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Spend four hours sailing Aruba’s turquoise waters to snorkel three of the island’s best spots—the shallow Catalina Bay, the WWII SS Antilla shipwreck, and Malmok Reef—while enjoying a Caribbean buffet and open bar. Ideal for swimmers of all levels.
Spend four hours sailing Aruba’s turquoise waters to snorkel three of the island’s best spots—the shallow Catalina Bay, the WWII SS Antilla shipwreck, and Malmok Reef—while enjoying a Caribbean buffet and open bar. Ideal for swimmers of all levels.
Salt spray snaps at your face as the catamaran slips into Aruba’s bright turquoise; the sun balances warm on the deck and the hull hums a steady promise of shallow reefs and wreckage below.
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Operated by Red Sail Sports - Aruba · Oranjestad, Aruba
Salt spray snaps at your face as the catamaran slips into Aruba’s bright turquoise; the sun balances warm on the deck and the hull hums a steady promise of shallow reefs and wreckage below.
You’ll visit Catalina Bay first—an easy, sheltered snorkel where beginners learn to clear masks and breathe through a tube—before drifting toward the haunting silhouette of the SS Antilla, one of the Caribbean’s largest WWII wrecks. The final stop, Malmok, drops you into clearer, shallow reef with hard corals and schools of parrotfish that seem to thread through the coral heads like bright ribbons.
Geology here is simple and direct: limestone bedrock and battered coral terraces ring a flat, wind-swept island. Culturally, Aruba blends Dutch Caribbean influences with Arawak and seafaring heritage; you’ll taste that blend in the buffet’s Caribbean-flavored dishes and in local boat lore told by the crew.
Practical notes: the cruise is about four hours, includes snorkel gear and an open bar, and is suitable for most fitness levels. Expect short swims from a swim ladder or slide; operators provide instruction on request and life vests for non-swimmers. Reef-safe sunscreen, a snug mask, and respect for coral go a long way—don’t touch or stand on formations. Morning sails are calmer; afternoons can get breezier as trade winds build. With basic swim skills and common-sense marine etiquette, this half-day trip is an easy, high-reward way to meet Aruba’s underwater life and a shipwreck that still tells a wartime story.
easy.
4 hours.
Light activity; participants should be comfortable in shallow open water and able to climb a ladder.
No—this trip is suitable for beginners; basic instruction is provided on request and shallow stops are chosen with learners in mind.
The cruise includes snorkel equipment, three snorkel stops (Catalina Bay, SS Antilla, Malmok), a Caribbean lunch buffet, and an open bar.
Pick-up is available only from major hotels; contact the operator in advance to arrange transfers if needed.
For a full refund cancel at least 24 hours before departure; the operator may cancel for bad weather and will refund per policy.
The SS Antilla was a German freighter scuttled early in WWII and now serves as an artificial reef hosting diverse marine life.
Aruba’s reefs are sensitive; operators use mooring spots to avoid anchors and ask guests to use reef‑safe sunscreen and avoid touching coral.
Red Sail Sports - Aruba operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Salt spray snaps at your face as the catamaran slips into Aruba’s bright turquoise; the sun balances warm on the deck and the hull hums a steady promise of shallow reefs and wreckage below.
Salt spray snaps at your face as the catamaran slips into Aruba’s bright turquoise; the sun balances warm on the deck and the hull hums a steady promise of shallow reefs and wreckage below.
You’ll visit Catalina Bay first—an easy, sheltered snorkel where beginners learn to clear masks and breathe through a tube—before drifting toward the haunting silhouette of the SS Antilla, one of the Caribbean’s largest WWII wrecks. The final stop, Malmok, drops you into clearer, shallow reef with hard corals and schools of parrotfish that seem to thread through the coral heads like bright ribbons.
Geology here is simple and direct: limestone bedrock and battered coral terraces ring a flat, wind-swept island. Culturally, Aruba blends Dutch Caribbean influences with Arawak and seafaring heritage; you’ll taste that blend in the buffet’s Caribbean-flavored dishes and in local boat lore told by the crew.
Practical notes: the cruise is about four hours, includes snorkel gear and an open bar, and is suitable for most fitness levels. Expect short swims from a swim ladder or slide; operators provide instruction on request and life vests for non-swimmers. Reef-safe sunscreen, a snug mask, and respect for coral go a long way—don’t touch or stand on formations. Morning sails are calmer; afternoons can get breezier as trade winds build. With basic swim skills and common-sense marine etiquette, this half-day trip is an easy, high-reward way to meet Aruba’s underwater life and a shipwreck that still tells a wartime story.