Aruba Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion with Lunch and Open Bar

Description

• Round-trip sailing excursion on 41ft trimaran from the meeting point!
• English-speaking catamaran shore excursion captain and crew!
• Light lunch and open bar!
• Snorkeling at the Antilla Ship Wreck and Catalina Bay!
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest!

Spend your cruise stop at Aruba on a catamaran, where you can sail, snorkel, swim, eat, and drink. Enjoy the warm sunshine and the amazing southern Caribbean Ocean.

You'll meet the catamaran a quick taxi ride about 15 minutes from the Aruba cruise terminal to the small pier where you'll depart. Board the 41-foot Trimaran Yacht and settle in to start your sail to the first snorkel spot. The catamaran holds up to 45 people, but there will never be more than 36 on your excursion. This will allow more space for you to move around and more personalized service. Lunch is provided and comes in 3 parts. The first will be served as you sail to the first snorkel location.

Weather permitting you'll be snorkeling for about 45 minutes each at 2 different sites. No need to bring anything as all the snorkel and safety gear is provided. Beginners and experienced snorkelers are welcome and if you need any help, just ask. If you prefer to stay dry the catamaran has trampoline nets on the front where you can relax and catch some rays. 

The first stop is the Antilla Ship Wreck. The Antilla was launched in 1939 and was built to carry goods across the Atlantic between Germany and the Caribbean. But when Germany invaded Denmark and Norway, the Netherlands feared they too would be invaded. The German crew was confined to the ship and before they could be boarded, they scuttled the ship by flooding and burning it. It's one of the largest wrecks in the area and coral and sponges have taken over. Lobster and fish also can be seen there. It's a great wreck to explore for snorkelers and divers. 

The second site is Boca Catalina Bay. This small bay has calm clear waters making it ideal for snorkeling and swimming. The shallow reef has a wide variety of colorful fish and corals. You may see Barracudas, schools of French grunt, French angelfish, bluefin trevally, and Bermuda chub if the visibility is good. There are beautiful coral formations, gorgonian (soft coral), and sea fans. Bring an underwater camera to capture this other world.

The bar is open for the entire cruise so you can enjoy a cocktail while everyone snorkels. It's advised that the snorkelers not drink before snorkeling. Lunch will be served throughout the sail. Enjoy a turkey sandwich (white or brown bread, mayonnaise, sliced turkey, lettuce, tomato, and cucumber), tuna salad wrap (whole-grain wraps, tuna, yellow onion, mayonnaise, and parsley), fruit stick (100% fruit - honeydew, cantaloupe, watermelon, pineapple, and grapes).

You'll finish your sail back at the small pier and can take a taxi from there back to your Aruba cruise ship.

What is included?

• Round-trip sailing excursion on 41ft trimaran from the meeting point.
• English-speaking catamaran cruise excursion captain and crew.
• Light lunch and open bar.
• Snorkeling at the Antilla Ship Wreck and Catalina Bay.
• All snorkel equipment including mask, sterilized snorkel tube/mouthpiece, fins, and flotation vest.

Excursion Notes

• We suggest you bring your swimsuit, sunglasses, towel, waterproof camera, and cash for transportation, tips, etc.
• Please note this excursion only offers one departure time.

Where we meet

For this Aruba Afternoon Sailing, Snorkeling, and Lunch Excursion, you will meet at a beach located a short taxi ride from the pier. Taxis are available right outside your Aruba cruise terminal. The ride is approximately 10 minutes and the cost per taxi is approximately $11.00 USD (for 1-4 passengers). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Taxi cost is not included in the listed excursion price.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests should have basic swimming skills.
• Parents are responsible for their children in the water (limited amounts of average child-size gear available).
• Guests use a ladder to re-enter the catamaran from the water.
• Note that due to tides, guests are taken in a small boat out to the catamaran and use a ladder to climb on board (the crew does assist).
• This excursion is not allowed for guests with limited mobility.
• This Aruba Catamaran Sail and Snorkel Excursion with Lunch and Open Bar may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• You want to cancel at any time, for any reason, before or after your arrival. Simply contact us via email reservations@shoreexcursioneer.com within 14 days of your missed excursion date for a deposit refund.
• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location.
• Your ship misses/skips the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator to run the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the tour operator or guest may send doctor's note).
  
• Cancellations that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund. Guests must notify us within 14 days after their excursion date via email for requesting a refund of booking payment made to Shore Excursioneer.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.