Antilla Wreck By Seabob, 15 Guests Max

Antilla Shipwreck Seabob Tour

★ 4.9 225 reviews

from $120 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Segway Aruba

Overview

This tour puts a motorised Seabob in your hands and runs it along Aruba's coast toward the Antilla shipwreck, the headline stop of the outing. Riders glide on the surface between stops, dive down when they want, and work their way along the shoreline. Along the way the route takes in Boca Catalina, the Tres Trapi steps and Arashi Beach, all included on the itinerary with free admission.

The whole outing lasts two hours and thirty minutes, with hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. The listing advises checking the booking page for pickup specifics. A professionally trained Seabob guide leads the group, snorkel gear and bottled water are provided, and bathroom facilities are available. Group size is capped at 15 travellers, which keeps the guide within reach of everyone. Children may join but must be accompanied by an adult, and the listing describes the experience as wheelchair and pushchair accessible, though it warns against participation for anyone with back problems, heart conditions, or who is pregnant.

Reviewers consistently describe the machines as quick to learn, often after only a short lesson. The tour suits confident swimmers who are comfortable in open water and want a faster, more physical version of ordinary snorkelling.

What's Included

Included

Hotel or port pickup and drop-off
Use of snorkelling equipment
Bottled water
Professionally trained seabob guide
Bathroom Facilities

Not Included

Food
Gratuities

Itinerary

Hotel or port pickupPickup and drop-off are included. The listing directs travellers to the booking page for pickup details, so confirm your location there after booking.
Adventure Sports ArubaThe base stop, admission free, where the group meets the guides, collects Seabobs and snorkel gear and gets a briefing on operating the machines.
Boca Catalina BeachA free-admission snorkel stop on the coastal route. Reviewers report abundant fish and sea turtles across the tour, without singling out individual beaches.
Tres Trapi StepsAnother free stop along the coast, part of the chain of beaches the group travels between on the Seabobs.
Arashi BeachA free-admission beach on the route. One reviewer described meeting the tour here, so it can serve as a joining point as well as a stop.
Return and drop-offThe group rides the Seabobs back along the coast and is returned to hotel or port within the two hours and thirty minutes total duration.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in the reviews, and they shape whether this tour is a good fit.

Fitness and pace. This is a physical outing. Several reviewers report tired arms and shoulders, especially early on before body positioning clicks, and the listing advises against it for people with back problems. Comfort in open water and reasonable swimming ability matter, since the route follows the shoreline.
Learning the Seabob. Most riders pick the machine up fast, often within a short lesson, and reviewers say it stops as soon as you release the trigger. Getting your positioning right early makes the rest of the ride far less tiring, so pay attention during the briefing.
What to wear. One reviewer recommends an SPF shirt and sunscreen. Wear swimwear you can move in, since the arms and shoulders do real work on this ride.
Photos are limited. One reviewer noted that pictures could not be taken on the tour and wished a camera person had been along. Plan to travel light on the water and enjoy the sights without a lens in hand.
Marine life. Sightings vary by day, and choppy seas can shorten time at the wreck itself.
Food and extras. Bottled water and snorkel equipment are included, but food is not, and gratuities are left to the traveller. Eat beforehand if you want fuel for the ride.

Common issues. The honest weak points are the physical demand and the weather dependence. One reviewer reported minimal instruction on body positioning, which made the first stretch much harder until the group worked it out themselves, and on that same booking the guide judged the swim to the wreck too difficult for tired riders and skipped it. Choppy seas also cut wreck time on another trip. Motion sickness is worth planning for, especially on the ride out to the wreck., and anyone with back, shoulder or heart issues, or who is pregnant, should pick a different activity per the listing.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included On This Tour?

Yes, hotel or port pickup and drop-off are included in the price. The listing directs travellers to the booking page for the specific pickup details, so confirm your location there after booking.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The experience runs two hours and thirty minutes from start to finish. One reviewer estimated roughly an hour and a half of that actually spent in the water on their choppy day, so in-water time can vary with conditions.

Do I Need To Be A Strong Swimmer?

Yes, comfortable swimming ability is important. Reviewers advise being a good swimmer and comfortable in the ocean, and some mention diving down during the tour. The listing excludes travellers with heart problems or serious medical conditions, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is Food Or Equipment Extra?

Snorkel equipment, bottled water, a trained Seabob guide and bathroom facilities are all included, and all stops on the itinerary have free admission. Food and gratuities are not included.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the tour's start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before start time are not refunded or accepted, and the cut-off follows Aruba local time.

Can I Bring A Camera On The Seabob?

Plan for limited photos. One reviewer reported not being able to take pictures and wished a camera person had been along, so check with the operator before the tour if photos matter to you.