PIRATE SHIP CRUISES & ARUBA SNORKELING TRIPS
Set sail with Jolly Pirates, and dive into our unforgettable Aruba snorkeling tours or magical sunset cruises! Enjoy delicious BBQ on our party sunset dinner cruise or explore incomparable snorkeling sites full of colorful tropical fish on a snorkeling trip. All our boat rides include drinks at our open bar and everything you need for the perfect Aruba pirate ship cruise.
- 3 hours
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Sail along the coast aboard the Jolly Pirates teak schooner on this unforgettable three-hour afternoon cruise. Swim or snorkel, sip drinks, and try out the rope swing!
- ★ adults only! ★
- 3 hours
- 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Aboard Aruba’s liveliest BBQ party sunset cruise, you can eat, drink, and party like a Jolly Pirate aboard a traditional 85-foot teak schooner!
- 2 hours
- 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Enjoy miles of ever-changing scenery all along the beautiful coast of Aruba. You don’t want to miss the excitement as the bright neon sun dips slowly under the skyline to kiss the turquoise Caribbean Sea.
JOLLY PIRATES RIDES HIGH ON 20+ YEARS OF SAILING CRUISES IN ARUBA
For over 26 years, Jolly Pirates has graced the tourism landscape in Aruba with the billowing sails of its twin schooners decorating the seascape, offering excellent sailing excursions and Aruba snorkeling trips. Over the years, it has held to the winning formula of majestic wooden ships, onboard merriment, and expert guidance for Aruba snorkeling tours and sunset cruises, while also seeking responsible, green ways to enhance community efforts. While you can still look forward to perfecting your cannonball off the rope swing and relaxing under the jolly roger, you can also now toast to another 26 years with recyclable cups, use reusable bags to carry off your Jolly Pirates souvenir booty, and purchase fundraising “save the reefs” bracelets in support of Aruba’s Marine Park and marine protection goals.
ARUBA SNORKELING TOUR DESTINATIONS
BOCA CATALINA REEFS
Aruba visitors are wowed as the Jolly Pirates schooners sail to the peaceful area at Boca Catalina.
WWII ANTILLA SHIPWRECK
Host to fascinating marine life and rich in WWII history, the SS Antilla consistently impresses Aruba visitors.
HERE’S WHAT OUR GUESTS ARE SAYING ABOUT US!

Was in Aruba for a week and decided to do the morning snorkel cruise with jolly pirates. It was a highlight of our trip and very much recommend them. The trip went to 3 spots that were all beautiful. They offered full equipment and open bar as well. The food that was served was delicious. Crew was funny and very nice. We will be back with jolly pirates next time we come to Aruba.
– Joseph Z. | Google Reviews
We sailed with jolly pirates yesterday as a family of 10 with 3 little ones. I cannot say enough how great the crew was! The snorkeling sites were great and the lunch was delicious! I would recommend this excursion to anyone! We will do this everytime we visit Aruba!!! 10 out of 10!!!!
– Jenny B. | Facebook
We had a BLAST on the trip. When we got back to the hotel pool to meet up with everyone that had to work, or was too "busy" or nervous to go with us were so jealous. We had so much fun. We did the rope swing, snorkeled everywhere, and loved every minute of it. On trips like this you think lunch, ok, cold meat sandwich. Heck no! The BBQ lunch was perfect, plenty, and the bar tenders took great care of us too.
– NikkiVia | Tripadvisor
We had so much fun doing the morning snorkel. Open bar, food was good, and the snorkeling and jumping off the ship was amazing! In fact, we loved it so much we did the sunset cruise the following day! It was a great time! The staff were friendly, funny and extremely helpful!
– Bailey F. | Google Reviews
Amazing time on board, crew was hilarious and very polite. My friends and I went on twice for the morning and sunset cruise. Snorkeling was gorgeous the shipwreck was beyond crazing to see. Drinks fast and served in style. The crew member took kids on there back to rope swing doing flips and also dancing with everyone. Great music great time would recommend for groups of friends or for the family!
– Alex D. | Google Reviews
Absolutely wonderful day of fun in the sun!! We will definitely return when we come back to the happy island!! The crew, the food, the snorkeling, the rope swing were awesome but the Pirates Poison was the best!!
– Susan S. | Facebook
We went on this cruise with our wedding group. Fantastic morning cruise. Snorkeling, lunch, swinging from the rope into the water. Well worth the money. Would definately do this again!
– Shelley B. | Tripadvisor
What an awesome morning! A must do excursion while in Aruba! Starts out with a great ride to the Antilles wreck. Then two more 25-30 minute stops for more snorkeling. Saw thousands of super cool fish in easy to see areas. Then rope swing and food. Easy day for the whole family. Big ship to cruise smoothly in. Very safe for the whole family. Can’t wait to come back next year!
– Jonathan U. | Google Reviews