Delphi Watersports

The Dolphin catamaran is a beautiful boat, and we made sure to grab a spot on the trampoline up front, which is actually my tip too: get there early, because lying out on the water while cruising is the best seat on board. We made two snorkel stops, at the Antilla shipwreck and at Boca Catalina, and I was struck by how well organized the fish feeding was, it was honestly impressive to see all those colors swimming around you. There was also a water slide and a rope swing to jump into the sea from the boat, which had everyone laughing. The crew kept a great vibe going and there was plenty of room on board, with some shade too for anyone who wanted a break from the sun. With the open bar, lunch, and tropical fruit included, the whole three hour trip felt relaxed and complete.

We rented a waverunner from Delphi Watersports at Eagle Beach, one of the best beaches in the Caribbean. This one is a rental rather than a guided tour, so after a quick instruction you're free to head out and explore on your own. It's suitable for any skill level, they walk you through everything if you've never ridden one before, and you can bring someone with you on the back as long as they're at least 10 years old, life jacket included. The standard ride is 30 minutes, with the option to add more time if you want. You do need to be 18 or older to drive it yourself. It's genuinely fun going fast and cutting circles in the water, and our favorite part was the view back at the hotel strip from out on the water.

We tried the tube ride at Delphi Watersports, and it's easily one of the more fun quick activities you can do with the family. There are all kinds of tube styles to pick from, single, twin, triple, kneeling or lying down, even a four person bandwagon, so everyone can choose how wild they want it. Delphi's crew is genuinely good at reading what you want, if you want to go easy they'll tone it down, and if you want it rough they'll happily throw you around a bit more. You get towed along the Palm Beach coastline, which is honestly a nice view on its own even before the actual thrill kicks in. It's only 15 minutes, but it's fifteen minutes of laughing and screaming. Our tip: leave your sunglasses on the boat, there's a good chance you'll end up in the water at some point.

Did the Delphi Banana Boat Ride, basically the same idea as their Tube Ride but on a banana boat instead, and it's just as fun. Quick tip: don't wear your sunglasses, they won't survive the ride. Like the Tube Ride, it's a fun, easy way to see Aruba's coastline from the water without much effort. Delphi Watersports is genuinely reliable too, they listen to what you want and make it work. Short, simple, and just a really good time.