Aruba Hobie Cat Sailboat Rental with Captain Option
Overview
Take the helm or sit back and enjoy the sail. It’s your Aruba adventure, your way.
Aruba’s steady north-easterly trade winds create a fantastic setting for Hobie Cat sailing. Feel the Caribbean breeze fill the sails as you experience Palm Beach from a completely different perspective.
Already know how to sail? Choose your Hobie Cat and head out independently within the designated sailing area.
First-time sailor or simply prefer to relax? Add an experienced captain/instructor for guidance, instruction or to take care of the sailing for you.
Choose the fun and responsive 14-foot Hobie Cat or enjoy extra room aboard the larger 16-foot model. Life jackets are included, and our crew monitors the sailing area with assistance available if needed.
Whether you’re learning the ropes or already comfortable at the helm, get ready for a sailing adventure—Southern Caribbean style—with Aruba Watersports Center, a family-operated company sharing the fun of Aruba’s ocean since 1987.
What's Included
- Life jackets
- Use of our comfortable beachfront bench area before and after your ride
- Crew monitoring from the beach
- One-hour Hobie Cat rental
- Choice of 14-foot or 16-foot Hobie Cat, depending on the option booked
- Sailing Instructor (if option selected)
- Transportation to and from Aruba Watersports Center
- Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 81-B
Noord, Aruba
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Choose between a responsive 14-foot Hobie Cat or a larger 16-foot Hobie Cat and enjoy one hour of sailing directly from Palm Beach.
Experienced sailors can take the helm themselves and explore the designated sailing area at their own pace.
New to sailing or prefer to relax? Add one of our experienced captains/instructors to show you the ropes, provide guidance or handle the sailing for you.
Life jackets are provided, and our crew keeps an eye on the water while you sail. Feel Aruba’s steady trade winds, take in the coastline and experience Palm Beach from a completely different perspective.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Rescue assistance – $30 if the crew must come out to assist a sailor(s) in need
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Is boating experience required for a boat rental?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-8936P4
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Average 4.55 out of 5 stars based on 33 traveler reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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Yes, prior boating experience is required.
Feb 2022If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Life jackets.
- Use of our comfortable beachfront bench area before and after your ride.
- Crew monitoring from the beach.
- One-hour Hobie Cat rental.
- Choice of 14-foot or 16-foot Hobie Cat, depending on the option booked.
- Sailing Instructor (if option selected).
- Transportation to and from Aruba Watersports Center.
- Food & Drinks.
- Gratuities.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Aruba Hobie Cat Sailboat Rental with Captain Option is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Aruba Hobie Cat Sailboat Rental with Captain Option will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Life jackets
- Use of our comfortable beachfront bench area before and after your ride
- Crew monitoring from the beach
- One-hour Hobie Cat rental
- Choice of 14-foot or 16-foot Hobie Cat, depending on the option booked
- Sailing Instructor (if option selected)
- Transportation to and from Aruba Watersports Center
- Food & Drinks
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Rescue assistance – $30 if the crew must come out to assist a sailor(s) in need
