Aruba Catamaran Dinner Sail: Open Bar & Sunset Buffet

Set sail at sunset, then dine on deck with an open bar

You board with a welcome drink, find your table on a catamaran, and watch Aruba's sunset from the water while the open bar keeps your glass full. A three-course dinner buffet with Caribbean dishes and dessert comes when you're hungry, and you're back on shore by early evening with the night still open.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aruba sunset sail with dinner buffet

• Board catamaran and receive sparkling wine
• Set sail and explore catamaran decks
• Watch sunset and enjoy open bar drinks
• Eat three-course dinner buffet
• Return to Palm Beach to end cruise

The experience

The catamaran leaves Palm Beach in late afternoon, and you board with a glass of sparkling wine already waiting. The deck fills up fast: mostly couples and groups of friends who've timed their Aruba trip around this sail. You find your table, settle in, and then the boat moves. The shoreline slides backward. The water is still warm enough to feel, and the air shifts the moment you're away from the beach. That's the thing about a sunset sail dinner cruise in Aruba: you're not watching the light change from a fixed spot on land. You're moving through it.

For the first hour or so, most people stay on deck. The front railing, the built-in benches, the open space where you can actually see without someone's head in the way. That's where the real sunset happens. The bartender keeps moving, refilling glasses with house wine, local beer, whatever's on the cocktail menu. No tabs, no math at the end. Around the time the sky turns orange, someone usually drifts toward the buffet. Caribbean grouper in creole sauce, jerk chicken, roasted potatoes, salads with local tomato and cucumber. Three courses laid out so you can load a plate and come back. The dessert buffet (fresh fruit tarts, coconut cake) sits separate, waiting for when you're ready to circle back.

The return to Palm Beach happens just as the shoreline lights start coming on. By then you've eaten, watched the water change color twice, and had enough time to actually talk to the people you came with instead of rushing through another activity. The whole thing is three hours, which sounds short until you're in the middle of it and realize that's exactly long enough: long enough to feel like you've left, but not so long that you're exhausted. You step off the boat back at Palm Beach with the evening still ahead of you.

What’s included

Your three-hour sail includes a seat at a table on a luxurious catamaran, a three-course dinner buffet with Caribbean dishes and dessert, and an open bar with sparkling wine, house wine, cocktails, local beer, sodas, and juices. You have access to the front deck, railing, and built-in benches throughout the cruise, and the boat returns you to Palm Beach by early evening.

Before you book

Days and timesWednesdayDeparts at 17:30

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Under 5: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please check in at our pier located behind the Hyatt Regency 30 minutes prior to departure time”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Sail Sports - Aruba

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want a relaxed evening on the water without planning a separate dinner. The open bar and buffet are included, so there's nothing to order or pay for once you board. Expect a mostly adult crowd and three hours away from the beach, which is what makes the sunset and the meal feel unhurried.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years). Under 5: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's included in the open bar?

Sparkling wine (welcome drink), house wine, cocktail menu, local beer, sodas, and juices.

How long is the cruise?

Three hours total, from departure to return to Palm Beach.

What kind of food is served?

A three-course buffet with Caribbean-inspired salads, mains like grouper in creole sauce and jerk chicken, roasted potatoes, and a separate dessert buffet with fruit tarts and coconut cake.

Do I need to fill out any paperwork?

Yes, all passengers must complete a waiver form before boarding.

What time does the cruise depart?

The cruise departs in late afternoon to catch the sunset. Check your booking confirmation for the exact departure time.