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Jolly Pirate Cruise with Snorkel Adventure

4.8 · 1,169 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling
Duration
4h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A teak schooner with a rope swing, two shallow reef snorkel stops at Malmok and Boca Catalina and a third over the Antilla wreck, with a barbecue lunch and an open bar for adults.

Hotel pickup is not included, and children must come with an adult. 4.85 from 1,169 reviews at €98 per person.

In our comparison: #6 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: €98 per adult.

Included and not included

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

Children from €68 (ages 5 to 10). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Reviews

4.8
1,169 ratings
Tripadvisor 906 · Viator 263

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,136 of 1,169

Star breakdown of all 1,169 ratings

5 stars
1,058 · 91%
4 stars
78 · 7%
3 stars
17 · 1%
2 stars
6 · 1%
1 star
10 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the lively crew, rope swing and lunch; rough water at the shipwreck can challenge less confident swimmers.

Praised

  • Entertaining crew who keep the mood lively and look after passengers
  • Rope swing and boat jumps that are a highlight for families
  • Snorkeling stops with shipwreck views, fish and turtle sightings
  • Generous, tasty lunches and a steady supply of drinks

Complaints

  • Rough water at the shipwreck stop can be difficult for less confident swimmers

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (29 October 2025 to 27 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. Look for the large thatched roof tops. Guests meet just beside the MooMba Bar at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00 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

About this tour, from the operator

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), BBQ lunch
  • Children from €68 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

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #6 of 19€984h4.85 (1169)shared
Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba€912h4.97 (523)shared
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 #6 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 €98 per adult