Flagship Adults-Only Sunset Schooner, Antilla

Aruba: Adults-Only Sunset Snorkel Cruise to WWII Shipwreck

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Duration: 3.5 hours
Meeting point: Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Flagship-Aruba

Overview

Three and a half hours on a classic schooner, reserved entirely for adults 18 and over, with an open bar running the whole time. The cruise leaves from Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord and heads straight for two of Aruba's best-known snorkel spots, with a crew that keeps the music and the energy up between stops.

The first stop is the SS Antilla, one of the larger WWII wrecks you can snorkel in the Caribbean. The crew tells the story of how it sank while you swim above it. From there the boat moves on to Boca Catalina, where the water is clear and shallow, busy with tropical fish, and sea turtles are a real possibility.

The sail back is the social part. Drinks and light bites keep coming, there is a sunny bow terrace and a covered stern lounge, and the trip ends with a rope-swing launch off the bow as the sun drops. Snorkel gear is provided, restrooms are on board, and a Premium Bar upgrade with top-shelf spirits can be bought on the boat. It suits confident swimmers who want a lively, kid-free outing rather than a quiet sail.

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

Meet at the pierCheck in at Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord, Aruba. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.
Board the schoonerAll guests sign a liability waiver before boarding. ID may be checked, since the cruise is 18 and over only.
Sail to the AntillaThe crew shares the story of the SS Antilla on the way out, with drinks from the open bar available throughout the sail.
Snorkel the shipwreckSnorkel the SS Antilla, one of the largest WWII wrecks in the Caribbean, using the provided gear.
Snorkel Boca CatalinaA second stop in clear, shallow water full of tropical fish, with a chance to spot sea turtles. Flotation devices are available on board.
Sunset sail backDrinks, light bites and music on the return leg, finishing with the signature rope-swing launch off the bow as the sun sets. Total duration is 3.5 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will shape the day, from what to carry to how the stops work.

What to bring. Pack swimwear, a towel, beachwear and a passport or ID card, with a copy accepted. Bring biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen. Leaving your own alcohol on shore is required, since outside drinks are not allowed on board.
Pace and water. Guests should be comfortable in the water, though flotation devices are on board for anyone who wants one. Gear is provided at both snorkel stops.
Group feel. This is a high-energy, adults-only outing with music and an open bar from start to finish. One reviewer called the crew fun and knowledgeable and said they would book it again on a return trip to Aruba.
Drinks and food. The open bar covers local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, and light bites are included. A Premium Bar upgrade with top-shelf spirits and specialty cocktails costs extra and can only be arranged on board.
Weather stops. Snorkel stops may change or be skipped depending on weather and sea conditions, at the captain's discretion. If the trip is cancelled for poor weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.
Getting there. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your own transport to Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord. The listing carries the meeting point details. Gratuities are optional and not included.

Common issues. The biggest practical limit is the weather: the captain can change or skip either snorkel stop based on conditions, and the whole trip can be cancelled and rebooked or refunded if the sea is bad. There is no hotel transfer, so travellers arrange their own way to the pier in Noord, and the Premium Bar is an extra charge on top of the base price. Anyone with a mobility scooter or bike cannot bring it aboard, and all guests must be 18 or older with ID that may be checked at boarding.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The cruise itself aboard the schooner, snorkel stops at the SS Antilla wreck and Boca Catalina, premium snorkeling gear, a safety-trained crew, an open bar with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, light bites, music, use of the rope swing and onboard restrooms. Not included are the Premium Bar upgrade, hotel pickup and drop-off, and optional gratuities.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Pickup and drop-off are not part of this tour. You make your own way to Hadicurari Fishermen's Pier in Noord, Aruba, and the listing shows the exact meeting point.

Can Children Join This Cruise?

No. It is strictly adults only, and every guest must be 18 or older. Bring a valid ID, since it may be checked at boarding.

How Long Is The Tour And Where Does It Go?

It runs 3.5 hours in English. After boarding at the pier, you snorkel the SS Antilla shipwreck, then Boca Catalina, and sail back with a rope-swing launch at sunset. Stops can change or be skipped if weather or sea conditions require it, at the captain's discretion.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. If the operator cancels the trip due to poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund instead.

What Should I Bring, And Is Anything Not Allowed?

Bring swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen, beachwear and a passport or ID, with a copy accepted. You cannot bring your own alcohol, mobility scooters or bikes, and everyone signs a liability waiver before boarding. Reef-safe sunscreen is requested to help protect Aruba's marine life.