Private Tour
Aruba Sailboat Rental with Captain or Instructor Option
Overview
1 hour
Mobile ticket
With north-easterly trade winds of 20 plus knots, Aruba is the perfect place to for sailing. Would-be sailors can embark on a journey of personal discovery on one of the Hobie Cat sailboats. Whether you're a first time sailor or a first mate of a luxury yacht, set sail for a great adventure "Southern Caribbean Style".
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Listed price is per boat
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Choose between a 14-foot Hobie catamarans which can fit 3-4 passengers and a 16-foot Hobie catamaran which can fit up to 4-6 passengers. For 1 hour you can sail the gorgeous Aruban waters. No sailing experience? Select the option to bring a Captain with you on board and let him sail the boat for you. Of course, if you would like to steer the boat, that's up to you. You can be as active if you like! If you want to learn how to sail you can choose to have an instructor teach you.
What‘s Included
Local taxes
Captain/instructor (if option selected)
Sailboat rental for 1 hour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Options
16-foot Sailboat Rental
16-foot sailboat rental. The boat fits max. 4-6 persons
H-14 with Captain/Instructor
Includes presence of Captain if you don't know how to sail or an instructor if you want to learn how to sail on a Hobie 14 sailboat.
14-foot Sailboat Rental
14-foot sailboat rental. The boat fits max. 3-4 persons
H-16 with Captain/Instructor
Includes presence of Captain if you don't know how to sail or an instructor if you want to learn how to sail on a Hobie 16 sailboat.
Reviews
32 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Scuba dive experience
elieh611,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went diving with dive master Ronny from Aruba Sailboat. It's been over 30 years since my last dive. I took a one on one refresher course the first day with him then a 2-dive reef and ship wreck the next day. He was very fun and patient with me and showed me the attention I needed since I haven't dove in many years. He took care of all the gear setup and breakdown. The price which included all the equipment was reasonable and I had a great time with him. I felt very safe diving with him and the captain of the boat Ryan and I will go back the next time I go to Aruba @ronnysaltlife @arubawatersportscenter
Great experience! Booking...
Natalie R,,Jul 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience! Booking was straightforward, and having a captain on board was great so we could relax and enjoy the views.
A must do !
jamiebW6168DD,,Jun 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went out on the the hour sail and had a blast. Our captain was amazing and so much fun he taught and let us sail as well ! The views were great ! Highly recommend!
Sun, sail, sea adventure
Camerakass,,Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience and probably the best valued adventure on the island. Our instructor was professional, entertaining and just fun to be around. I would highly recommend!
Amazing experience
Nick V,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We rented a hobi14 and went sailing along the Aruba coast, we had a great time! Staff is very friendly and helpful. We're experienced sailers (Dutch) and did not book a captain. Sails were trimmed to match the wind speeds, but we still managed to capsize the boat (it you know how to sail a Cat, you know that's perfectly fine), we righted the boat and kept on sailing. Again, staff was great and the experience even greater.
Fun location to sail but no tiller rod and broken cleats really made it a lot worse . Inspect your boat before u rent
M6232CAstevem,,May 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00A super nice place to sail .excellent wind with flat water make for high speed exhilarating sailing . We rented a 16 foot Hobie Cat . We were getting on the boat when I noticed at the last instant THERE WAS NO TILLER extension rod . They just smiled and said it was lost . So that was very disappointing . Then we found out the cleats did not work for the inhaul rope .you had to constantly hold on the rope and wrap it around your wrist .there were no foot straps to brace against. Then when we were returning to shore the uphaul rope slipped . It had not been cleated properly . So buyer beware with Aruba water sports . Their boats are beat up and they should offer a discount .
Nice sailing experience
RobbieHeidi A,,Mar 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Broderick was a great guide, guided my son (11) to sail and park the hobie cat like a pro at the beach. He pointed out sea turtles we would have missed and was knowledgeable about the area. If you’re looking for a more remote sailing experience, this isn’t for you, there plenty of sailing and power traffic in this area but it didn’t distract from the experience for us.
Great day!
Martin K,,Jan 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Captain (Roderick) was fun and the time on the water was perfect. A different view of Aruba! Was enjoyable.
Learn to said with zero experience, Nelson is the best!
Jeremy A,,Jun 26, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Nelson was the perfect instructor! He did a great job explaining everything and teaching me how to sail. After only a few minutes I was doing it mostly by myself! This is the perfect tour if you’ve ever wanted to learn how to sail but have zero experience. Highly recommend!
Very Disappointed
gjflores721,,Jun 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00NOT What I wanted. I picked this excursion specifically for the “instructor” option. Each of us wanted to learn how to sail a boat! First of all our experience started at least 30 mins late (we arrived early) with no one seeming like being on time mattered at all. Then our “captain” was super new to the company and only spoke a tiny bit of English. Minimal ability to communicate much less be a sailing instructor for us. It was supposed to be a Father’s Day present and grand last hurrah of the trip but it was NOT. Very disappointed.
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