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Zilgags · 07-27-2008, 01:57 PM

Any recommendations?

I'm looking at the Mi Dushi since we'd like to do something Wednesday evening.

Zil

cindyo · 07-27-2008, 09:52 PM

We LOVED the depalm boat, the Palm Pleasure, for the sunset cruise. Open bar and munchies.....Its a l00 ft catamaran.

danadog56 · 07-30-2008, 05:40 PM

Cindyo, Thanks, we may do that...every year we say we will try a sunset cruise, but never got around to it....we always watch from the beach and think it would be nice,,,,but now that you.ve confirmed it I think I will try it...plus of course the open bar and munchies helped....

Retagger · 08-18-2008, 02:50 PM

I will be on the island in September along with my family. (This will be my mother's first airplane flight ever and the last time my father was on an airplane was in the Korean War).

We are coming to Aruba to celebrate my father's 80th birthday and also to check on the progress of our home construction. We are looking for a sunset sail that would accommodate seniors. I need to find a sailboat that is easy to board with comfortable seating. My father can walk fine but tires fairly easy. There will be a group of eight family members.

Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.

Regards,
David

cindyo · 08-18-2008, 04:48 PM

Well I normally would suggest the depalm boat, however, in this case I an un-suggesting it. It is not elderly friendly, no much seating, and more of a "young" type of crowd. There is however, seating under the canopy cover at picnic type tables. Youcan stand un easily there, and sit....but IMOP....this isn't for you....cindyo

*Arubalisa* · 08-18-2008, 05:21 PM

Yes, unfortunately I am unable to think of one either. We had the same considerations with my grandmother. Either way, regardless which vendor on Palm Beach that you use, you must be able to walk from the street towards the beach and across at least a small portion of sand. None of this takes into consideration getting from the transfer vessel or dock onto the boat itself.

arubaness · 08-18-2008, 05:32 PM

couldn't you charter a boat? i remember seeing ads for the private fishing expeditions - thus, i'm sure they have private cruises.

*Arubalisa* · 08-18-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by arubaness

couldn't you charter a boat? i remember seeing ads for the private fishing expeditions - thus, i'm sure they have private cruises.

I too was wondering the same thing. Pehaps something like http://www.morningstararuba.com/ could pick you up at the docks at the marina in Oranjestad. Maybe that is where they keep their boat.

Retagger · 08-19-2008, 12:36 PM

Thank you all for the suggestions.

Thank you Arubalisa for the information on the Morning Star - they seem to be my favorite thus far.

Regards,
David

New Jersey Mike · 09-10-2008, 10:32 AM

I have to suggest Tranquilo, http://www.tranquiloaruba.com/
the boat is a 43ft monohull. I thing for what you are looking for it's perfect. Although I have never been on the boat or had the opportunity to meet Captain Tony, I am sure he could more easily accommodate your needs. Ask that he picks you up at the dock. It would be easy for him to sail the boat flat or with just bit of heal (tilt). It will be a more intimate experience then the Bigger cats.

The price may be a little more then the catamaran but is the moment and evening not the party that I expect is more important.

Cheers,
Mike

07-27-2008, 01:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Zilgags Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 26	Best sunset sail? Any recommendations? I'm looking at the Mi Dushi since we'd like to do something Wednesday evening. Zil Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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07-27-2008, 09:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	We LOVED the depalm boat, the Palm Pleasure, for the sunset cruise. Open bar and munchies.....Its a l00 ft catamaran. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

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danadog56 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: everywhere and anywhere Posts: 1,617 Images: 13	Cindyo, Thanks, we may do that...every year we say we will try a sunset cruise, but never got around to it....we always watch from the beach and think it would be nice,,,,but now that you.ve confirmed it I think I will try it...plus of course the open bar and munchies helped.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Okay, so here we go again,,,,,,11 months and counting.....

08-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 215	Sunset Sail for Seniors I will be on the island in September along with my family. (This will be my mother's first airplane flight ever and the last time my father was on an airplane was in the Korean War). We are coming to Aruba to celebrate my father's 80th birthday and also to check on the progress of our home construction. We are looking for a sunset sail that would accommodate seniors. I need to find a sailboat that is easy to board with comfortable seating. My father can walk fine but tires fairly easy. There will be a group of eight family members. Any and all suggestions will be appreciated. Regards, David Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.casadearuba.com

08-18-2008, 04:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Posts: 3,521 Images: 138	Well I normally would suggest the depalm boat, however, in this case I an un-suggesting it. It is not elderly friendly, no much seating, and more of a "young" type of crowd. There is however, seating under the canopy cover at picnic type tables. Youcan stand un easily there, and sit....but IMOP....this isn't for you....cindyo Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Cindyo Family Poolside at the Rennaissance suites April 2010 Family with Bully, arubalisa & family Next Aruba trip in Next Aruba trip in

08-18-2008, 05:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	Yes, unfortunately I am unable to think of one either. We had the same considerations with my grandmother. Either way, regardless which vendor on Palm Beach that you use, you must be able to walk from the street towards the beach and across at least a small portion of sand. None of this takes into consideration getting from the transfer vessel or dock onto the boat itself. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Cat Resource Directory ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-18-2008, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
arubaness Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 75	couldn't you charter a boat? i remember seeing ads for the private fishing expeditions - thus, i'm sure they have private cruises. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

08-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 215	Thank you all for the suggestions. Thank you Arubalisa for the information on the Morning Star - they seem to be my favorite thus far. Regards, David Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ David http://david-letts.artistwebsites.com/ http://www.casadearuba.com

09-10-2008, 10:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
New Jersey Mike Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 16	Tranquilo for a sunset cruise I have to suggest Tranquilo, http://www.tranquiloaruba.com/ the boat is a 43ft monohull. I thing for what you are looking for it's perfect. Although I have never been on the boat or had the opportunity to meet Captain Tony, I am sure he could more easily accommodate your needs. Ask that he picks you up at the dock. It would be easy for him to sail the boat flat or with just bit of heal (tilt). It will be a more intimate experience then the Bigger cats. The price may be a little more then the catamaran but is the moment and evening not the party that I expect is more important. Cheers, Mike Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook