Aruba Sunset Cruise plus Seaside Dinner

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Booked 4 times today.

3 hours (approx.)
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.5

· Jennifer_R ·

Feb 2026

Pepper and his crew were amazing! The catamaran ride was so much fun. Great music and beautiful views! We danced, sang, drank and were merry. Dinner was delicious! We were so stuffed we all saved our flans for later :) Wonderful experience, I highly recommend it!

· Stefanie_D ·

Mar 2026

Beautiful boat, great music, excellent staff and yummy appetizers and cocktails all made for an excellent cruise. The 4-course dinner afterwards was exceptional - we took the last two courses to go as we were stuffed. Highly recommend booking this trip as it was WELL worth the $$!

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Overview

Enjoy picture-perfect views on an Aruba sunset cruise followed by our custom seafood dinner at a waterfront restaurant. Set sail aboard a catamaran for a cruise on the Caribbean while you take in the vivid colors of a tropical sunset. Enjoy snacks and an open bar before enjoying our custom dinner served seaside with a glass of wine at the Pelican Nest Restaurant.

Sail along Aruba’s coast on a catamaran cruise from Noord
Watch the sunset from the water—the perfect vantage point
Enjoy our custom dinner at the Pelican Nest Restaurant
Sit outside while you eat, and enjoy the waterfront setting

Sample Menu

Starter

Salad

Cobb Salad - Iceberg Lettuce, boiled egg, cherry tomato, bacon bits & garlic ranch dressing.

Starter

Seafood Sampler

Tuna tartar, fresh fish ceviche & crispy fried calamari.

Main

Entrees - Seafood Specialty

Grouper roll, shrimp & steak pinchos, garlic mashed potato, sauteed broccoli & creamy garlic sauce.

Dessert

Dessert - Coconut Flan

Whipped cream, fresh berries & cookie crumbles

What's Included

Sunset cruise
Dinner
Open bar and snacks on board
1 beverage during dinner (wine or soda)

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks, unless specified

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Pelican Pier / Pelican Nest Restaurant
On Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord, Aruba
Check-in time is at 5:00 P.M. at the Pelican Pier, located between Playa Linda Beach Resort and the Holiday Inn.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.5:30 pm

What To Expect

Start a spectacular evening with an Aruba sunset cruise, departing from Pelican Pier. An expert crew welcomes you aboard the catamaran and sets sail along the coastline while you settle in with a drink from the open bar and enjoy some snacks.

Keep your camera on hand to capture the perfect photo as the last of the sun’s rays create the quintessential tropical sunset. After the sun sinks below the horizon, marvel at its fiery glow across the sparkling Caribbean.

On your return to shore, sate your appetite with our custom dinner at the Pelican Nest Seafood Grill, a thatched-roof restaurant located on the end of Pelican Pier. Enjoy waterfront views and a glass of wine as you dine.

With its prime location, the venue makes for a wonderful end to your evening. After your meal, you can continue the party with tropical cocktails at the Pelican Bar (own expense).

Pelican Adventures

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 60 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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Featured review

Elicia_C

I had the most fun with David, Sam, Sal and Jayden, the cruise was amazing and beautiful scenery. The staff was so nice and accommodating, I was able to get the best pictures for my instagram from David the photographer lol. The open bar was never ending and the music playlist was a mixture for all the demographics on the boat. The little bites of food were definitely a bonus to help even out the bar but the cherry on the top was the Pelican Pier dinner. It was SO GOOD!! Honestly one of the best excursions I’ve ever been on. Can’t wait to do it again!!

Reviews

4.5

based on 979 reviews

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Alicia_P, Mar 2026

Very fun, apps and drinks were great. Dinner at the end was delish. Highly recommend, worth every penny

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Thank you for the recommendation! We’re really glad you enjoyed the cruise, the bites on board and finishing the evening with dinner. Sounds like a pretty perfect way to spend a sunset in Aruba. Hope we get to see you again on your next visit! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Beautiful boat, great...

Stefanie_D, Mar 2026

Response from Host, Mar 2026

We’re so glad you enjoyed the cruise and that dinner afterwards was such a highlight, sounds like a very full and happy evening on the water! We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you again on your next trip to Aruba. The Pelican Adventures Team

70th birthday celebration

Barbara_W, Mar 2026

The sunset was amazing The crew was fun and engaging Enjoyed the drinks and snacks I loved the whole vibe Everyone was friendly

Response from Host, Mar 2026

Sounds like a perfect sunset sail! We’re so glad you enjoyed the views, the atmosphere on board, and the time with the crew. Hope to see you soon! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Fun time- favorite part of our trip

Stephen_M, Feb 2026

The sunset cruise had everyone smiling. Kids, seniors were dancing to the music. Snacks were cheese & fruit. Open bar. Dinner after the cruise consisted of an appetizer, main course & dessert. Staff was friendly.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

It’s wonderful to know it was an experience everyone could enjoy together! Thank you for sailing with us, we hope to welcome you back next time you’re in Aruba. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

A wonderful fun evening

Tameil_B, Feb 2026

A Fun experience for the young and old! Be sure to do the dinner after. We took so many beautiful pictures.

Response from Host, Feb 2026

We love hearing that guests of all ages enjoyed the experience together. And you’re right, dinner after the cruise makes for a perfect ending to the day! Hope those photos bring you right back to Aruba until we see you again. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Unforgettable sunset, views and dinner!

Jennifer_R, Feb 2026

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Sounds like you truly made the most of the evening! Thank you for the recommendation and for choosing to spend your time with us. Hope to see you back on board soon! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Sunset

Ian_C, Feb 2026

The experience was amazing the crew made it fun. We all and my lady had a great time. The drinks nice

Response from Host, Feb 2026

Glad to know the crew helped set the tone for a fun and easygoing experience. A good vibe on board always makes the sail even better! Thanks for joining us. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

So Much Fun!

Heidi_T, Jan 2026

We had such an amazing time meeting different people from all over the place. The open bar was awesome and they made fantastic drinks. Those Aruba Ariba drinks are delicious 😋. The guys running our catamaran were so chill and made the whole thing a party. There were 4 of us who had birthdays and they celebrated us with a song and dancing. They allowed us to be the DJ and pick the songs. The whole night was a vibe and so much fun. The 4 course dinner at the end was delicious as well. So many flavors.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Sounds like an evening full of good energy and great company! We’re glad the cruise turned into a fun celebration and that everyone felt comfortable making the evening their own. Thanks for choosing to celebrate with us, it was a pleasure having you on board! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

More than enough to eat, great value!

Tanya_C, Jan 2026

Such a lovely tour. The snacks on board are great, if you’ve booked the dinner afterwards don’t take seconds on the hot snacks LOL. The dinner is VERY filling, it is a five course pre fixed menu (land and sea).

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the cruise and the relaxed pace on board. We appreciate you joining us and sharing your tip with future guests! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Beautiful sunset and a great night!

Alyssa_C, Jan 2026

My family and I really enjoyed our evening! The sunset cruise was relaxing and fun - drinks (open bar) snacks (fresh fruit and empanadas among the choices) music (not overly loud) and some dancing while watching a gorgeous sunset! Our crew Sam, Ruben, Josh and Yoshi did a great job to create an awesome experience! Our booking also included a pre fixe dinner at the restaurant at the pier where the boat docks. It was primarily seafood, very tasty and very filling. We really enjoyed everything. We just weren't sure how much to tip our server since we paid one price for the cruise and meal. Would definitely recommend this for a wonderful evening!

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review! We’re happy to hear your family enjoyed a relaxed evening on the water and a seamless transition into dinner at the pier. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another special evening in Aruba! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Sunset cruise and dinner

Michael_C, Jan 2026

A great time. The entire crew was friendly and helpful. The meal at Pelican Nest was excellent as well. Highly recommend this for all visitors.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thanks so much for the kind words! We’re thrilled you enjoyed both the cruise and your dinner at Pelican Nest. We appreciate the recommendation and would love to sail with you again soon! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Aruba sunset

Dalit_T, Dec 2025

The crew was great and interactive. We did the sunset cruise with dinner at pelican nest restaurant. Would have liked to get to dinner a little bit earlier, but overall the experience was fun!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you so much for sailing with us! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the sunset cruise and had fun with our crew, they truly know how to bring good energy on board! As for the dinner timing, we appreciate your feedback. The experience is designed so guests can enjoy the sunset on the water before heading straight to the restaurant on our pier, a seamless way to transition from sea to table. We hope the ocean views and flavors made for a memorable evening. We'd love to welcome you aboard again soon! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Highly recommend the sunset cruise

Leslie_T, Dec 2025

The sunset cruise was spectacular. The hosts of the cruise were fun and very friendly. The dinner following the cruise was not great. The ambiance was awesome but the food was not!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for sailing with us and for sharing your thoughts! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sunset cruise and our friendly crew, that part of the evening is all about good vibes and Aruba’s magic skies! We’re truly sorry to hear that the dinner didn’t meet your expectations. We’d love to understand more about what wasn’t up to par, as we take great pride in offering a complete, high-quality experience from start to finish. If you’re open to sharing more details, feel free to write us at marketing@pelican-aruba.com, your feedback is really valuable for us. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Sunset party boat!

Laurel_F, Dec 2025

Its more of a party boat. The sunset was beautiful and the dinner was great. Awesome pictures of the sunset. Not what we expected. But still fun.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Laurel, Thank you for sharing your sunset experience with us! We're so glad you enjoyed the views, the dinner, and the overall vibe on board. Our goal is always to create a relaxed and joyful atmosphere where guests of all ages can feel at home in Aruba’s beauty. We hope you took some unforgettable memories (and sunset pictures!) back with you, we’d love to have you on board again soon. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Relaxing and Fun

Sabrina_J, Dec 2025

The party host for boat and the DJ were great. The dinner at the Pier didn’t taste good. The overall experience was nice.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Dear Sabrina, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We’re happy to know you enjoyed the atmosphere on board and that our crew helped create a fun vibe during the cruise. We’re sorry to read that the dinner at the pier didn’t meet your expectations. We’d truly appreciate the opportunity to better understand what didn’t work for you, as your feedback is very valuable to us. If you’re open to it, please feel free to reach out to us at marketing@pelican-aruba.com with a few more details so we can follow up appropriately. Thank you again for your comments and for sailing with us. We hope to welcome you back for an even better experience in Aruba. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Aruba Sunset Sail by Pelican is a winner!

Harvey_H, Dec 2025

Highly recommended. Fun first mate Reggie. Plenty of special drinks. Fresh fruit skewers followed by hot appetizers were excellent. The dinner that was included at the Pelican Nest was a four course pre-selected meal with a wide variety of food that was excellent! Service was terrific. The evening was a winner!

Response from Host, Dec 2025

From Reggie’s fun energy to the tasty dinner at Pelican Nest, what a night to remember! Thank you for letting us be part of such a special evening. We’d love to welcome you back anytime. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

The cruise was great. It...

Rick_S, Dec 2025

The cruise was great. Sam, the first mate, was very knowledgeable of the area and a pleasure to talk to. It started just before the sun went down, and endured after. Great views of the island as well as the sea. The dinner was at the end of a pier at a restaurant that serves amazing sea food.

Response from Host, Dec 2025

Thank you for joining us and for giving Sam a well-deserved shoutout! He truly knows how to enrich every sunset sail with insight and warmth. We're so glad you enjoyed every part of the experience. Come back soon for another perfect island evening! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

David, Sam, Sal and Jayden

Elicia_C, Nov 2025

Response from Host, Nov 2025

What an incredible review, thank you! We’re thrilled to read you had such a fun time with our crew. Knowing it’s one of the best excursions you’ve ever done truly means a lot to us. We’ll be here whenever you're ready for round two! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Perfect sunset

Donna_S, Nov 2025

Friendly crew, beautiful experience. My only suggestion would be to set sail a half hour earlier so patrons can have more time sailing in daylight hours. Because the sunsets around 6:10 this time of year you only have about and hour of daylight. The remaining time is in the dark. Also, they ask you arrive at 5:00 and we weren’t allowed on the vessel until 5:25 and the bar opened about 10 minutes later

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with us, we're truly happy to know you enjoyed the company of our crew and the beauty of the sunset sail! We appreciate your suggestions and would love to clarify that guests are asked to arrive at 5:00 PM for check-in, and the cruise itself runs from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. The open bar begins right after our briefing on safety, an important step to ensure a smooth and secure experience for everyone. From that moment on, unlimited drinks are available throughout the entire trip. Your comments about timing are very valuable, and we’ll certainly keep them in mind as we continue refining every part of our guest experience. Thanks again for sailing with us, we’d love to welcome you back anytime you're in Aruba! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Aruba sunsets are simply...

Milan_B, Nov 2025

Aruba sunsets are simply breathtaking, and the company is equally delightful. It’s an experience that’s highly recommended. Everything here is incredibly exciting.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

We couldn’t agree more, Aruba sunsets do have a way of stealing hearts! We're so happy to read you enjoyed the experience from start to finish. Hope to have you back on board soon! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Sunset Cruise

yohel_b, Nov 2025

The sailboat catamaran was amazing. Music, drinks and ambience. The restaurant was good but the food was ok.

Response from Host, Nov 2025

Thank you so much for your kind words, Johel! We're happy to know you had a great time on the catamaran, there's something special about sailing with good music, refreshing drinks, and Aruba's breeze all around! We’d love to welcome you back anytime for another beautiful experience at sea. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Fantastic tour

Kay_B, Oct 2025

Great trip. The weather was perfect drinks and snacks were great. The host was excellent. Had a wonderful time

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for this lovely review! We’re happy to hear the sunshine, tasty snacks, refreshing drinks and our friendly host made your trip a memorable one. Come back any tim, Aruba’s blue waters are always waiting! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Right Hand Doesn't Seem To Know What Left Hand Is Doing! or Need Better Communication For Public Understanding

Cheri_T, Oct 2025

It was an enjoyable time. Experience began a little shaky. Was unable to obtain the voucher through Viator app. Contacted Viator, who were very helpful and sent me the voucher directly. When we arrived at the place and asked if we were at the right place, the gentleman asked what company we got our voucher through? I said Viator. He said Viator is a booking agent, not the company. I said Viator is the only company I know about. I showed him all of our confirmations, vouchers, etc. He never did yes you're at the right place or no you're not, just wait over there. Anyway, as it turned out it was the right place and the cruise began. Unfortunately, very cloudy day so no sunset experience. Cruise was nice and relaxing with good snacks, dancing and camaraderie. There was some confusion about there being a meal though. Cruise session didn't seem to know about the meal session even though the cruise ended at the restaurant where we were to have dinner which just happened to be the back side of the place where the cruise began! Dinner was not mentioned at all during the cruise. No "here is where your dinner begins", or "you'll have dinner here shortly", nothing. After the cruise I asked about the dinner and they acted as if they had no idea what I was talking about. One of the crew member said I needed to talk to another man about that and led me to the front of the building to the very first person who said "just wait over there!" However, after all of that, there was a meal and it was absolutely delicious!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Dear Guest, Thank you for sharing your review, we’re happy to read that you enjoyed the cruise, the onboard vibe, and that the dinner was a delicious way to end the evening! We’re sorry there was some confusion at the beginning. Viator is indeed a booking platform, and we appreciate you mentioning this so we can remind our team to clarify that more smoothly in the future. As for the dinner, our crew doesn’t typically reference it during the cruise, as many guests onboard don’t have it included, and we aim to avoid unnecessary confusion. Thanks again for sailing with us, and for your helpful comments. Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Aruban catamaran and sunset dinner.

Kimberly_H, Oct 2025

Comfortable catamaran for a sunset cruise. Open bar, light snacks. All of the crew on the boat were fun and worked hard to make sure everyone had a great time. Dinner at the Pelican Pier restaurant was excellent, too.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thanks for sailing and dining with us! We're so happy to read that both your time on board and your dinner on the pier left you with great memories. Our crew and restaurant team work together to create a full Aruba experience, glad it delivered! Warm island regards, The Pelican Adventures Team

Na

Carolyn_H, Oct 2025

The cruise was great. The crew team was excellent. Would definitely recommend to family and friends.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you for the kind words, Carolyn! We're thrilled to hear the cruise left such a great impression. Sending warm island wishes your way! The Pelican Adventures Team

The sunset cruise and...

Kathy_C, Sep 2025

The sunset cruise and dinner was well worth it. Sunset cruise was a memorable experience and the food was exceptional. We couldn’t be happier.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re so glad to read you! Watching the sun melt into the Caribbean Sea and then enjoying dinner by the water, it’s one of our favorite ways to celebrate island life, too! Thanks for sharing this moment with us. The Pelican Adventures Team

Nice experience

Albert_M, Sep 2025

Beautiful experience and boat. The restaurant was excellent and so was the staff and food. The boat could have been a little livelier but it was clean and the food was good

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re so happy you enjoyed the full experience, from the views and dinner to our crew’s service. We’ll take your comments about the boat vibe into account to keep elevating the energy! Thank you for joining us, The Pelican Adventures Team

Pelican Sunset cruise

Inetta_H, Sep 2025

The cruise was nice. The music should be a little more diverse. The music was good too; however, with a diverse group.of ppl it could be a little more diverse.. The boat could use some party lights after dark just for atmosphere. The staff was amazing. Snacks were good. Over all it was a good cruise and the dinner on the pier was AMAZING!! The sunset was beautiful !!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for the thoughtful feedback, Inneta! We’re always looking for ways to make the cruise even more enjoyable, and your suggestions are super valuable. We’re thrilled you loved the dinner, the views, and our crew’s service. Hope to have you on board again for another magical evening under the Aruban sky! The Pelican Adventures Ream

A must do!

Connie_K, Sep 2025

Our hosts were very accommodating. We thoroughly enjoyed the sail and dinner. The first mate was very entertaining and interactive with the crowd. We expected to see the sunset but we were fortunate to see a full moon, some lightening and a large fish jumping out of the water. It was a great experience and would highly recommend!!!

Response from Host, Sep 2025

What a magical evening you had! Thank you for sharing such a vivid description of your experience. We'd love to welcome you back for another unforgettable sail. The Pelican Adventures Team

Cruise was very nice but...

Showteeka_B, Aug 2025

Cruise was very nice but dinner wasn’t good they didn’t have a good selection and there non seafood menu wasn’t good either only had chicken fingers for an appetizer dinner was not a good experience for my entire party and was celebrating my bday and they didn’t even sing happy bday and they o my served flan for dessert didn’t even allow them to bring that to the table

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Dear Guest, We’re truly sorry to hear that your dinner experience didn’t meet expectations, especially on such a special occasion. That’s certainly not how we aim to celebrate birthdays, and we deeply regret that it felt underwhelming for you and your party. We’d be grateful if you could write to us at marketing@pelican-aruba.com with more details about your experience. This is not the standard we hold ourselves to, and we’d love the opportunity to understand what happened and make things right. Our goal is to always create joyful, memorable moments for our guests. The Pelican Adventures Team