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Luxury Lagoon Cruise with Onboard Chef and Signature Cocktails

4.8 · 295 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Pelican Aruba Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
5h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish, Dutch
Start & pickup
10:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A teak schooner day along the south coast with a chef cooking lunch on board, an open bar, kayaks, snorkel gear and a rope swing, adults only from eighteen.

Towels and hotel pickup are not included and tickets are collected at the box office. 4.83 from 295 reviews at €135 per person for 5h.

In our comparison: #8 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €135 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Buffet lunch
  • Kayak
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Professional guide
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Rope swinging
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Light breakfast/fruits pinchos/olive & cheese
  • Glass of Champagne
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Towels

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
295 ratings
Tripadvisor 180 · Viator 115

96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 282 of 295

Star breakdown of all 295 ratings

5 stars
267 · 91%
4 stars
15 · 5%
3 stars
7 · 2%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
4 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the crew, freshly cooked food and cocktails; wind sometimes prevents the planned lagoon visit.

Praised

  • Freshly grilled lunches with a choice of fish, meat and sides
  • Well made cocktails and a wide choice of drinks at the open bar
  • Friendly, entertaining crew who support nervous snorkellers
  • Spacious decks with shade and room to relax without feeling crowded
  • Rope swinging, swimming and kayaking add variety to the cruise

Complaints

  • Wind and sea conditions sometimes prevent the planned visit to the lagoon
  • Strong currents and the swim back to the boat can be physically demanding
  • Some find the fruit skewer breakfast too light and advise eating before boarding

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (6 December 2024 to 29 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Pelican Pier is located between the Holiday Inn Hotel and the Playa Linda Beach Resort. Check-in time is at 9:30 A.M · Open in Google Maps
Departure
10:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Pelican Aruba; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Minimum age is 18 years

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark

Good to know

  • Food included Buffet lunch, Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Age 18+ Minimum age is 18 years

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #8 of 19€1355h4.83 (295)shared
Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba€912h4.97 (523)shared
Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba€912h 30m4.97 (438)shared
Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage€861h 30m4.91 (756)private

Ranked #8 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €57 to €135, median €80; typical length 3h. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

From €135 per adult