Sunset Cruises in Aruba: 15 Picks, Priced

1.Aruba Sunset Sail with Appetizers and Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,024 reviews · from $92Our pick

Meet the Red Sail Sports crew at Piet’s Pier Bar at 5:30 pm for a two-hour catamaran sail past Palm Beach. Sip rum punch, beer, and tropical cocktails while the crew, including entertainers such as Junior, Brandon, or Lizzie, adds music, stories, and dancing. Seating can be limited, so arrive early.

“Fun adventure! Boat a little crowded, seating was tight, but we were fortunate to have fun people around us. Captain & staff were very friendly and accommodating which enhanced the adventure. Snorkel was fun.”

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2.Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,488 reviews · from $84

Set sail from Palm Beach on a two-hour sunset trip aboard a 40-foot trimaran for up to 34 people. Crew members such as Shaka, Jose, Richard, Vino, and Martin may keep drinks and appetizers moving while you enjoy cushioned seating, sea views, music, and Aruba Ariba cocktails. Boarding requires a short shuttle-boat ride through shallow water.

“The crew was very friendly and helpful. Drinks were frequently offered. The padded bench seating was comfortable. The snacks were good. The small boat portage was a fun way to access the sailboat”

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3.Aruba Sunset Cruise plus Seaside Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 960 reviews · from $122

You’ll sail from Pelican Pier aboard a catamaran, with an open bar, snacks, music, and a sunset over Aruba’s coast. The crew may include hosts such as Sam, Reggie, Jackie, or Pepper, though staffing varies. After the cruise, sit outdoors at Pelican Nest for a set seafood dinner and one glass of wine or soda.

“Cruise portion amazing, sunset was beautiful & crew was professional & fun! Dinner is a set seafood menu but you can choose other options, if you go over $30pp you pay the difference.”

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4.Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · from $59

Spend about two hours aboard The Dolphin, a 45-foot catamaran sailing from the Hyatt Regency beach. Enjoy Caribbean music, an open bar, light snacks, sunset views, and a swim stop with a rope swing and waterslide. Check in with Olga or John at Delphi Watersports, then board by shuttle boat.

“The site i was in listed DePalm Pier as the beginning spot. We purchased the excursion for all 4 of us. As it turned out, the site was incorrect. Departure was Pelican Pier.”

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5.Aruba Sunset Sail Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 513 reviews · from $70

Sail from Pelican Pier for about two hours aboard an open-deck catamaran, with views of Eagle Beach, Palm Beach, and the California Lighthouse. The $70 fare includes an open bar and light snacks. Expect music, dancing, shade, front nets, and a social mood, with crews such as Jonathan, Andrew, Ivan, and Darwin helping set the tone.

“We do this excursion almost every time in Aruba. The experience is first rate. Fun, experienced crew, good food and drinks. Always frendly people having a good time.”

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6.Aruba Sunset Jolly Pirate Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 399 reviews · from $70

Sail from MooMba Beach on Aruba’s pirate-style schooner for about two hours. Enjoy an open bar, western-coast views, music, and the famous rope swing. The crew, including names such as Johnny, Jose, Oscar, Daniel, and Jose-lito on some sailings, keeps the mood lively. Expect a social boat trip, not a quiet sightseeing cruise.

“It was awesome we loved it it’s definitely a must do again ❤️❤️❤️❤️ an experience I won’t forget ###60th birthday”

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7.Aruba Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $137Top rated

From Piet’s Pier Bar behind the Hyatt Regency, sail Aruba’s Palm Beach coast for about three hours. Enjoy sparkling wine, an open bar, a Caribbean-style buffet, sunset views, music, and possible dancing. The boat holds up to 40 people and returns to the same pier.

“Frandy, D'Angelo and Captain Richard were great hosts. The food was adequate and the drinks yummy. The music got the boat rockin' but without any motion sickness. Great commentary from Frandy throughout the evening.”

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8.Aruba Sunset Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · from $112

Meet at De Palm Pier at 5:30 pm for a two-hour sunset sail along Aruba’s coast. You’ll have unlimited drinks, light snacks, music, dancing, and several places to sit, stand, or stretch out on the catamaran’s front netting. The crew, including bartender Alex and guide Cesar, keeps the mood social and easygoing.

“very fun time to spend an evening in Aruba. The staff are entertaining and provide great service, the boat is beautiful and Aruba sunsets are almost always gorgeous. The drinks and appetizers and very good, the whole family enjoyed”

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9.Aruba Morning Snorkeling or Sunset Sail to Boca Catalina With BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 273 reviews · from $119

Sail Aruba’s west coast aboard a family-friendly Spronk catamaran, stopping at the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Tres Trapi. You can snorkel, swim, paddleboard, or relax while the crew serves snacks, a meal, and unlimited drinks. Choose a morning trip or an afternoon sailing that ends with sunset.

“3 different snorkeling spot alot to see. Food was very good Easy to locate pick up point by Lucy's. First time to aruba for Girlfriend loved it.”

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10.Aruba Sunset Sail with Caribbean Dinner and Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 224 reviews · from $109

Board Red Sail Sports’ catamaran at Piet’s Pier for a 5:30 pm sail toward Eagle Beach and the California Lighthouse. Enjoy steel-drum music, sunset views, a Caribbean buffet, and an open bar with cocktails, local beer, wine, sodas, and juices. Dinner is served while the boat is moored, then the sails go up again.

“This catamaran trip was fantastic! I spent a considerable amount of time researching different options, and I’m glad we chose this one—it was the right decision. The boat was spacious and not overcrowded, which made for a very relaxing eRead more”

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11.Sunset Horseback Ride in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 116 reviews · from $130

Ride for about 90 minutes through Aruba’s dry countryside and along the North East Coast, ending at a hilltop sunset lookout. Beginners are welcome, helmets and transport are included, and guides such as Nelson, Max, and Susan have helped riders feel at ease. Small groups are limited to five people.

“What a wonderful, relaxing, pleasant experience. We will absolutely do it again with our future guests. View along the ride was a sight to behold!”

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12.Adults Only Catalina Bay Small Group Snorkel & Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 106 reviews · from $124

Sail Aruba’s coast aboard the Black Pearl or Blue Melody with up to 12 adults, assigned lounge seating, clean snorkel gear, and three hours on calm water. Stop at Catalina Bay for fish and possible sea turtles, then enjoy watermelon, Dutch sandwiches, grilled cheese, an open bar, and sunset colors on the ride back.

“A very peaceful and low stress experience. Beautiful views of Aruba and the sunset. Perfect for beginner snorkelers. The crew was helpful and cheerful and provided rum punch drinks and sandwiches plus grilled cheese! The loud party boats around us made me realize what a great choice we had made by picking this excursion/sailboat.”

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13.Banana Adventure Catamaran Tropical Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $50Best value

Sail Aruba’s coast for about two hours aboard a 50-foot catamaran, starting from MooMba Beach at 5 p.m. You’ll pass beaches, hotels, shipwrecks, homes, and the Oranjestad harbor while the crew serves liquor, mixers, soft drinks, juices, water, and fresh fruit. Manuel, Jeremy, JJ, Juan, and Cuba have all been praised for friendly service on different sailings.

“We arrived at the designated meeting point and did not see the boat. We asked around and we were shuttled with aniother couple who booked the Banana Boat on a small boat to a catamaran with a different tour operator. We have no idea what happened to our boat. We did not receive any notifications from the company prior to departure. The tour ended 3 far from where we parked. They refused to shuttle us back to our car. So we had to pay for a taxi. Needless to say, we will not be booking with them again.”

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14.Sunset Sea Glass Island Kayak Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · from $115

Meet at Savaneta at 4:30 pm for a short kayak trip to Aruba’s Sea Glass Island. Guides such as Jason, Philip, JR, and Rambo help beginners cross the channel, explain the island’s past, and point out good glass-hunting spots. Expect rocky ground, possible splashes, fruit, water, and a sunset setting.

“Fantastic experience, a must-do while visiting! We had fun searching through the glass and finding collectibles to take home.”

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15.Aruba Sunrise/Sunset Photoshoot Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $145

Meet photographer Quincy Breell or a member of his team at Eagle Beach Playground for a relaxed private shoot at sunrise or sunset. Walk, pose, and move naturally along the shore while your photographer offers direction and previews. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, then select edited images from an online gallery.

“This was awesome! I’ve never taken professional photos until my wedding and decided I wanted some really nice photos from our honeymoon. Booking was insanely easy and communication was also extremely easy. Our photographer was Liz and she was an absolute sweetheart and knew exactly where to shoot photos and how to pose us. Would absolutely do this again!”

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