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Jolly Pirates Cruises


TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #7 of 68 attractions in Oranjestad
Traveller 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 » 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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Attraction type: Group tour/boat
Address: J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230 Oranjestad
Aruba
Tel: 297 5868107

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5 of 5 stars
Portland, Oregon
20 Dec 2009

We booked the Jolly Pirates through our recent cruise with Royal Caribbean. I was hesitant at first thinking it would be corny pirate stuff and lots of drinking. I was surprised. We had a GREAT time. The "pirates" were attentive to everyone young and old. One of the guys dove down and picked off a bit of the wreck for... more

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4 of 5 stars
Arlington, Virginia
21 Nov 2009

We went on the Jolly Pirates Cruise with a couple of friends and had a great time! The snorkeling was really cool, we loved the sunken ship. The lunch was pretty good and the rope swing was a ton of fun! The guys who ran the cruise were good at making sure everyone was having a good time, but were... more

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5 of 5 stars
Minneapolis
24 Oct 2009

My wife and I did the afternoon session with this ship... and it is such a good time. The captains were very good at entertaining everybody. The booze isn't top shelf, but it loosens everyone up, and makes us all more social. The snorkeling was awesome... especially the 2nd spot. It's pretty cheap too, compared to everything else we did more

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5 of 5 stars
Washington DC
12 Oct 2009

We enjoyed an fun filled afternoon on the Jolly Pirate. The staff went out of their way to make sure that everyone on the ship had a great time. more

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5 of 5 stars
jessicaclark81
23 Aug 2009

This is by far the best snorkeling I have ever done! We went to three different snorkeling sites. I didn't experience any grease from the ship wreck as mentioned by other reviewers. Actually that was the best part. The trip is such a bargain too. You are out snorkeling for 4-5 hours. 3 different sites, lunch and drinks are included.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Williamsport, PA
16 Aug 2009

We took a 4 1/2 hour tour that included three snorkeling locations, a hot lunch, rope swing, and alcoholic beverages. All of your equipment is included- snorkel, mask, fins, and life vest but you can also take your own to use. This tour does not offer pickup but it was just a fifteen minute walk down the beach for us.... more

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4 of 5 stars
San Franciso, CA
3 Aug 2009

Just back from Aruba on 7/30/09 - this is a great way to spend a day. There are several options to charter a snorkel cruise in Aruba but none quite like this. I mean come on, how many times have you been on a pirate ship? My two young boys loved this trip and continue to rave about being pirates... more

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1 of 5 stars
Portsmouth, NH
20 Jul 2009

Be forwarned that you may end up covered in grease, your swimsuits permanently ruined at the first snorkel site, the German Shipwreck. The grease comes up off the ship and fills the surrounding waters water. As soon as we jumped in, we were covered. You needn't even approach the ship to end up coated in a dark black slime. This... more

20 Jul 2009

I just returned from Aruba (7/11-7/18/09) and would not do this particular excursion again. The snorkeling was not that great and the rope swing was not worth it. The most disappointing part of the Jolly Pirate experience was the snorkeling at the shipwreck...the crew knew about it, yet never told any of the passengers that there was a strong possibility... more

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5 of 5 stars
Arlington, VA
14 Jul 2009

This was def the highlight of our trip! Enjoyed this very much. The people on board are sooo entertaining, and it's a great deal! You get unlimited drinks, 3 snorkel stops, and you get to rope swing into the ocean! Loved it! I went in the evening and it was nice watching the sun come down... more

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Jolly Pirates Cruises Address

J.E. Irausquin Blvd. 230, Oranjestad, Aruba
Tel: 297 5868107