Recommendation on Day Sail

jaime6894 · 09-30-2009, 11:42 AM

Hi,
I'm hoping you all can give me some good recommendations on a day sail. We have never done one before and would like some input. I would like it to include a nice lunch and maybe some snorkeling. I don't know if they include anything else. Also, any idea on cost would be helpful too.
Thanks so much.
Jaime

*Arubalisa* · 09-30-2009, 12:01 PM

For serious boat snorkeling, Tranquilo http://www.tranquiloaruba.com/. It is a long day though with the sailing included. All in all a nice relaxing day. I wrote about our experiencehere and have photos here.

I do not know when you will be on the island, but Tranquilo will be off on vacation racing their sailboat Oct. 1 - 12.

For light hearted fun with some snorkeling, lunch and dancing, Jolly Pirates. Specificially their "Sail, Snorkel, Swim & Swing"
http://www.jolly-pirates.com/web/Tours.php

I wrote about our experience here and have photos here.

Also see additional info at http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/snorkel%20cruise.html

Sunny Beaches · 09-30-2009, 12:02 PM

1st. Tranquilo, they will be in a sailing regatta from 10-1 to 10-13, they have a 6 hr. total sail tour 2 hr. sail to Spanish Lagoon (only one's to go there) 2 hr. snorkel, lunch including homemade Dutch pea soup (yum) drinks and a very relaxing 2 hr. sail back (take the bow) last time $60 pp. not more than 20 people. 2nd. Blue Melody. 3rd. Jolly Pirates party boat and crowded.

susanrae · 10-01-2009, 04:24 PM

We booked the Morning Star the reviews were excellent, and after speaking and emailing Katrina ( she is the head chef and hostess) we decided although very pricy we want something very special, they go to spanish lagoon too. We are going mid Oct/ will post after trip, but this is the high light of our trip.
Susan
www.info@morningstararuba.com

annu2ny · 10-15-2009, 06:05 PM

I first was on the Midushi Sailboat in 1985 when I was in my teens. It was a blast! I did the afternoon lunch & snorkel 4 hour cruise. A few years ago I went on it again for the 3 hr. Sundown Snorkel Cruise. Last year I was in Aruba & my husband & I did not go on the Midushi at all & my sister (who owns a timeshare in Aruba) thought we were nuts. (It was my husband's first trip to Aruba & she considered it a "must"). We are going back in 2 weeks & I am booking the Midushi Sundown Snorkel Cruise ahead of time. (You should ck out the website for what days of the week they offer each cruise & you also get a discount by ordering ahead of time on the Internet). (We are not real experienced snorkelers - just enjoy getting in the ocean & looking around a bit & the crew on the Midushi is a ton of fun & always good for a lot of laughs & Happy Hour fun!). Enjoy! (I think we'll book for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 cruise. It's from 3:30-6:30 PM)

*Andrea J.* · 10-15-2009, 07:08 PM

i just booked my son and his bride on the Tranquillo for the drift/snorkel/lunch sail for their delayed honeymoon vacation in aruba.

imo tranquillo is the best for low key and relaxing.

09-30-2009, 11:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaime6894 Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 26	Recommendation on Day Sail Hi, I'm hoping you all can give me some good recommendations on a day sail. We have never done one before and would like some input. I would like it to include a nice lunch and maybe some snorkeling. I don't know if they include anything else. Also, any idea on cost would be helpful too. Thanks so much. Jaime

09-30-2009, 12:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,603 Images: 68	For serious boat snorkeling, Tranquilo http://www.tranquiloaruba.com/. It is a long day though with the sailing included. All in all a nice relaxing day. I wrote about our experiencehere and have photos here. I do not know when you will be on the island, but Tranquilo will be off on vacation racing their sailboat Oct. 1 - 12. For light hearted fun with some snorkeling, lunch and dancing, Jolly Pirates. Specificially their "Sail, Snorkel, Swim & Swing" http://www.jolly-pirates.com/web/Tours.php I wrote about our experience here and have photos here. Also see additional info at http://www.aruba.com/forum/tags/snorkel%20cruise.html __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

10-01-2009, 04:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
susanrae Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 50 Posts: 17	Morning Star Charters We booked the Morning Star the reviews were excellent, and after speaking and emailing Katrina ( she is the head chef and hostess) we decided although very pricy we want something very special, they go to spanish lagoon too. We are going mid Oct/ will post after trip, but this is the high light of our trip. Susan www.info@morningstararuba.com

10-15-2009, 06:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
annu2ny Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Madame Janette's - had a wonderful dinner there for our 10 yr. anniversary, any of the beach bars, and walking any of the beaches Posts: 13	Midushi sail/snorkel I first was on the Midushi Sailboat in 1985 when I was in my teens. It was a blast! I did the afternoon lunch & snorkel 4 hour cruise. A few years ago I went on it again for the 3 hr. Sundown Snorkel Cruise. Last year I was in Aruba & my husband & I did not go on the Midushi at all & my sister (who owns a timeshare in Aruba) thought we were nuts. (It was my husband's first trip to Aruba & she considered it a "must"). We are going back in 2 weeks & I am booking the Midushi Sundown Snorkel Cruise ahead of time. (You should ck out the website for what days of the week they offer each cruise & you also get a discount by ordering ahead of time on the Internet). (We are not real experienced snorkelers - just enjoy getting in the ocean & looking around a bit & the crew on the Midushi is a ton of fun & always good for a lot of laughs & Happy Hour fun!). Enjoy! (I think we'll book for the Tuesday, Nov. 3 cruise. It's from 3:30-6:30 PM)

10-15-2009, 07:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: eagle beach alto vista chapel arashi beach amsterdam manor beach bar LePonderosa or Gold Mine Ranch about 30' off shore @ eagle beach..ahhhh Posts: 4,203 Images: 40	i just booked my son and his bride on the Tranquillo for the drift/snorkel/lunch sail for their delayed honeymoon vacation in aruba. imo tranquillo is the best for low key and relaxing. __________________ Aruba Jan 21 for 2 weeks!

09-30-2009, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Sunny Beaches Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 276	1st. Tranquilo, they will be in a sailing regatta from 10-1 to 10-13, they have a 6 hr. total sail tour 2 hr. sail to Spanish Lagoon (only one's to go there) 2 hr. snorkel, lunch including homemade Dutch pea soup (yum) drinks and a very relaxing 2 hr. sail back (take the bow) last time $60 pp. not more than 20 people. 2nd. Blue Melody. 3rd. Jolly Pirates party boat and crowded.