All of the reviews were accurate! The staff was attentive and friendly. The excursion was the perfect amount of time. We would book this excursion again.





Arusun is no ordinary tour boat. She is a 60-foot Formula II Ocean Racing Catamaran designed by Rod McAlpine-Downie and built in 1984–1985 for serious ocean sailing. In 1989, Dutch sailor Henk de Velde took her—then named Alisun J&B—on a solo around-the-world record attempt, completing the journey in 158 days. Today, Arusun is proudly operated by Aruba Watersports Center, a family-owned and operated company where personal attention and Caribbean hospitality are at the heart of the experience. Choose a regular morning departure at 9:30 AM or an afternoon departure at 1:00 PM.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba lasts about 2h 30min.
Prices start at $63 per person for this Aruba experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Check-in 30 minutes before departure. Meet at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, in the large brown beachfront building between Hilton and Barceló. The Bread Basket and Dazzling Turtle are in the same building. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, NL, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 35 participants.
Children are welcome when accompanied and supervised by a parent or guardian.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 2,676 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Aruba Watersports Center.
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All of the reviews were accurate! The staff was attentive and friendly. The excursion was the perfect amount of time. We would book this excursion again.
We were late to the meet up and they tindered us out to the snorkeling spot. The guys on board were very attentive and amazing. Will definitely do it again.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re glad everything worked out even though you arrived a bit late—and we’re happy our team could tender you out so you didn’t miss the fun. The crew will appreciate your kind words; they always do their best to make sure everyone feels taken care of. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the trip and would do it again. We’d love to welcome you back onboard for another great day on the water.
So much fun and very enjoyable time. Its nice to see the hotels from the water. Water was a bit rough but we survived.
So much fun. Great crew, great rum punch. Loved that the boat wasn't so packed-in that it was still enjoyable.
The catamaran was smaller than expected and they allowed too many passengers on for it to be a comfortable and enjoyable experience. We didn’t get a chance to snorkel at the first spot because of the large group and the stop (only 20 mins) didn’t give enough time for everyone to get gear on. There were several unruly guests onboard which only added to the disappointment and discomfort we experienced.
Thank you for sharing your experience with us — we truly appreciate you taking the time to let us know how your trip went. We’re very sorry to hear that the excursion didn’t feel as comfortable or enjoyable as it should have. Your feedback about the catamaran feeling overcrowded and the limited time at the first snorkeling stop is important, and we understand how that affected your ability to get in the water. We’re also disappointed to hear that some unruly guests impacted the atmosphere onboard. While we can’t always control guest behavior, we absolutely can improve how our team manages situations like this, and your comments help us do better. Thank you again for your honesty. We never want anyone to leave feeling uncomfortable or disappointed, and we’ll be reviewing your feedback carefully with our team to make sure future experiences are smoother, more organized, and more enjoyable for everyone.
I highly recommend! If you’re looking for a day party that’s still kid friendly and some awesome snorkeling this is the trip for you! The staff is very informative and all good vibes. I saw a sting ray and multiple others saw a turtle i sadly didn’t see it but it didn’t deteriorate from my experience. The only problem I had was with parking I suggest showing up 20min early to find somewhere to park, you may have to do a little more walking unless your staying at the Hilton then they have their private parking (I walked from the senior frogs i think it’s what it’s called, parking lot
Thank you so much for this wonderful recommendation. We’re really happy to hear you had such a great day out with us — from the kid‑friendly party vibe to the snorkeling and all the good energy from the crew. Seeing a sting ray is amazing, and even though you missed the turtle this time, we’re glad it didn’t take away from your experience. We truly appreciate you mentioning the parking situation as well. It’s helpful for future guests, and your tip about arriving 20 minutes early is spot‑on. Parking can get tricky depending on the day, especially if you’re not staying at the Hilton, so thank you for sharing your experience walking from the Señor Frogs lot. We’re grateful you chose to spend your day with us and even more grateful that you’d recommend us. Hope to welcome you back soon — maybe next time the turtle will swim right by you.
This was an amazing excursion! We had a blast and the captains were a blast and extremely knowledgeable.
The crew was awesome! They made the experience so much fun! The snorkeling spots were beautiful and we had a blast!
It was excellent staff was very friendly! Everything was what they said it was gonna be in more. The food was great. The drinks were great. The other passengers we all had a good time!
So. Much. Fun. And so beautiful!!! Thank you to Nathan and the crew! Our crew of 12 enjoyed everything.
Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re so glad you had such a fun and beautiful experience. Nathan and the crew loved hosting your group of 12. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you all again soon!
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