--- title: "Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch" lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 68 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 649 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/premium-catamaran-afternoon-sail-snorkeling-and-lunch/ --- # Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch **Guidekin's take:** An afternoon sail where every guest gets a cushioned lounge seat facing the sea and drinks are brought to you, with lunch appetizers, a toast, an open bar and two snorkel stops with gear and instruction. You board by a short shuttle boat from the beach hut. 4.74 from 649 reviews at €68 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #13 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Your afternoon adventure begins with delicious lunch appetizers, refreshing beverages, and a sparkling toast as you set sail on the Caribbean’s warm, clear blue waters. Our friendly, experienced crew will guide you to two of Aruba’s top snorkel spots. What makes us stand out? Every guest enjoys a cushioned lounge seat with an unobstructed sea view, there’s no one sitting behind you, giving you space to fully relax. No need to stand in line at the bar, either. Our attentive crew will bring drinks directly to you, whether it’s a refreshing Aruba Arriba, spirits like rum, gin, vodka, whiskey, or a non-alcoholic mocktail. Throughout the journey, indulge in fresh lunch appetizers served right to your seat, so you can unwind without interruption. With our intimate group size of just 34 guests, every customer is treated like a friend. Plus, as a special memento, each guest takes home a high-quality Octopus Aruba souvenir. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon on the sea! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Your tour departs from the Octopus Aruba… - Starts 13:00: one departure a day - Food included: Lunch, Unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar) - Children from €45: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €68 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 649 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours - Private Charter - Boat Rental - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 13:00 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.74 from 649 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 607 of 649. - 5 stars: 563 (87%) - 4 stars: 44 (7%) - 3 stars: 17 (3%) - 2 stars: 8 (1%) - 1 star: 17 (3%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the crew, food service and snorkeling, though rough water at the shipwreck is a recurring concern. **Praised:** - Friendly, entertaining crew who help guests feel comfortable - Frequent food and drink service with a variety of snacks - Shipwreck snorkeling and sightings of turtles and fish - A relaxed atmosphere and an uncrowded boat **Complaints:** - Rough water at the shipwreck can make snorkeling difficult - Some want longer snorkeling stops, while others feel they have enough time - Some find boarding straightforward, while others report unclear instructions and unhelpful staff - Some report the boat or its main sail needing repairs Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-02-09 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Safety life jackets - Professional guide - Octopus souvenir - Lunch - Use of snorkel equipment and instruction - Unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar) - Certified first responder - Captain and crew - Access to restroom on-board ## Not included - Souvenir t-shirt (available to purchase) - Power snorkel ## Itinerary 1. **Palm - Eagle Beach** (pass by, no stop) - Sail along Aruba’s beautiful coastline. The warm, clear, blue water of the Caribbean paired with hundreds of species of tropical fish and coral will be a feast for your eyes. If this sounds too good to be true, it’s not. 2. **Malmok Reef** (45m; admission included) - You’ll sail to two of Aruba’s best snorkel stops with our experienced captain and crew. The second stop of this charter are the shallow waters of Catalina Bay. You can spot angel fish, damsel fish, octopuses, sea fans and coral. New to snorkeling? Not a problem. Our captain... 3. **Adventure Sports Aruba** (45m; admission included) - You’ll sail to two of Aruba’s best snorkel stops with our experienced captain and crew. The first location is the famous shipwreck ‘Antilla’, where you’ll spend 45 minutes of exploring. The Antilla sank more than 60 years ago and remains completely intact. Legend says the... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 13:00 - 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 Your tour departs from the Octopus Aruba beach hut which is located on Palm Beach behind the Holiday Inn. Once you reach the Holiday Inn Hotel, please walk through the lobby until you reach the beach area. Make a left on the footpath and you will see us on your right. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ7wzCPk3hY4Rp0UUex6W63g Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Recommended to bring a towel and sunscreen - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Children are welcome and infants under two cruise free - Boarding takes place via a spacious shuttle boat (for up to 15 people) that transports guests to the catamaran. This shuttle, like all our vessels, undergoes inspection every six months to ensure safety and quality. From the beach hut (where check-in takes place), it’s a short 30-meter/ 98 foot ride to the catamaran. This area of the sea is as calm as a lake, with little to no waves throughout the year ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 19** | €68 | 3h | 4.74 (649) | 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 #13 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/premium-catamaran-afternoon-sail-snorkeling-and-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md