Top 6 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 $59Best value

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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