Pelican Sail And Snorkel, No Meal

Iconic Aruba Sail and Snorkel Experience

★ 4.8 531 reviews

from $67 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Pelican Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
On board: Snacks included
Run by: Pelican Aruba

Overview

This Pelican Aruba outing, listed as the Iconic Aruba Sail and Snorkel Experience, runs 2.5 hours from the Pelican Pier on Palm Beach. Check-in is at 1:30 P.M. at the pier, which sits between the Holiday Inn Beach Resort and the Playa Linda Beach Resort, and the boat departs at 14:00. The activity ends back at the same meeting point.

Snorkel gear is provided, along with an open bar of unlimited drinks and snacks throughout the sail. Reviews repeatedly single out the crew, describing them as friendly, fun and entertaining, with clear safety instructions before anyone gets in the water. Several travellers also note the boat itself, calling it larger and more comfortable than other catamarans they had taken in Aruba, with seating under a shaded cabana.

Snorkelling is the other draw. Reviewers describe a shipwreck stop as a highlight, with plenty of fish and colourful marine life to explore. This is a group tour with up to 60 travellers, so it suits people who want a lively, social afternoon rather than a quiet private charter. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of the package, so travellers make their own way to the pier.

What's Included

Included

Professional guides
Use of snorkelling equipment
Unlimited drinks (open bar)
Snacks
Alcoholic beverages

Not Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Check in at Pelican PierArrive for check-in at 1:30 P.M. at Pelican Pier on Palm Beach, between the Holiday Inn Beach Resort and the Playa Linda Beach Resort. The address is J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord, Aruba.
Set sail at 14:00The catamaran departs at 14:00. The full experience lasts 2.5 hours.
Snorkel stopsReviewers describe two snorkel stops with plenty of fish and, at the shipwreck, an impressive sunken ship to explore. The crew gives safety and equipment instructions before anyone enters the water.
Drinks and snacks on boardThe open bar and snacks are available on board, and several reviewers mention the drinks and snacks specifically.
Sail back to the pierThe tour ends back at Pelican Pier, the same point where it started.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from what travellers report will help set expectations before booking.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off, so plan transport to Pelican Pier on Palm Beach yourself. The listing notes the pier is near public transportation. Allow time to find check-in by 1:30 P.M.
Swimming ability. One reviewer said the waves and current at the shipwreck stop demanded confident swimming, so strong swimmers fare better at that stop. Safety instructions are given before the snorkelling begins.
Group feel. The tour carries a maximum of 60 travellers.
Drinks and snacks. An open bar with unlimited drinks, including alcoholic beverages, plus snacks are included. Multiple reviewers mention the drinks and snacks specifically.
Gear and safety. Snorkelling equipment is provided, and reviewers repeatedly mention safety instructions before entering the water. Several also describe the crew as professional and helpful.
Crowds. The listing says pushchairs are accommodated and most travellers can participate. One reviewer noted the stops can be busy with other tour boats.

Common issues. The Antilla stop divides opinion: while many reviewers call the wreck the best part, one experienced snorkeller described the current and waves there as genuinely demanding, and another said the snorkelling itself was unimpressive compared with Aruba's beaches. One reviewer noted the stops get crowded with other tour boats. One reviewer reported a mechanical issue that forced a mid-trip transfer to another catamaran, though they said the crew handled it professionally. The listing confirms the boat is not wheelchair accessible, and there is no hotel transport.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes professional guides, snorkelling equipment, unlimited drinks from an open bar, snacks and alcoholic beverages. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Where Does The Tour Start And What Time Should I Arrive?

Check-in is at 1:30 P.M. at Pelican Pier on Palm Beach, between the Holiday Inn Beach Resort and the Playa Linda Beach Resort, at J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord. The boat departs at 14:00 and returns to the same pier about 2.5 hours later.

Is Hotel Pickup Provided?

No, the listing states that hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Travellers make their own way to the pier, which the listing notes is near public transportation.

Is This Tour Suitable For Kids Or People With Limited Mobility?

The listing says pushchairs are accessible, service animals are allowed and most travellers can participate. However, the boat is not wheelchair accessible. The listing also advises against participating with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the 14:00 start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow the local time in Aruba.

Do I Need To Bring My Own Snorkel Gear?

No, use of snorkelling equipment is included. The crew gives safety instructions before anyone enters the water, and reviewers describe them as professional and clear on equipment use.