Aruba Sunset Sail: Caribbean Dinner, Open Bar & Live Music

Summary

Caribbean sunset sailing with dinner drinks music on Aruba coast

You’ll board a catamaran right off Palm Beach for a relaxed sunset sail along Aruba’s coast—with an open bar flowing, live Caribbean music playing softly in the background, and a buffet dinner of local favorites like keshi yena and fresh grouper. It’s easygoing and warm—the kind of evening where you’ll probably laugh more than you expected.

What’s the experience like?

I nearly lost my flip-flop stepping onto the catamaran behind the Hyatt—classic me. The air was thick with salt and sunscreen, and people were already laughing over the railings. Our captain, who introduced himself as “just call me Eddy,” grinned like he’d seen this all before. We drifted away from Palm Beach with the sun still high but already softening, heading toward Eagle Beach and that lighthouse in the distance. I didn’t expect to feel so loose so quickly—maybe it was the rum punch or just the way the breeze tangled my hair. Someone played old soca tunes on a speaker, and I could hear plates clinking somewhere behind me.

The open bar was…dangerously inviting (I stuck to Balashi beer after my second cocktail). Dinner came out as we moored—the crew called out “keshi yena!” and handed us plates piled with cheese-stuffed chicken, coconut rice, fried plantain that smelled sweet even before you bit into it. We sat wherever—on benches, along the railing, legs dangling over water that looked almost fake-blue. A couple next to us tried to guess what was in the grouper’s creole sauce; our server just winked and said it was “Aruban magic.” Honestly? That chocolate mousse at the end might’ve been my favorite part.

After dinner they raised the sails again, and for a while nobody really talked much—just watched the sky go gold and then kind of lavender as we slid along the coast. There’s something about sunset on a boat that makes strangers feel like old friends for an hour or two. I kept thinking how different Aruba looks from out here; quieter somehow. When we finally docked back at the pier, my hair smelled like sea spray and grilled fish. Still does if I think hard enough.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunset sail with dinner and music

• Meet at pier behind Hyatt and Barcelo
• Board sailboat and relax on deck
• Sail along coastline to Eagle Beach and Lighthouse
• Enjoy cocktails and local beer on board
• Moor boat and serve Caribbean dinner buffet
• Eat dinner seated on benches
• Raise sails and enjoy more sailing
• Listen to Caribbean live music

Top questions

Where does the Aruba sunset sail depart from?

The catamaran boards at the pier behind Hyatt and Barcelo hotels on Palm Beach.

Is dinner included during this Aruba sunset cruise?

Yes, a Caribbean-inspired buffet dinner is served reception style on board.

Are drinks included on this Aruba sunset sail?

Yes, there’s an open bar with cocktails, local beer, sodas, and juices included.

How long does the sunset sailing tour last?

The experience lasts approximately 2.5 hours from boarding to return.

Is live music played during the cruise?

Yes, Caribbean tunes are played during your sail for atmosphere.

Can children join this Aruba sunset dinner cruise?

Yes, children are welcome; those under 5 join free with an adult.

What dishes are served for dinner on board?

Dishes include keshi yena (local chicken/cheese), grouper in creole sauce, coconut rice with plantain, salad, and chocolate mousse.

Is hotel pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup; guests meet directly at the designated pier behind Hyatt/Barcelo hotels.

What’s included

Your evening includes boarding at Palm Beach pier behind Hyatt and Barcelo hotels, 2.5 hours of sailing along Aruba’s coastline toward Eagle Beach and the lighthouse with a local guide crew onboard; unlimited drinks from an open bar featuring cocktails, local beer, sodas and juices; plus a buffet-style Caribbean dinner reception with Aruban specialties—all while live music sets an easygoing mood before returning to shore at dusk.