Sunset Sail for Seniors

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

08-18-2008, 02:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 170 Images: 3	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 __________________ David http://www.oldworldphoto.com http://www.casadearuba.com

08-18-2008, 04:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
cindyo Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Reniassance Island Old Man and the Sea Restaurant Posts: 3,249 Images: 72	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 __________________ Cindyo Family at Rennaissance Island April 2009 Next Aruba trip in \ 13th visit Dec 2009 14th visit April 2010

08-18-2008, 05:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6,602 Images: 68	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. __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Blogging to Aruba Back to paradise Trip #19

08-18-2008, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
arubaness Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 92	couldn't you charter a boat? i remember seeing ads for the private fishing expeditions - thus, i'm sure they have private cruises. __________________

08-19-2008, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
Retagger Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 170 Images: 3	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 __________________ David http://www.oldworldphoto.com http://www.casadearuba.com

09-10-2008, 10:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
New Jersey Mike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 105	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