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Settle onto a 70-foot catamaran for a three-hour afternoon sail from De Palm Pier that pairs happy hour cocktails with two guided snorkel stops, including the famous Antilla shipwreck. Upgrade to Snuba to linger below the surface without full scuba certification.
Settle onto a 70-foot catamaran for a three-hour afternoon sail from De Palm Pier that pairs happy hour cocktails with two guided snorkel stops, including the famous Antilla shipwreck. Upgrade to Snuba to linger below the surface without full scuba certification.
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Operated by De Palm Tours VBA · Oranjestad, Noord
The catamaran slips away from De Palm Pier as late-day sun softens the Caribbean; the water turns a deeper turquoise and the wind begins to tell its own story. A 70-foot deck stretches underfoot, an easy place to lean against the rail with a cocktail from the open bar and watch the shoreline—hotels and palms—recede. The captain steers toward two known reef pockets, while the crew briefs the small fleet of guests on snorkeling technique and the option to upgrade to Snuba, a hybrid of snorkeling and shallow scuba that lets you hover longer above the reef.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for average fitness; participants should be comfortable swimming short distances and treading water.
Yes—snorkels, masks, and fins are provided along with basic instruction; you may bring your own mask if preferred.
Children as young as 3 are allowed; younger children must be supervised and swimmers should be confident in open water.
Snuba lets you breathe from a raft-connected regulator at shallow depths, with crew supervision; it's suitable for non-certified divers and requires no prior experience.
Yes—an open bar with complimentary drinks and light snacks are served during the sail.
The tour is canceled and fully refundable if the operator calls off the sail for safety; cancel at least 24 hours for a full refund from booking side.
The boat anchors near the partially submerged Antilla so guests can snorkel above and around accessible sections; some parts remain above water and are not dove into for safety.
The Antilla freighter was scuttled in 1940 during World War II and has since become one of the Caribbean’s most accessible wreck snorkeling sites.
Aruba enforces reef protection measures and operators promote reef-safe sunscreen and no-touch policies to preserve coral health and fish populations.
De Palm Tours VBA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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