Absolutely LOVED this sunset sail tour! I went with my parents and my boyfriend and we really enjoyed it. The company is family owned and operated. We had a wonderful time chatting with all of the staff and the service was impeccable. They were extremely nice, organized, interactive without being overbearing, and there were great drinks and snacks. I've done many of these sunset sails, but this is the first one that offered such scrumptious snacks (mozzarella and cheese sticks, mini turkey wraps, chicken salad cucumber bites and fresh fruit sticks).

I love the idea of a sunset cruise to finish a wonderful week in Aruba. The staff is very knowledgeable, friendly and courteous. Along with the famous Aruba Ariba, we were provided with smoked salmon wraps, caprese on a skewer as well as some fresh meats and cheeses. We got the full two hour tour and were taken to some of the prettiest spots along the lovely beaches. We even cruised all the way up to the California Lighthouse. Thank you for a wonderful ending to our week there.

We privately hired this catamaran for the 4 of us. It was extra special to have this crew and yacht all to ourselves. Aside from a blip in timing for our Hyatt Regency pick up this was an amazing experience. The captain and crew are very knowledgeable and took us around the island to varying fabulous locations for snorkeling and sunbathing. There were hors’douvres served and a light lunch in addition to an open bar. We had a few extras as well that they personalized to our requests. This is a “must do” experience to your Aruba vacation.

Aqua donut: Perfect outing for the family. We had a great time and the staff were very helpful and always one radio call away if we needed anything. Great time. Highly recommend.

Martin🦜 and Muriël 💋 were our Captain and Host for a 3 hour tour (No Gilligan's Island found) One thing I noticed that puts Octopus Aruba Sailing a level above the rest of the tour operators is that they provided FREE OF CHARGE flippers, goggles, snorkel, and most importantly a choice of flotation devices while others tours struggled to return to their boats. M&M took us to a couple of shipwrecks to snorkel and we were anchored directly on top, so easy. Spotted a few turtles as well. No shortage of drinks which would explain the safety waiver ;) that Jose 👍 at check-in sorted for us. Great to see M&M hoisted the sails even in light wind to enjoy that silent sailing.

The entire crew of the Octopus in Aruba was professional, accommodating, and made the sailing excursion exciting for my group. Will definitely be back next time my family is in Aruba. Bon bini!

Went on the sunset cruise. Stunning views. The appies were nice. The crew was friendly, very accommodating, and kept the drinks coming. Will definitely do it again next time we are im Aruba.

Amazing! We rented a private boat for 4 hours in the evening and Han our captain was excellent! He took us to some great spots to snorkel, kept the rum punch flowing and answered all of our silly questions to the best of his knowledge. He definitely enhanced the experience and would recommend you ask for him!! 😃 Thank you Hans and Octopus Aruba! We can't wait to come back

DO NOT BOOK IF YOU'RE ON A CRUISE...!!! We booked this excursion two months prior to sailing on a cruise to Aruba. The company CANCELLED the trip the NIGHT BEFORE due to us being the only people booked on the trip. It's absurd that we were not contacted sooner than the night before -- we did not have cell service until the morning of, so we were left scrambling to find another company for that day. Holding out to cancel the trip until the day before is wholly unacceptable. If you're staying on the island, I would highly recommend staying in touch with them to ensure that they actually carry out the tour. If you're on a cruise, I highly recommend booking with a more reliable company.

Wonderful sunset cruise on the Octopus! Fun & friendly staff, bring unlimited drinks, sandwiches, fruit and cheese to our seats. Beautiful views on the water. When climbing on board a lady dropped her cell phone in the water, the captain immediately jumped in and found her phone. Highly recommended the Octopus, a family business.

While on vacation in Aruba with two of our closest friends, we all decided to take a sunset cruise. We saw this particular cruise advertised around town so we decided to book it. Definitely not a mistake. This was the most fun that we’ve had in a long time. The crew and captain were phenomenal. We were fortunate that there were only about 18 people on the boat with us so we pretty much had it all to ourselves. We sat upfront and had a perfect view of the sunset. One of the crewmates even thought I looked strikingly like his uncle Eric. So that was the standing joke for the rest of the trip. I was uncle Eric. The hors d’oeuvres were outstanding. The drinks never stopped and made to order… Strong but good!!I I highly recommend jumping on board and enjoying a sunset with this team.

Great experience for octopus. I like how organized they are. We only had 10 people on the boat, lots of space to move around. The captain Martin sailed us smoothly. The first stop at the shipwreck was not impressive, couldn’t see the fish, it was dark waters and very choppy and busy with other boats. It was kind of scary to be honest. But the 2nd stop at Boca Catalina was much better. Shallow waters, lots of corrals and pretty fish. We stayed there for a good amount of time and got lots of great photos and videos.

I would give this place 10 stars if I could! The staff on the boat are super friendly, engaging and entertaining. The drinks start the minute you get on board and don't stop even as you dock. The appetizers kept coming and were amazingly delicious! The music is a great addition and a great selection. They keep in mind about your food allergies while on board and definitely substituted options for your well being, so you don't miss out on the food being served. They have many drinks variations and definitely are not stingy on refilling your cup. Very professional but also very fun and welcoming. The tour is amazing. The views are magnificent. The boat was slow and steady and you explore north and south along the coast of the island. Great experience, highly recommend and would do it again and again each visit!

My friends and I had the best boat day. We did the bottomless cruise and it was so worth it! They kept the drinks coming and it’s not just mimosas (rum and tequila too). We also got a good amount of food (sandwiches, wraps, bruschetta, muffins etc). The staff was very nice. It’s important to get there early because the boat leaves on time. You’ll be able to lounge on the boat and they have gear if you want jump off the boat to swim.

We booked an afternoon snorkeling tour and had the best time! We were specifically looking for a smaller scaled tour and also one that wasn’t going to be a loud booze cruise, and Octopus tours was it for us. We were lucky as well - there were only 5 guests on the boat in total, but it would have been a great experience one way or the other. Super friendly staff, great drinks and food and beautiful snorkeling spots. Would definitely recommend!

Awesome crew, good drinks and food for the value. Would definitely recommend.

Martin and Jose were a blast! Mimosas when we boarded and our group were the only ones on the catamaran so we were treated and felt like we rented a private boat. The service was exceptional and the tour was beautiful. We would recommend them to anyone. Thank you Martin and Jose from the PSD group!

So glad we chose Octopus for our snorkeling tour! The boat was less crowded than others, the crew was really nice and helpful, and all the equipment was clean and in good condition. We loved seeing the fish both at the German shipwreck site and at the quieter, calmer lighthouse cove. Definitely recommend!

Very expensive and the doughnut boat is too slowly you expend the whole time navigating.

We had a wonderful afternoon sailing, the food was just right, the service was impeccable, and the staff amazing. Cannot recommend this crew enough they did an amazing job and we thank them so much.

Two of us did the brunch catamaran and unfortunately it was raining and cloudy for a lot of the trip but the crew made sure we were still having a good time. I chose octopus because we weren’t interested in a rowdy crowd. We like to drink, which the open bar took care of, but weren’t looking for a frat party on a boat like jolly pirates. Our boat had 9 people on it and when we looked over at jolly pirates there must’ve been 40+ people onboard. Food was ok but honestly that was at the bottom of our priorities. Again, the crew was really great.

A great morning excursion. Boat was well maintained with partially shaded seating. Food and drinks were refreshing. Staff were pleasent, helpful, and fun. Definitely recommend. *Note show up 30min before boat departure. Staff ferry guests to catamaran from shore with smaller boat and need time for check-in and loading boat.

Very nice tour today! The start was a little rocky. However once the boat started to move it was amazing. The view of the island was very pretty. It was also a very nice crew and staff. They had good snacks and were tentative.

This was a lot of fun!....friendly captain and crew, gentle sailing, and nice appetizers and drinks....and of course the sunset was gorgeous...a special shout out to Jose, for making our cruise even more special, with his great card tricks and warm personality. Highly recommend!

We took a champagne brunch and snorkeling trip on a catamaran. To our surprise, we lucked out, as there was private sailing the group canceled. we ended up having the catamaran for the 4 us, as a private sailing. It was spectacular and so much fun!

Our crew was awesome. They were very attentive to making sure we were comfortable and that our drinks were always filled. They also had great personalities and made the sail fun. The boat was not over crowded which was also great. Would def sail with them again!!!!

Had a good time on sunset cruise. The views delivered and crew was fun. The drinks are only cocktails with rum, vodka, banana liquor, etc. So don’t expect beer, wine, etc. You take a tender to boat, so expect your feet may get wet. Sandals or barefoot ideal. The food was appetizers.

This excursion was awesome! During our check-in, Jose was friendly and jovial. The Captain and First Mate were also friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive to all of our needs. The food and beverages served were delicious! The snorkeling was so enjoyable too!

Family of 5.. 2 adults with a 7 year old and twin 5 year olds.. we loved our boat tour to the German sunken ship and the 2 stops into calmer waters for snorkeling with plenty of fish to see crystal clear blue water .. food and drinks were a great plus included in the ticket price.. the staff was top notch..

Did the champagne brunch snorkel trip with a group of 8 and had a fantastic time. Tender to the boat was quick and easy. Service was excellent, drinks and food were delicious and flowing non stop. The crew was great and were very kind to my sister who was unfortunately seasick for the entire trip. Boat was not overcrowded and had plenty of space for everyone to sit comfortably. I’d high recommend this option over the Jolly Pirates :)

Our sunset cruise was wonderful. The staff were friendly and very attentive. We had a great time and would definitely tour with them again.

The overall experience was amazing. The staff was friendly and welcoming. While booking they had asked for any allergies or food preferences however when the sail started we were told that the food vendor forgot to send our vegetarian food. Only 2-3 options were available for us out which one was just cucumber slice and hummus on top of it that too just 1 piece each. When compared to other tour operators the service with respect to food was poor.

We did the donut boat dinner and it was great! We both chosed the same drink and they gave us the whole bottle. Definitely worth the money. We were lucky to see beautiful sunset. Also, part of this tour was a free cocktail/wine in the restaurant Lazy Turtle and 10% discount on the bill.

Our recent cruise holiday reached new heights with the Private Speed Boat Tour from Octopus Aruba! After stepping off the Odyssey of the Seas cruise ship, we made our way to the Holiday Inn at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Palm Beach, Aruba. I've shared two photos of the drop-off spot next to the Holiday Inn for reference. Upon arrival, simply proceed straight through, and on the left side, you'll find the hut. The excitement begins right there! The customized schedule maximized our precious time on land, and our captain's skill ensured a smooth and delightful experience. Exploring two awe-inspiring snorkel locations, we were captivated by the enchanting underwater world. Witnessing turtles gracefully grazing on the ocean floor, and being surrounded by a diverse array of vibrant fish, made this adventure truly unforgettable. My children, aged 10 and 7, especially enjoyed the snorkeling part of the tour. The crystal-clear waters of Catalina Bay provided the perfect backdrop for our snorkeling adventure. Even as beginners, the experienced guides patiently assisted us, ensuring our safety and making the entire experience a breeze. Booking this private tour was a wise decision, especially considering the popularity of activities on cruise ship days. We felt fortunate to have secured our spots in advance and enjoyed a more intimate and less crowded experience. In addition to the fantastic aquatic encounters, the team at Octopus Aruba made the entire process seamless and enjoyable. The friendly crew truly made us feel like VIPs during our time in Aruba. As an added bonus, we'd like to share a valuable tip! Our driver, Amir, provided excellent service, picking us up from the Royal Caribbean cruise ship port and driving us back for a flat rate of $50 each way. You can reach Amir on WhatsApp at 00297-7404935. His punctuality, friendliness, and the convenience of the same rate for both trips made our journey even more stress-free. Whether you're a seasoned snorkeler or a first-timer, Octopus Aruba's Private Speed Boat Tour is a must-do, especially for those visiting Aruba from a cruise ship. Don't be afraid of booking your own tours. We never book through the cruise and save tons of money. Our group unanimously agrees that this was the highlight of our day in Aruba, and we'll be reminiscing about this five-star aquatic adventure for years to come. Kudos to Octopus Aruba!!

Amazing! We went on the mimosa 3 hour snorkeling tour and it was fantastic. We stopped at 2 locations and had a bunch of mimosas and little bites of food to eat. We would definitely do this again if we come back to Aruba! Definitely worth the price.

We had such a wonderful experience with Octopus Sailing. The crew is super friendly and attentive and our glasses were always full of great drinks and the food was tasty! The dive sites were awesome as well and it was great that we had room on the boat and it wasn’t packed or crowded which I really appreciate. Felt like we had our own private boat. Would highly recommend booking with Octopus Sailing. :)

Nice clean boat, fun experience. Great staff—small group on boat really made a nice experience for us. Staff had plenty of small food to share and plenty of drinks!! The captain was great and the drinks kept coming. Totally worth the money! Would go again, absolutely! Great fish and scuba gear.

Sunset Booze cruise. It was fun. Boat was big enough to stay away from the super drunks but drinks were good and sunset was amazing.

We loved the crew aboard Octopus. Cool trimaran with plenty of room for everyone. One crew member was a fantastic magician! The wind is always blowing so great sailing conditions.

Well this is just the best way to start your day! The water is amongst the best I have seen in the Caribbean, and the SS Antilla was divine! The whole sail was perfect, breakfast and lunch were great and the time in the water was actual heaven. Could not recommend more! The crew were all great, and Covid wise I can't think of a safer experience!

JR made our trip to Aruba with a private snorkeling tour to 5 different places. Worth every dollar

We left a review on trip advisor and wanted to leave one more about our experience on our private boat.. The food and service was outstanding. My Fiancé proposed to me on the boat and Shane took photos of us all night without requesting it. Shane and Sebastiaan, if you read this, thank you for treating us like family and making our engagement so gorgeous and unforgettable. We’ll be back! ;)

This was one of my favorite trips during my visit on the island of Aruba. Owner Ricardo is such a great host for all of his customers and there sure was no lack of any drinks and food! The catamaran is clean and modern and also provides a lot of shaded seats. Once I come back to Aruba, I'll book this trip again!

We love cap martin! It's not cap america but very close!

Amazing trip! The crew was so nice and accommodating. The snorkeling was awesome and they provided great food and drinks. Highly recommend!

My boyfriend and I booked a champagne brunch tour with Octopus Aruba for our first time visiting the island. We were very pleased with our experience overall- from the friendly staff and beautiful scenery the the delicious drinks and food. They also took us to some great snorkel spots where we could see a shipwreck and colorful tropical fish. Social distancing was easily maintainable during the boat ride due to the limited passengers on a pretty decently sized boat. We had a great time with Octopus Aruba and would book again!

Awesome company who takes incredible care of their guest. The Octopus boat is a really cool way to see the island.

Horrible. We booked a parasailing trip. The use some other boat and they had no idea what they were doing. They dragged us underwater for about a minute which feels like a lifetime when you’re underwater. My daughter’s glasses were ripped off and lost forever, so she can’t see clearly for the rest of the trip. Then the boat broke down and they had to some other boat come out and rescue us. 3 people on the boat were puking from the crazy ride. They’re responsible for who they contract out with. Don’t book with this irresponsible company. Walk down the beach and book with someone else. Anyone else.

Such an amazing experience and very chill staff that makes you some amazing drinks! Worth every penny! If you're coming to Aruba for the first time I would highly recommend this.

Renting the donut boat was the best idea ever! My family and I had an amazing time as it came with snorkels a speaker and even a place for cold beverages. In aruba you get to drive herself on the boat and it truly is spectacular during sunset I highly recommended.

Could not have been happier to be aboard this amazing catamaran! We had a small group for a brunch and some snorkeling and the attention to detail was great. They kept us safe, and even educated us on the many things we would see once in the water. Drinks and food were delicious and the staff were very professional as well as fun to spend the day with! Alena was great and perfect for that catamaran! Highly recommend !

Fun outing, good crew

Phenomenal. Every experience that our group did was this company satisfied our expectations. Don’t hesitate if you are considering Octopus

(Translated by Google) Just got back from a fantastic catamaran trip. Excellent care of the skippers, snacks and drinks were excellent and more than sufficient for 3 hours of sailing. We were able to snorkel wonderfully. In short, a must. (Original) Net terug van een fantastische catamaran trip. Uitstekende verzorging van de schippers, hapjes en drankjes waren uitstekend en ruim voldoende voor 3 uur varen. We hebben heerlijk kunnen snorkelen. Kortom een aanrader.

Great snorkeling, awesome crew! Food and drinks were top notch! Will definitely be back on next trip to Aruba.

The sunset sail is very well worth it, I'm really glad the first mate spoiled us with food and drinks 🥂 also, happy birthday Ivette, nice choice for celebrating

All that you can ask for!!! Cheers to Martin (captain) Arlina and yes Jose - you kept us entertained. I really ENJOYED every bit of it. Count me in for another trip and recommendations.

Loved it!! Saw beautiful fish while snorkeling and the tour guide was very thoughtful and professional with his job. Michel was our tour guide and did an excellent job, thank you for the awesome day!!

We've had a nice lunch and the crew was friendly

TLDR: If you want to relax on the ship and do some snorkeling, while enjoying some food and drinks, this is the place. We went on a snorkel tour with the catamaran. The sailing ship with no engine was well maintained and clean. There was enough space to sit or lay down. They won't take too many passengers. The captain and personnel were very kind. Most of them are Dutch, like me, so captain Martin talked to me a lot about himself, which was very nice. You get some typical small Dutch wraps at the beginning of the boat trip and a medium sized sandwich after we've snorkeled 2 spots: the Antilla Shipwreck and the Catalina Cove. We saw lots of small fishes and even a turtle. You can also order unlimited amount of beverages, including alcoholic drinks, while laying down in the sun. So, the service was excellent and the trip itself was very relaxing and luxurious. The tour was not the cheapest, though. If you want to relax on the ship and do some snorkeling, while enjoying some food and drinks, this is the place. Even more if you are Dutch, but that doesn't really matter. If you want to tour for the sake of snorkeling or swimming, you should look for a local, cheaper place.

This is my favorite company to go through for sunset catamaran cruises! They are a family business and you don’t get that cooperate feeling. The catamaran does not have much shade so if you need that don’t come here. I personally travel to Aruba for sun ( eye roll)! They serve you for drinks and snack! Fabulous xoxoxo

Genuine nice people. Very helpful with my kids. Snorkeling not such a great day with the rough surf. Would recommend without reservation. Ty

REVIEW OF SUNSET SAIL: Husband and I loved this sail. We came to Aruba for our honeymoon. I recommend sitting at the back. Open bar and appetizers are included. Some of the food offered was a salmon wrap and baked cheese sticks. Service was great.. You don't have to get up for food or drinks. Jessica is a real sweetheart! The owner is really nice too! It seems like he is present for every sail. TIPS: The drinks stay steady on the boat, so you don't really have to worry if you set it down on the boat. There are also cup holders in the back seat area. And if you aren't into Aruba Arribas or Rum Punches, I'd ask for the blue drink (I think it's coconut rum, blue curacao, and pineapple). CLOTHING: I'd recommend anything lightweight, casual wear, or a bathing suit with cover up. The sun can bake you even at this time of day, so I was glad I had a scarf to cover my shoulders with. No one really wears shoes on board, so don't worry too much about those (they can be stored under your seat). I wouldn't recommend a hat, as it is very windy. There is a bathroom on board; you have to go into the center where the captain is. (No toilet paper allowed in the toilet, only in the trash can!) They will take your shoes for you as you climb into the boat from the smaller boat, then you store your shoes under your seat. We really enjoyed the music - if I had to give it a name, it would be "Aruba Contemporary with a splash of EDM." We also tried Jolly Pirates.. but if you want a more laid-back experience, go with Octopus. REVIEW OF MORNING BRUNCH SAIL + SNORKEL: Husband and I came to Aruba for our honeymoon. We were offered this cruise in lieu of an afternoon sail+snorkel, which they said didn't have enough people to sail. That was disappointing. The reason why I give 4 stars instead of 5 is because the company said they had "tried to get a hold of us" to let us know we had to switch to another sail (due to lack of people)... But we didn't hear anything until the DAY OF. Granted, they didn't have our room number to call us, but they had our email and knew which hotel we would be staying in. I think they sent an email that morning. So! We then had to move around the Jolly Pirates sail we had scheduled.. which luckily was no problem. We were then good to go, and prepared for an earlier-than-planned snorkel trip. SNORKELING: I am no swimmer, but I really enjoyed the 2nd stop, which was Boca Catalina. I felt safe wearing the life jacket around my waist as recommended (easier to see and turn your head when snorkeling). It is shallow here, about 6-8 ft I believe, and there are plenty of fish to see. No turtles though! It was mostly small fish that day, with some big blue ones too. My husband tried the deeper/more choppy snorkel, which was the Antilla Shipwreck. He enjoyed it, but as it was his first time snorkeling, he didn't stay in too long. The snorkel gear is great, but husband found his gear to be a bit leaky. I recommend a size down for your flippers (I am a US 8 but wore 5/6 flippers). Also, try to take off the flippers before you climb back up the boat! SERVICE, ETC: We were delayed due to a sick employee (no one was there to check us in), but that is no fault of Octopus's. When the owner came by boat to pick us up, he discovered this, and proceeded to check us in quickly. I recommend sitting at the back. Open bar and appetizers are included. Some of the food offered were mimosas (OJ or pineapple.. they were a little on the weak side, but no matter), a muffin, tuna wrap bite, and a whole sub sandwich at the end! Service was great

Wonderful sunset cruise last evening! Hope to come back to Aruba and do this again!

I cannot say enough good things about Octopus. My wife and I did a trimaran snorkeling excursion with them in Jan 2019 and had a wonderful experience. It was $63 pp with the online pricing and we booked day of in the morning. For that price we had a wonderful 3hr cruise to the northwest side of the island. We snorkeled at the wreck and then at a nice shoal. On the ride back they gave out nice turkey subs and there was open bar on drinks which included respectable well brand aruba aribas and other usual drinks. Overall it was a very reasonable price for the experience and a nice afternoon on the water. This trip, Jan 2020, we booked a donut boat with them. This was a fun experience- not a can’t miss, but still glad we did it. The boats have a 5hp outboard and travel just over 3mph at full throttle. It was a mild day, not super windy. We took the boat a mile or so short of the snorkeling areas by the lighthouse. It took us a solid 45mins to get to there so I don’t think you could make it to the main snorkeling areas and have any time to actually snorkel. Having said that, it was still a nice couple of hours to get out on the water, anchor, swim, and have some drinks. Pro tip, there is a bar just a few steps from the Octopus hut on Palm Beach. They have margaritas 2 for $10 so you can get a bunch of those and dump them in a hydroflask or thermos. Also will sell you Balashi bucket of 6 for $20 and let you take them in the ice bucket, unopened. I think this is one of the best ways to get some alcohol for the trip. If you want to snorkel primarily, I would do the Trimaran. If you just want to get out and putter around, swim in the beautiful waters, and have some drinks- the donut boat was a good time.

Our family did a private tour to Snorkel and cruise the Ocean! This company is very professional, great quality experience, and the Catamaran was beautiful! The crew was very friendly and accommodating with everything. The food/snacks were delicious too! I would recommend this company to anyone who wants an awesome catamaran snorkeling experience1