--- title: Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 75 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 324 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 17 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-afternoon-snorkel-sail-aboard-palm-pleasure-catamaran/ --- # Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran **Guidekin's take:** A catamaran afternoon with two snorkel stops including the Antilla wreck, gear, instruction, snacks and an open bar in the price, open to children from three. A snuba upgrade can be added; transport and gratuities are not included. 4.62 from 324 reviews at €75 per person for 3h. ## Overview Experience Aruba's magical marine life as you set sail aboard a spacious catamaran and snorkel at two spectacular locations. A friendly crew will take you snorkeling around the historical Antilla shipwreck, the largest and most famous in the Caribbean, now home to Myriad Fish and colorful corals. Upgrade your tour to include a Snuba experience and you'll combine the simplicity of snorkeling with the depth of scuba diving in Aruba. During your ‘happy hour’ sail, enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks from the open bar! ## Key facts - Price: from €75 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 324 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: De Palm Tours VBA ## What's included - Snacks - Open bar - Use of snorkel equipment and instruction - Local taxes - 3-hour snorkel sail ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Enjoy sailing on the turquoise waters of the Caribbean in the late afternoon ...** (10m) - 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... 2. **Adventure Sports Aruba** (30m) - Discover the beauty of Aruba’s underwater world at two great snorkel sites, including the shipwrecked Antilla – a 40-foot (13-meter) German freighter sunk during World War II and now encrusted with coral. Follow your guide through the water and explore this historical wreck,... 3. **Boca Cataavlina** (pass by, no stop) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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 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. ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 3 years ## How it compares in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails Ranked **#17 of 19** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. 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