Catamaran Cruises in Aruba, 11 Ways

1.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63Our pick

Join the Arusun from Palm Beach for a 2.5-hour catamaran sail with two snorkeling stops. You’ll use provided gear at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay, with snacks and an open bar included. The crew may include Captain Amanda, Gabriel, or first mate Ronnie, and the boat carries no more than 35 people.

“Great hosts, very friendly & made the experience really lovely. Super cool to see the ship wreck. Saw fish & turtles.”

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2.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Spend three hours aboard The Dolphin, a catamaran leaving from the beach by the Hyatt Regency in Noord. You’ll snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, hear local stories, then enjoy a rope swing, spinning water slide, light wraps, fruit, snacks, and an open bar. Check in with Olga or John 30 minutes early.

“Drunk moms are not fun to be around. there was a lady around with drunk kids she was unpleasant and it made the trip unbearable toward the end.”

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3.Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 679 reviews · from $124

Spend about four hours aboard De Palm Tours’ 70-foot Palm Pleasure catamaran, visiting the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Arashi area. You get snorkeling gear, three water stops, a buffet lunch, beer, cocktails, and help from a lively crew. Caesar is often part of the team, though crew assignments can vary.

“This was a phenomenal trip. Completely worth the money. The crew was wonderful, the water was so comfortable, the lunch was delicious (especially the grouper and the pineapple cake), and the drinks at the open bar were not watered doRead more”

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4.Aruba Sunset Sail Cruise Aboard The Dolphin Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 649 reviews · from $59

Spend about two hours aboard The Dolphin, a 45-foot catamaran sailing from the Hyatt Regency beach. Enjoy Caribbean music, an open bar, light snacks, sunset views, and a swim stop with a rope swing and waterslide. Check in with Olga or John at Delphi Watersports, then board by shuttle boat.

“The site i was in listed DePalm Pier as the beginning spot. We purchased the excursion for all 4 of us. As it turned out, the site was incorrect. Departure was Pelican Pier.”

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5.Premium Catamaran Morning Sail: Snorkeling, Mimosas and Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 577 reviews · from $79

Join Captain Richard and crew aboard the Octopus for a three-hour morning sail from Palm Beach. Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Reef, then enjoy mimosas, cocktails, small brunch bites, music, and cushioned seating. The group is limited to 34 people, with gear, instruction, restroom access, and a souvenir included.

“We really enjoyed this tour! We had a large group of ten adults and six kids, and it was just the right amount of time for everybody. The guides were very friendly and helpful; they always kept the drinks flowing! It was a great way to spend the morning and would highly recommend!”

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6.Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 520 reviews · from $74

Board near Palm Beach for a three-hour afternoon sail aboard a 40-foot trimaran. Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Reef, with gear, instruction, lunch, unlimited drinks, and a restroom included. Crew members such as Martin, Randy, and Richard have earned praise for patient help in the water.

“My husband and I had a great time! The captain (Martin) and servers were great! We will definitely do this again.”

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7.Aruba Sunset Sail Dinner Cruise with Open Bar by Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 393 reviews · from $137

From Piet’s Pier Bar behind the Hyatt Regency, sail Aruba’s Palm Beach coast for about three hours. Enjoy sparkling wine, an open bar, a Caribbean-style buffet, sunset views, music, and possible dancing. The boat holds up to 40 people and returns to the same pier.

“Frandy, D'Angelo and Captain Richard were great hosts. The food was adequate and the drinks yummy. The music got the boat rockin' but without any motion sickness. Great commentary from Frandy throughout the evening.”

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8.Aruba Afternoon Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · from $85

Spend about three hours aboard the 70-foot Palm Pleasure catamaran, sailing from De Palm Pier to the SS Antilla and Boca Catalina. You’ll get snorkel gear, instruction, snacks, and an open bar. Optional Snuba reaches 20 feet without certification. Hotel pickup is available from most major hotels.

“We had a great time snorkeling, the boat is huge, lots of room to spread out or lay on the nets. Staff was friendly and always ready to mix up an afternoon cocktail. Tons of fish at both locations. Afternoon snack was a mix of cold sandwiches. What's not to like? I'd do it again for sure.”

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9.Banana Adventure Catamaran Shipwreck Snorkel and Turtle Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · from $65

Spend about three hours aboard Banana Adventure’s catamaran from Hadicurari Pier. You’ll snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Tres Trapi, with crew such as Captain Sean, Captain Cuba, Benjamin, Mussa, or JJ helping with safety and turtle spotting. Lunch, open-bar drinks, gear, shaded seating, and a rope swing are included.

“We had a great catamaran/ snorkel with Shawn & Mussa! We booked the morning trip & got a private ride with just our family. The crew was very informative, safety oriented and attentive to all our needs. Skip the packed tour everyone recommends & stretch out with fewer strangers & great crew on this hidden gem 😉”

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10.Banana Adventure Catamaran Tropical Sunset Sail

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · from $50Best value

Sail Aruba’s coast for about two hours aboard a 50-foot catamaran, starting from MooMba Beach at 5 p.m. You’ll pass beaches, hotels, shipwrecks, homes, and the Oranjestad harbor while the crew serves liquor, mixers, soft drinks, juices, water, and fresh fruit. Manuel, Jeremy, JJ, Juan, and Cuba have all been praised for friendly service on different sailings.

“We arrived at the designated meeting point and did not see the boat. We asked around and we were shuttled with aniother couple who booked the Banana Boat on a small boat to a catamaran with a different tour operator. We have no idea what happened to our boat. We did not receive any notifications from the company prior to departure. The tour ended 3 far from where we parked. They refused to shuttle us back to our car. So we had to pay for a taxi. Needless to say, we will not be booking with them again.”

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11.Private Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Rope Swing and Water Slide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews

Spend three hours aboard Delphi Watersports’ catamaran Dolphin on a private Aruba cruise for up to 15 people. Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina reef, then use the rope swing and spinning water slide. A light lunch, snorkeling gear, cocktails, and Caribbean music are included, with special food or drink requests available at extra cost.

“Rope diving was a lot of fun & the snorkeling was amazing! Food & drinks were great also the service was excellent”

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