De Palm Island Tours and Tickets

There are several ways to experience or see De Palm Island, off the coast of Aruba. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best experiences available right now:

• Aruba De Palm Island Day Pass

• Aruba De Palm Island All-Inclusive Day Trip with Transport

• Aruba Element Private Boat Charter (After-Lounge)

• Aruba Element Private Boat Charter (L-Lounge)

De Palm Island is an all-inclusive resort. You can book day passes online or from the De Palm ferry terminal or Aruba hotels. Walk-in tickets start from USD$99, while tickets with round-trip transportation start from USD$115. Entry covers the water park, snorkel tours, banana boat rides, flamingo experience, lunch, and an open bar.

Yes, De Palm Island is a convenient day trip for Aruba vacationers, especially families and snorkel fans. Adults can flop in the sun while the kids splash in the park, or don a snorkel mask to marvel at the marine life that teems around the vibrant coral reef. Snorkel equipment, instruction, and tours are included.

Per one customer who booked the Aruba De Palm Island Day Pass, "This was our second time booking this excursion as it is such a fun time with so many options of things to do from soaking up the sun, to snorkeling, to salsa dancing, swimming, riding the banana boat, drinks, and food rolled into one incredible day. There is something for all ages. When back in Aruba we will book this excursion again."

Activities available on De Palm Island include snorkel tours, banana boat rides, riding the slides in the water park, playing beach volleyball, and spotting flamingos. You also can choose to take it easy and simply soak up the sun while sipping cocktails in a cabana.

To get to De Palm Island from the Aruba mainland, you can jump aboard a ferry from Port De Palm, which is just outside downtown Oranjestad—the journey takes five minutes. You also can opt to make life easier by booking a tour package that includes round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Yes, you can see flamingos on De Palm Island. The island is home to a small flock of freely roaming flamingos, which are typically found gathered along the shoreline. You can take photos of the flamingos from behind the short fence or from your beachside cabana.

De Palm Island’s all-inclusive package includes unlimited food and an open bar, as well as activities such as snorkeling, banana boat rides, and salsa lessons. You can upgrade from the basic package to include other water sports, such as SNUBA and an underwater helmet walk.

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided at De Palm Island, so you don’t need to worry about bringing your own. Snorkeling instruction and guided snorkel tours around the island’s colorful reefs (where schools of blue parrotfish are frequently spotted) are included in De Palm Island’s all-inclusive packages.

To enjoy all the activities, and to make the most of your experience, you should plan to spend a whole day on De Palm Island. It’s a good idea to arrive early so that you can grab a beach chair and umbrella and set up in your preferred location.

When you're done visiting De Palm Island, Aruba has a ton of other fun things to do. Per other travelers, here are some of the top attractions to visit:

• Arikok National Park

• Bushiribana Gold Mill Ruins

• Alto Vista Chapel

• California Lighthouse

• Andicuri Beach

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions around Aruba.