Snorkel Cruise, Open Bar, Light Lunch

Aruba: Snorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Light Lunch

★ 4.7 469 reviews

from $69 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Delphi Watersports (Hyatt Regency Beach)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Delphi Watersports Aruba

Overview

Three hours on the Dolphin catamaran with Delphi Watersports Aruba, built around two snorkel stops, an open bar, and a light lunch on the way back. You check in at the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency towel hut in Noord, since hotel transport is not part of the package. From there the crew handles the rest, including masks, fins, and snorkel vests.

The first stop is the Antilla, a 398-foot German freighter sunk during World War II. It lies on its side in about 60 feet of water, with the shallowest parts roughly 15 feet below the surface, and reviewers regularly single it out as the snorkeling highlight. The second stop is Catalina Bay, a shallow reef with colorful fish, and here the boat becomes a playground: a rope swing and a spinning water slide are rigged for anyone who wants a launch into the water.

Between stops the bar serves Caribbean cocktails, mixed drinks, and juices, with music playing for most of the sail. The lunch is genuinely light, half a wrap by one reviewer's account, so treat it as a snack rather than a meal. Travellers hoping for a quiet sail or a history commentary should read the notes below.

What's Included

Included

Sailboat tour
Snorkeling equipment
Picnic lunch
Open bar

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tips

Itinerary

Meet at the beachCheck in with Delphi Watersports Aruba at the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency towel hut in Noord. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Board the DolphinSet off along the Aruba coastline on the Dolphin catamaran with the captain and crew. The open bar and music run during the sail.
Snorkel the Antilla wreckFirst snorkel stop at the Antilla, a 450-foot World War II German freighter wreck that sits so shallow it almost rises out of the water.
Catalina Bay reefSecond stop at a shallow bay reef with plenty of colorful fish. The rope swing and spinning water slide are available here.
Lunch and sail backThe crew serves a picnic-style light lunch while the open bar continues, then the boat returns to the departure point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this half-day format suits you.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so plan your own transport to the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency towel hut in Noord. Bring your passport or ID card; a copy is accepted. Towels and swimwear are on the bring list too.
Non-swimmers. Snorkel vests, masks, fins, and snorkels are all provided. One reviewer described crew getting in the water to accompany a nervous non-swimmer back to the boat.
Food and drink. The lunch is small, several reviewers describe it as half a wrap or a mini sandwich. The listing promises Caribbean cocktails, mixed drinks, and juices from the open bar, though at least one reviewer wished for more variety.
Noise and pace. The listing describes a Caribbean musical setting, and one reviewer noted music and dancing on deck, so this is not a quiet sail. If you prefer peace and quiet, this may not be the right fit. Individual reviewers said the time allowed at each snorkel stop was ample and that three hours felt right.
What you see. The Antilla wreck is the reliable highlight and reviewers consistently rate it. Do not expect historical commentary: one reviewer wished the crew had explained the ship's story.

Common issues. The light lunch draws the most criticism, with reviewers describing it as small or mediocre, and one reviewer advising snacks. That same reviewer wished for more variety in the open bar and suggested bottled water on the boat. Another noted there was no commentary about the wreck's history. The tour runs rain or shine per the listing, tips are not included, and hotel transport is your own arrangement.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. You meet Delphi Watersports Aruba at the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency towel hut in Noord, so you need to arrange your own transport.

What Is Included In The Price?

The sailboat tour, snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkels, fins, and vests), a picnic lunch, and the open bar. Tips are not included, and the lunch is light, so plan accordingly.

How Long Is The Cruise?

Three hours, which covers the two snorkel stops plus time to eat, drink, and sail back. One reviewer found that length just right.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or Nervous Swimmers?

The boat has a rope swing and water slide, and one reviewer's children enjoyed the snorkeling. Snorkel vests are provided.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a towel, and a passport or ID card, with a copy accepted. Several reviewers also suggest bringing snacks, since the lunch is small.

Can I Cancel?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour itself runs rain or shine.