We've been snorkeling with Albert for many years now and is always the highlight of our visit to Aruba. It's the best snorkeling on the island, the nicest, friendliest crew and the BEST grilled cheese sandwiches ever!!! I feel like they are our friends and visiting them each year is like a family reunion! See you next year. Stay well,... More

A wonderful way to spend the afternoon, Albert, Joann and Anton ...great fun! Snorkeling is wonderful, cheese sandwiches and "punch" are sooo good! A great way to see the sunset and enjoy a relaxing sail...Definitely a must do! More

This was our second time with Albert and Joann and we will be back for a third. Great snorkeling with a relaxing environment... The boat is very comfortable with lounge seating! Not to mention the best rum punch and griled cheese sandwiches. Took the kids the first time (8 and 5) and had a blast... Wife and I went the... More

I had to cancel my trip to Aruba this year due to a new job.. And the sunset cruise is one of the things I am missing right now. My friends and I have made sure to sail every year since i discovered this gem through a friends referral. Even if you choose not to snorkel the sail, sunset, company... More

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