34 guests at most. The crew brings breakfast bites and mimosas to your seat. Cocktails come the same way. You sail 3 hours, with 45 minutes at the Antilla wreck and 45 at Catalina Bay.

Palm Beach to the Antilla · 3 hours · by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours

★★★★★ 4.7 (747 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 3 hours at 9 a.m., daily · breakfast, open cocktail bar, snorkel gear in · check-in at the Octopus hut behind the Holiday Inn, no pickup · a shuttle boat takes you 30 meters out to the catamaran · kids 3 to 11 at $50, under 3 free · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Not wheelchair accessible: you board from a shuttle boat. Octopus can cancel a sail when too few passengers book. Then you get an alternative or a full refund. Bring a towel and sunscreen.

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#7 70-ft catamaran Taxes in

Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

De Palm's Palm Pleasure is 70 ft long and 40 ft wide, with a sun deck and a shaded cabin top. You sail 4 hours and snorkel at 3 spots: the Antilla wreck, Boca Catalina and the Arashi reef. Each stop lasts 30 to 45 minutes. Lunch and an open bar are in the price, and so are local taxes.

Palm Beach to Arashi · 4 hours · by De Palm Tours VBA

★★★★★ 4.7 (707 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 4 hours at 9 a.m., daily · lunch buffet, open bar, snorkel gear and local taxes in · check-in 8:30 a.m. at the Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier, between the Hilton and the RIU Palace, no pickup · kids 3 to 9 at $101, ages 10 to 17 at the adult price · tips not in · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: The highest price among the shared catamarans here. The minimum age is 3, and a child pays the adult price from age 10. Bring a beach towel and sunscreen.

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#8 Private Up to 10

Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

A 26-ft Bayliner deck boat for your group alone, up to 10 people. You plan the 2 hours with the captain. You snorkel in the shallow water of Catalina Bay. Rum punch, soft drinks and snorkel gear are in the price. A shuttle boat picks you up from the beach of any high-rise hotel.

Palm Beach to Catalina Bay · 2 hours · by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours

★★★★★ 4.9 (609 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per adult, by group size, 2 hours: $140 each for 2 adults, $95 for 4, $80 for 6, $68 for 10 · departs 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4:30 p.m., daily · rum punch, soft drinks, water and snorkel gear in · shuttle boat pickup from the high-rise hotels, or meet at the Octopus hut behind the Holiday Inn · kids 3 to 11 at $35 · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Food isn't in the price. Tell Octopus when you book if you want the shuttle boat. From a hotel off the high-rise strip, the ride both ways costs $10 per person.

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#9 Adults only Chef on board

Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails

Pelican's teak schooner sails the other way, down the coast to the Spanish Lagoon. You get 5 hours with breakfast, a glass of champagne and an open bar. You can swim, snorkel with a guide or take a kayak. Then the chef grills lunch on board. It's for adults only, from 18.

Palm Beach to the Spanish Lagoon · 5 hours · by Pelican Aruba

★★★★★ 4.8 (296 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person, adults only · 5 hours at 10 a.m., daily · breakfast, grilled lunch, open bar, kayak and snorkel gear in · check-in 9:30 a.m. at Pelican Pier, between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda, no pickup · taxes and fees in · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Nobody under 18 boards. Pick up your ticket at the box office on the day. Bring a towel.

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#10 Private yacht 10 or 12 guests

Luxury Private Yacht Charter Aruba - Eden Luca Yachts

A private motor yacht with a captain and a mate. Eden Luca I is 45 ft and takes 12 guests. Eden Luca II is 47 ft and takes 10. You plan the route with the captain, for 3 or 4 hours. Soft drinks, snorkel gear and Wi-Fi are in the price, and you can play your own music.

From Bucutiweg, behind the airport · 3 hours · by Adventuresportsaruba.com

★★★★★ 5.0 (250 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per boat: 3 hours cost $2,300 on Eden Luca II and $2,499 on Eden Luca I; 4 hours cost $2,800 and $2,999 · 3 hours depart at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m., daily; 4 hours at 10 a.m. or 3 p.m. · soft drinks, snorkel gear and Wi-Fi in · meet at Bucutiweg 31, behind the airport, no pickup · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Alcohol, snacks and towels aren't in the price. Eden Luca confirms each booking by hand, so book a few days ahead.

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#11 Sailboat Pickup in

Tropical Sailing Experience with BBQ Lunch or BBQ Dinner in Aruba

A sailboat from Varadero Marina, away from the hotel strip. The 9 a.m. sail passes the Spanish Lagoon and stops an hour at the Mangel Halto reef to snorkel. Lunch is a BBQ at the reef. You get 4 hours with an open bar. Pickup at your hotel is in the price.

Varadero to Mangel Halto · 4 hours · by Tropical Sailing Aruba

★★★★★ 4.9 (247 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person · 4 hours at 9 a.m. or 3 p.m., daily · BBQ, open bar and snorkel gear in · pickup at hotels and the cruise terminal between 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. for the morning sail and between 2:15 and 2:30 p.m. for the afternoon one, or meet at Varadero Marina · kids under 12 at $75 · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Be outside from the start of your pickup window: 8:15 a.m. for the morning sail. The pickup doesn't wait, and then it's a taxi to the marina. The 3 p.m. sail serves the BBQ as an early dinner.

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#12 Turtle stop Pickup in

Banana Adventure Catamaran Shipwreck Snorkel and Turtle Swim

A catamaran with shaded seats, a rope swing and a diving platform. You sail 3 hours and snorkel at the Antilla wreck. The second stop is Tres Trapi, where you can snorkel with turtles. You get a light lunch, such as sliders and local pastries. Pickup is in the price.

Palm Beach to Tres Trapi · 3 hours · by Segway Aruba

★★★★★ 4.8 (226 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per person, 2 adults per booking minimum · 3 hours at 9:30 a.m. or 1 p.m., daily · light lunch, open bar and snorkel gear in · pickup 60 minutes before, or check in 45 minutes before at MooMba Beach Bar · kids 6 to 11 at $45, under 6 free · tips not in · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Beer isn't part of the open bar. The pickup runs inside Banana Adventure's radius, and the sail ends at the pier. Ask about your address when you book.

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Which catamaran and boat tour is right for you

For a first sail, I'd take Arusun or Dolphin. Both go to the Antilla wreck and Boca Catalina with an open bar, for $63 and $69 per adult. Arusun has 3 departures a day. Dolphin has the water slide.

If you want lunch on board, look at the 4-hour sails. Pelican serves breakfast and lunch for $85 per adult. Red Sail has a lunch buffet for $107 and sails 3 mornings a week. Palm Pleasure is a 70-ft catamaran, $124 with local taxes in. Jolly Pirate serves a BBQ on a schooner for $108, on Saturdays and Sundays.

If you want room, Octopus takes 34 guests and serves you at your seat, $80 per adult. Pelican's schooner is for adults only: 5 hours to the Spanish Lagoon with a chef on board, $149. Tropical Sailing is a sailboat with hotel pickup, $135 per adult. Banana Adventure stops for turtles at Tres Trapi, $65 per adult from 2 adults.

For a boat of your own, Octopus's deck boat costs $140 each for 2 adults and $68 each for 10. Eden Luca charters 2 motor yachts for 10 or 12 guests, from $2,300 per boat for 3 hours. 5 of these boats sail again in the afternoon for less. Those sails are below.

The same boats in the afternoon

Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch Octopus at 1 p.m.: 3 hours with the same 2 stops and lunch to your seat, $75 per adult; 645 reviews · on Viator ↗
Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail Red Sail at 2 p.m., 4 afternoons a week: 3 hours with 2 stops and appetizers, $79 per adult; 543 reviews · on Viator ↗
Jolly Pirate Afternoon Sail with Snorkeling Jolly Pirate at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays: 3 hours with an open bar and no food, $89 per adult; all sales are final; 534 reviews · on Viator ↗
Iconic Aruba Sail and Snorkel Experience Pelican at 2 p.m.: 2.5 hours to Catalina Bay and the Antilla with snacks, $67 per adult; 523 reviews · on Viator ↗
Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran Palm Pleasure at 2 p.m.: 3 hours with 2 stops and snacks, $85 per adult; 327 reviews · on Viator ↗

Close, but not on the list

Aruba Sail and Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes BBQ Spronk's catamaran: 4.5 hours at 9 a.m. with 3 snorkel stops and a BBQ lunch, $119 per adult; 150 reviews · on Viator ↗
Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More a private boat with a skipper and hotel pickup, 3 to 8 hours; 3 hours cost $385 each for 2 people; 94 reviews · on Viator ↗
Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling Delphi's private boat for up to 6 people: $199 for 1 hour, or $385 for 2 hours with snorkel gear; 90 reviews · on Viator ↗
VIP Morning Delight Champagne Sailing and Snorkeling with Lunch a small-group champagne sail with lunch, Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., $145; all sales are final; 66 reviews · on Viator ↗
Premium Full‑Day Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden Spots a private pontoon boat for a day at Reef Island, with lunch and an open bar, $1,140 for up to 6 people; 50 reviews · on Viator ↗
Aruba Hobie Cat Sailboat Rental with Captain or Instructor Option a 14-ft Hobie Cat to sail yourself if you know how, $70 per boat for 1 hour, or $100 with a captain; 36 reviews at 4.39, under our bar of 4.5 · on Viator ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

Most boats leave from Palm Beach 10 of the 12 board on the hotel strip. Red Sail's pier is between the Barceló and the Hyatt, and Dolphin checks in on the beach by the Hyatt. Pelican Pier is between the Holiday Inn and Playa Linda. Octopus checks in behind the Holiday Inn. Jolly Pirate and Banana Adventure board at MooMba Beach. Arusun and De Palm leave from the Hilton end. Tropical Sailing leaves from Varadero Marina, and Eden Luca from behind the airport.
Pickup is rare Tropical Sailing picks up at hotels and the cruise terminal. Banana Adventure picks up inside its own radius. Octopus's private boat collects you by shuttle boat from the beach of the high-rise hotels. Red Sail arranges a transfer from the big hotels at extra cost. The rest meet you at their own check-in point. Check your hotel against the pickup list before you book.
Some boats don't sail every day Jolly Pirate's morning sail runs on Saturdays and Sundays. Red Sail's half day runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The other 10 sail every day. Check the sailing days before you plan the week.
Food runs from snacks to 2 meals Dolphin and Arusun serve snacks, and Banana Adventure a light lunch. Red Sail and De Palm serve a lunch buffet. Jolly Pirate and Tropical Sailing serve a BBQ. Pelican serves 2 meals on both of its boats. On Octopus's private boat and on Eden Luca, drinks are in the price and food isn't.
Kids Pelican's schooner takes adults only, from 18. De Palm takes kids from age 3. Under 4 sail free on Dolphin, under 5 on Arusun and under 6 on Banana Adventure. Arusun charges $35 for ages 5 to 11. Jolly Pirate charges $76 up to age 10.
Cancellation and weather You can cancel free until 24 hours before on 11 of the 12. Jolly Pirate's sales are final. 11 of the 12 can call off a sail for bad weather, and 5 for too few passengers. Then you get another date or a full refund. Book the sail for the start of your stay, so a cancelled sail can move to another day.

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