Turtle Snorkel, Shipwreck, Sunset BBQ

Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes Sunset & BBQ

★ 4.6 378 reviews

from $119 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Meal included
Run by: Spronk Catamarans

Overview

Spronk Catamarans runs this afternoon trip out of Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad, and it packs three distinct parts into one sail: snorkeling with sea turtles, a stop at a World War 2 shipwreck, and a sunset barbecue on the water. The boat is Rubaiyat, a red catamaran moored at the end of the dock by Lucy's Restaurant. Boarding is at 14:30 and the whole experience runs 4.5 hours, ending back where it started.

Snorkel gear is provided, and multiple snorkel stops are spread across the afternoon, with turtles and plenty of fish reported by many reviewers. After the water time, dinner comes off the barbecue, and the food gets frequent praise across reviews. An open bar runs throughout.

The crowd is capped at a maximum of 35 travellers, and one reviewer said the crowd size felt small enough to love. Families with children from around age five up have done this trip and called it a favorite.

What's Included

Included

Use of snorkelling equipment
Dinner
Open bar
Snorkel With Sea Turtles

Not Included

Transportation fee 12$ p.p

Itinerary

Meet at Renaissance MarinaThe meeting point is Renaissance Marina Paardenbaai in Oranjestad, past Lucy's Restaurant, where the red catamaran Rubaiyat sits at the end of the dock. Boarding is at 14:30.
Board and departTravellers board the catamaran and the boat departs the marina for the afternoon's snorkel stops.
Snorkel stopsThe boat makes several snorkeling stops, including one at a WW2 shipwreck and stops where sea turtles and fish are commonly seen. Gear is included.
Sunset and barbecueDinner from the barbecue is served on board, with an open bar. The sail continues through sunset on the way back.
Return to the marinaThe trip ends back at Renaissance Marina. The full experience lasts 4.5 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this afternoon goes, from parking near the marina to what the water conditions are like at the wreck.

Finding the boat. One traveller describes parking in the lot just past the small bridge and Lucy's Restaurant, then walking through to the dock where the large red catamaran waits at the end. The listing also gives these directions.
Food and drink. The open bar is included.
Group feel. The boat carries a maximum of 35 travellers, and reviewers liked the crowd size.
What to bring. The listing does not give a packing list. Sun protection and a towel for the snorkel stops are sensible, since gear is provided and the afternoon runs long.
Weather dependence. The listing states the tour requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, travellers are offered a different date or a full refund.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible. A transportation fee of 12 dollars per person is not included, and the operator can cancel if a minimum number of travellers is not met, though a different date, a different experience or a full refund is offered in that case. Refunds also require cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Snorkel gear, dinner, an open bar and the turtle snorkel stops are all included. A transportation fee of 12 dollars per person is not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

Pickup is included with this product, and the listing directs travellers to the booking page for pickup details. A transportation fee of 12 dollars per person applies on top of the tour price.

Where Does The Tour Start?

It starts at Renaissance Marina Paardenbaai in Oranjestad, near Lucy's Restaurant. The red catamaran, Rubaiyat, is at the end of the dock. Boarding is at 14:30 and the trip ends back at the same marina.

Is It Suitable For Children?

Yes. One family with seven children aged 5 to 14 reported the crew handled the young ones well and the kids called it their favorite excursion in Aruba. Most travellers can participate, and the boat carries at most 35 people.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the 14:30 start for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted. Weather cancellations and low traveller numbers come with an offer of a different date, a different experience, or a full refund.

Will We Actually See Turtles And The Shipwreck?

Most reviewers report seeing turtles and plenty of fish, some very close up.