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De Palm Tours · 3 hours
Starting at $1800
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General information

Available days
Available days Monday - Sunday
Starting time
Starting time N/A
Duration
Duration3 hours
Child Price
Child PriceN/A

Enjoy a luxurious half-day sail aboard Fortunata, a private catamaran with De Palm Tours - the ultimate way to experience Aruba’s turquoise seas, gentle breezes and coral coast. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion, seeking relaxation or exploring with friends, this private charter gives you premium comfort, curated bites, drinks, snorkeling and unforgettable views.

What can you expect?

Board a private luxury catamaran in the morning or afternoon. Choose from a 3-hour, or 4-hour morning sail. The Full Day Sail Private Charter (6 hours) - including a snorkeling stop at Mangel Halto and an exclusive flamingo encounter at De Palm Island - or choose a Sunset Sail Private Charter (2 hours) later in the day for a relaxed evening on the water with bites and premium drinks.

Your host crew serves curated snacks, fruit trays and premium drinks while you lounge on deck. Dive into the sea for a snorkel stop at one of the island’s top reef spots, relax in the shaded areas, or bask in the sun on the nets between the hulls. With fewer guests on board, the experience stays personalized, calm and completely tailored to you.

Where will this tour take you?

You’ll sail off from De Palm Pier, enjoying views of Aruba’s coastline, reefs and open sea. The journey takes you into calm Caribbean waters where you can anchor at a scenic snorkeling spot and soak in the island ambience before returning to port.

Make your day on the water extra special - book your Half Day Sail Private Charter now with De Palm Tours and enjoy premium service, stunning scenery and customized memories at sea.

What's included

Included

Private Morning Sail

  • Mimosa as welcome drink
  • Charcuterie board and bites
  • Premium open bar
  • Towels
  • Floating hammocks
  • Life vest
  • Snorkel gear
  • Wi-Fi

Private Afternoon Sail

  • Sangria as welcome drink
  • Charcuterie board and bites
  • Premium open bar
  • Towels
  • Floating hammocks
  • Life vest
  • Snorkel gear
  • Wi-Fi
6-Hour Sail
  • This is the only option that includes a stop at De Palm Island, where you can enjoy an exclusive flamingo encounter with refreshing mimosas.
  • The experience continues at Mangel Halto, one of Aruba’s most beautiful reef sites, perfect for snorkeling and floating hammocks.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup service

  • Meeting point & start point: De Palm Pier (check in at Coconuts Store)
  • This tour does not offer pick-up service
  • Start time: 9:30, 13:15

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What to bring:

  • Swimwear & towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & hat
  • Camera or smartphone
  • Optional: snorkel set

Know before you go:

  • Private charter cost applies per boat, not per person (group rate)
  • Sea conditions may affect snorkeling stop or route
  • Dress: casual luxury - smart beach wear
  • Minimum notice required for booking to secure time slot

Additional information:

This half‑day charter is part of the suite of luxury experiences aboard the Fortunata catamaran by De Palm Tours. In addition to the 3‑hour half‑day sail, guests can also choose from:

  • Full Day Sail Private Charter - 6 hours, includes a snorkeling stop at Mangel Halto and an exclusive flamingo encounter at De Palm Island.
  • Sunset Sail Private Charter - 2 hours later in the day, for a more relaxed evening sail with bites and premium drinks.

Cancellation policy

Policy details

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.

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Provider
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Price
Starting at $1800
195 per hour
498 per hour
Starting at $1800
Available days
Monday - Sunday
Monday - Sunday
Monday - Sunday
Monday - Sunday
Starting time
N/A
9:30PM / 4PM
8AM - 5:30PM
N/A
Start location
De Palm Pier
Delphi Watersports Hut
Varadero Marina behind the airport
De Palm Pier
Duration
3 hours
1 to 7 hours
N/A
3 hours
Transfer
× No
× No
× No
× No
Including drinks
Premium open bar
Bottled water and soda
Fruit punch, soda, water
Premium open bar
Including food
Charcuterie board & bites
Optional
✓ Food options available as add-on
Charcuterie board & bites
USP
Private luxury sailing, snorkeling stops & curated bites, premium open bar & personalized service
✓ Private west coast boat ride, customizable duration & snorkeling included
✓ Private yacht charter, customizable itinerary & drinks included
Private luxury sailing, snorkeling stops & curated bites, premium open bar & personalized service
Snorkel set
✓ Yes
Tour duration minimum 2 hours
× No
✓ Yes
Highlights
✓ Floating hammocks, towels included, premium bites & drinks, wi-fi
✓ Underwater scooters available for add-on, smaller sized boat allowing for quick & easy travel
Luxury yacht experience, personalized & catered to your requests
✓ Floating hammocks, towels included, premium bites & drinks, wi-fi
Adult Price
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Child Price
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Tour Itinerary
Sailing along coastline with snorkel stop of your choice
Create your own
Create your own
Sailing along coastline with snorkel stop of your choice
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Ethan S
★★★★★ 2 months ago
Google
We took a safari jeep tour to the natural pools with Depalm tours and had a great experience. We were able to meet at a resort with free parking even though we were staying at an Airbnb, and we were returned there as well. The start was early but well worth it to get to the natural pools and have to just our group for the first 20 minutes. Drivers ensured the ride was adventurous but safe, and stopped to give information along the way. The natural bridge and lighthouse stops are definitely not equal to the natural bridge and I do wish the lighthouse could be swapped with a cave tour, but the journey was great and would definitely book another Depalm tour in the future.
Harry Fang
★★★★★ 2 months ago
Google
Good tours.. I did the catamaran trip with a group. Nice snorkeling sites and fun crew. We also did the jeep tour, jostling ride to unique places to see. They also had the four wheel self driving tours which were definitely dusty. Recommend bringing goggles or buying them from them.
Liz Allen
★★★★★ 4 months ago
Google
These tours are incredible! My fiancé and I went on the UTV tour with Matthew and Sean, who had such upbeat attitudes and made the whole day a blast. Definitely grab the goggles they offer for $10 since the UTV ride gets dusty! Another day we went on the morning Catamaran ride with the Snuba package add-on. Yeii was our snuba guide and he provided great instructions and made us first-timers feel safe and prepared for the dive down to the SS Antilla shipwreck. Plus he got some AWESOME action shots and videos of us with his GoPro camera. The crew on the catamaran made the experience so exciting, and they provided delicious drinks and lunch! Thanks for making our first time to Aruba unforgettable, we can’t wait to come back and bring our friends and family to enjoy these adventures with us!
Cathy R
★★★★★ 3 months ago
Google
My husband and I did a UTV excursion while we were in port. The bus picked us up at the port and immediately took us over to the area we were going to pick up our UTVs. We were given handkerchiefs (which were much needed) and had the option to buy googles if we wanted them. Once we jumped in the UTVs, we were taken to the northern part of the island which felt like being in a whole new world. We had the time of our lives driving through the desert and up the rocky hills. My husband probably enjoyed it a little more than he should have. lol. One of the stops was at the Natural Bridge for picture opportunities. There was a little shop that had food and souvenirs. We got empanadas and tried mango beer. Make sure you have cash because it’s $1 to use the bathroom. After we left there, we continued along to the lighthouse. Our tour guides, Ziggy, Jarrett, and Richie, were AMAZING!!!! They made us laugh, showed us the sites, and played photographer when asked. They definitely made the experience that much better.
Rhonda Lewis
★★★★★ 3 months ago
Google
We had an EXCELLENT time with De Palma tours today!! We took the jeep ride with our driver, Jared, who was so fun!! The sights were great and got to see so much more than just a tropical Aruba. We would highly recommend and ask for Jared's jeep NOT Pablo lol 😆

Frequently asked questions

The starting rate includes up to 6 guests. Up to 12 guests total can join, with a surcharge for each additional guest beyond 6 (the exact surcharge amount varies and is shown during booking).

Not really, each package has its own set stops (for example, the 6-hour sail includes De Palm Island and Mangel Halto). Sea conditions may also affect the exact snorkeling stop or route.

It's a fully hosted private charter, your host crew serves snacks, fruit trays, and premium drinks on board, you don't sail it yourself.

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