Can anyone tell me if the Depalm Island all day snorkeling is worth the trip. My wife and I were in ARUBA last year and snorkeled Baby Beach and Pos Chiquito. We have our own gear. The fish sound awesome but wondered what the trip is like. $65 per person... Not too Bad!Should we book it?

Hello fellow Ohioan!

We did a 1/2 day at DePalm Island, mainly because I'm NOT a great swimmer and wanted to do SeaTrek which we both enjoyed immensely. (Note that a few more experienced snorklers we talked to did not necessary think SeaTrek was worth it -- for them.)

My wife did some snorkling while on DePalm and she enjoyed it. She got some pretty good underwater photos and even I got better photos than I could have anticipated just standing at the edge of the stairs to the water.

Heard SOME folks say they wished they had booked a full day instead of half; half-day was enough for us. Each to his or her own.

I think one highlight/offering of DePalm Island for some people is what they call Snuba. You might want to check that out.

The lunch buffet and drinks included were "passable" -- ok, but nothing to write home about.

i say its worth it

They definalty have the best snorkeling. Dont get me wrong you will see some nice fish at baby beach and over by the high rises but it is not the same.

Hello,
Palm Island is the best place to snorkel.The admission fee includes the short ferry ride,excellent buffet,unlimited drinks and beach chairs.I go every time I am in Aruba.

ENJOY.