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seattlegrrl1 · 03-23-2011, 08:07 PM

The DePalm day tour look like a blast. If you were two "very close to 40 year old women with no kids" is it a waste of time?

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2011, 09:13 PM

no i do not think it'd be a waster of time
i think that you might enjoy a tour.

unsure if depalm is the one you want though.

a less expensive and more informative tour can be had by 2 of our members

private message TAXIDRIVER (using the private message feature) aka
Bully

or CYRILO CROES (using the private message feature)

both of these gentleman will give you a private tour for a very reasonable price and give you a resident's perspective. they both drive large SUV vehicles or passenger van.

you will get a lesson in geography, civics, history and flora fauna.

the depalm tour is on a large motorcoach. nice, luxurious.....comfort....
but IMO, impersonal.

do something out of the ordinary!!!

i stake my reputation on the 2 guys that i mentioned!!!!

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Originally Posted by seattlegrrl1

The DePalm day tour look like a blast. If you were two "very close to 40 year old women with no kids" is it a waste of time?

seattlegrrl1 · 03-23-2011, 10:11 PM

Good information. The "tour" I saw wasnt really a tour, they pick you up and take you to the island where you can do some sort of all inclusive all day gig. Water park, snorkel, all you need food & drink etc for $115 per person.

http://www.depalmtours.com/de-palm-island

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2011, 10:22 PM

oooooo good!!
i have been to the depalm island and participated.
the water park is geared towards ages 12 and under.
the food is mediocre (IMO)
the booze/beverages are plentiful and good.
the snorkeling is ok, but the reef is a mess.
the blue parrot fish are amazing.

worth $115 pp i dunno.

imo,
i would do a snorkel tour on JOLLY PIRATE or TRANQUILO or OCTOPUS for half the price of depalm island.

let me look around to find more reviews on depalm island.

disclosure.........i was a HUGE fan of depalm island and the snorkeling there, then they went from $8 with no food and no amenities, to now $$$$$$ with lots of amenities. i liked the old $8 days.

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Originally Posted by seattlegrrl1

Good information. The "tour" I saw wasnt really a tour, they pick you up and take you to the island where you can do some sort of all inclusive all day gig. Water park, snorkel, all you need food & drink etc for $115 per person.

http://www.depalmtours.com/de-palm-island

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2011, 10:24 PM

DePalm Island - worth it?
check this thread

*Andrea J.* · 03-23-2011, 10:27 PM

De Palm Island
and this one too

seattlegrrl1 · 03-28-2011, 06:07 PM

I appreciate the information. Jolly Pirates got our reservation instead

*Arubalisa* · 03-28-2011, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by seattlegrrl1

I appreciate the information. Jolly Pirates got our reservation instead

Imo, you cannot go wrong with Jolly Pirates...a good time for young and old all around.

*Andrea J.* · 03-28-2011, 08:01 PM

jolly runs a good time!!!

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Originally Posted by seattlegrrl1

I appreciate the information. Jolly Pirates got our reservation instead

arubanole · 05-29-2011, 09:38 PM

we love palm island - well worth the money - we look forward to it every year. We do have a young child that loves the water park.....

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	De Palm Island and this one too Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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arubanole Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 44	we love palm island - well worth the money - we look forward to it every year. We do have a young child that loves the water park..... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook