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Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail
4.6
266 Ratings
De Palm Pier
Embark on a Palm Pleasure Afternoon Delight in Aruba and discover the enchanting marine life through snorkeling and sailing. Explore the historic Antilla shipwreck and vibrant coral reefs, and indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks on a relaxing catamaran sail.
Embark on a Palm Pleasure Afternoon Delight in Aruba and discover the enchanting marine life through snorkeling and sailing. Explore the historic Antilla shipwreck and vibrant coral reefs, and indulge in complimentary snacks and drinks on a relaxing catamaran sail.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- De Palm Pier - Enjoy sailing on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean in the late afternoon sun when the sky begins to prepare for a majestic sunset and the seascape is spectacular. After pickup from your hotel, hop on board the 70-foot (20-meter) long catamaran, sit back and relax with a refreshing cocktail from the open bar and enjoy some tasty…
- De Palm Pier - Enjoy sailing on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean in the late afternoon sun when the sky begins to prepare for a majestic sunset and the seascape is spectacular. After pickup from your hotel, hop on board the 70-foot (20-meter) long catamaran, sit back and relax with a refreshing cocktail from the open bar and enjoy some tasty tropical snacks before hopping in the water for your snorkel or snuba adventure!
What's Included
- 3-hour snorkel sail
- Use of snorkel equipment and instruction
- Open bar
- Snacks
- Local taxes
- 3-hour snorkel sail
- Use of snorkel equipment and instruction
- Open bar
- Snacks
- Local taxes
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world of Aruba on a roomy catamaran, with snorkeling stops at two stunning sites. A welcoming team will guide you around the renowned Antilla shipwreck, the biggest and most celebrated in the Caribbean, which is now a vibrant habitat for various fish and vivid corals. Opt to enhance your trip with a Snuba…
Immerse yourself in the enchanting underwater world of Aruba on a roomy catamaran, with snorkeling stops at two stunning sites. A welcoming team will guide you around the renowned Antilla shipwreck, the biggest and most celebrated in the Caribbean, which is now a vibrant habitat for various fish and vivid corals. Opt to enhance your trip with a Snuba experience, blending the straightforwardness of snorkeling with the profundity of scuba diving in Aruba. As you journey during your ‘happy hour’ sail, partake in complimentary nibbles and beverages from the unrestricted bar!
- Minimum age is 3 years
Location
De Palm Pier
J.E. Irausquin Boulevard
Walk down the walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace. You will see the Coconuts Gift Shop on De Palm Pier. Enter the Coconuts Store and go to the counter to check-in for your activity.
Check-in for the activity is 30 minutes before the activity start time.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(266 Ratings)
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Tara_b
Feb 11, 2025
SS Antilla and Fishies Galore!! - Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran allowed us to see the shipwrecked SS Antilla and hear the story of how it got there! The snorkeling also providing an incredible opportunity to see so many beautiful, colorful marine life! I highly recommend this activity during your visit to Aruba!
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Tleonardo1
Feb 3, 2025
Best Catamaran ride in years - The catamaran was an amazing experience. They had a whole selection of alcohol way above and beyond the normal cheap crappy rum punch that most place to have. Alex and the crew were amazing and did a great job of making sure everyone was entertained, had a safe snorkeling experience and of course had drinks topped off the entire time. The best part was at the end. They actually hoisted the sails and sail back into the home port. This was above and beyond anything that we expected it to be. We have done many sail
Experiences aboard boats and catamarans and this one was amazing. Only like 30 people onboard so very exclusive as well
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Dexter_w
Dec 27, 2024
Palm Pleasure Catamaran - We wanted the optional snuba which was sold out. We opted to return the next day and we were the only two doing the snuba. Jervin (spelling?) was great!
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Robert_d
Dec 26, 2024
My wife and I had a... - My wife and I had a blast! 3 hrs went by super fast. The crew was really friendly and made the whole trip fun. The snorkeling was great. Good visibility and tons of fish.
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Elizabeth_p
Dec 20, 2024
Snorkeling with Palm Pleasure - Fun afternoon with the Palm Pleasure crew! Boat leaves from de Palm pier, which is between the Riu and the Hilton. Pier (and beach) access is via a sidewalk (labeled with de Palm Pier archway) just past Riu delivery entrance. This tour was exactly as advertised - snorkeling in 2 spots (shipwreck, lots of fish and a few turtles) and an open bar for the entire 3 hours. The crew also provided snacks in the form of hot dogs and a variety of sandwiches (enough food to be called a light lunch). Before booking the Palm Pleasure, we checked out other snorkeling providers in Aruba’s hotel zone, one of which we had taken on a prior visit and all of which visited the same snorkeling spots. We selected Palm Pleasure because it is a catamaran (vs another type of boat) and because of the snacks (wanted some food with the beverages). We’ll definitely do this one again!
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Nyyankeesfan84
Nov 16, 2024
Afternoon snorkel with SNUBA add-on. - My wife and I went on the afternoon snorkel with SNUBA add-on. It was our first time trying SNUBA and we were both nervous. Our diver, Jayron, was excellent. We felt very safe, which allowed us to stretch our boundaries and have a lot of fun. Both the SNUBA and snorkel sites were shipwrecks. The crew was very professional. The boat had an open bar and sandwiches were served between the two stops. Would recommend!
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Mikemv1813ms
Oct 22, 2024
The best experience ever!!!! - From booking the tour at the desk with Bibi and Wayne and the Riu Palace....to the actual tour it was amazing.. the captain and the crew on board (Patrick and Alex) the best ever. Patrick had great energy and was very funny. Two stops the shipwreck antilla and Catalina Bay were both great I would definitely recommend... if you are at the Riu Palace visit Bibi and Wayne(the best of the best!)
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Kimarie_c
Sep 16, 2024
This was a party - The whole excursion was entertaining. I was intrigued by the information I learned. I was impressed while floating over the sunken huge ship.
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Brunov874
Jan 1, 2025
Nice tour, we saw turtle and fish during snorkelling - The catamaran 's capacity is limited to about 20 passengers, which is ok. Snorkel equipment is provided. We paid extra for a kind of scuba diving without having to acrry the oxygen (it stays on a floater above you). What they didn't tell is that thois device is only provided for one of the two snorkeling sessions, which makes it quite expensive.
The first stop is at the sunken German ship, which is deeper than the second stop. So you'd better use the oxygen facility here. The second stop is close to extreme point of the island, and it provides more colourful fishes than the first stop.
Drinks on board are free, as are some sandwiches (salami and hot dog). There is enough food and drinks provided. There is a small toilet on board.
Staff are helpful explaining the snorkel experience.
However, on some beaches you can also see some fish in shallow waters, just walking with your mask.
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Nicolekt8025gx
Sep 27, 2024
Over crowed - Just a heads up. The boat was filled to absolute capacity. We boarded almost last and could not find a seat for a while. The crew had to ask people several times to make room for others to sit. I received a children's life vest and when looking for another found there was none left. Drinks were good. Very crowded and if that's not your vibe look for less than 62 people! Snacks were a stick with fruit and pre-made turkey or lunch meat sandwich. The best part was the 2 snorkel sites.
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