--- title: Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 70 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.64 reviews: 539 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 18 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/antilla-shipwreck-and-catalina-bay-snorkel-sail/ --- # Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail **Guidekin's take:** A catamaran afternoon with two snorkel sites, calm Catalina Bay for the angelfish and the Antilla wreck for rays and morays, with gear, instruction, open bar and bite sized appetizers included. No hotel pickup; transfers to the pier are on request for major hotels only. 4.64 from 539 reviews at €70 per person. ## Overview Sun, sailing and snorkeling — the perfect way to spend an afternoon in Aruba. On this 3-hour tour, cruise the Caribbean waters aboard a catamaran and kick your fins to explore two rich snorkeling sites. First, swim near angelfish and other colorful marine life in calm Catalina Bay. Then head on to Antilla Shipwreck, one of the island's most famous snorkeling spots, where angelfish, yellowtail snapper, stingrays and morays swirl around the remnants of the WWII freighter. Bonus: An open bar, snacks are included. ## Key facts - Price: from €70 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.64/5 from 539 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Red Sail Sports - Aruba ## What's included - Snorkeling equipment and instruction - Open bar - Bite sized appetizers - Luxury catamaran tour with 2 snorkel stops ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pick up and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Snorkeling is one of the best and easiest ways to discover Aruba's Underwater...** (20m) - Snorkeling is one of the best and easiest ways to discover Aruba's Underwater Marine life. Board one of Red Sail Aruba’s luxury catamarans to take you to two of Aruba's best snorkel spots; the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina. Refuel and refresh with bite-sized appetizers... 2. **Boca Cataavlina** (30m) - Located off the northwestern tip of Aruba, small and secluded Catalina Bay offers placid, transparent waters, the ideal spot to refresh or learn snorkeling skills. After a safety briefing, slip on provided snorkeling gear and jump in! Dip your mask underwater and marvel at a... 3. **Adventure Sports Aruba** - The shipwreck now provides a thriving home for a diverse array of marine life. Put on your snorkeling mask, kick your fins and explore the waters averaging 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) in visibility. The wreck begins at approximately 10 feet below sea level. Check out the... ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet us 30 minutes prior to your activity at Piet's Pier in between the Barcelo and Hyatt on Palm beach. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please inform supplier if you have children in your group that cannot swim, in order to arrange a mandatory life jacket for them while on board. - Contact supplier directly to arrange a transfer to the pier, transfers are on request and based on availability and are only available for major hotels not in walking distance of our pier. - Please bring: Swim suit, towel, sunscreen, camera ## How it compares in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails Ranked **#18 of 19** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). 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