Spronk Wreck Snorkel, SUP Boards, BBQ

Aruba: Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck & Sunset BBQ

★ 4.5 189 reviews

from $119 per person

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Duration: 4.5 hours
Meeting point: Dock behind Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar, Oranjestad
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included
Run by: Spronk Catamarans

Overview

This is a 4.5 hour catamaran trip with Spronk Catamarans that packs three water stops, a barbecue dinner and a sunset sail into one outing. You board at Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad, at the pier behind Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant, and cruise along the coast to the snorkeling area.

The water portion happens in stages. First comes Boca Catalina, where the listing describes calm, transparent water and a turtle stop, sightings not guaranteed. Tres Trapi Beach is the next stop on the route, and then the Antilla, a World War 2 shipwreck you snorkel over. Between swims there is an open bar with alcoholic drinks, snacks, and a served barbecue with a vegetarian option. The boat also carries stand-up paddle boards, free to use, with crew on hand to help first timers.

The trip suits mixed parties well: reviewers have taken it as a honeymoon couple, a group of women in their seventies and eighties, and families with children, and each described a day that worked for them. The return leg doubles as a sunset cruise back to the marina. Hotel pickup is not included, so you make your own way to the pier.

What's Included

Included

Snorkel masks with fins. Choice of full mask or traditional
SUP boards
BBQ lunch or dinner included. Also, vegetarian options
All alcoholic beverages are included

Itinerary

Meet at Renaissance MarinaCheck in at the pier in back, by Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant in Oranjestad. Hotel pickup is not included.
Sail to the snorkel areaBoard the catamaran and set off toward the snorkeling spots. One reviewer describes this leg as about an hour of sailing, with drinks available on board.
Boca Catalina swim stopSwim and snorkel in calm, transparent water. The listing promises a swim with turtles at this stop, and reviewers report spotting them here.
Tres Trapi BeachA further stop on the route for swimming and snorkeling.
Antilla shipwreck snorkelSnorkel over the World War 2 wreck. Reviewers call this section a standout of the day and report seeing plenty of fish.
BBQ dinner on boardA barbecue is served during the sail, with a vegetarian option available. The open bar runs throughout.
Sunset sail backThe catamaran returns toward Oranjestad as the sun goes down, docking again at Renaissance Marina.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before you book, drawn from the listing and from what travellers report afterwards.

Getting there. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad. The exact meeting spot is the pier at the back, by Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant. Aim to arrive with time to spare, since some feedback mentions departures that left late.
What to bring. The listing tells you to bring towels and sun protection. Those are the only items named, and both matter on a trip that mixes open-water swimming with time on deck under the sun.
Snorkel stops and pace. Snorkeling stops are built into the route. Reviewers from their seventies and eighties reported handling the swimming without trouble, and families with children described the day as a success. Full-face or traditional masks with fins are provided.
SUP boards. Stand-up paddle boards are on board at no extra charge. The crew helps beginners as well as experienced paddlers, so a first attempt is fine.
Food and drink. Dinner is a barbecue with a vegetarian option, and one reviewer reported choosing between fish, chicken, ribs and vegetarian plates on their trip. All alcoholic drinks are included and reviewers repeatedly describe them as plentiful. Snacks are served between stops.
Who it suits. Families with children, couples and older groups have all written positive reviews of the same trip. The crew gets frequent praise for looking after everyone, including kids. Comfortable seating is available on the catamaran.

Common issues. The main gripes are logistical rather than about the tour itself. Some travellers say pickup and meeting point communication could be clearer, and a few mention departures that were not punctual. Remember that hotel transport is not part of the package, so any taxi or bus fare is on you. The day runs 4.5 hours, so plan the rest of your schedule around that.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Snorkel equipment with a choice of full-face or traditional masks, fins, stand-up paddle boards, an open bar with alcoholic beverages, snacks, and a barbecue dinner with a vegetarian option are all included. Turtle and shipwreck snorkeling plus the sunset BBQ are included. Snorkel gear and life jackets are included, with free cancellation..

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No, pickup is not included. You meet the boat at Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad, at the pier behind Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar and Restaurant, and the tour ends back at the same marina. Some cruise passengers have reported being picked up and dropped at the cruise port, but the standard arrangement is the marina meeting point, so confirm details on the booking page.

How Long Is The Tour?

The trip runs 4.5 hours. That includes the sail out, time at three water stops, dinner, and the sunset sail back to Oranjestad.

Where Do We Snorkel?

There are three stops: Boca Catalina Beach, Tres Trapi Beach and the Antilla shipwreck. The listing promises a swim with turtles at Boca Catalina, and reviewers regularly report seeing both turtles and the wreck on the same trip.

What Food Is Served?

A barbecue dinner with a vegetarian option, plus snacks along the way. One reviewer reported a choice of fish, chicken, ribs and vegetarian plates on their trip. Drinks from the open bar flow throughout.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. Inside that window the listing does not state a refund, so treat the 24 hour mark as the practical deadline. If weather looks doubtful, cancelling early keeps you inside the free window.