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Snorkel Sail Catamaran Cruise

Sail and snorkel the Antilla wreck and reefs

DifficultyBeginner
Duration3-4 hours
Price$60-110 per person
Type
Tours
Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
3-4 hours
Price
$60-110 per person
Group size
Shared catamaran
Best season
Year-round
Fitness
Easy
Rating
4.8/5
Physical req.
Easy to moderate. Boarding the catamaran and snorkeling in open water are the main demands; basic swimming ability and comfort floating are needed for the stops.
The experience

Snorkel Sail Catamaran Cruise

Sail Aruba's calm leeward coast by catamaran with snorkel stops at the Antilla wreck and reefs, an open bar, and the option of a sunset cruise off Palm Beach.

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.
At a glance

What to know before you go

Good for
✓Couples
✓Families
✓Groups
✓First Timers
Included
✓Catamaran cruise along the leeward coast
✓Snorkel stops with gear at the Antilla wreck and reefs
✓Open bar and snacks on board
✓Music and crew assistance in the water
What to bring
✓Reef-safe sunscreen
✓Towel and swimwear
✓Hat and sunglasses
✓Underwater camera
✓Cash for tips
✓Light layer for a sunset sail
Good to note
✓Pace the open bar, especially before snorkeling.
✓Watch your step on a moving deck, which can be slippery.
✓Stay near the boat and follow the crew at the snorkel stops.
✓Secure hats and sunglasses against the breeze.
Plan it

Plan this experience

The essentials for booking Snorkel Sail Catamaran Cruise and getting there.

Best season
Year-round
Meeting point
Marina or pier near Palm Beach (operator confirms the dock)
Group size
Shared catamaran
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

The catamaran stops at two or three sites along the calm leeward coast, including the Antilla wreck and nearby reefs, where you snorkel over coral, tropical fish, and a large sunken freighter in clear, warm water.