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aruba milewski · 07-07-2009, 07:43 PM

What do you all recommend when it comes to a private sunset sailing company? We will be in Aruba for both our honeymoon and my soon-to-be wife's birthday. I would love to surprise her with a romantic sail at sunset. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!

*Andrea J.* · 07-07-2009, 08:01 PM

www.morningstararuba.com

has gotten extraordinary recommendations

as well as Tranquillo.
www.tranquiloaruba.com
unsure if tranquillo does private though.
andrea

serene56 · 07-07-2009, 08:02 PM

Pricey--
http://bridal.aruba.com/Product_List_Public.jsp?mID=10

qlaval · 07-07-2009, 08:02 PM

If your budget isn't too tight....
Without any doubts:
http://morningstararuba.com/

qlaval · 07-07-2009, 08:04 PM

Lol... 3 answers in 1 minute...

*Arubalisa* · 07-07-2009, 08:32 PM

As wonderful as it sounds, I know many budgets cannot afford the Morning Star.

Tranquilo's Captain Anthony does private sails Custom Tailored Charters, and I honestly could not think of many things more romantic than a honeymoon sail aboard his boat.

aruba milewski · 07-09-2009, 09:03 PM

Thank you all for your opinions. We are booked with Morning Star. After reading reviews and looking over their website, I'm very excited! On a more personal note, not to look improper, if anyone has went on a private sail, do you tip at the end? I'm just not sure what the proper protocol is. If you could get back to me, I'd appreciate it!

~Amy~® · 07-09-2009, 10:03 PM

We went on the Morning Star private dinner cruise for our 10 yr. wedding anniversary a couple of years ago. I was hesitant to spend the money but....it was worth every penny!! Yes, we did tip at the end of the night.

Here was one of our desserts after dinner on the Morning Star:

My hubby relaxing before dinner:

aruba milewski · 07-09-2009, 10:24 PM

The pictures look fantastic. I'm very excited for the experience. Might I ask you how much you tipped? I just don't want to over tip or God forbid, insult them with a low tip. If you want to private message me, I understand. Thanks!

qlaval · 07-09-2009, 11:22 PM

Great choice!
There's a good chance that it will be the highlight of your vacation.
Yes, we did tip as well.
It was $900 so we gave them $1,000.

I forgot to add that you can save 10% with a free bottle of champagne if you purchase the Visit Aruba Card....

http://www.visitaruba.com/plus/seafun.html

07-07-2009, 07:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
aruba milewski Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7	Private Sunset Sail for 2 opinions What do you all recommend when it comes to a private sunset sailing company? We will be in Aruba for both our honeymoon and my soon-to-be wife's birthday. I would love to surprise her with a romantic sail at sunset. Any opinions would be greatly appreciated! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor beach bar, alto vista chapel, cooks restaurant, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 12,007 Images: 74	www.morningstararuba.com has gotten extraordinary recommendations as well as Tranquillo. www.tranquiloaruba.com unsure if tranquillo does private though. andrea Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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serene56 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 441	Pricey-- http://bridal.aruba.com/Product_List_Public.jsp?mID=10 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	If your budget isn't too tight.... Without any doubts: http://morningstararuba.com/ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

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qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Lol... 3 answers in 1 minute... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre

07-07-2009, 08:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,108 Images: 167	As wonderful as it sounds, I know many budgets cannot afford the Morning Star. Tranquilo's Captain Anthony does private sails Custom Tailored Charters, and I honestly could not think of many things more romantic than a honeymoon sail aboard his boat. 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

07-09-2009, 09:03 PM	#7 (permalink)
aruba milewski Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7	Sounds great! Thank you all for your opinions. We are booked with Morning Star. After reading reviews and looking over their website, I'm very excited! On a more personal note, not to look improper, if anyone has went on a private sail, do you tip at the end? I'm just not sure what the proper protocol is. If you could get back to me, I'd appreciate it! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-09-2009, 10:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
~Amy~® Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,557	We went on the Morning Star private dinner cruise for our 10 yr. wedding anniversary a couple of years ago. I was hesitant to spend the money but....it was worth every penny!! Yes, we did tip at the end of the night. Here was one of our desserts after dinner on the Morning Star: My hubby relaxing before dinner: Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ ~Amy~® Cabo San Lucas: March 2012 26th trip to Aruba: April 2012 27th trip to Aruba: Sept. 2012

07-09-2009, 10:24 PM	#9 (permalink)
aruba milewski Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 7	good deal The pictures look fantastic. I'm very excited for the experience. Might I ask you how much you tipped? I just don't want to over tip or God forbid, insult them with a low tip. If you want to private message me, I understand. Thanks! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

07-09-2009, 11:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
qlaval Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 718	Great choice! There's a good chance that it will be the highlight of your vacation. Yes, we did tip as well. It was $900 so we gave them $1,000. I forgot to add that you can save 10% with a free bottle of champagne if you purchase the Visit Aruba Card.... http://www.visitaruba.com/plus/seafun.html Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Pierre Last edited by qlaval; 07-09-2009 at 11:44 PM.