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Board the Palm Pleasure at De Palm Pier for a brisk four-hour morning sail that pairs easy snorkeling at the Antilla shipwreck, Boca Catalina and Arashi Reef with an open bar and pool-deck lunch. Ideal for swimmers of all levels, it’s a practical, scenic way to sample Aruba’s best shallow reefs.
Board the Palm Pleasure at De Palm Pier for a brisk four-hour morning sail that pairs easy snorkeling at the Antilla shipwreck, Boca Catalina and Arashi Reef with an open bar and pool-deck lunch. Ideal for swimmers of all levels, it’s a practical, scenic way to sample Aruba’s best shallow reefs.
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Operated by De Palm Tours VBA · Palm Beach, Noord
The catamaran cuts loose from De Palm Pier before the heat of the day settles in. A steady Atlantic breeze presses against the sails and the 70-foot Palm Pleasure settles into a slow, sure rhythm; the water slides past in glassy sheets that dare you to jump in. On deck, travelers trade lounging on the broad sun nets for quick stretches and mask checks as the crew runs through signals and safety. Within an hour the shoreline recedes, palms become a green line, and the first anchor drops at the Antilla shipwreck — a rusted silhouette rising from clear blue that frames schools of fish like punctuation.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — you should be comfortable treading water and swimming short distances with a snorkel.
No — snorkeling equipment is provided, though you may bring personal masks or fins for a custom fit.
There are three snorkel stops with approximately 30–45 minutes at each location.
Yes — minimum age is 3 years, but children should be comfortable in the water and closely supervised.
The trip includes a buffet lunch, an open bar with beer, use of snorkeling equipment, local taxes, and the guided sail.
The operator cancels in bad weather and offers a full refund if canceled at least 24 hours before departure; otherwise follow their stated policy.
Non-swimmers can join and stay on board during snorkel stops; flotation devices are typically available and the crew provides assistance.
The Antilla was a German freighter scuttled at the start of World War II; over decades it has become one of Aruba’s most accessible artificial reefs.
Reef-safe sunscreen is recommended and touching or standing on coral is strictly discouraged to protect fragile reef growth.
De Palm Tours VBA operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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