Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Savory Bites and Cocktails
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- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swap the crowded boat tours for a chance to watch the tropical Aruban sunset from aboard a spacious and comfortable 40-foot (12-meter) trimaran departing from Palm Beach. As well as uninterrupted views of the sparkling Caribbean Sea, this happy hour sunset cruise includes an open bar and free-flowing appetizers.
- Get uninterrupted Aruban sunset views from a sailboat
- Enjoy drinks from the open cocktail bar
- Snack on appetizers served at your seat
- Take the opportunity to ask the crew for local insights
What's Included
- Captain and crew
- Life Jackets
- Certified first responder
- Unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar)
- Access to restroom on-board
- Octopus souvenir
- Appetizers
- Octopus T-Shirt (available to purchase)
- Hotel pick up and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Octopus Aruba Sailing, Snorkeling, Sunset & Private ToursJ.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, suitenummer 227, Palm Beach, Aruba, Noord, Aruba
Your tour departs from the Octopus Aruba beach hut, located on Palm Beach behind the Holiday Inn. Please walk through the lobby of the Holiday Inn until you reach the beach area. Make a left on the footpath and you will see us on your right. Check in time is 4:30PM & boarding time is 4:45PM.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.5:00 pm
Itinerary
Begin your sunset cruise directly at the boarding pier just behind the Palm Beach Holiday Inn hotel. Once the group has settled on board, you’ll set sail in the late afternoon to enjoy the spectacular final hours of the day.
Spend two hours on board taking in the sunset views, enjoying the open cocktail bar with unlimited drinks and appetizers, and chatting with the captain and crew. You can choose between cushioned seating in the sun or in the shade on the 40-foot (12-meter) trimaran, all perfectly positioned to snap photos.
After the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll cruise back to the departure point and disembark in Palm Beach.
Spend two hours on board taking in the sunset views, enjoying the open cocktail bar with unlimited drinks and appetizers, and chatting with the captain and crew. You can choose between cushioned seating in the sun or in the shade on the 40-foot (12-meter) trimaran, all perfectly positioned to snap photos.
After the sun dips below the horizon, you’ll cruise back to the departure point and disembark in Palm Beach.
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Octopus Aruba
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Children are welcome and infants under two cruise free
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Boarding takes place via a spacious shuttle boat (for up to 15 people) that transports guests to the catamaran. This shuttle, like all our vessels, undergoes inspection every six months to ensure safety and quality. From the beach hut (where check-in takes place), it’s a short 30-meter/ 98 foot ride to the catamaran. This area of the sea is as calm as a lake, with little to no waves throughout the year
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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A 2 hour sunset sail on a lovely catamaran! The staff was fabulous! We had to board a dinghy to get out to the catamaran, and they were very kind to help my mother who isn’t great with climbing. We were able to secure a seat, however, the seats did fill up and about 12 people had to sit on the nets. The appetizers were great and they kept the drinks flowing!! Would highly recommend if you’re looking for a sunset sail in Aruba!
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4.7
based on 1,895 reviews
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Travelers consistently praise the captain and crew for their friendly, attentive, and safety-focused service, which contributes to a welcoming atmosphere. The tour offers comfortable seating and smooth sailing on well-maintained boats, complemented by abundant appetizers and a variety of drinks. Guides are noted for their knowledge and engaging demeanor. Stunning sunset views along Aruba’s coastline provide memorable photo opportunities. Overall, the experience is considered budget-friendly and well worth the cost.
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A truly fabulous experience. We were a party of 9, including a blind man. The captain and crew were wonderful. The food was tasty and drinks were flowing. I highly recommend this cruise.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for sharing such lovely feedback! It means a lot to hear that your entire group felt comfortable and well cared for throughout the cruise. Our captain and crew will be delighted to know they helped make your time on the water so enjoyable. We’re glad you loved the food, drinks, and overall experience. Thank you for recommending us!
a lot of fun. Personable mates on top of drinks and fun. Cloudy but daw. beautiful sunset in the end. Would recommend
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Sounds like a lovely evening! We’re glad our crew made the trip enjoyable and kept the drinks and good times going. Even with a few clouds, the sunset came through in the end! Thank you for the recommendation and for spending your evening with us.
This was a great experience. My friend and I really enjoyed ourselves and recommend. The crew and Captain were fun and the drinks were great. Its a nice way to end an evening.
Response from Host, Nov 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you and your friend had such a great time! Our captain and crew will appreciate the kind words. We’re glad you enjoyed the drinks and the atmosphere, and that we could be part of a memorable evening. Thank you for recommending us!
You take a small motor boat to the catamaran. Crew was very helpful getting on and off boat. Enjoyable relaxing trip with good drinks and apps to eat. Boat had comfortable seating and drinks and food were brought to you so no need to walk around. Just sit back and enjoy the ride
Response from Host, Nov 2026
Thank you for taking the time to share these details! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the comfortable ride, refreshments, and attentive service from our crew. Making sure our guests can relax and enjoy every moment on the water is what we strive for. We appreciate your feedback and hope to see you again!
View of Aruba from off shore was excellent. Cool perspective of Eagle beach, Palm beach and Tres Trapi beach. Good variety of drinks (including Aruba Ariba) and 6 different appetizers were served. We even gave a windsurfer a high 5. Sunset was obscured by clouds but we had a good moon rise. Crew was friendly and the sailboat was well maintained. Music playlist was fun too. Plenty of good pictures.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your great review! We’re happy you enjoyed the views, drinks, appetizers, music, and friendly crew. We hope to welcome you aboard the Octopus again for another memorable sail!
At least 5 rounds of appetizers come out and great drinks! Sunset was beautiful too. Really enjoyed it
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your lovely review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the appetizers, drinks, and beautiful sunset. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Crew was awesome, music was great. Food was ok.We didn't get a good sunset since it was cloudy but the moon was beautiful. Very relaxing a d enjoyable.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for joining us! We’re happy you enjoyed the crew, music, and relaxing atmosphere. We hope to welcome you back for another beautiful evening soon!
We were 10min late. We had a longer walk than we thought from parking. They could have run the small boat in and picked us up. But they didn’t. They saw us and chose to do nothing.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Dear Guest,
Thank you for your feedback. We would like to clarify a few important points for future guests reading this review.
Every guest receives a reminder before their excursion with clear instructions:
Check-in: 30 minutes before departure.
Boarding: 15 minutes before departure.
Boarding closes: 5 minutes before departure.
You mentioned arriving 10 minutes late, which means you were already 40 minutes past the requested check-in time.
At Octopus Aruba, we operate on a strict schedule for a very important reason. Many of our guests are cruise ship passengers who rely on us to return on time.
Sending our shuttle boat back to collect guests who arrive late would delay the experience for everyone else on board. We believe it would be unfair to take valuable vacation time away from guests who arrived on time and followed the instructions.
Our crew was not ignoring you. They were respecting our departure procedures and the other guests who were already on board.
We take punctuality seriously because every guest deserves the full experience they booked and paid for.
Thank you for your understanding.
Kind regards,
Octopus Aruba Team
The crew was wonderful and it was a fun time. The appetizers were very good and the crew made sure that everyone had a drink of some sort in their hands at all times
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so happy you enjoyed the appetizers and had a great time with our crew. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
There will not be enough seating and the seating there is is not comfortable. The appetizers were ok not great. The drinks were good. I ordered 4 beers and was told they would be 12ounce Chill beers and when I got on the boat was told they did not have Chill and gave me 7 ounce coronas. I would not have purchased this add on if they had been honest about what I was getting.
Prepare to get your feet, shoes, legs wet boarding the tender that takes you to the tri-hull Catamaran
Great crew, very friendly and interactive, great appetizers and drinks! Beautiful sunset from the ocean!
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy you enjoyed the crew, appetizers, drinks, and beautiful sunset. We hope to see you aboard again soon!
We had a wonderful time- the staff was friendly and a pleasure to spend the happy hour sunset cruise with.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re happy you enjoyed the sunset cruise and our friendly crew. We hope to welcome you aboard again soon!
You have to take your shoes off to get on the dingy that takes you to the boat. Also, don't stand in the dingy until it is your turn to you get off.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing these helpful tips! We appreciate your feedback and hope you enjoyed your time with us. We look forward to welcoming you aboard again!
Our booking was scheduled for 9/29. in Aruba .Arrived at time scheduled but they had no reservation for us. Now they will not refund money. Said the would never use Octopus Sailing or Viator again.
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are very sorry to hear about your experience.
We have carefully checked our reservation system but unfortunately cannot locate your booking based on the information provided in this review.
As your reservation was made through Viator, we are unable to determine exactly what went wrong. Is it possible that your booking was made with another tour operator through their platform? This could potentially explain why we cannot find your reservation.
We want to assure you that when booking directly with Octopus Aruba, we guarantee that any reservation issues are handled properly and fairly. We take our responsibility to our guests very seriously.
We would genuinely like to help you resolve this matter. Please contact us directly with your booking confirmation and reservation number so we can investigate further.
If a mistake has been made on our side, we will absolutely take responsibility and make it right. However, if the issue occurred with a third-party booking platform or another operator, we unfortunately have no control over their refund decisions.
Our priority is always to treat our guests fairly and ensure that every situation is handled correctly.
Warm regards,
Team Octopus Aruba
Very good sunset cruise
Very friendly crew
Lots drinks and appetizers
Just the right amount of time
Interesting getting to and from the shore to the catamaran
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the sunset cruise, friendly crew, drinks, appetizers, and the overall experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
It was fun. Come ready to party and watch the beautiful sunset. The crew was inviting and the food was great (and filling).
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the sunset, lively atmosphere, friendly crew, and satisfying food. We appreciate your kind recommendation.
The Squid ride was fun and the guys were very attentive when boarding the catamaran. Fun group of men
Response from Host, Oct 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad you enjoyed the Squid ride and felt well taken care of by our crew. We appreciate your kind words about the team.
I had been on this boat a few years back. It needs much updating now. The food was great. I thought they could have a better variety of drinks.
The sunset cruise with Octapus Catamaran was well worth the money and Captain Vince and his crew were the best! The fact it was a limited number of people on the Cat made it feel very intimate and loads of fun. The free flowing drinks and the appetizers were great! I would definately do this again and recommend to anybody not to miss out on this.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed the sunset cruise! It’s wonderful to hear that Captain Vince and the crew helped make it such a fun and intimate experience. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to welcome you back again!
Our Sail Away excursion in Aruba was absolutely amazing from beginning to end! From the moment they picked us up in the little taxi boat and took us out to the catamaran, we knew we were in for a great experience.
As soon as we stepped on the boat, the drinks started flowing! 🍹 The crew kept everything moving, and the little hors d’oeuvres were served back-to-back-to-back. There was never a dull moment, and the food and drinks just kept coming.
The views were absolutely beautiful — Aruba is breathtaking from the water! 🌊☀️ Everything about the experience was fun, relaxing, and well organized. The captain and the entire crew did an amazing job making sure everyone was having a great time.
We truly enjoyed every minute of it and would absolutely recommend this excursion to anyone visiting Aruba. If you’re looking for a fun way to see Aruba from the water, enjoy great drinks, good food, beautiful views, and an amazing crew, BOOK IT! You will not regret it! 🍹⛵️🌴
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the views, food, drinks, and time on board. Our crew will be so happy to hear your kind words. It was a pleasure having you with us, and we truly appreciate the recommendation!
Great time. It was worth every penny. The staff was fantastic. It was definitely one of the highlights of our trip.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so happy to hear our crew made your experience special. It means a lot to know we were one of the highlights of your trip!
Great crew! Good music. Yummy appetizers and flowing drinks. You really should be able to leave a short and sweet review and not require a min 100 character length.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad you enjoyed the crew, music, appetizers, and drinks. We appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again!
Great sunset cruise. The staff were very interactive. Great drinks and solid hors d’oeuvres!! Will definitely go again.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the sunset, drinks, food, and time with our crew. We’d love to have you join us again!
So fun!! The crew keeps the drinks flowing bountifully and did a great job of keeping the mood up and showing us the great sunset scenery.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Sounds like you had a fantastic time! Our crew will be happy to know they helped create a lively atmosphere while you enjoyed the drinks and beautiful sunset. We hope to see you aboard again!
Loved this sail. There weren’t many people and we had our own plush seat. Snacks and drinks weee brought around constantly. The crew was a blast! Sunset was beautiful. So perfect.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
It’s wonderful to hear you enjoyed the sail, comfortable seating, refreshments, lively crew, and beautiful sunset. We appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you aboard again!
Great service and staff, very peaceful, wonderful drinks. Jose the magician had some fantastic tricks up his sleeve. Stunning views.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We’re delighted you enjoyed the peaceful experience, refreshing drinks, stunning views, and José’s magic tricks. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to see you again soon!
The meeting point was very easy to find. All of the crew was so nice, helpful and attentive! The boat was smooth sailing and 2 hours felt like just enough time. Bring a towel just in case because you’re feet might get sandy but if not, it’s okay. I’d say check in early if you’d like to have a comfortable seat otherwise seats fill up fast. The food they gave us were good appetizers options. All of the crew were great. Definitely recommend!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the detailed review and recommendation! We’re glad you enjoyed the smooth sailing, appetizers, and attentive crew. We appreciate the helpful tips for future guests and hope to have you back with us again!
This Octopus Sunset Cruise was exceptional on all accounts. The clear directions about safety, the great hospitality and genuine care given by all of the crew made this trip the best I have been on so far. A special shout out goes to the magician who entertained us with card tricks like I have never seen before. The snacks were delicious and the drinks kept coming. We had a blast.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re delighted to hear the Sunset Cruise exceeded your expectations. Our crew will be thrilled to know their hospitality and attention made your evening special. We’re glad the magic, snacks, and drinks added to the fun. We hope to welcome you aboard again!
When you first step on the boat, you are served Aruba Arriba drink. Crew was very nice, helpful and funny. The small bites kept coming and were very good. This is not a party boat. Liked the fact is a smaller amount of people which made it more intimate and relaxing. Sunset was pretty. Kite surfer came by and did some aerial tricks. Thanks to Martin and his entire crew!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We’re delighted you enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere, tasty bites, and beautiful sunset. Martin and the crew will appreciate your kind words. It’s wonderful to know the intimate setting and kite surfer added to your evening. We hope to have you aboard again!
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