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Jolly Pirate Afternoon Sail with Snorkeling

4.6 · 535 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 91% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English
Start & pickup
14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

An afternoon on a teak pirate schooner with a rope swing, calling at Malmok, Boca Catalina and the Antilla wreck, snorkel gear and an open bar in the price and two restrooms on board.

Food, souvenirs and hotel pickup are not included; children ride with an adult. 4.64 from 535 reviews at €80 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #19 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

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Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Rope swing
  • Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Professional guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Access to two restrooms on-board
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs (available to purchase)
  • Food

Children from €59 (ages 5 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Reviews

4.6
535 ratings
Tripadvisor 393 · Viator 142

91% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 485 of 535

Star breakdown of all 535 ratings

5 stars
436 · 81%
4 stars
49 · 9%
3 stars
20 · 4%
2 stars
14 · 3%
1 star
16 · 3%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the lively crew and rope swing, but some feel snorkeling gets too little time.

Praised

  • Friendly, entertaining crew who keep guests involved
  • Rope swing and boat jumps enjoyed by adults and children
  • Music and dancing create a sociable atmosphere on board
  • Shipwreck views and sightings of fish and sea turtles
  • Attentive drink service throughout the sail

Complaints

  • Rough water and poor visibility can make snorkeling difficult
  • Some found little sea life, while others reported fish and turtle sightings
  • Some found snorkeling rushed for the rope swing, while others liked the time at each stop
  • Some found the drinks weak or watered down, while others enjoyed them

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 March 2025 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
The Jolly Pirates Ships depart from the area at MooMba Beach. MooMba Beach is located in Palm Beach by the high rise hotels and just between the Holiday Inn and the Marriott Resorts. Guests meet up just beside the MooMba Bar at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
14:00 on Sat, Sun; scheduled through November 2027 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling; booking and payment are completed on Viator

Itinerary

About this tour, from the operator

Enjoy an afternoon snorkeling cruise in Aruba aboard this 85-foot teak Schooner. Visit three great sites: Malmok Reefs, Boca Catalina and the WWII shipwreck, Antilla! You can choose to swim and snorkel at two of the sites and you will have time to channel your Johhny Depp for some cool rope swinging at the third site. For your comfort find ample shade and seating under the large canopy by the bar or stretch out on the teak deck for sunning. This tour includes an open bar, a full-set snorkeling gear and lots of fun with the ship's rope swing!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food included Unlimited drinks (open bar)
  • Children from €59 ages 5 to 10
  • Non-refundable no free cancellation

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days: No refund

Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

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This tour · #19 of 19€803h4.64 (535)shared
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Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba€912h 30m4.97 (438)shared
Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage€861h 30m4.91 (756)private

Ranked #19 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. Compare all 19 Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

From €80 per adult