Morning Snorkel Sail With Lunch

Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

★ 4.7 708 reviews

from $124 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: De Palm Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: De Palm Tours VBA

Overview

Four hours on a spacious catamaran, three snorkel stops, an open bar and a lunch buffet: that is the shape of this morning sail operated by De Palm Tours from De Palm Pier.

The trip starts with check-in at the Coconuts Gift Shop on the pier, half an hour before departure. From there the boat heads out to three snorkel sites, spending roughly 30 to 45 minutes at each. Crew hand out snorkel gear and give instructions, and several travellers noted they helped nervous snorkellers individually.

Back on board between stops there is music, a flowing open bar that reviewers insist is genuinely unlimited and not watered down, and a lunch buffet that earns consistent praise. The boat returns to De Palm Pier at the end. It suits couples, families with children aged three and up, and anyone comfortable in open water for short stretches. It is not wheelchair accessible, and the wreck stop can carry a noticeable current.

What's Included

Included

Sailing Excursion
Lunch buffet
Open bar
Local taxes
Use of snorkelling equipment

Not Included

Gratuities
Transportation

Itinerary

Check in at De Palm PierArrive at the Coconuts Gift Shop on De Palm Pier, between the Hilton and RIU Palace, 30 minutes before departure to check in.
Board the Palm PleasureClimb aboard the catamaran, collect snorkel equipment and listen to the crew briefing as the boat sails out.
Adventure Sports Aruba snorkel stopThe first stop, listed for 30 minutes.
Arashi Beach snorkel stopA second 30-minute snorkel stop.
Pass Boca CatalinaBoca Catalina is a scheduled snorkel stop, paired with the Antilla shipwreck and Arashi Beach on this sail.
Lunch and sail backA lunch buffet and open bar are served on board, and the tour ends back at De Palm Pier.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this sail.

Getting there. The tour starts and ends at De Palm Pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd, and transportation is not included, so travellers arrange their own way there. Check-in is inside the Coconuts Gift Shop 30 minutes before departure. Walk down the walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace to find it.
What to bring. The listing recommends a beach towel and sunscreen. Swimsuits are a given, and reviewers mention lounging on the nets between stops.
Snorkel pace. Each of the three stops allows roughly 30 to 45 minutes in the water. One reviewer described a shipwreck site as the deepest with the strongest current, while others mention sea turtles and colourful fish across the stops. Crew members are repeatedly described as attentive to anyone needing help with snorkelling.
Food and drink. Lunch buffet and open bar are included, along with snorkel gear and local taxes. Reviewers often say the drinks were genuinely unlimited rather than watered down, and that the food was fresh and plentiful. Gratuities are not included.
Group feel. The catamaran holds a maximum of 80 travellers. Despite that capacity, many reviews say the boat never felt crowded and there was space to spread out.
Weather risk. The experience requires good weather, and if it is cancelled for poor conditions the operator offers a different date or a full refund. One reviewer whose date was cancelled was rebooked onto a boat two days later, so flexibility helps.

Common issues. The honest downsides are mostly about weather and refunds. A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before start time, and one reviewer reported being refused a refund after a same-day storm. The tour is not wheelchair accessible and children must be at least 3 years old. Transportation to the pier is not included, and the deepest stop has a current that nervous snorkellers should factor in.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The sailing excursion, a lunch buffet, an open bar, snorkel equipment and local taxes are all included. Gratuities and transportation to the departure point are not. Reviewers consistently describe the food and drinks as plentiful.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At De Palm Pier, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 1 in Aruba. Check in inside the Coconuts Gift Shop on the pier, 30 minutes before the start time. The walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace leads you there, and the boat returns to the same pier.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

The listing does not state hotel pickup for this tour, and transportation is listed as not included. Travellers should check the booking page for their specific options before departure.

Is It Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The minimum age is 3 years, and most travellers can participate according to the listing. However, the boat is not wheelchair accessible. Anyone with mobility concerns should weigh the three in-water snorkel stops before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing recommends a beach towel and sunscreen, plus a swimsuit. Snorkel gear is provided. The trip ends back at the pier, so plan accordingly for after the last stop.