Adults-Only Snorkel To WWII Shipwreck

Aruba: Adults-Only Sunset Snorkel Cruise to Wwii Shipwreck

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from $69 per person

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Duration: 3.5 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Flagship-Aruba

Overview

This 3.5-hour sail keeps the deck strictly for grown-ups: everyone on board must be 18 or older, and the tone is set early with music, an open bar and a crew the operator describes as high-energy from departure to the final rope swing. The boat itself is a classic schooner, with a sunny bow terrace for those who want the breeze and a covered stern lounge for shade. You check in at Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord, and the cruise runs in English.

The water part comes first. Stop one is the SS Antilla, a WWII wreck the operator ranks among the largest in the Caribbean, and the crew tells its sinking story on the way out. Stop two is Boca Catalina, where the water is shallow and clear, thick with tropical fish and a realistic chance of spotting sea turtles. Between stops the open bar pours local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and light bites are handed out.

The finish is the signature move: a rope-swing launch off the bow as the sun drops. Premium snorkel gear is provided, restrooms are on board, and a safety-trained crew runs the whole thing. It suits adults who want two very different snorkel spots in one late-afternoon outing, with drinks and music throughout. Anyone wanting top-shelf spirits or specialty cocktails can upgrade to the Premium Bar on board for an extra charge.

What's Included

Included

Snorkel cruise aboard a classic schooner
Snorkel stops at the SS Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina
Premium snorkeling gear
Professional, safety-trained crew
Open bar with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
Light bites
Music on board
Use of rope swing
Onboard restrooms

Not Included

Premium bar upgrade with top-shelf spirits and specialty cocktails (available onboard for an extra charge)
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

Check in at Hadicurari PierMeet at Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, and all guests sign a liability waiver before boarding.
Sail out on the schoonerBoard the classic schooner and cruise the Caribbean as the crew sets the mood with music and the open bar. The story of the SS Antilla is told on the way.
Snorkel the SS AntillaSnorkel the wreck of the SS Antilla, described by the operator as one of the largest WWII shipwrecks in the Caribbean. Premium gear is included.
Snorkel Boca CatalinaMove on to the shallow, clear water at Boca Catalina, where tropical fish gather and sea turtles are sometimes seen.
Sunset sail and rope swingOn the way back, drinks keep flowing and guests can take turns on the bow rope swing as the sun goes down.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the difference between a good trip and a rushed one, from the ID check at the pier to which sunscreen to pack.

Bring your ID. This cruise is strictly 18 and over, and staff may check identification at boarding. The listing says a copy of a passport or ID card is accepted. Bring the real thing if you would rather not argue the point on the dock.
Pack light, pack right. Swimwear, a towel and beachwear are the obvious kit. The listing also asks for biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen to protect Aruba's marine life. There are restrooms on board, so there is a place to change out of wet gear.
Be comfortable in water. The listing is direct about this: guests should be comfortable in the water. Flotation devices are carried on board for anyone who wants one. Boca Catalina is described as clear and shallow.
Drinks and bites. The open bar covers local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and light bites are included. Bringing your own alcohol on board is not allowed. Top-shelf spirits and specialty cocktails sit behind the Premium Bar upgrade, paid on board as an extra.
Weather calls. The captain can change or skip snorkel stops depending on weather and sea conditions. If the trip is cancelled for poor weather, the operator offers a different date or a full refund. Plan it early in your stay so a reschedule is still possible.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not part of this tour, so you make your own way to Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord. Check the meeting point details on the booking page before you set off. Gratuities for the crew are optional and not included.

Common issues. There is no hotel transport, so everyone arranges their own way to Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord. Mobility scooters and bikes cannot be brought on board, and guests need to be reasonably comfortable in the water. Snorkel stops can be changed or dropped at the captain's discretion when conditions turn, though a weather cancellation comes with the choice of another date or a full refund. The standard open bar pours local drinks only; the Premium Bar with top-shelf spirits and specialty cocktails costs extra on board.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes the schooner cruise, snorkel stops at the SS Antilla wreck and Boca Catalina, premium snorkel gear, and a safety-trained crew. The open bar with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, light bites, music, the rope swing and onboard restrooms are all part of the package. The Premium Bar upgrade, hotel transfers and gratuities are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so you make your own way to the meeting point at Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord. The full address and a map reference are on the booking page.

Can Children Come On This Cruise?

No, this is an adults-only cruise and every guest must be 18 or older. Staff may check ID at boarding, so bring a passport or ID card. A copy is accepted.

Is The Tour Suitable For People With Limited Mobility?

The listing rules out mobility scooters and bikes on board. It also asks that guests be comfortable in the water, though flotation devices are available. Anyone with specific mobility concerns should check with the operator before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels the trip because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund. The captain may also change or skip snorkel stops when sea conditions demand it.

What Should I Bring?

Swimwear, a towel and beachwear, plus a passport or ID card since the cruise is 18 and over. Use biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen to help protect the marine life. Do not bring your own alcohol, as drinks are provided by the open bar.