Aruba Jolly pirates, Black Pearl or Ship Excursion?

[beachjulie]

I have posted this on the Aruba forum before anyone jumps on me, but I need to make a decision quickly as we sail ext week Wondering if anyone has done any of these sail/snorkel excursions and need feedback please

[bubbakirk43]

Go with the Jolly Pirates ,you will have a great time .

[wrigley80]

I agree....Go with the Jolly Pirates. You will definitely have a fun time

[beachjulie]

Go with the Jolly Pirates ,you will have a great time .

 

It looks great Now my question. We are in port at 1pm that day and their excursion starts at 2pm. Will we have enough time to taxi to the high rise area where they are?

[bubbakirk43]

yes ,they are 15 mins away by taxi ,walk out of the port area and catch the taxi ,they don't charge as much .A taxi to the palm beach /moomba beach is 11 dollars flat rate up to four ppl.

[Serggo6]

Do Jolly pirates. We did this a couple of years ago and it was great. We already booked it for next week on the Freedom.

[sailor_jimc]

Jolly Pirates knows what time the ship docks. Just get off the ship as early as you can manage and you should have enough time to get there.

[jml1985]

Jolly Pirates for sure!! and like others have said JP knows the docking times. Just correspond with them thru email and all should be fine!! You will have a great time. There's a cool little bar on the beach that you can go to afterwards as well.

Have fun!!!

[beachjulie]

Thanks We were leaning to Jolly Pirates but unsure of timing Jolly Pirates it is!:D

[Dalton51]

X10 we did Jolly last week.Great time. Would do again.

[grancayman]

Hi Julie,

Just thought I would let you know we did Black Pearl and it was one of my favorite thru the Caribbean. More low key, everyone has a lounger, they serve drinks and grilled cheese! It's small so it might not be available!

They also post a video of your trip on your facebook for free.

[AdmiralQ]

Jolly Pirates all the way. It wasn't on a cruise, but we were staying in Aruba for 5 days or so and did JP. One of the best times I've ever had on vacation. They do a great job and can't recommend them enough.

[vamartha]

I know it isn't in your list, but a snorkeling experience with Aruba Bob is simply a fantastic way to spend a day in Aruba!