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    Octopus Sailing Charters

    496 Reviews
    #6 of 19 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Palm - Eagle Beach
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    Scuba & Snorkeling, Private Tours, Tours, Outdoor Activities, Boat Tours & Water Sports
    J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
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    US$69.99*
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    Half-Day Aruba Special Champagne Brunch Cruise
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    US$49.99*
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    Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Food and Drinks
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    US$900.00*
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    Welcome on the OCTOPUS Our highly experienced captain Jethro and crew would love to welcome you on board of the Octopus. Enjoy one of our arrangements together with your friends and family, while we sail along the most beautiful places of Aruba. Enjoy the underwater world, while snorkeling and tasting our great food and drinks. Or enjoy music and watch the mind-blowing sunset. The 40 foot trimaran sailboat accommodates 24 people and will make it feel like a private trip. All equipment included. We as your crew will give you the personal service and attention you deserve.

    About Octopus Sailing Charters

    Welcome on the OCTOPUS Our highly experienced captain Jethro and crew would love to welcome you on board of the Octopus. Enjoy one of our arrangements together with your friends and family, while we sail along the most beautiful places of Aruba. Enjoy the underwater world, while snorkeling and tasting our great food and drinks. Or enjoy music and watch the mind-blowing sunset. The 40 foot trimaran sailboat accommodates 24 people and will make it feel like a private trip. All equipment included. We as your crew will give you the personal service and attention you deserve.
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    • Very good10%
    • Average2%
    • Poor1%
    • Terrible1%
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    Hours Today: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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    J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm - Eagle Beach, Aruba
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    Ask Kelly L about Half-Day Aruba Special Champagne Brunch Cruise
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    Wonderful trip!!

    Excellent service & loved the smaller & more personalized group. Stingrays were amazing! The guides are very friendly & fun!

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    Ask vulcan73 about Aruba Happy Hour Sunset Sail with Food and Drinks
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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Beautiful sunset

    We booked this sunset sail as the second of two catamaran trips on our cruise ship day in Aruba. The first sail was on a different boat, and was primarily oriented toward snorkeling. It was a nice boat, the crew was accommodating, but not overly...More

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    OctopusAruba, Owner at Octopus Sailing Charters, responded to this reviewResponded 2 days ago

    Hi, Thank you for your comprehensive review. Thank you for your many compliments to our team! Good to read that you enjoyed it so much with few guests on board. It gives a private feeling and you immediately have your drinks. Thank you for recommending...More

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Octopus Rocks!

    Just sit back and relax. The Octopus team will take good care of you. they have good equipment, great drinks and meals and follow some sound safety practices.

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Excellent

    Absolutely awesome crew. Delightful water experience. Definitely recommend for a sunset cruise. Drinks were pretty good too!

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    Reviewed 3 days ago
    Sunset sailing in Aruba April 2018

    What a great day, what a great crew! We will definitely do this again real soon. Thanks for the memories!! Sincerely, Eddie & Adele - NY

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    Reviewed 4 days ago
    Great boat, great crew and a Great day on the water!

    We were invited to a wedding in Aruba and the bride and groom set up an excursion for everyone who traveled to the wedding. The group was about 25 people of all ages. The day starts with meeting at the hut on the beach which...More

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    We had a little trouble at first finding the location because someone else misinformed up where to be. The crew was extremely accomodating to get us our boat and make sure didn't miss one single minute of fun since we were a couple of minutes...More

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    VaDanagirltraveler
    21 April 2016|
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    Response from OctopusAruba | Property representative |
    You can book at our website or call 297 560 65 65. You can now reach us 24/7. Hopefully we will see you soon. Greetings Team Octopus
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    Edward F
    3 June 2015|
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    Response from Marielle S | Reviewed this property |
    Correct they do not provide transportation.
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    19 February 2015|
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    Response from OctopusAruba | Property representative |
    You can book at our website or call 297 560 65 65 Hopefully we will see you soon. Greetings Team Octopus
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