ARUBA SUNSET CRUISES FROM PALM BEACH: WHAT TO EXPECT ON A JOLLY PIRATE SHIP ADVENTURE

Which Aruba Sunset Cruise Should You Choose?

• Classic Aruba Sunset Sail (5:30–7:30 PM, 2 hrs) – Fun, social, and family-friendly. Includes cocktails, island music, and the famous rope swing Aruba. Often named one of the best excursions by the high-rise hotels.
• Grub & Grog Adults-Only BBQ Dinner Cruise (5:30–8:30 PM, 3 hrs) – An all-inclusive dinner sail Aruba with BBQ dinner, DJ, and extra night sailing in Aruba. Perfect for Aruba nightlife Palm Beach, an Aruba party cruise, or an Aruba booze cruise. Guests love the best value compared to booking dinner + nightlife separately.

🌴 Aruba Sunset Cruise Quick Facts

• Location: MooMba Beach, Palm Beach Aruba
• Duration: 2 hours (Classic) or 3 hours (Grub & Grog Dinner Cruise)
• Times: Both depart at 5:30 PM
• Distance: 15 minutes from the Aruba cruise ship terminal
• Walking: Steps from the Marriott Aruba Resort, Ritz-Carlton, Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn, Playa Linda, Hyatt, and other Palm Beach Aruba resorts
• Includes:
  • Both Cruises: Unlimited open bar, tropical cocktails, crew fun, and the famous rope swing Aruba.
    • Classic Aruba Sunset Sail (2 hrs): Island music, cocktails, and sailing into the Caribbean sunset with views of Palm Beach Aruba.
    • Grub & Grog Adults-Only BBQ Dinner Cruise (3 hrs): BBQ dinner, live DJ, and extra night sailing in Aruba with twinkling hotel lights along the Palm Beach Aruba strip — one of the most unforgettable night activities in Aruba.
• Best Value: The Grub & Grog Adults-Only BBQ Dinner Cruise Aruba is often called the best value sunset cruise in Aruba, combining dinner, open bar, entertainment, and Aruba nightlife Palm Beach. Guests save compared to booking dinner and nightlife separately — see our special offers.

When planning your trip and wondering what to do in Aruba, you’ll quickly discover that Aruba sunset cruises are among the most popular activities in Aruba and one of the top-rated Aruba excursions.

Boarding at Palm Beach Aruba

Your evening begins at MooMba Beach, Palm Beach Aruba, just a 15-minute ride from the Aruba cruise ship terminal. It’s one of the closest and most convenient Aruba cruise port excursions.

If you’re staying at the Marriott Aruba Resort, you can literally see our ship from your room — but it’s even better aboard. Guests at the Ritz-Carlton, Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn, Playa Linda, Hyatt, Westin, and other Palm Beach Aruba high-rise hotels can walk right over.

If you’re at the Aruba low-rise hotels near Eagle Beach, it’s a quick 5–10 minute cab ride — making Jolly Pirates one of the best things to do near low-rise hotels in Aruba.

Boarding here also puts you right in the heart of Palm Beach Aruba nightlife, so your evening can continue long after the cruise.

Weddings, Groups & Celebrations

The Jolly Pirate ship Aruba is one of the most unique Aruba wedding venues, perfect for destination weddings in Aruba, birthdays, anniversaries, or corporate events. Private charters are also popular for group activities in Aruba.

Sunset Cruise FAQs

Is the Jolly Pirate ship a catamaran in Aruba?
No — unlike a fiberglass catamaran Aruba cruise, our teak schooner offers a true pirate ship Aruba experience with sails, rigging, and the rope swing.

How much does a sunset cruise in Aruba cost?
Prices vary, but Jolly Pirates offers one of the best-value Aruba sunset cruises, with open bar, entertainment, and extras like the rope swing. Guests often find additional savings with the Grub & Grog BBQ Dinner Cruise in Aruba — check our special offers.

What is the most popular thing to do in Aruba?
Along with beaches, Aruba sunset cruises and Aruba snorkeling tours are consistently ranked among the top Aruba attractions.

Do you offer Aruba excursions from the cruise port?
Yes! We’re only a short drive from the Aruba cruise port, making Jolly Pirates one of the most-booked Aruba cruise port excursions. Taxi rides usually take 15 minutes and cost about $15–$20 USD.

What do you wear on an Aruba sunset cruise?
Casual, beachy clothes and sandals are best. Many guests bring swimsuits to try the famous rope swing.

Are Aruba sunset cruises family-friendly?
Yes — the Classic Aruba Sunset Sail is open to all ages. The Grub & Grog BBQ Dinner Cruise in Aruba is adults-only.

What are the best excursions near the high-rise hotels in Aruba?
The Jolly Pirates are a top pick for guests staying at the Marriott Aruba, Ritz-Carlton Aruba, Holiday Inn, Playa Linda, and Hyatt Aruba, since we’re walking distance.

What are fun things to do near the low-rise hotels in Aruba?
Guests staying by Eagle Beach and the Aruba low-rise resorts love our sunset cruises and snorkel trips. With just a short taxi ride, it’s one of the most fun and convenient things to do near low-rise hotels in Aruba.

When is the best time to visit Aruba?
Always! Thanks to year-round Aruba weather, every season is perfect for day trips in Aruba and sunset sails.

Book the Best Aruba Sunset Cruises & Snorkeling Excursions in Aruba

Whether you’re staying at the Marriott Aruba, the Ritz-Carlton, Holiday Inn, Playa Linda, Hyatt, or the Aruba low-rise hotels, or arriving at the Aruba cruise ship terminal, the Jolly Pirates crew is ready to welcome you. If you’re staying at the Marriott, see nearby Aruba excursions

Choose the Classic Aruba Sunset Sail, the Premium Grub & Grog Adults-Only BBQ Dinner Cruise Aruba, or join us for the best snorkeling excursion in Aruba. These are consistently ranked as top Aruba excursions, the most fun things to do in Aruba, and unforgettable activities in Aruba at night.

👉 Reserve your spot on the Jolly Pirate ship Aruba today — one of the island’s most iconic boat tours in Aruba and a highlight of any Aruba vacation activities list.

Best Snorkeling in Aruba

Daytime Aruba sailing trips visit the Antilla Shipwreck Aruba, plus reefs at Malmok Beach Aruba and Boca Catalina Aruba, two of the best beaches in Aruba for snorkeling. Our snorkeling cruise in Aruba is consistently ranked among the top Aruba excursions and Aruba vacation activities.