Our Story
Set Sail with Flagship Aruba! What began as a shared dream between three lifelong friends with deep roots in the maritime world is now a small, unforgettable cruise company on Aruba's turquoise waters.
From Childhood Imagination to a Real Pirate Ship
After years working on the water, our founders seized the moment, turning passion, experience, and friendship into a small but unforgettable cruise company in Aruba.
As kids, they always joked about one day owning a pirate ship of their own. Today, that childhood dream has come to life: a beautifully crafted wooden pirate ship now sails Aruba's turquoise waters, driven by a love for adventure, the ocean, and sharing magical moments.
We believe island sailing isn't just about where you go, it's about how you experience it. At Flagship Aruba, every cruise is crafted to capture the soul of the island, whether that's a rope-swing afternoon, a sunset sail, or a quiet morning snorkel before the crowds arrive.
Our Mission
To share Aruba's turquoise waters and reefs the way we always dreamed of exploring them ourselves: with real seamanship, real care, and zero pretension. Every cruise should feel like sailing with old friends, not just another tour.
Our Vision
To be Aruba's most trusted name in small-crew sailing adventures, known for a hand-restored schooner, our snorkel sites, and a crew that treats every guest like family, cruise after cruise.
Restored by hand, plank by plank
Our founders hauled the schooner out of the water themselves, rebuilt her deck, and repainted her hull stem to stern. She still gets the same hands-on care between every cruise, so the ship that carries you today is the same one they poured years of work into.
What sets our cruises apart
Safety first, always
Every cruise runs with a briefed crew, flotation vests for every guest, and gear checked before we leave the dock.
A genuine pirate-style schooner
No fiberglass catamaran here. Ours is a real wooden schooner with the look and character of the ships our founders dreamed about as kids.
Restored and maintained by hand
Our founders hauled her out, rebuilt the deck, and still handle her upkeep between cruises so she stays seaworthy and sharp.
Warm, island-style hospitality
Small crew, big personalities. Expect first names, easy conversation, and a crew that genuinely wants your day on the water to be a good one.
Flagship ArubaHow can we help you set sail on your perfect pirate tour?
Let Flagship Aruba be your trusted crew for unforgettable adventures.