We can't recommend this boat tour highly enough. The hosts Albert and Joann were lovely and attentive to all their guests. We were impressed that they made a point to remember everyone's names. They also put together a video of the trip which they posted on YouTube, which was a nice touch. This is not a "Party Boat", but a... More

If you do nothing else while in Aruba, be sure to sail with the Black Pearl team. They are so knowledgeable, fun, helpful, kind and respectful. The sail is everything the previous people have mentioned and my trip is not complete without a sunset cruise. We are taking friends this trip and I said, the first thing we have to... More

Sailing on the Blue Melody was a truly wonderful way to spend some time while down in Aruba. The sail lasts about two and a half hours and the guides take you to two snorkeling spots (the second one is better). The boat is set up so everyone has their own area to lay down and be comfortable, which is... More

Yesterday was our third excursion on The. Black Pearl. It is a very relaxing trip out to where we enter the water to snorkel. The snorkel experience is a lot of fun, for first timers, or repeaters. I wore a floatation belt, provided by Albert, which allowed me to feel comfortable in the deep water. We loved the cheese sandwiches... More

A trip to Aruba is not complete without joining Albert and Joann for this laid back refreshing sail. Food (yummy sandwiches...need to recreate at home!) and drink combined with sun, breeze, snorkeling...can't beat it. Albert and Joann (plus Anton) are top-notch hosts and go out of their way to make the experience special for all on board. Can't wait to... More

A must do in Aruba!. You do a 3 hour boat trip in the same catamaran that Albert (the guide) sailed from Netherlands to South America! In the trip, you stop in two different spots to do snorkeling. They provide you with the equipment (very nice btw), and give you drinks and dutch sandwiches. You can see an amazing sunset... More

We recently sailed again with Albert and Joann on the Black Pearl and our second trip was just like the first: Outstanding. This excursion is very, very low key and relaxing. Albert and Joann are great hosts and they're funny, and fun to be around. Only 22 guests on board makes the snorkeling part of the trip simple and quick.... More

My husband and I booked this tour after reading great reviews here on T.A. and we were not disappointed. The price is just right, no loud/pounding music to scream over, and the food/drinks kept on coming. The cheese sandwiches both the fresh one with tomato and the grilled were delicious, and they had plenty to go around. Joanne also served... More

My wife and did the sunset cruise on the Black Pearl, and we were very happy with our decision. There are tons of boating excursions you can choose from in Aruba, and my wife and I were looking for a relaxing joy ride for a few hours, and that's exactly what this is. There is some great snorkeling, free mixed... More