The honest comparison
De Palm Island or Catamaran Cruise?
One is a full all-inclusive day on a private island with water slides and Sea Trek helmet diving. The other is a half-day catamaran sail with snorkeling and an open bar. Both depart from the mainland and both are shared, group experiences.
full day, all-inclusive private island
half-day sail with snorkel stops
full day, all-inclusive private island
half-day sail with snorkel stops
Price · duration
from $129 pp · Full Day
from $95 pp · 4-5 Hours
Group · pickup · cancellation
free cancel 24h
shared · free cancel 24h
Intensity · kids · reviews
easy going · family friendly · 4.1 (1,387)
low key · 4.8 (2,602)
The real trade-off
Sea Trek helmet diving fills up fast, so you need to sign up the moment you arrive on the island.
It's a shared cruise with other guests, and morning departures have calmer water than afternoon.
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Classic Aruba sail
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