--- title: Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 113 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.7 reviews: 708 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 14 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-morning-snorkel-sail-aboard-palm-pleasure-catamaran/ --- # Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran **Guidekin's take:** A half day on a large catamaran with three snorkel stops of about half an hour each, including the Antilla wreck, plus a lunch buffet and an open bar with beer. Transport to the pier is not included, and children join from age three. 4.7 from 708 reviews at €113 per person. In our comparison: #14 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Journey beyond Aruba's sandy shores to its tranquil, crystalline sea by enjoying a half-day sail and snorkel experience on a spacious 70-foot long catamaran. Get soothed by the rhythm of the sea, lie on the expanding sun deck or enjoy a cocktail under the shaded cabin top. When you are ready to experience the beauty of the sea below the waterline, allow the friendly crew to assist you as you prepare for your snorkeling adventure. Snorkeling stops include the coral-laden Antilla Shipwreck, fish-friendly Boca Catalina and the unique Arashi reef. During your snorkel experience indulge in a delicious lunch prepared by top island chefs or sample a cool tropical drink or beer from the open bar. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Walk down the walkway between the Hilton… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Open bar with beer, Lunch buffet - Children from €91: ages 3 to 9 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €113 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.7/5 from 708 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: De Palm Tours VBA - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.7 from 708 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 660 of 708. - 5 stars: 591 (83%) - 4 stars: 69 (10%) - 3 stars: 22 (3%) - 2 stars: 8 (1%) - 1 star: 18 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, lunch and sea life; rough water at the shipwreck is the recurring caveat. **Praised:** - Friendly, entertaining crew and attentive service - Tasty lunch and a varied open bar - Sea turtle sightings and a variety of tropical fish - Clean, spacious catamaran with shaded seating - Enough time to explore at the snorkeling stops **Complaints:** - Rough water and strong currents make the shipwreck stop difficult to swim - A few report receiving torn snorkeling fins - Some get thorough snorkeling instruction, while others report little guidance - A few report refund requests being refused or left unanswered Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2024-07-12 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Open bar with beer - Sailing Excursion - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Local taxes - Lunch buffet ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Adventure Sports Aruba** (30m) - Snorkel and explore a wreck! 2. **Arashi Beach** (30m) - Enjoy time on the beach 3. **See Aruba from a new perspective, aboard the spacious Palm Pleasure, a 70-foo...** (10m) - See Aruba from a new perspective, aboard the spacious Palm Pleasure, a 70-foot-long and 40-foot-wide catamaran. You will get treated to 3 snorkel stops, open bar, lunch and beautiful views. 4. **Boca Cataavlina** (pass by, no stop) - Enjoy a beautiful time on the catamaran ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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 - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - At each stop you have approximately 30-45 min to snorkel (3 stops) - It is recommended that you bring a beach towel and sunscreen - Minimum age is 3 years ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #14 of 19** | €113 | 4h | 4.7 (708) | 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 #14 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-morning-snorkel-sail-aboard-palm-pleasure-catamaran/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md