Snorkel Sail Catamaran Cruise

A snorkel sail is one of the most popular ways to spend a day on the water in Aruba, and the calm leeward coast makes it a smooth, easy outing. A catamaran cruises the sheltered west side, pausing at two or three snorkel stops where the warm, clear water reveals reefs, tropical fish, and the island's most famous wreck.

The signature stop is the Antilla, a large German freighter scuttled in World War II that now lies in shallow water off the northwest tip, one of the biggest wreck dives in the Caribbean and a superb snorkel site thanks to its coral-covered hull and resident fish. Between stops, the crew keeps an open bar flowing and the music going, and many operators run the same route as a sunset cruise as the day cools.

Aruba's warm ~28C weather, steady trade winds, and position outside the hurricane belt mean the catamarans sail in nearly every month. Gear, drinks, and snacks are usually included, so you simply bring sunscreen, a towel, and a sense of fun.

A typical cruise includes

• A catamaran sail along the calm leeward coast from a marina near Palm Beach.
• Snorkel stops at the Antilla wreck and nearby reefs, with gear provided.
• An open bar, snacks, and music on board, sunset option available.
• Departures convenient to Palm Beach and Eagle Beach resorts.