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Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran
★ #7 of 12 in our Catamaran and boat tours list Picked from the 43 catamaran and boat tours by day on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
De Palm Tours takes you snorkeling at Aruba's Antilla wreck on the Palm Pleasure catamaran. You get 4 hours for $124 per adult. A lunch buffet and an open bar are in the price. Check in at the Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier at 8:30 a.m. The boat leaves daily at 9 a.m. You also snorkel at Boca Catalina and Arashi reef. The boat is 70 ft long and 40 ft wide. It has a sun deck and a shaded cabin top.
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Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran at a glance
| Boat | Shared Palm Pleasure catamaran, 70 ft long and 40 ft wide |
| Price is per | Adult: $124; child ages 3 to 9: $101 |
| Hours | 4 hours |
| Departs | Daily at 9 a.m. |
| Meeting point | Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier, between the Hilton and RIU Palace; arrival at 8:30 a.m.; no pickup |
| Minimum age | 3 years |
| Snorkeling | 3 stops, with about 30 to 45 minutes at each |
| Main trade-off | Adult fare from age 10 |
| In the price | open bar with beer, sailing Excursion, use of snorkeling equipment, local taxes, lunch buffet |
| Not in the price | gratuities, transportation |
| Guide languages | English |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Open bar with beer
- Sailing Excursion
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Local taxes
- Lunch buffet
What's not included
- Gratuities
- Transportation
Price by option
Which option to book
Snorkel Adventure is the only option and costs $124 per adult for 4 hours. You get a lunch buffet and an open bar.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Snorkel Adventure | $124 per adult · $124 youth 10 to 17 · $101 child 3 to 9 | 9 a.m. |
The catch: Children pay the adult fare from age 10, at $124 per person.
Route
How does the day work?
You sail from De Palm Pier at 9 a.m. for 4 hours of cruising and snorkeling.
- 30 min
1. Adventure Sports Aruba
The wreck stop gives you 30 minutes to snorkel.
- 30 min
2. Arashi Beach
You spend 30 minutes on the beach at Arashi.
- 10 min
3. Aboard Palm Pleasure
The catamaran gives you 10 minutes to view Aruba from the water.
- pass by
4. Boca Cataavlina
You stay aboard as the catamaran passes by without stopping on this stretch.
The timed stops total 70 minutes within a cruise of 4 hours. The 9 a.m. sail starts and ends at De Palm Pier.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: You meet at the Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier. Transport to the pier is yours to arrange.
- Walking route: The walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace leads to the pier. You enter the Coconuts store and go to the counter.
- Arrival: Check in at 8:30 a.m., 30 minutes before the 9 a.m. departure.
From the desk
- If you're asking whether children sail for less, I'd check their ages first. You pay $101 per child ages 3 to 9 and $124 per person from age 10.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose Palm Pleasure if you want 4 hours on a catamaran with a buffet lunch. The boat measures 70 ft long and 40 ft wide. You pay $124 per adult, the highest fare among this list's shared catamarans.
If you want 4 hours with breakfast and lunch for less, choose Pelican's brunch sail at $85 per adult. For a shorter sail, Arusun gives you 2.5 hours for $63 per adult.
Who it's not for
- Children under 3 cannot join.
- You need another tour if you cannot reach De Palm Pier by 8:30 a.m.
- Choose another cruise if hotel pickup is essential.
Good to know
Know before you go
Children must be at least 3 to join. You pay $101 per child ages 3 to 9. The fare from age 10 is $124 per person.
Bring a beach towel and sunscreen. Snorkel gear is included.
You get a lunch buffet and an open bar with beer. Local taxes are included, but tips are not.
You check in at 8:30 a.m. at the Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier. The boat leaves daily at 9 a.m. You arrange your own transport.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. You get no refund if you cancel later.
You use a mobile ticket. Each booking allows up to 10 travelers and requires an adult.
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People also ask
- How much does Palm Pleasure in Aruba cost?
You pay $124 per adult for the Snorkel Adventure lasting 4 hours. Children ages 3 to 9 pay $101 each. From age 10, the fare is $124 per person.
- Where do you meet for Palm Pleasure in Aruba?
You meet at the Coconuts gift shop on De Palm Pier at 8:30 a.m. The walkway between the Hilton and RIU Palace leads to the pier. You arrange your own transport for the 9 a.m. departure.
- What is included on the Palm Pleasure catamaran in Aruba?
The $124 per adult fare includes a lunch buffet and an open bar with beer. You get snorkel gear, and local taxes are included. Tips and transport are excluded.
- Can children join Palm Pleasure in Aruba?
Children can join from age 3. You need an adult on the booking. Travelers ages 10 to 17 pay $124 per person.
- Can you cancel Palm Pleasure in Aruba for a refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. You get no refund if you cancel later.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.