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Jolly Pirates Cruises

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230, Oranjestad, Aruba
297 5868107
Ranked #6 of 27 tours in Oranjestad
4.5 of 5 stars 158 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: Aruba's most popular Snorkel and Sunset Cruises are aboard the Teak Schooners, Jolly Pirates. The Jolly Pirates talented crew will perform back...... more » Owner description: Aruba's most popular Snorkel and Sunset Cruises are aboard the Teak Schooners, Jolly Pirates. The Jolly Pirates talented crew will perform back flips, literally to keep their guests returning year after year. « less
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Madison, Wisconsin
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

My husband and I and two friends took the afternoon snorkel. The water at the frist stop was pretty choppy (which is pretty typical at that site) but seeing the ship was amazing. There was another boat visitng at the same time so the water was actually pretty crowded. The second stop was in much calmer waters, but it had... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

My fiancee and I went on the sunset cruise. This would have been a fun time if not for the annoying staff. They spent most of the time hitting on and whistling at young girls on the ship. The rope swing was fun but the guy that was running it would make girls kiss him and grope them excessively. I... More

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Kralendijk, Bonaire
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

My family and I recently went on the afternoon snorkel tour and had a great time! The snorkel sights were okay, the water was extremely harsh on the first stop, and very full of seaweed on the second stop, but all in all we enjoyed it! The rope swing at the end was a perfect way to end the day.... More

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Cincinnati, Ohio
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

We did the afternoon Jolly Pirates cruise and highly recommend this for others! The first stop for snorkleing was at a shipwreck site and the water was really choppy that day so a few of us jumped in the water and got right back in! The next stop for snorkeling was much better in calmer waters. The rope swing was... More

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Burke, Virginia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

We have been to Aruba several times and never tried this. On this trip we brought the whole family and booked the morning cruise on the Jolly Pirate. What a great time everyone had. Even the lunch, which was catered from shore, was excellent. We all had a wonderful time snorkeling, cruising, and we rescued a sea turtle from an... More

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Baltimore, Maryland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Had a great time. Booked in advanced online to get a discount. Crew was fun. The rope swing was super fun and they let you do it a few times. Food was pretty good. I usually don't burn, but I definitely did on this trip. BRING SUNSCREEN! More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

It is evident when you go on this sail why this trip is rated #1 for fun in Aruba. The sun can be brutal in Aruba so it is great that there is a covered canopy on the boat so the fun of sailing can be experienced without the risk of sunburn. My sister and I (50+) each did the... More

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Gothem City
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

Young couple and not big drinkers but enjoyed every minute. We did the morning boat adventure! 9am to 1:30 pm WOW! it was a blast. 1st spot is snorkeling over a WWII shipwreck. AMAZING!! 2nd spot is snorkeling in water full of fish. FUN!! 3rd spot is swimming, snorkeling and rope-swing into water off boat. Great time. Drinks on the... More

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va beach
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

We recently went on the Jolly Pirates Cruise with two boys 10 and 15. We had a fabulous time. The crew was fun and helpful. The lunch was really tasty. The first snorkel spot was fantastic. This is the shipwreck spot. Tons of fish. Would have been nice to stay a little longer at this spot because of all the... More

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Waterford, WI
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

This is our second time choosing to go on the snorkeling Jolly Pirates adventure. It was again a lot of fun. The rum drinks are delicious and plentiful. The crew is fabulous and very entertaining. It is well worth the very reasonable price for the snorkeling trip. I like how they added life vests to one part of the trip,... More

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