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Aruba Snorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Lunch
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Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
Jolly Pirates takes you sailing and snorkeling for 4 hours from MooMba Beach on Palm Beach. It's $108 per adult. Come to the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop beside MooMba Bar for boarding 45 minutes before departure. Saturday and Sunday departures are at 9 a.m. The teak schooner measures 85 feet and has a rope swing; barbecue lunch and an open bar are included.
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Aruba Snorkel Cruise with Open Bar and Lunch at a glance
| Boat | Teak schooner, 85 feet long, with shaded seating and a rope swing |
| Duration | 4 hours |
| Price is per | Per adult: $108. Children ages 5 to 10 pay $76 each. |
| Sites | Malmok and Boca Catalina, then the Antilla wreck |
| Departure | 9 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays |
| Meeting point | Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop beside MooMba Bar; boarding 45 minutes before departure |
| On board | Barbecue lunch and open bar |
| Fitness | At least moderate physical fitness |
| Main trade-off | All sales final, no refund for cancellation |
| In the price | rope swing, use of snorkeling equipment, unlimited drinks (open bar), professional guide, access to two restrooms on-board, BBQ lunch |
| Not in the price | hotel pickup and drop-off, gratuities |
| Guide languages | German, English, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese |
| Cancellation | All sales final, no refund |
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
- Rope swing
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Unlimited drinks (open bar)
- Professional guide
- Access to two restrooms on-board
- BBQ lunch
What's not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Price by option
Which option to book
The single Jolly Pirates option costs $108 per adult. The shared schooner leaves at 9 a.m. on weekends for 4 hours with barbecue lunch and an open bar.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Jolly Pirate Morning Sail and Snorkel Cruise in Aruba | $108 per adult · $76 child 5 to 10 · $76 infant 0 to 4 | 9 a.m. |
The catch: All sales are final, so canceling costs you the full $108 per adult.
The session
How does the day work?
The schooner leaves MooMba Beach for a sail lasting 4 hours, with visits to 3 sites.
- 1
MooMba Beach boarding
Boarding at MooMba Beach starts 45 minutes before the 9 a.m. departure.
- 2
Malmok reef
You swim and snorkel in shallow water with gear included.
- 3
Boca Catalina
This is another shallow site where you can swim and snorkel.
- 4
Antilla wreck
The third site is for viewing the Antilla wreck resting on its side.
- 5
MooMba Beach return
The sail returns to MooMba Beach on Palm Beach.
You swim and snorkel at Malmok and Boca Catalina before the Antilla wreck visit during the 4 hours. Barbecue lunch and the rope swing are included. You finish back at MooMba Beach.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: The Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop is beside MooMba Bar on Palm Beach, between Holiday Inn and Marriott.
- Boarding: Boarding from MooMba Beach begins 45 minutes before the 9 a.m. departure.
- Transport: You arrange your own transport to and from MooMba Beach because hotel transfers are excluded.
From the desk
- The desk question was what cancellation costs. I'd book Jolly Pirates only with firm plans because cancellation means losing the full fare.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose the schooner if you want 4 hours with a rope swing and barbecue lunch. Moderate physical fitness is required. Plans need to be firm. Cancellations receive no refund.
Dolphin suits you if you need free cancellation until 24 hours before departure. For a lunch buffet, Red Sail covers 3 snorkeling stops at $107 per adult.
Who it's not for
- The tour isn't recommended with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
- Skip this tour if you cannot meet the moderate fitness requirement.
- The tour doesn't fit if you need a refundable booking.
- There's no weekday departure for this sail.
Good to know
Know before you go
All sales are final, and cancellations receive no refund.
Boarding at MooMba Beach begins 45 minutes before the 9 a.m. departure. The meeting point is the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop beside MooMba Bar. Departures run on Saturday and Sunday.
Moderate physical fitness is required for this tour. The cruise isn't recommended with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
Children must be accompanied by an adult, and the fare is $76 per child through age 10 including infants. The minimum drinking age is 18.
Barbecue lunch is included in the fare. Ask about dietary requirements when booking. Vegetarian and vegan options need advance arrangement with Jolly Pirates.
The ticket is mobile, and a booking holds up to 15 travelers. Hotel pickup and drop off are excluded.
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Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
The rope swing sail with free cancellation
Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open BarThe shared catamaran has a rope swing and sails for 3 hours at $69 per adult. Cancellation is free until 24 hours before departure.
★ 4.8 · 2,869 reviews · from $69 per adult
The catamaran with a lunch buffet
Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean LunchThe catamaran sail covers 3 snorkeling stops with a Caribbean lunch buffet for $107 per adult. The tour lasts 4 hours, and hotel transfers cost extra.
★ 4.8 · 854 reviews · from $107 per adult
The morning sail with both meals
Morning Snorkel Sail with Premium Champagne BrunchBreakfast and lunch come with mimosas during 4 hours at sea for $85 per adult. You arrive at Pelican Pier at 8:30 a.m.
★ 4.7 · 2,234 reviews · from $85 per adult
Good to know
People also ask
- Is the Jolly Pirates snorkeling cruise in Aruba refundable?
No, all sales are final and cancellations receive no refund. You lose the full $108 per adult fare if you cancel.
- How much does the Jolly Pirates cruise in Aruba cost for children?
The fare is $76 per child through age 10 including infants, with an adult fare of $108 from age 11. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Where and when do I board Jolly Pirates in Aruba?
You meet at the Skull and Crossbones Pirate Shop beside MooMba Bar on Palm Beach. Boarding begins 45 minutes before the 9 a.m. departure on Saturday and Sunday. The sail lasts 4 hours.
- What is included on the Jolly Pirates snorkeling cruise in Aruba?
The $108 per adult fare includes barbecue lunch and an open bar. You get snorkeling equipment and access to the rope swing. For vegetarian or vegan meals, you need advance arrangement with Jolly Pirates.
- How fit do I need to be for Jolly Pirates in Aruba?
You need at least moderate physical fitness for the tour lasting 4 hours. The cruise is not recommended with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health.
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.