--- title: Jolly Pirate Cruise with Snorkel Adventure lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 98 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 1169 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [de, pt, en, nl, es] guidekin_pick: Three stops, BBQ lunch rank_in_category: 6 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/jolly-pirate-cruise-with-snorkel-adventure/ --- # Jolly Pirate Cruise with Snorkel Adventure **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 1169 reviews at €98 per person. In our comparison: #6 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Sail, snorkel, swim and swing in Aruba aboard an impressive 85-foot teak Schooner.  Snorkel and Swim at three sites: You will have the opportunity to visit two shallow swimming and snorkel sites teeming with oodles of species of colorful, tropical fish at Malmok Reefs and Boca Catalina.  At the third site, you will view the famous WWII shipwreck, Antilla resting on her port side in only 60 feet of water. For your comfort find ample shade and seating under the large canopy by the open bar or stretch out on the teak decks for sunning. This tour includes a tasty BBQ lunch, open bar, full-set snorkeling gear and lots of fun with the ship's rope swing! You will learn why this is one of the most requested tours of all the Aruba excursions! ## Before you book - Meeting point: The Jolly Pirates Ships depart from the… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Unlimited drinks (open bar), BBQ lunch - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €68: ages 5 to 10 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €98 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 1169 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Jolly Pirates Sailing Cruises & Snorkeling - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, Portuguese, English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.85 from 1169 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1136 of 1169. - 5 stars: 1058 (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 (2025-10-29 to 2026-09-27); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Rope swing - Unlimited drinks (open bar) - Professional guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Access to two restrooms on-board - BBQ lunch ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities ## Schedule - Runs: Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJuRaprAY4hY4RKXQwhP-z9kQ Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Please Note: Hotel pickup and drop-off is NOT included with this tour - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Operated by multi-lingual guides - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 19** | €98 | 4h | 4.85 (1169) | 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 #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. 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/jolly-pirate-cruise-with-snorkel-adventure/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md