Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean Lunch

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4 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Victoria_W ·

Aug 2026

Great experience! The crew is amazing; the snorkel and food were great. Would book again. I am not a strong swimmer, and it's very accommodating. If you're skeptical like me, yes, this is a legit website, and my travel agent recommended it.

· Melissa_A ·

Jul 2026

Great snorkeling. Fun guides and bartender. Great food and music. The crew made it a really special experience!

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Overview

Discover the SS ‘Antilla’ shipwreck, one of the Caribbean's largest wrecks, on this half-day Aruba snorkeling cruise. Set sail aboard a luxury catamaran to three snorkel spots abundant with marine life, including a stop at Catalina Bay. Enjoy an open bar and a Caribbean-inspired lunch buffet, served by an expert crew on board. Includes snorkel instruction and equipment.

Half-day cruise including lunch and snorkel
Snorkel the SS Antilla ship wreck in Catalina Bay
See a wide variety of exotic fish
Transportation from your local hotel available for an extra cost

What's Included

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

Gratuities
Round-trip Transportation (available for an added cost, contact local operator after booking)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Piet's Pier Bar
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85, Noord, Aruba
Please meet us 30 minutes prior to your tour start at the Pier in between the Barcelo and the Hyatt on Palm Beach.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start time
.9:15 am

Itinerary

Be welcomed aboard a luxury catamaran for a half-day cruise in the clear Caribbean Sea.

An entertaining crew is always on hand to ensure a pleasurable sailing experience that includes tropical music, dancing, and storytelling. Relax on two sunbathing nets and enjoy plenty of seating aboard the spacious boat.

Your first snorkeling stop is shallow Catalina Bay, ideal for beginners or those who need time to practice using the snorkel equipment—instruction included. A swimming ladder and fun waterslide make it easy for passengers to get into the water. View colorful fish and corals in their growing stages before continuing on to one of Aruba’s most famous shipwreck sites: the SS Antilla.

Learn about the fate of this World War ll German freighter, whose mostly intact 400-foot-long (122-meter) body is now surrounded by sea anemones, tube sponges, coral formations and fish including parrotfish, angelfish, southern stingrays, yellowtail snapper, queen flounder, trumpet fish, and more.

A Caribbean lunch buffet and fully stocked open bar are included, and your attentive crew keeps a watchful eye out for empty cocktail glasses before you return to shore.

Piet's Pier Bar

Admission Ticket Free

Naufragio Baboo Shipwreck

Admission Ticket Free

Malmok Reef

Admission Ticket Free

Boca Catalina Beach

Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Pick-up is only from major hotels not in walking distance, please contact Red Sail directly to schedule a transfer
Please bring: Swim suit (under clothing), towel, sunscreen
Not wheelchair accessible
If you have children in your group that cannot swim, you have to inform Red Sail directly to arrange a mandatory life vest for the child while on board

Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 75 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

Alisha_K

Amazing time!!!! The crew (Kevin, Lizzi and Richard) were so great. The excursion was the perfect amount of snorkelling and just enjoying the view on the boat. The food was also 10/10. Highly recommend this trip for anyone wanting to see Aruba in a new light.

Reviews

4.8

based on 836 reviews

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So much fun! The Drinks...

Alexis_K, Aug 2026

So much fun! The Drinks were so good and the staff was so friendly ! I’d definitely do it again and highly recommend. The shipwreck was cool too

The entire crew was very...

Angela_C, Aug 2026

The entire crew was very friendly. The food and drinks were great. I would definitely recommend this excursion.

Snorkeling in Aruba - Must Do

Rima_J, Aug 2026

Lizzie, Deon and Leo were amazing guides. Snorkeling was fantastic and the food was great. Highly recommend it.

YOLO: Just book it!

Victoria_W, Aug 2026

A fun day out exploring...

Melissa_G, Jul 2026

A fun day out exploring different areas and snorkeling. It felt quick as we only had 30 min or so at each stop, but it was cool to see different spots including the shipwreck. The food and drinks provided were unlimited and that was nice as well

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Melissa, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed exploring the different snorkeling spots, especially the shipwreck. We know the time at each stop can feel short when you're having so much fun, but we aim to give our guests the chance to experience several unique locations during the trip. It's great to hear you also enjoyed the unlimited food and drinks. We truly appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon! Sunny regards, Zulay

🐢 Sail, Snorkel & Swim with Sea Turtles in Aruba

Joey_A, Jul 2026

We spent a beautiful half day sailing and snorkeling off Aruba’s Palm Beach, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. The water was crystal clear, and we saw an incredible variety of marine life, colorful coral formations, a shipwreck, and even had the opportunity to swim alongside wild sea turtles. In addition to the snorkeling, the crew kept everyone well taken care of with refreshing drinks and a delicious lunch, both of which exceeded our expectations. The staff was friendly, attentive, and always willing to help, making the entire trip enjoyable and relaxing. If you’re looking for a fun day on the water while visiting Aruba, this excursion is a great choice. We had an amazing time and would definitely do it again.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Joey, Thank you so much for your wonderful 5-star review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an amazing time sailing and snorkeling with us. It’s great to know you enjoyed the crystal-clear waters, vibrant marine life, colorful coral, the shipwreck, and the unforgettable experience of swimming alongside sea turtles. We're also delighted that our lunch and refreshing drinks exceeded your expectations. Your kind words about our crew mean a great deal to us. Providing friendly, attentive service and creating a fun, relaxing experience for our guests is exactly what we strive for every day. Thank you for recommending our excursion. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to welcoming you back on board for another unforgettable adventure the next time you're in Aruba! Kind regards, Zulay

Fun time!!

Toni_H, Jul 2026

The crew was fun, funny and professional! Would recommend this tour for people either inexperienced or experienced in snorkeling! The food & drinks were very good too!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Dear Toni, Thank you so much, for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our fun, friendly, and professional crew. It’s great to know that you would recommend the tour to both experienced snorkelers and those trying snorkeling for the first time. We’re also happy you enjoyed the food and drinks! We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board for another fantastic adventure in Aruba! Sunny regards, Zulay Kelly

Great day at sea

Caroline_M, Jul 2026

The crew members were friendly and cracked us up. Drinks were flowing. Lunch buffet even had vegetarian options!

Great day in Aruba!

Chad_F, Jul 2026

What a great day in Aruba: Each stop was the perfect amount of time. Enough to see what you wanted to see and swim around. The shipwreck was really a unique experience. The day we went the current was a bit heavy so be aware of that. The food exceeded our ecxpectations. Chicken, fish, rice and beans, pasta, coleslaw, salad, and even a cupcake! So good. The drinks were plentiful - both alcoholic and non. The crew did a great job of meeting people’s desires. Speaking of the crew - outstanding. Personable and knowledgeable and fun! While they could never garauntee that they can do this - my daughter lost her Apple Watch while swimming. One of the crew overheard her and immediately jumped in and after a bit came up out of the water with it! What a blessing. All in all - don’t hesitate to book this experience. It was great.

Wonderful Aruba experience

Melissa_A, Jul 2026

Great snorkeling. Fun guides and bartender. Great food and music. The crew made it a really special experience!

Great half day trip!

Beth_P, Jul 2026

They take great care of you, lots of drink choices and plenty of food! They explain the boat very well.

Great excursion!!

Jennifer_W, Jun 2026

Deion, Joshua and Rich were amazing! Professional, friendly, funny, skilled. The snorkel spots were wonderful, we saw several sea turtles. The sunken German ship was really cool and kind of eerie and the food was delicious!!! I would definitely do this again and recommend to anyone!!

Crew was great and water...

Heather_G, Jun 2026

Crew was great and water was amazing! Especially enjoyed snorkeling over the wreck - only thing that would've made it better was to see a turtle...

Beautiful snorkeling....

Tyler_S, Jun 2026

Beautiful snorkeling. Lunch was delicious and drinks plentiful. This was our second year doing this tour. Last year it was more enjoyable due to less people on the catamaran. It was way too crowded this year which made it tough to eat. Getting into the water at first stop took forever as everyone had to get their snorkel and blow up their life jackets . I would think this could have been done prior to get to the stop. Staff was personable but last year crew a lot more fun. Overall it was enjoyable. Nothing major . You are in Aruba so all is good.

Amazing Experience

Murilo_V, Jun 2026

Wonderful tour—super fun and attentive guides. Unlimited drinks and a very good lunch. I was a bit disappointed that I couldn’t really see much marine life while snorkeling. Maybe the snorkeling spots weren’t the best. Even so, we were still able to see sea turtles in the water.

Great Experience

Geraldin_D, Jun 2026

Great experience, the food was good, the drinks were great, and the staff was friendly. Even if you're nervous to book alone, I still say do it, it's a great way to meet other visitors and to get out of your comfort zone, all while enjoying good drinks, food, and music.

Amazing tour, but vibe impacted by negative interaction with guide.

Wendy_C, Jun 2026

The snorkel spots were great! We saw a puffer fish, star fish and many other beautiful fish. The water is so clear. The shipwreck area was a really unique experience for us. We took the morning tour. I would definitely recommend the morning for calmer waters, especially at the shipwreck site. The lunch was delicious and the vibe was fun. There were a decent number of people on the tour but it wasn’t overly crowded, there were plenty of places to sit in and out of the sun. Overall we had a great time! However, when they were handing out the snorkel equipment one of the guides was impatient and rude. One person in our group had never snorkeled before and flipper sizing was difficult. The guide was not helpful or nice about helping. Unfortunately, that did impact our comfort level with future interactions with the guides and the vibe on the boat for us.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Hi Wendy, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for joining our Half-Day Snorkel Sail. I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the snorkeling sites, especially the Antilla shipwreck, and that you had the opportunity to see so much marine life. It's also wonderful to know that you enjoyed the lunch, atmosphere, and overall experience on board. I was disappointed to read about the interaction your group experienced while being fitted for snorkeling equipment. We welcome many first-time snorkelers, and our team should always provide patient, friendly, and helpful assistance. What you described is not the standard of service we aim to deliver, and I understand how it affected your experience. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I will be sharing your feedback with our catamaran crew to ensure we continue improving the experience we provide to all our guests. Regards, Peter

Highly recommend!

Julie_G, Jun 2026

Great crew! Wonderful vibe! Enjoyed the snorkeling. Lunch was yummy! Highly recommend checking out the beautiful water and gifts in the sea!

So much fun! Plenty of...

iditarunner, May 2026

So much fun! Plenty of water time and kept us well feed and hydrated with an open bar. Staff was amazing! I would go again tomorrow if I could.

Red Sail exceeds expectations.

Brian_F, May 2026

This was a relaxing, fun time. Great crew, great snorkel destinations, great food and drinks. I have used Red Sail many times in the past and I will always choose them when I trave

Lots Of Sea Turtles!

John_B, May 2026

This was a very nice four hour snorkeling trip with three stops to snorkel and lots of sea turtles! The lunch was good as well, and the open bar made the trip!

Loved that we stopped at...

Mary_R, May 2026

Loved that we stopped at three locations, as we saw different things at all three. The island is very windy so watch your hats. There was plenty of food for lunch and drinks were offered throughout the time on the boat.

Really nice snorkeling. ...

Theresa_J, May 2026

Really nice snorkeling. Crew was fun. Equipment was great. Very nice day. Worth the money. We enjoyed ourselves.

Great crew

James_C, May 2026

Very enjoyable experience. All three spots offered a variety of sea life, food was delicious, and crew was spectacular

Lovely boat trip!

Sarah_B, Apr 2026

We had a great time! Captain Big Rich, Josh, and Randy were a blast and so kind! Would definitely do this boat trip again! Appreciate them leaving on time as well :) we saw two turtles and a sting ray snorkeling. A highlight of our trip! Food was good too!

Must do!!

kim_s, Apr 2026

Ty guys for the great day! I Highly recommend this boat, the crew was entertaining, fun and helpful (also easy on the eyes🤪) this boat had a sturdy staircase that extended into the ocean, which made it easy to get in and out of water.. lunch was amazing and plentiful (salad, fish, coleslaw, chicken, rice n beans, pasta, even cupcakes) everything was very good! Open bar with lots of cocktail choice. Captain was responsible, we felt safe and informed. The boat stopped 3x for snorkeling .. just don't forget your towel & sunblock or a swim shirt! Thanks for a great experience!

Best Snorkeling Trip

Christian_E, Apr 2026

A great experience overall! Snorkeling was great they took us to 3 spots. Snorkeling gear included, food was phenomenal! Grouper, chicken, Spanish rice, salad, and dessert! Drinks included as well!! The crew is great and tends to every need. Lizzy was always letting us know where to go throughout the boat and help all. First mate was awesome and made the drinks just right!! Great fun, highly recommend this trip!

Great crew. Very...

Erwin_R, Apr 2026

Great crew. Very accommodating and nice. High energy, great bar & good lunch. It was the perfect amount of time.

The shipwreck was so...

Holden_J, Mar 2026

The shipwreck was so cool! Lots of fish and turtles. The boat was very nice. Great music. I will come back again.

A must in Aruba!!!

Terri_S, Mar 2026

This was one of the best choices we made!!! Liz and the Captain Dion? Were so helpful as fun. The boat is roomy, the bar was great and the lunch was delish and much fancier than we expected! We did t want to get off the boat!! The first mate was great too, can’t remember his name. I did a lot of research on FB and so glad we chose Red Sail for the snorkel lunch trip!