Explore the waters around Aruba aboard a 65-foot (20-meter) catamaran, the 'Arusun'. During your cruise, relax on the spacious deck and enjoy hospitality from your friendly captain and first mate. Find a spot in the sun, the shady back end of the boat, or in the nets up front. Enjoy snacks and drinks from the open bar. Stop to snorkel at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay using the complimentary snorkel equipment.

Sail the waters around Aruba on the 'Arusun', a 65-foot (20-meter) catamaran
Spread out and relax in the sun or shade on the spacious deck, enjoying snacks and drinks from the open bar
Stop to snorkel at some of the island's best sites using the provided snorkel equipment
An open bar, and snacks make this a great value

What's Included

Use of Snorkeling equipment
Snacks
Unlimited drinks (open bar)

Hotel pickup
Hotel drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Aruba Watersports Center
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 81-B, Noord, Aruba
Located on the high-rise area of Palm Beach between the Hilton and the Barcelo resorts on the beach in a brown building facing the ocean. Check-in 30 minutes before departure.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Spend time out on the waters around Aruba, and go snorkeling, with this catamaran cruise from Palm Beach. Choose from morning or afternoon departure, and cruise along the coast of Aruba on a 65-foot (20-meter) catamaran, with a captain and crew, shaded seats, lounging nets, and plenty of space for just 35 passengers.

Meet at the pier at Palm Beach to check in and board a zodiac rubber boat, which will take you to the catamaran. As you cruise along, enjoy snacks and drinks from an open bar. Conditions permitting, your first stop will be at the Antilla Shipwreck for snorkeling with the provided gear. Afterwards, enjoy a second snorkeling stop at Catalina Bay.

The cruise ends back at the departure point.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Jenny_H

The shipwreck snorkel location was incredible and the crew was fun, entertaining and very professional. We skipped the second snorkel at the reef and did flips off the boat with the captain and first mate while the rest of the group swam. They were so nice and fun!! Our family will never forget it- HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

Reviews

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Fun in the Sun

Jennifer_L, Apr 2024

The crew were amazing. It was such a lovely day on the water. Shipwreck was very cool and the other area we snorkeled at was beautiful crystal blue water (as you’d want).

Fun Morning Excursion

denise_g, Apr 2024

Amanda & Alex were great guides & host. Made sure everyone was safe and having fun. Water was a bit choppy at the sunken ship site. it was difficult to see anything. Boca Bay was nice stop but the coral reefs weren’t as nice as the ones in Mexico.

Great way to spend the day in Aruba!

Gina_M, Apr 2024

The captain and his mate/bartender were so accommodating and welcoming that we felt we could ask for anything, and they would move heaven and earth to help out. The winds were extremely strong, so we thought the trip would be a bust...instead, we had an amazing time and hated to see it end. The crew made the trip! I would go again in a heartbeat.

Fun family time!

Kendra_M, Apr 2024

Our second time on this sail did not disappoint! The crew is funny, kind, and super helpful. The snacks were delicious and the snorkeling was excellent. An easy, fun family time. Perfect length of time, 2 1/2 hours, to do something special without taking an entire day. Will definitely be back next time we are in Aruba.

Excellent excursion!

Julianne_M, Apr 2024

Booked this excursion for my husband and I on our babymoon. Gabriel and Rashim were incredible. Made the whole experience a 10/10. Boat and equipment were clean and comfortable, snacks and drinks were provided, and overall was just a great way to spend the morning. Since we were such a small group (6 people total) they were even kind enough to guide my husband to the best spots of the shipwreck to explore. Highly recommend this crew!

Amazing snorkeling experience in Aruba!

Grace_K, Apr 2024

We stayed for four days and did this trip. Would definitely recommend! We saw so many beautiful fish and coral reefs and the Antilla shipwreck which was incredible! All scuba gear and snacks and drinks were provided. The weather was sunny and beautiful and the water was warm and crystal clear. It was definitely worth the money paid and a truly incredible experience. I would definitely recommend this!

Excellent boating/snorkling adventure

JudyOgden, Apr 2024

What a fun time and great value! The snorkling was great. It was our first time snorkling at a shipwreck and it was really cool. Lots of amazing fish and other sealife that you could see better when we anchored closer to the reefs just offshore too. The staff was so friendly and helpful, especially the captain!

Fun event for our large group

Anna_C, Apr 2024

Great crew! Helpful and fun with everyone on board. Would definitely recommend this trip to travelers to Aruba.

Snorkeling with family

Yelena_P, Apr 2024

Very pleasant ride on the catamaran and snorkeling above the shipwreck and seeing Boca Catalina beach. The size of our group was relatively small (maybe about 15 people) so it didn't feel crowded. My 12 year old said it was the highlight of our trip to Aruba.

Best of Aruba

wanda_b, Apr 2024

The crew was the best we have ever had. They made sure everyone had a great time. We really enjoyed the nets to lay in over water

Great day trip.

Karen_H, Apr 2024

Gracious and entertaining Captain and first mate. Gorgeous fish and wonderful snorkeling with a vast variety of colorful fish.

Ahoy mateys- all about the arsun catamaran!

Emily_T, Apr 2024

The marine hammocks were really cool during the ride out to the shipwreck site. We also appreciated that there was shade on the boat - right next to the open bar. The snorkel gear was high quality and included fins. Our captain and first mate were super friendly and funny and we saw tons of fish at both sites. Great way to spend the afternoon and definitely worth the price!

Meh.

Barbara_G, Apr 2024

I've done many snorkel trips and this one was average at best. The crew was good, but the snorkel sites were subpar. Definitely not worth the $60 cost.

Great value and fantastic crew

Neil_R, Apr 2024

Great crew, wonderful sights, good value. Booked last minute and just wanted to be in the water surrounded by fun things. They delivered!

A good experience

Darryl_W, Apr 2024

The crew was wonderful. We had some high winds—beyond their control—but they were knowledgeable and professional.

Sail, Cheers, Jump, Snorkel, Dance, and meet awesome people!

Ryan_H, Apr 2024

I had a super fun time sailing with new friends! The crew were spectacular - they made the experience awesome, entertaining, and safe. Snorkeling the shipwreck was really neat even though we didn’t see many fish, but there were a couple sea turtles that we saw coming up for air. The catamaran was a great mix of relaxing and a dance party! We got to sunbathe and then turn it up jumping off the side of boat and dancing to great music. We even got a great show from a kitesurfer who really got air. It was also great to meet new friends who were also traveling solo. All around good times and good vibes!

Fun and enjoyable boat...

Maggie_V, Apr 2024

Fun and enjoyable boat ride. The tour guides were very attentive and fun. We didn't see many fish, but it was still lovely to snorkle.

Fantastic Excursion

Rusty_S, Apr 2024

Amanda and Rashee were fantastic!! We had an awesome time lots of fun. I highly recommend this trip to anyone! Would do it again! 😊

Lots of fun!

Karla_D, Apr 2024

We all have a great time! Awesome captains and kept everyone laughing can’t wait to book another trip

Fun time! Good Value.

WILLIAM_V, Apr 2024

Had a great time snorkelling over the Antilla as well another location that had a great variety of fish as well as a sea turtle. The captain and his mate were fun and attentive. Highly Recommend!

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