--- title: Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 77 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.62 reviews: 327 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 18 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-03 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 327 reviews at €77 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #18 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Walk down the walkway between the Hilton… - Starts 14:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Children from €66: ages 3 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €77 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.62/5 from 327 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: De Palm Tours VBA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.62 from 327 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 92% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 300 of 327. - 5 stars: 251 (77%) - 4 stars: 49 (15%) - 3 stars: 14 (4%) - 2 stars: 5 (2%) - 1 star: 8 (2%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew and marine life; rough water and currents at the shipwreck can make snorkeling demanding. **Praised:** - Friendly, entertaining crew who keep the atmosphere lively - Fish and turtle sightings, plus snorkeling above the shipwreck - Patient help with equipment for first-time and nervous snorkelers - Open bar with varied drinks and attentive service - Room to relax on the catamaran, including shaded seating **Complaints:** - Choppy water and strong currents make the shipwreck stop difficult for some - Some enjoy the music, while others dislike its volume or song choices - Some like the snacks, while others describe sandwiches with very little filling - Some find plenty of space, while others report crowding on board or in the water Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-01-05 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJRZkKlQk4hY4R-DnjML3gfhU Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 3 years ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #18 of 19** | €77 | 3h | 4.62 (327) | shared | | [Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/turtle-snorkeling-tour-in-tres-trapi-aruba/?format=md) | €91 | 2h | 4.97 (523) | shared | | [Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/small-group-sea-scooters-snorkel-at-mangel-halto-beach-in-aruba/?format=md) | €91 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (438) | shared | | [Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage/?format=md) | €86 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (756) | private | Ranked #18 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €57 to €135, median €80; typical length 3h. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/catamaran-snorkeling-aruba/?format=md ## More in Aruba - All Aruba tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-afternoon-snorkel-sail-aboard-palm-pleasure-catamaran/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md