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Tranquilo Charter Cruises

Alto Vista 34k, San Nicolas, Aruba
(297) 5861418
Ranked #2 of 2 tours in San Nicolas
4.5 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Type: Tours
Traveller Description: Just finished the tour with Tranquilo Charter- it was awesome! Thanks to Anthony, Gregory- happy birthday and Weasel- you guys were great company... more »
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Longmeadow, Massachusetts
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

Ok, why do i keep repeating the Tranquilo trip year after year, because 1. the Captain is the owner, 2. Its a entire day of fun, sun, and sailing, 3. The price is fair, 4. limited to 22 passengers, 5. Crew is very helpful keeping drinks and sandwichs coming,6. the Dutch Pea soup cannot be matching, More

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Ford City, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We have sailed with Capt Anthony before but not for a few years, the South SIde Sail has always been great but this year was amazing. We love it because it is a smaller sailing boat which can accomodate about 20 people unlike the giant catamarans that have 50+ people where you feel like cattle. Think the difference between first... More

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pittsburgh
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20 reviews 20 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012
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Our second Trip with Captain Anthony and will not be our last. Captain Anthony quick to answer and confirm, meet at the Radison pier. A nice long sail with a small group down to the south side of the island. The most prettiest sails I have ever been on. His crew is so personalized and friendly. Spanish lagoon is one... More

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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 December 2011

If you like sailing, their Southside Lunch Cruise is the one to take! Six hours with snorkeling and lunch included. This beautiful 43 foot sailboat will take all your stress away with it's gentle rocking of the ocean on your over hour-long sail back to Palm Beach. Great sail & friendly staff. Captain Anthony is personable and very knowledgeable as... More

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Matamoras, Pennsylvania
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 November 2011

We just got back from Aruba last night and I am not one to write reviews but I felt like I had to with this. My wife and I did the romantic dinner for 2 tour.It was the most peaceful,enjoyable time we have ever had.After a sail to the lighthouse and back we enjoyed a dinner watching the sunset. It... More

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Clearwater, Florida
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56 helpful votes 56 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 June 2011

We enjoyed our day sailing to the South Side and snorkeling in the Spanish Lagoon. we were picked up on the beach and taken to the Tranquilo sailboat. We motored down the coast about two hours to the Spanish Lagoon with approximately 15 passengers. We snorkeled in the shallow water for a bit and then only 4 of us did... More

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Abilene, TX
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36 helpful votes 36 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2011

I have to start by saying this was our 5th private sail. While it was our least favorite, it was still fun. Be prepared to pre-pay. This is the first time I have been asked to pay for a sail, or any private tour on any island, in advance. The captain said it was something learned from “you guys” (meaning... More

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Natick, Massachusetts
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2011

We've been sailing on Tranquilo for over 30 years, first with Captain Mike, and now with Captain Anthony, and it's simply the best! You can always count on Tranquilo for a great time. Our favorite is the full day South Side Sail & Snorkel. Two hours sail & motor from Palm Beach to Spanish Lagoon, two hours for snorkeling and... More

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Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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51 helpful votes 51 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2011
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Friends and I did the Southside Lunch Cruise. We loved every minute. Anthony and Dwayne were great. Dwayne kept the drinks flowing and fed us. We had a great time sailing and the snorkels spots were perfect. I loved the drift snorkel. I would definitely recommend this sailing trip. More

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VA
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16 reviews 16 reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2011
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My partner and I just returned from our trip to Aruba and had a wonderful time. We mostly spent our time being beach bums but did take the time for a sailing/snorkel trip on the Tranquilo. We wanted something different from the sail/snorkel trips via a catamaran which boasts too many people and sometimes blaring music so we chose the... More

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