Booking choice: The morning pirate sail, from $108 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
The morning pirate sail is sold in two places: on Viator, and on the Jolly Pirates' own website. The trip is the same (same ship, same 9 AM departure, same three snorkel stops), but the price and the cancellation terms are not.
Figures below are from the live Viator listing and the operator's site in September 2026. They move with the season, so the checkout price is the one that counts.
The quick answer
On Viator the morning sail is from $108 per adult, with children 5 to 10 discounted. The Jolly Pirates' own site lists it from $98 per adult and $68 for youths up to 10. Both include snorkel gear, a barbecue lunch and an open bar; neither includes transport or tips. The Viator listing is non-refundable.
How much is the Jolly Pirates morning sail in 2026?
From $108 per adult on Viator, or from $98 per adult and $68 per youth (up to 10) booked direct with Jolly Pirates.
Viator prices children 5 to 10 at a discount and lists under-5s as a separate infant band, so check the total at checkout before you pay. Here is how the Jolly Pirates' four sails compare on price:
| Jolly Pirates sail | Viator (adult) | Direct (adult / youth) | Food |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning snorkel, 9 AM to 1 PM | $108 | $98 / $68 | BBQ lunch |
| Afternoon snorkel, 2 PM to 5 PM | $89 | $76 / $54 | No |
| Sunset sail, 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM | $70 | from $59 | No |
| Pirate Party dinner sail (adults only) | n/a | from $110 | BBQ and dessert |
Dates fixed? The morning sail includes three snorkel stops, lunch and the open bar.
Check dates for the morning pirate sailWhat does the price include?
A four-hour sail on an 85-foot teak schooner, snorkel gear for three stops, the rope swing, a barbecue lunch, an open bar and two restrooms on board.
Lunch is ribs, chicken, Caribbean rice, potato salad, fruit and bread, with a vegetarian option if you ask when you book. The bar pours rum punch, beer and soft drinks; alcohol is for guests 18 and over.
What is not included?
Hotel transfers and tips. You make your own way to MooMba Beach on Palm Beach, and gratuities for the crew are extra.
Bring some cash for tips and for the pirate shop if you want a souvenir. Towels are not on the included list, so bring your own.
Is it cheaper to book direct or on Viator?
Direct is cheaper on the headline price: $98 against Viator's $108 per adult. Viator's price includes its booking fee.
What Viator gives you is a single checkout alongside your other Aruba bookings, instant confirmation and over a thousand verified reviews in one place. What it does not give you on this trip is flexibility: the listing cannot be refunded or changed.
Booking everything in one place? The Viator listing confirms instantly; just be sure of your date.
Explore the morning pirate sailCan you cancel or change the morning pirate sail?
Not on Viator: the listing is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. Direct bookings are refunded only if the operator cancels.
The Jolly Pirates' own policy says there are no refunds for oversleeping, sunburn, a change of heart or a bad night at the casino. It refunds in full when a sail is cancelled for weather or technical reasons, and may make exceptions for medical emergencies. If your plans might change, book a sail that cancels free, such as Red Sail's half-day catamaran.
How much are the children's tickets?
On Viator, children 5 to 10 pay a discounted fare and anyone 11 and over pays the adult price; direct, youths up to 10 pay $68.
Under-5s are listed separately as infants on Viator. See Jolly Pirates with kids for what younger children can do on board.
How much should you tip the crew?
Tips are not included, and there is no fixed rule. Guests commonly leave cash for the crew at the end of the sail.
Many guests name crew members in their reviews for helping them find turtles or master the rope swing, which is a good sign of where your tip goes.
Budget sorted? Lunch and drinks are covered on the morning sail; only tips are extra.
Check dates for the morning pirate sailIs the morning sail good value?
Yes, if you use it all: four hours, three snorkel stops, lunch and an open bar is more than most Palm Beach snorkel trips include at this price.
The Arusun catamaran is cheaper at $63 but runs 2.5 hours with snacks instead of lunch. For a like-for-like morning with free cancellation, compare Red Sail and Pelican in Aruba snorkel cruises compared.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Jolly Pirates open bar really unlimited?
Yes. The open bar is included on every Jolly Pirates sail for guests 18 and over, with rum punch, beer and soft drinks among what guests mention.
Does the Viator price include lunch?
Yes. The morning sail on Viator includes the barbecue lunch, snorkel gear and the open bar. The afternoon and sunset sails do not include food.
Can I get a refund if it rains?
On Viator the listing is non-refundable. Booked direct, the operator refunds in full if it cancels the sail for weather or technical reasons.
Is there hotel pickup?
No. Every Jolly Pirates sail leaves from MooMba Beach on Palm Beach, and you make your own way there.
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Check the cancellation line: the pirate sails are non-refundable, the catamarans cancel free up to 24 hours before. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Morning Pirate Sail & Snorkel Cruise
- Four-hour sail from 9 AM, back around 1 PM
- Snorkel gear for Malmok reef, Boca Catalina and the Antilla wreck
- BBQ lunch (ribs, chicken, rice, salads, fruit) and an open bar
Afternoon Pirate Sail & Snorkel Cruise
- Three-hour sail from 2 PM
- Two snorkel stops and the rope swing, gear included
- Open bar and two restrooms on board
Red Sail Half-Day Snorkel Sail with Lunch
- Half-day catamaran sail from 9:15 AM
- Three snorkel stops, gear and instruction on request
- Morning snack, Caribbean lunch buffet and open bar
