Antilla Wreck And Catalina Bay Sail

Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail

★ 4.7 554 reviews

from $79 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Piet's Pier Bar
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Red Sail Sports - Aruba

Overview

This three-hour afternoon sail with Red Sail Sports Aruba leaves from Piet's Pier on Palm Beach, between the Barcelo and the Hyatt, and heads out to two snorkel stops. The first is the Antilla shipwreck, a sunken ship the crew describes with its history before you get in the water. The second stop is a shallower stretch of coast where several reviewers report seeing sea turtles and lots of fish.

The trip runs as a luxury catamaran carrying up to 75 travellers, with an open bar, bite-sized appetizers, and all snorkel gear plus instruction included. Reviews again and again point to the crew as the strength of the tour, describing them as friendly, attentive and professional. One reviewer, a charter boat captain, compared the organisation and safety standards favourably to other boats they had been on in Aruba.

It suits first-time snorkellers, families with children, and anyone wanting a sociable three hours on the water. The tour ends back at the same pier, which sits near public transport.

What's Included

Included

Luxury catamaran tour with 2 snorkel stops
Bite sized appetizers
Snorkeling equipment and instruction
Open bar

Not Included

Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop-off

Itinerary

Check in at Piet's PierMeet at Piet's Pier Bar, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85, Noord, between the Barcelo and Hyatt on Palm Beach, Arrive 30 minutes before the 14:00 start. The itinerary lists Piet's Pier Bar as a 20-minute stop.
Sail to the Antilla wreckThe catamaran heads out to the shipwreck, where the crew covers the site's history before the snorkel stop.
Snorkel the shipwreckFirst snorkel stop over the sunken ship. Snorkeling equipment and instruction are included.
Snorkel Boca CatalinaThe second stop is Boca Catalina, listed at 30 minutes. Several reviewers report sea turtles and plenty of fish at the shallower snorkel spot on this tour.
Return sail and pierThe tour ends back at the meeting point on Palm Beach after roughly three hours on the water.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from repeated reviewer comments will help you plan the afternoon.

What to bring. The operator asks you to bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and camera. Nothing else is listed as required.
Getting there. Check-in is at Piet's Pier Bar on Palm Beach, and the meeting point is near public transport. The listing states hotel transfers are not included, but you can contact the supplier to request a transfer to the pier, subject to availability and only for major hotels not within walking distance of the pier.
Food and drink. Bite-sized appetizers and an open bar are included. Reviewers often mention the snacks and drinks as a plus. One reviewer mentioned the bar serves hard liquor rather than beer or wine, with pop and juice available for anyone who skips spirits.
Swimming ability. Most travellers can participate, and one reviewer praised a crew member for being patient with nervous snorkelers in their family. If children in your group cannot swim, you must tell the supplier in advance so a mandatory life jacket is arranged for them on board. On windy days the current at the wreck can take some work to swim against, as one reviewer described.
Group feel. The catamaran carries a maximum of 75 travellers. Reviewers describe the crew as fun, friendly and entertaining, and one reviewer said it felt less crowded than other tour lines they had tried.
Timing and pace. The tour starts at 14:00 and runs about three hours, with two snorkel stops. Arrive 30 minutes early, as the operator requests.

Common issues. The experience needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather; if it is cancelled for either reason, you are offered a different date or a full refund. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, though pushchairs are, and hotel transfers are not part of the price, only on request from the supplier for major hotels not near the pier. One reviewer noted that only hard liquor is served, and windy conditions can make the wreck snorkel more of a workout. The same reviewer found the music too loud.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the catamaran sail with two snorkel stops, snorkeling equipment and instruction, bite-sized appetizers, and an open bar. Gratuities and hotel pick up and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Tour Start And Is There Hotel Pickup?

You meet at Piet's Pier Bar, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85, Noord, between the Barcelo and the Hyatt on Palm Beach, 30 minutes before the 14:00 start. Hotel transfer is not included, but you can contact the supplier to request one to the pier, subject to availability and only for major hotels not within walking distance of the pier. The tour ends back at the same pier.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children And Non-Swimmers?

Most travellers can participate, and the listing says pushchairs are allowed on board. If children in your group cannot swim, you must inform the supplier in advance so a mandatory life jacket is arranged for them while on board. One reviewer mentioned crew helping nervous snorkelers feel safe in the water.

Is The Tour Wheelchair Accessible?

No. The listing states the experience is not wheelchair accessible, though it is pushchair accessible. The meeting point is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. The tour also requires good weather and a minimum number of travellers; if it is cancelled for either, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring And How Long Is The Trip?

The sail lasts about three hours. Bring a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen and camera, as the listing advises. Check-in is 30 minutes before the 14:00 departure.