Best of Aruba, Antigua, and St. Maarten Package
4.8 / 5 | 271 ReviewsThe Antilla Shipwreck Sail and Snorkeling Tour
After you arrive at the Palm Beach meeting point, you will board a tender for your ride from the beach out to your waiting 50-foot catamaran sailing yacht. Once onboard, you will enjoy the freedom of sailing and discover the thrill of Aruba's constant and soothing trade winds as you sail along the scenic coast for approximately one hour with no more than 40 guests. The multihull yacht design offers you a smooth and stable ride, while you lounge on our spacious decks and experience our gracious hospitality and friendly captain and crew.
Sail to the famous Antilla shipwreck, home to millions of tropical sea dwellers. The Antilla, which sank more than 60 years ago, remains completely intact and is widely regarded as one of the best sunken shipwrecks in the Caribbean. Here, you will have approximately 45 minutes of snorkeling.
Depending on the weather and sea conditions that day, you will then sail to one of the vibrant local reefs for an additional 45 minutes of snorkeling, where you can see the reef and its inhabitants.
Your trip also includes a light lunch with an open bar. Light lunch options such as chicken salad wraps, tuna salad wraps, dutch cheese, fresh fruit, and complimentary beverages where guests will have choices from liquors, mixers, soft drinks, juices, and water. Snorkel equipment and a free lesson are also included in your tour.
Snorkeling and Kayaking in Antigua & Beach
Enjoy breath-taking views and be captivated by the astounding beauty of tropical hills and farm lands on your kayak & snorkel eco adventure of Antigua.
Your destination is Cades Bay, where your kayaking adventure begins. After a safety briefing and introduction, you'll be equipped with a colorful kayak and set out through the picturesque mangroves on pristine waters. These mangroves are a crucial part of the ecosystem, serving as a habitat for birds and aquatic creatures, and acting as a nursery for various plants. As you paddle, your guide will share fascinating insights into the intricate relationship between humans and nature.
Following your kayaking journey, you'll travel to a beautiful and secluded beach near the Reef--one of Antigua's premier spots for snorkeling and swimming. Here, the calm, crystal-clear waters gently lap against the shore, offering a serene setting to either snorkel or simply relax. Whether you choose to explore the vibrant underwater world or unwind on the beach.
A complimentary fruit or rum punch will be waiting for you as well as lunch served from a local beach-side restaurant. After your time at the beach, you will kayak back to your waiting vehicle and be returned to the pier area and your ship.
Grand Island Speedboat and Snorkel
Start your 6-hour scenic adventure directly from Dock Maarten Chesterfield Wharf, as you climb aboard your speedboat and make your way to Simpson Bay Bridge on the Dutch side of the island. There, you will see yachts and villas on display in the Caribbean's largest lagoon. Along the way you will enjoy unlimited beverages as you relax and take in the picturesque scenery.
First a little sightseeing in the Simpson Bay Lagoon the largest saltwater lagoon in the Caribbean which is also the temporary home of the million-dollar Mega Yachts. Going under two bridges we headed up to Creole Rock for snorkeling. That amazing rock formation part of the French National Park is loaded with tropical fish and corals. Must-see snorkeling destination on the Island, you have a feeling here like in an Aquarium.
Your captain will make a quick stop at the unbelievably white beach of Tintamarre Island for some unforgettable swimming with sea turtles in the calm, turquoise waters of the marine reserve.
The second stop is Tintamarre Island where we are snorkeling with Turtles and enjoying what that gorgeous uninhabited island has to offer. Then we cruise over for our next stop to Pinel Island for Beach time and/or check out and feed the iguanas. GRAND CASE is the fourth stop for lunch just about 5 minutes from Creole Rock, the cuisine capital on the French side waiting for you with a very tasty BBQ lunch included in the price.
When we finished our lunch, Long Bay, the fifth stop is waiting for us for more relaxation. Here we will introduce you to our unique floating bar time or just relax on the white sand beach and work on your tan. Of course, on a way back we stop at the Airport beach where you can experience how's when a plane lands above your head. We will be back at Philipsburg at 3:45pm.
Please Note: The marine park fee of $6 USD per person is not included in the price of your tour and is payable to the venue on the day of the tour. Please note, only cash is accepted.

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