Spronk Wreck And Turtle Snorkel, Sunset BBQ

Snorkel with Turtles at WW2 Shipwreck Includes Sunset & BBQ

★ 4.6 378 reviews

from $119 per person

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Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Dock behind Lucy's Retired Surfer Bar, Oranjestad
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included
Run by: Spronk Catamarans

Overview

This Spronk Catamarans trip spends four hours and 30 minutes on the water, leaving from Renaissance Marina in Oranjestad at 14:30 and returning to the same dock. The red catamaran, Rubaiyat, anchors at the far end of the marina just past Lucy's Restaurant. Snorkeling comes first, with stops that include a World War Two shipwreck and sites where sea turtles and reef fish gather. Reviewers consistently describe three snorkel stops on the run.

After the swimming, the boat turns into a sunset cruise. An open bar runs for the trip, and a barbecue dinner is served on board, with one reviewer praising the grouper in particular. The trip carries a maximum of 35 travellers.

The trip suits swimmers who want a half-day on the water combined with dinner and drinks, and it works for families too, with one large family group calling it their children's favourite excursion in Aruba. Non-drinkers report plenty of juice and soft drinks. It is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Use of snorkelling equipment
Dinner
Open bar
Snorkel With Sea Turtles

Not Included

Transportation fee 12$ p.p

Itinerary

Check in at the marinaMeet at Renaissance Marina Paardenbaai in Oranjestad. Walk past Lucy's Restaurant toward the marina; the red catamaran Rubaiyat sits at the end. Boarding begins around the 14:30 start time.
Sail to the snorkel sitesThe catamaran heads out from the marina toward the first snorkel stop.
Snorkel stopsThe run includes snorkeling at a World War Two shipwreck plus further stops with sea turtles and reef fish. Equipment is provided.
Sunset and barbecueAfter the swimming, dinner is served on board with an open bar as the boat cruises toward sunset.
Return to the marinaThe trip ends back at the meeting point at Renaissance Marina after roughly four hours and 30 minutes on the water.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points come up again and again in traveller reviews and in the listing itself.

What's included. Snorkel gear, dinner and an open bar are all part of the price. Hotel pickup is offered, though the listing shows a transportation fee of 12 USD per person, with transport details confirmed at booking.
Finding the boat. Several reviewers describe parking in the lot just past the small bridge near Lucy's Restaurant, then walking through to the dock. The large red catamaran is easy to spot at the end of the marina.
Swimming and conditions. Reviewers report seeing sea turtles and plenty of beautiful fish at the snorkel stops.
Food and drink. Reviewers praise the barbecue, with one singling out the grouper, and several mention non-alcoholic options being available from the bar.
Crowd and pace. The boat takes at most 35 travellers. Families with children from around age five have taken part and enjoyed it, and reviewers mention the crew giving a safety briefing before setting up wherever they liked on deck.
Photos and sunset. Several reviewers mention taking pictures of the sunset from the boat.

Common issues. The tour needs a minimum number of travellers and good weather to run; if either is lacking, the operator offers a different date, a different experience or a full refund. Full refunds for cancellations require at least 24 hours' notice before the start time. The site is not wheelchair accessible, and the transportation fee of 12 USD per person is charged on top of the booking.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Snorkel equipment, dinner and an open bar are included, along with the turtle and wreck snorkel stops. Hotel pickup is offered, but a transportation fee of 12 USD per person applies, with transport details confirmed at booking.

Where Does The Tour Start?

The meeting point is Renaissance Marina Paardenbaai in Oranjestad, next to Lucy's Restaurant. The red catamaran, Rubaiyat, is moored at the end of the marina. The tour starts at 14:30 and ends back at the same dock.

How Long Is The Tour?

The trip lasts four hours and 30 minutes, from the 14:30 start to the return to Renaissance Marina. One reviewer mentioned getting extra time out on the water on their sailing.

Is It Suitable For Children And Families?

Yes. One family group with children aged five to fourteen reported it was their children's favourite excursion in Aruba, and the listing says most travellers can participate. The maximum group size is 35, which reviewers say keeps the boat from feeling crowded.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local Aruba time. Cancellations or changes inside that window are not refunded or accepted. Weather cancellations and low traveller numbers come with the offer of a different date or a full refund.

What Should I Bring?

The listing does not give a packing list. Swimwear is a safe bet given the snorkel stops, and non-drinkers note that juice and soft drinks are available from the bar.