| Tour | Length | Times | Price | Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Sail Antilla Snorkel Sail | 3 hours | 2:00 to 5:00 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday | $79 adult, $63 child (5 to 11) | Open bar, snacks, snorkel gear; stops at the Antilla and Catalina Bay |
| Pelican sail and snorkel cruise | 2.5 hours | 2:00 to 4:30 pm, check-in 1:30 pm | See the operator | Guides, snorkel gear, unlimited drinks, snacks; two stops at Boca Catalina and the Antilla |
| Afternoon sailing trip with snorkeling and open bar from Noord | See the listing | See the listing | See the listing | Rated 4.8 from 398 reviews |
Choosing
- Beginners and families. Red Sail describes Catalina Bay as suited to beginner snorkelers, and children's prices apply from age 5. Boca Catalina is a calm cove; see Boca Catalina.
- Other snorkel sails. The Around Aruba catamaran ($70 adult, $40 child, 3 hours, departures at 9:00 am, 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm, with snorkel gear, open bar, a slide and a rope swing) and the Octopus champagne brunch sail ($79.99, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, snorkeling at top reefs) are on VisitAruba, but their listings do not name the Antilla, so check the stops before booking if the wreck is your goal.
- Dry option. The Seaworld Explorer semi-submarine goes about 5 feet below the surface and has views of the Antilla; see Atlantis Submarine and the Antilla shipwreck.
- Divers. Divers use a guided dive instead: see scuba diving in Aruba.
From Malmok, the coast opposite the wreck
The tourism board says catamarans and sailboats make daytime snorkeling stops just off the Malmok shoreline, where the water is shallow and clear. Seabob Aruba, which rides underwater scooters along the Malmok, Boca Catalina and Arashi coastlines, runs a 1.5-hour turtle tour for $95 that stops at Malmok and leaves at 9:40 am and 3:40 pm, with scooters, guide, wetsuits and masks included (VisitAruba). It is a different experience from a snorkel sail, so see jet ski and watersports in Aruba for the other options on that coast.
What you see
The wreck is covered in tube sponges and coral, with tropical fish, shrimp, lobsters and orange anemones; pelicans often rest on it and feed on silversides. VisitAruba describes it as the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean. The tourism board suggests bringing an underwater camera.
Where the boats leave
Red Sail departs from its pier on Palm Beach between the Hyatt Regency and Barceló. Palm Beach harbors over a dozen catamarans and sailboats, according to the tourism board; the beach is described in Palm Beach. For boat styles and the sunset sail see catamaran cruises in Aruba and the Aruba sunset cruise, and for general snorkeling see snorkeling tours in Aruba.
Typical mistakes
- Looking for a shore entry to the Antilla: the wreck lies offshore from Malmok, so it is reached by boat.
- Booking Red Sail on a Monday, Wednesday or Friday: it runs Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Booking a sail for the wreck without checking its stops: the Pelican and Red Sail listings name the Antilla, the Around Aruba and Octopus listings do not.
FAQ
How deep is the Antilla?
About 60 feet.
How long are the snorkel trips?
Three hours on Red Sail; 2.5 hours on Pelican.
Is snorkel gear included?
Yes on Red Sail and Pelican, according to their listings.
Can children go?
Red Sail has a child price for ages 5 to 11 ($63).
Aruba Authority editorial team, 7 November 2026.
