Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch
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Aruba
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sail the waters off Aruba in a 40-foot (12-meter) trimaran on this afternoon tour departing from Palm Beach. Explore the underwater world of coral and tropical fish using the provided snorkel equipment. Learn about the marine environment from the captain and crew as you sip drinks from the open bar and dig into a sandwich lunch.
- Use of snorkel equipment included
- Get views of the Aruban coastline from the water
- Sandwich lunch provided
- Captain and crew ensure your safety and comfort
What's Included
- Captain and crew
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Unlimited drinks (open cocktail bar)
- Access to restroom on-board
- Use of snorkel equipment and instruction
- Safety life jackets
- Certified first responder
- Octopus souvenir
- Souvenir t-shirt (available to purchase)
- Power snorkel
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Octopus Aruba Sailing, Snorkeling, Sunset & Private ToursJ.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, suitenummer 227, Palm Beach, Aruba, Noord, Aruba
Your tour departs from the Octopus Aruba beach hut which is located on Palm Beach behind the Holiday Inn. Once you reach the Holiday Inn Hotel, please walk through the lobby until you reach the beach area. Make a left on the footpath and you will see us on your right.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.1:00 pm
Itinerary
Your maritime journey begins at the Octopus Aruba beach hut where you board your catamaran to begin your afternoon sailing adventure along the Aruban coastline.
Make two snorkel stops: the first is the legendary shipwreck 'Antilla,' a 1939 German freighter sunken during World War II. Spend 45 minutes exploring this intact underwater marvel, delving into its historical significance and captivating marine life.
The second stop is at Malmok Reef, situated in the shallow waters of Catalina Bay where you can spot angelfish, damsel fish, octopuses, sea fans, and coral in these pristine waters.
As you explore, savor refreshing drinks from the open bar and indulge in a sandwich lunch provided onboard. The experience concludes back at the Octopus Aruba beach hut.
Make two snorkel stops: the first is the legendary shipwreck 'Antilla,' a 1939 German freighter sunken during World War II. Spend 45 minutes exploring this intact underwater marvel, delving into its historical significance and captivating marine life.
The second stop is at Malmok Reef, situated in the shallow waters of Catalina Bay where you can spot angelfish, damsel fish, octopuses, sea fans, and coral in these pristine waters.
As you explore, savor refreshing drinks from the open bar and indulge in a sandwich lunch provided onboard. The experience concludes back at the Octopus Aruba beach hut.
Palm - Eagle Beach (Pass By)
1
Malmok Reef
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
2
Adventure Sports Aruba
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Recommended to bring a towel and sunscreen
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Children are welcome and infants under two cruise free
- Boarding takes place via a spacious shuttle boat (for up to 15 people) that transports guests to the catamaran. This shuttle, like all our vessels, undergoes inspection every six months to ensure safety and quality. From the beach hut (where check-in takes place), it’s a short 30-meter/ 98 foot ride to the catamaran. This area of the sea is as calm as a lake, with little to no waves throughout the year
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Markita_C
What a great experience! The captain and crew were amazing. The hospitality was top tier. This is my 3rd time snorkeling but this was definitely the best experience I’ve had. I highly recommend this tour if you’re visiting Aruba.
Reviews
4.7
based on 611 reviews
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DeAnna_W, Jul 2026
The staff was great, the food was really good and they were very accommodating for my husband’s celiac disease. The only reason for the four stars was the boat needed some repairs, but otherwise everything was wonderful. I do think all of these tours should scatter their times. Too many tours in the same place at the same time.
Jessica_B, Jul 2026
We absolutely loved this tour!! From the snacks to the drinks, the friendless of the tour operators, and the cool ship wreck, we want to come back and do it again!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad to hear you absolutely loved the tour and enjoyed everything from the snacks and drinks to the friendly crew and the shipwreck snorkeling.
It’s great to know you had such a memorable experience that you’d like to return for another trip. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back the next time you’re in Aruba.
Amy_A, Jun 2026
All around great experience! The food and drinks were very good, excellent service. Very friendly staff
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great overall experience and enjoyed the food, drinks, and friendly service from our crew.
We truly appreciate you sailing with us and hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Aruba.
Malcolm_B, Jun 2026
I did not do any snorkeling but other passengers told me the swimming and snorkeling was great. The food and drinks during the excursion were delicious and had quite a bit of variety, which was nice! The food and drink were also delicious.
One of the crew members, Jose, entertained those of us who didn’t snorkel with fun riddles and card tricks! Honestly worth the price of admissions alone. Our captain, Vincent, was extremely personable and spent time talking with those of us who did not swim as well, and was extremely knowledgeable about swimming conditions, the area, and its history!
100% would do another one of these excursions on a future visit!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the excursion even while staying onboard, and that the food and drinks met your expectations with plenty of variety.
It’s great to know José helped keep things fun with his riddles and card tricks, and that Captain Vincent made the experience more engaging with his knowledge and time spent with guests. We’re happy the crew helped make everyone feel included, whether snorkeling or relaxing on the boat.
We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit to Aruba.
Paola_J, Jun 2026
Had so much fun, and the food was great. Staff were very friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed our trip and the snorkeling.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad to hear you had so much fun and enjoyed both the snorkeling and the food onboard. It’s great that the crew’s friendliness and helpfulness helped make your trip even more enjoyable.
We truly appreciate you sailing with us and hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Aruba.
Jasmine_W, Jun 2026
The hosts were the best!!!! The captain and the host made me feel safe enough to get into the water it was amazing
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear the captain and crew helped you feel safe and comfortable getting into the water that’s exactly the kind of experience we aim to provide. It’s wonderful that you were able to relax and enjoy the moment once you were in.
We truly appreciate you sailing with us and hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Aruba.
Anu_B, Jun 2026
The experience was great with attentive staff! From the check-in process and beyond, including interactions with Captain Martin, everyone had great energy!! Drinks and food were a nice touch as well!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great experience from check-in through the entire trip and that Captain Martin and the rest of the crew helped bring such positive energy onboard.
It’s also wonderful that you enjoyed the drinks and food along the way. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Aruba.
Cynthia_W, May 2026
Ample seating. comfortable
friendly staff
food options more than expected
many dribk options
prefer longer stays at snorkeling sites and alternatives. same ones as other boats
fun music!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the comfortable seating, friendly crew, fun music, and the variety of food and drink options onboard.
We also appreciate your thoughts about the snorkeling stops and timing at each site. Guest feedback like this is very helpful as we continue to review and refine the experience we offer.
We’re happy you had a fun time overall and hope to welcome you back again the next time you’re in Aruba.
Jennifer_t, May 2026
Very terrible experience!! First time in Aruba and I’ve texted and called multiple times a hour before sailing and no communication in exact location while being located on the beach of dock. Very terrible customer Service when trying to communicate on proper accommodations.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you for your feedback.
We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience.
Our team is available through two phone numbers, live chat on our website, multiple social media channels, our office, and our beach hut. In addition, the exact meeting location is clearly explained on our website and in the confirmation email sent after booking. Guests can also easily find and navigate to our location through Google Maps by searching for our company name.
We understand your frustration if you arrived too late and were unable to board the boat. However, we make every effort to provide clear communication and multiple ways for guests to reach us before their tour.
We appreciate your feedback and will continue working to ensure all guests can easily find us and enjoy their experience with us.
Tom_S, May 2026
The crew was great. Very attentive, helpful. The snorkeling at sunken ship was a new experience but second spot we stopped was poor at best. No coral and no color. But maybe we have our selves to blame for destroying things.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for sharing your honest feedback. We’re really glad to hear the crew took good care of you and made the experience attentive and helpful throughout.
We understand your thoughts about the snorkeling sites. Conditions can vary quite a bit depending on weather, currents, and marine life activity on any given day, and visibility or coral appearance isn’t always consistent across locations. We appreciate you joining us for the experience and hope that, despite that part, you were still able to enjoy the overall outing on the water.
We’d be happy to welcome you again in the future for another try under different conditions.
Dominic_c, May 2026
The trip was cancelled with only 15 minutes notice. (We had an 81 year old with us). We rebooked with another company and are awaiting our refund. I recommend booking via pelican and not octopus!
Octopus communication was awful!
Alexis_G, May 2026
Nice chill vibe. The crew was informative. Patient with taking everyone’s pictures and helping them with the lifevest. The light refreshments and snacks was a sweet generous gesture. Was a good time. Laid-back not so much Lit based off the music selection, but I recommend.
Response from Host, May 2026
Sounds like a relaxed and easygoing trip overall. Good to hear the crew was helpful, patient, and took time with photos and life vests, and that the snacks and refreshments added a nice touch. Appreciate the honest note on the music too, and glad it was still a good experience for you.
Teya_E, Apr 2026
Snorkel in 60 ft deep water with life vest. Don't be scared. The shipwreck do exist.
You won't need to buy drinks. Drinks are good. Unless you're beer person, that's an extra charge.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re glad you enjoyed the snorkeling, shipwreck views, and drinks onboard. Thanks as well for the helpful tips for future guests we hope to see you again on another adventure soon!
Ruby_F, Apr 2026
The experience was great! I booked the excursion so that my husband and friends could snorkel. I normally am pretty scared to do it. But We had the wonderful Jose on our trip and he assured me I would be okay! And I was! I was so thankful he gave me the experience.
Response from Host, May 2026
We’re really glad to hear you had such a great experience on the excursion. It means a lot that Jose was able to help you feel comfortable and confident enough to enjoy snorkeling for the first time. Sharing that moment with your husband and friends makes it even more special. We hope to see you on board again in the future!
John_R, Apr 2026
It was amazing! Boat crew was super friendly and full of good info. First dive location a little rough, but still super fun. 2nd location had sea turtles and all kinds of fish! Drinks always flowing and delicious snacks were awesome! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you for the amazing review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the experience, especially spotting sea turtles and all the marine life. Happy to hear the crew, drinks, and snacks made it even better. We appreciate the recommendation and hope to have you back again soon!
Maritza_L, Mar 2026
What a fun trip. The staff on board was great! Service with a smile and super accommodating. The only downside is there aren’t many fish to see in the waters off Aruba, but we did see turtles. Would definitely do it again if I were to return to Aruba.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re glad you had a fun trip and enjoyed the crew’s service! While the fish sightings were limited, it’s great that you still got to see turtles. We’d be happy to have you back on board anytime you return to Aruba.
vmitchell562, Mar 2026
Great crew, good food and open bar throughout the trip. I was celebrating a birthday & they gave me a special drink and played a birthday song— made it special!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Happy Birthday and thank you for your review! 🎉😊 We’re thrilled our crew could make your celebration special with a birthday drink and song. So glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and overall experience—hope to celebrate with you again soon! 🍹⛵🎂
Lyudmila_S, Feb 2026
We had an amazing snorkeling experience on the boat! The crew was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful from start to finish. They made everyone feel comfortable and ensured we had everything we needed. The snorkeling spots were beautiful, with clear water and plenty of marine life to see. The whole trip was well-organized, relaxing, and fun. Highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a great time on the water!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! 🌊 We’re so glad you had an amazing snorkeling experience and enjoyed the crew’s friendly and attentive service. Clear waters, beautiful marine life, and a relaxing trip that’s what we aim for! 🐠 We’d love to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Meena_M, Feb 2026
The staff/crew were sooooooo amazing. They brought around lots of food and kept asking to get us more drinks. Everything was delicious. The catamaran moves slowly, so no issues about it being too rough. The crew helped everyone with gear for snorkeling and were so attentive- even brought me a pillow to rest my back! Would highly recommend and it was a great price compared to other comparable tours. They also gave us souvenir drinking cups to take home. We were very impressed with the crew. Would do this again when we come back. Highly recommend. There were also several elderly people on the tour and they were very kind and helpful to everyone.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear how amazing the crew made your experience they truly love going the extra mile, whether it’s keeping the drinks flowing, helping with snorkeling gear, or even bringing a pillow for extra comfort. 😊
It’s also great to know you felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout the tour. Your recommendation means so much to us.
We can’t wait to welcome you back on board when you return! 🌊
Laura_W, Feb 2026
Great boat ride, however snorkeling was not great because of cloudy water. Didn’t see much of anything… still had fun and drinks were unlimited.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback!
We’re glad you enjoyed the boat ride and unlimited drinks. Sorry the snorkeling visibility wasn’t ideal we hope to welcome you back for a clearer, even better experience! 🌊
Suzanne_D, Feb 2026
This was an excellent tour. Very well organized, the unlimited drinks and the different kinds of petit four was very enjoyable. We both enjoyed ourselves. Would do it again if given a chance.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the organization, unlimited drinks, and variety of petit fours. It’s great to know you had such a fun time we’d love to welcome you back anytime! 🌊🍹
Kathleen_S, Feb 2026
This was our second excursion aboard the Octopus this trip because we so thoroughly enjoyed our previous visit with friends.
Experienced, safety minded, courteous and friendly crew made for memorable and enjoyable snorkeling activities for us and our family. The drinks were plentiful and the food top rate. Captain Martin, Shaq, Juan and ??? Exceeded our expectations.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your second excursion with us and that our crew Captain Martin, Shaq, Juan, and the team made your snorkeling experience safe, fun, and memorable. It’s great to know you loved the drinks and food as well! 🌊🐠
We can’t wait to welcome you back on board again!
Ginger_H, Feb 2026
Friendly service, lots of snacks provided, endless drinks. Would highly recommend for a great island experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review!
We’re glad you enjoyed the friendly service, tasty snacks, and endless drinks. 🌴🍹
We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another great island experience soon!
JGrant_C, Jan 2026
My husband and I really enjoyed this excursion and the staff on board were amazing. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear you and your husband enjoyed the excursion and that our staff made it memorable. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you both back soon! 🌊⛵
Jerry_P, Jan 2026
We took a one o'clock snorkel cruise. The crew was awesome and very attentive. The captain Vincent was phenomenal. The food was great and they even made me a gluten option for each course. The open bar was perfect but you could also add in beer and wine for a small fee. The boat held about 25 or so people . We will do it again!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear you enjoyed the snorkel cruise and that Captain Vincent and our crew made your experience exceptional. It’s great that the food (including the gluten-friendly options) and open bar added to your enjoyment. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another trip! 🌊🤿🍹⛵
Julie_C, Jan 2026
So fun!! Great cruise. Friendly and helpful crew. Drinks were flowing! Snorkeling was amazing. Lots of snacks.
Elizabeth_W, Jan 2026
I took my aging parents on this tour. I chose Octopus because, after reading reviews of this tour and many others, it appeared to be the most family-friendly and relaxed of the options. We were not interested in a "party boat" with loud music and people taking full advantage of the free drinks. I chose right! The care and attention that the crew of the Octopus provided from start to finish was fantastic. Vincent and Richard were attentive, friendly and informative. The amount of food they provide is perfect and well spread out throughout the tour. Yes, there are free drinks provided and those who wanted to partake did, but it did not interfere with our experience. While the snorkeling spots weren't the most incredible I've ever experienced, they were very enjoyable. I highly recommend this tour!
Melissa_K, Dec 2025
When we first arrived at the meeting point, we were worried we’d made a horrible mistake booking a tour on a boat for 30+ people (we’re a bit antisocial), but we were lucky enough to be on a tour with a family of 14 from all over the US that were just lovely. TBH, it’s almost impossible for me to separate my review of the tour from how wonderful it was to chat with this family, but I’ll do my best! Our captain, Richard was fun, but not in a “oh no, is he just here to have fun?” kind of way, and the rest of the crew was also excellent. At the first snorkeling stop for the shipwreck, I saw a sea turtle and got to swim with it for quite a while, which was great! The second stop also had a lot of great snorkeling, with tons of varieties of fish behind giant rocks near the shore. We didn’t eat the food on board (we’d already eaten), but other guests seemed happy with it. I had a few drinks that were as good as you’re going to get on a catamaran tour. The only real negative for me was that the snorkeling gear was awful, and I really wished that I had brought my own. Otherwise, definite recommend.
abigail_w, Dec 2025
I had a great time! relaxing, passed out lots of good. the only thing I was was better was the music. I wish it was more exciting & upbeat, maybe caribbean music. it was a bit boring. otherwise it was nice.
James_M, Dec 2025
It was an amazing experience. The snorkeling is great and the drinks kept flowing. I also let them know ahead of time about my family doesn’t eat pork and there were 12 of us. They made sandwiches specifically for us to enjoy. And you get to keep the cup when you leave.
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