Sail Jolly Pirates
With Aruba's only fleet of wooden sailing ships, Jolly Pirates Cruises depart from MooMba Beach located between the Holiday Inn and Marriott Resorts. Come sail, snorkel, swim, and swing at three great sites. The famous 400-foot WWII shipwreck Antilla and two shallow Reef areas at Malmok Beach and Boca Catalina!
There's an open bar, snorkel gear, and of course, our world famous ropeswing. You can expect more of their unfailing typical hospitality and continued commitment to excellence from the dynamic, multi-talented crew. After a decade of outstanding customer satisfaction, Captain Julio, of the Jolly Pirates was voted Aruba's Employee of the Year.
The crew is absolutely fantastic, entertaining, witty and knowledgeable. And the boat itself, a gaff-rigged sailing yacht, is beautiful with gleaming wood and picturesque sails. Two evenings a week there's also a sunset sail with cocktails and the rope swing that everyone talks about. If you take only one tour during your visit to Aruba, this should be it!
Jolly Pirates remains the top choice among visitors to Aruba with repeat guests continuing to recommend their cruises to friends with rave reviews. Their 10-year pirate partnership has recently grown to include a second 85-foot teak schooner, the Jolly Pirates Skull and Bones Gift Shop, and an extended family of loyal friends and repeat visitors. Jolly Pirates continues to impress guests with small-business charm and unfailing warm service.
I highly recommended that you have a good underwater camera to capture the essence of the tropical waters. It's like floating in paradise, so tranquil and serene. You can sunbathe on the ship's deck while listening to the "pirate's" music, or swing from the ship's rope into the sea for a large dunk. The Jolly Pirates talented crew will perform back flips, literally to keep their guests returning year after year.
Jolly Pirates sets sail daily from 9:30am to 2:00pm, and again from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. Twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, you can go on the Jolly Rogers Sunset Sail. It departs at 5pm and returns at 7:00pm. Open bar and ropeswing are included.