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Aruba Snorkel Antilla Shipwreck: Two Sites, Open Bar

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Duration3h

GroupUp to 75

LanguagesEN · NL +1

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Snorkel two Caribbean reefs in one afternoon without renting gear or arranging drinks

You board a catamaran at Palm Beach, snorkel in the calm, shallow waters of Catalina Bay first, then head to the Antilla shipwreck where visibility reaches 50 feet and the wreck is alive with tropical fish and rays. Snorkeling gear, instruction, an open bar and snacks are all included, and you're back on shore by afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Board luxury catamaran
Enjoy open bar and snacks
Snorkel at Catalina Bay
Snorkel at Antilla Shipwreck
Relax and sail back to Palm Beach

The Experience

The safety briefing at Catalina Bay took longer than expected — the crew wanted to make sure everyone was comfortable in the water before we even got in. That's the kind of thing that doesn't sound like much until you're actually there and realize it matters. The bay itself sits off the northwestern tip of Aruba, shallow and calm, maybe 15 feet down at most. Queen angelfish drift past, blue parrotfish school together, and the water is so clear you can see the sand. If you've never snorkeled before or haven't done it in years, this is where you get your confidence back.

Then the catamaran takes you out to the Antilla shipwreck, and it's a different world. The wreck is a WWII freighter that went down decades ago, and now it's basically a reef — the starboard side is crusted thick with coral, and the visibility runs 30 to 50 feet depending on the day. The wreck itself starts about 10 feet below the surface, so you're not diving, just snorkeling over it. Yellowtail snapper, butterfly fish, southern stingrays, green morays — they're all living in and around the upper deck like it's their neighborhood, which it is. You float there and watch them move through the structure, and it's quieter than you'd think, just your own breathing and the sound of the water.

Between the two snorkel sites, you're back on the catamaran with an open bar and bite-sized appetizers. The crew handles all the gear — it's provided and fitted for you — so you're not fumbling with rental equipment or worrying about whether your mask fits. The whole thing runs three hours, which is long enough to feel unhurried but short enough that you're not exhausted by the end. If you're staying in Aruba and want to get in the water without arranging your own boat or spending a full day on the ocean, this fills that gap.

What’s included

Your three-hour tour includes snorkeling equipment and instruction at both sites, a luxury catamaran with two snorkel stops, an open bar, and bite-sized appetizers.
You'll visit Catalina Bay first for shallow-water snorkeling, then the Antilla shipwreck where visibility runs deep and the marine life is abundant.
All gear is fitted and provided by the crew.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Red Sail Sports - Aruba

Is this one for you?A good fit if you want to snorkel Aruba's two most famous sites in one afternoon without renting gear or navigating the boat yourself. The three-hour window is what keeps both stops unhurried and leaves your day flexible.