Champagne Brunch And Aqua Safari

Palm Beach: Champagne Brunch and Aqua Safari

★ 4.7 92 reviews

from $95 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Pelican Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Pelican Adventures N.V.

Overview

Four hours on a custom-built catamaran out of Pelican Pier, run by Pelican Adventures. The morning starts with a brunch-style spread of mini pastries, bagels with smoked salmon and all the trimmings, plus an open bar pouring champagne and cocktails from the start. Snorkeling comes next, spread across three stops along the coast, with fresh fruit skewers served after the first one and a simple lunch of sandwiches, chips and cookies later in the trip.

The three snorkel sites are Malmok Reef, Catalina Bay and the Antilla shipwreck, each with time in the water for swimming, snorkeling and a drink. A Third Lung experience is on offer as well, letting guests explore beneath the surface. Guides are described by reviewers as attentive, lively and quick to help when someone struggles in the water.

It suits travellers who want a lively, social boat day rather than a quiet sail, with drinks flowing throughout. The schedule is full: one reviewer noted there was almost no downtime between the three stops. Anyone who cannot make their own way to Pelican Pier should note that hotel transport is not part of the package.

What's Included

Included

4-hour snorkeling trip
Certified snorkel equipment
Professional and certified guides
3 amazing snorkeling and swimming locations
3rd-lung experience
Brunch-style breakfast: mini yogurt parfaits, mini blueberry muffins, mini croissants, and mini bagels served with smoked salmon, cream cheese, chopped red onions, capers, and assorted jams
Post-snorkel refreshment: fresh fruit skewers served after the first snorkel stop
Lunch: turkey sandwich, potato chips, and baked cookies
Champagne and open bar
Sun-kissed and shaded areas

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Pelican PierCheck-in takes place at Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord. Hotel pickup is not included.
Boca Catalina BeachFirst stop for swimming, snorkeling and a cocktail, about 30 minutes. This stop is optional. Fresh fruit skewers follow the first snorkel.
Antilla ShipwreckSnorkel over the wreck, around 30 minutes of swimming and snorkeling with a cocktail. Optional stop, and one reviewer reported it was skipped due to a mechanical issue on their trip.
Malmok BeachThe final 30-minute stop for swimming and snorkeling. On the sail back, lunch is served and the bar stays open.
Return to Pelican PierCruise back along the coast with drinks still flowing, ending where the trip began.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report back.

Getting there. You make your own way to Pelican Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd in Noord; transport is not part of the booking. Gratuities are also not included.
Food and drink. Brunch items are mini portions: parfaits, muffins, croissants and bagels with smoked salmon and fixings. One reviewer recommended eating breakfast beforehand, since the morning offering is pastries and champagne and the fuller meal comes later. Drinks, including champagne, flow throughout.
Pace on board. The schedule is tight. One reviewer said the three stops came with no downtime in between, so expect to be in and out of the water fairly quickly. All three snorkel stops run about 30 minutes each.
Group feel. Reviewers describe a lively, social atmosphere on board, with one traveller summing it up as you bring the party and the crew brings the food and drinks. Several also praise how attentive the crew is throughout the trip.
What to bring. The listing names swimwear as the essential item. A reviewer also suggested an underwater camera for the snorkel stops, especially the shipwreck. The boat has both sun-kissed and shaded areas on deck.
Snorkel gear and extras. Certified snorkel equipment and professional guides are included. A Third Lung underwater experience is also listed as included. Guests are asked not to touch marine life or feed animals at the sites.

Common issues. The Antilla wreck stop is optional, and one reviewer reported it was skipped on their trip because of a mechanical problem, so there is no absolute guarantee of every stop on a given day. Mobility scooters and electric wheelchairs are not allowed on board, and the listing bars intoxicated guests. Hotel pickup and gratuities cost extra.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The four-hour catamaran trip, certified snorkel equipment, professional guides, three snorkel stops and the Third Lung experience are all included. Food covers a brunch-style breakfast, fruit skewers after the first stop and a sandwich lunch. Champagne and the open bar are included too.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At Pelican Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord, Aruba. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you arrange your own transport to the pier.

Which Snorkel Sites Does The Boat Visit?

Three stops are planned: Boca Catalina, the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Beach. Each lasts around 30 minutes. The first two are listed as optional, and one reviewer reported the wreck was skipped on their outing due to a mechanical issue.

Is Food And Drink Extra?

No. Brunch, fruit, lunch, champagne and the open bar are all part of the package. Gratuities are not included, so bring cash if you want to tip the crew.

Can I Cancel If My Plans Change?

Yes, the listing allows cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Check the booking page for the full terms before you book.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

Mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs and scooters are not allowed on board. Reviewers mention crew assisting a guest who had difficulty while swimming. Anyone with concerns should check with the operator before booking.