Top 12 Catamaran Cruises in Aruba

1.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

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

Spend 2.5 hours aboard the 65-foot Arusun from Palm Beach. Captain Amanda, Ronnie, Gabriel, or Rashim may guide your sail, with two snorkel stops, provided gear, snacks, and an open bar. The boat holds up to 35 people, though some departures are much smaller.

“What a fun trip! The staff was so energetic and welcoming! The boat ride was beautiful and relaxing! We loved the shipwreck snorkel and saw a beautiful sea turtle and tons of fish! Worth it and we will do it again!”

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2.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

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

Sail aboard The Dolphin from Noord for a three-hour Aruba cruise with two snorkel stops at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay. You get fresh gear, wraps, fruit, an open bar, a spinning slide, and rope swing. Crew members including Frederick, Oscar, Rio, Jay, and Brandon have earned warm praise.

“Whole Lotta fun! Catamaran beautiful. Snorkeling, swing and slide were great!! Drinks were good! Had a ball!”

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3.Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

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

Spend four hours aboard De Palm Tours’ 70-foot Palm Pleasure catamaran, snorkeling at the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and the Arashi area. You get gear, buffet lunch, beer, tropical drinks, and an upbeat crew. Cesar is often praised for keeping the trip lively. Hotel pickup may be available.

“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

Board The Dolphin Catamaran from the beach near the Hyatt Regency with Olga or John at Delphi Watersports. You’ll sail Aruba’s north coast, enjoy an open bar and Caribbean music, stop to swim at Boca Catalina or nearby waters, then watch the sunset before returning to shore.

“The sunset cruise did not disappoint. The crew was great. Music playing, drinks flowing, and happy people. How can you not go wrong? We loved it.”

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5.Snorkeling, Mimosas and Brunch

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

Sail from Palm Beach aboard the Octopus with captains and crew such as Richard, Jameel, Jose Luis, or Roger. You’ll snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Reef, enjoy mimosas and cocktails, and receive light brunch bites. The boat holds no more than 34 people.

“We had such an amazing time on the Octopus Catamaran tour! From the very start, Jose greeted us at the beach hut with jokes and card tricks—he set such a fun, lighthearted tone and is truly talented. Onboard, our captain Richard and deckhand Jameel were fantastic. They were professional, attentive, and full of great info, all while keeping the atmosphere relaxed and enjoyable. The whole crew went above and beyond to make it a five-star experience. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Aruba—it was an unforgettable highlight of our trip!”

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6.Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch

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

Spend about three hours aboard a 40-foot trimaran from Palm Beach, with snorkeling at the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Reef. Captain Martin and crew members such as Richard, Jamel, and Jose have earned praise for patient instruction, steady drink service, and a relaxed island mood.

“Randy was a great captain!! The snorkeling was amazing, we saw a ton of fish and turtles as well. Highly recommend!!”

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

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

Board at Piet’s Pier Bar behind the Hyatt Regency at 5:30 pm for a three-hour catamaran cruise. Enjoy sparkling wine, an open bar, Caribbean-inspired buffet dishes, sunset views, music, and a return to Palm Beach under the stars.

“I had so so much fun. My boyfriend sister and I went on this excursion and we got sat with a lovely couple and their 14 year old son. The views were so so amazing and the whole crowd on the boat was lovely. The vibes were amazing the entire trip and at the end they put on red and blue lights on the boat and the main deck turned into a dance floor and it everyone got up and danced together. 10000000/10 would do again”

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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 shipwreck and Boca Catalina. You get snorkel gear, instruction, snacks, and an open bar. Ask about prescription goggles and optional Snuba, which reaches 20 feet without certification.

“It was the best experience I had a lot of fun visit so many beautiful places and the staff was very nice and helpful the captain was awesome I think if you go to Aruba this should be on your bucket list :)”

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9.Banana Adventure Catamaran Shipwreck Snorkel and Turtle Swim

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

Sail Aruba’s coast aboard a catamaran for about three hours, stopping at the Antilla shipwreck and Tres Trapi. Snorkel gear, a light lunch, open-bar drinks, shaded seating, and a rope swing are included. Captains and crew may include Sean, Benji, Cuba, Mussa, JJ, and Manuel.

“Very fun. The perfect amount of time snorkeling. Had fun with the rope swing and trying to perform a backflip. Open bar. Finger sandwiches were great and hit the spot. The staff was very informative. Will do it again.”

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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, with fruit snacks, liquor, mixers, soft drinks, juices, and water included. The 5 p.m. trip passes beaches, hotel areas, shipwrecks, and the Oranjestad harbor entrance before sunset. Beer is not included.

“Wonderful staff made a great atmosphere on the sunset cruise. Unlimited drinks made it even more worthwhile!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews

Spend three private hours aboard Delphi Watersports’ catamaran Dolphin in Aruba. Snorkel the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, then use the rope swing and spinning water slide. Your group of up to 15 gets snorkeling gear, lunch, an open bar, and Caribbean music.

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

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12.Private Sunset Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews

Join Olga and Jhon for a two-hour private catamaran cruise from the Hyatt Regency beach. Sip drinks from the open bar, pass Arashi Beach, swim or use the rope swing, and watch the sun set over Aruba. Crews may include Jose, Kamal, Rueben, or Fred.

“Rueben and Fred were awesome. Beyond expectations. Bring towels and swimsuits to go on slide and get in the water with the turtles !!!!”

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