Half-Day Snorkel Sail, Caribbean Lunch

Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean Lunch

★ 4.8 860 reviews

from $107 per person

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Duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Piet's Pier Bar
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Red Sail Sports - Aruba

Overview

This four-hour morning sail with Red Sail Sports Aruba leaves from Piet's Pier Bar on Palm Beach, between the Barcelo and the Hyatt, with check-in half an hour before the 09:15 start. The catamaran makes three snorkel stops, including the Naufragio Baboo shipwreck, then loops back to the same pier.

In the water you get a wreck, a reef, and a beach stop, with snorkel gear and instruction on request included. Reviewers regularly report sea turtles and clear water, though sightings are never promised. Back on board there is an open bar throughout, a morning snack, and a Caribbean buffet lunch that several travellers described as better than expected. The boat takes up to 75 people, and one recent reviewer found it crowded at that level, especially at mealtime and when gear is handed out.

It suits both first-time and experienced snorkelers, since instruction is available on request and reviewers of all experience levels reported a good time. Children who cannot swim need a life vest, which must be arranged with the operator in advance.

What's Included

Included

Luxury Catamaran Sail
3 Snorkel Stops
Caribbean lunch buffet
Open bar
Morning snack
Use of snorkel equipment and instruction (instruction on request)

Not Included

Gratuities
Round-trip transportation

Itinerary

Meet at Piet's Pier BarArrive at the pier on J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85 in Noord, between the Barcelo and the Hyatt on Palm Beach, 30 minutes before the 09:15 departure.
Board the catamaranBoard the catamaran for the four-hour sail. One reviewer noted the crew explains the boat very well.
Snorkel the Baboo shipwreckFirst in-water stop is the Naufragio Baboo wreck. Reviewers call it the standout. One reviewer found the current heavy on the day they went.
Snorkel Malmok ReefSecond stop on the reef, one of the three snorkel sites on the route.
Swim at Boca CatalinaFinal stop at Boca Catalina Beach before the sail back.
Return to Piet's Pier BarCaribbean buffet lunch and open bar are served on board, and the tour ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the listing and in traveller reviews, and they shape how the day feels.

What to bring. The listing asks for a swimsuit worn under clothing, a towel and sunscreen. Snorkel equipment is provided, and instruction is available on request.
Pace at stops. One reviewer said each snorkel stop runs around 30 minutes, which some found quick.
Crowds on board. The boat carries up to 75 travellers. One reviewer who had done the tour in two different years found the fuller boat made lunch and entering the water slower, so be prepared for a large group.
Food and drink. An open bar runs all day, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, alongside a morning snack and a buffet lunch. Reviewers mention chicken, fish, rice and beans, pasta, salad, coleslaw and a cupcake, and several called the food a surprise highlight.
Sea life odds. Sea turtles show up in many reviews, but not every trip. One reviewer who saw little other marine life still reported turtles in the water, so treat sightings as a bonus rather than a given.
Getting there. Round-trip transport is not included. Hotel transfers from major hotels can be arranged for an added cost by contacting Red Sail Sports directly after booking, otherwise make your own way to the pier.

Common issues. The group can be large, up to 75 people, and at least one reviewer found the full boat made lunch and gear handout slow. The same review noted gear and life vests were distributed only at the first stop, which delayed getting in the water, and one reviewer reported a heavy current on the day they sailed. Rough weather cancels the sail, with a different date or a full refund offered. Gratuities and hotel transfers are extra, the boat is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing requires good weather to run.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The catamaran sail, three snorkel stops, snorkel equipment and instruction on request, a morning snack, Caribbean buffet lunch and an open bar are all included. Gratuities are not, and round-trip hotel transport costs extra. Nothing at the three stops requires an admission fee.

Where Does The Tour Start And Can I Be Picked Up?

Everyone meets at Piet's Pier Bar, J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85 in Noord, on the pier between the Barcelo and the Hyatt on Palm Beach, 30 minutes before the 09:15 departure. Hotel pickup is only from major hotels not within walking distance and must be scheduled with Red Sail Sports directly after booking, at an added cost. The tour ends back at the same pier.

Is It Suitable For Kids And Non-Swimmers?

Most travellers can participate, including children, but any child who cannot swim must be reported to Red Sail Sports in advance so a mandatory life vest can be arranged for them on board. Snorkel instruction is available on request for those who want it.

Is The Boat Accessible?

It is not wheelchair accessible, according to the listing. Pushchairs are allowed and the meeting point is near public transport.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 09:15 start for a full refund. Inside 24 hours there is no refund and no changes are accepted, with cut-off times based on Aruba local time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Wear And Bring?

Wear a swimsuit under your clothes and bring a towel and sunscreen, as the listing advises. Snorkel equipment is provided on board.