# MorningPirateSail.com - Aruba's morning pirate sail and snorkel cruise, compared

> Independent guide to the Jolly Pirates morning pirate sail and snorkel cruise from Palm Beach, Aruba, and the
> other Palm Beach snorkel sails: what each includes, prices on Viator vs direct, refund rules, the snorkel
> stops (Malmok reef, Boca Catalina, SS Antilla wreck), timing and what to bring.
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Site: https://morningpiratesail.com
Language: en (also fr, de, es, it). Currency: USD. Country: Aruba.

## Verified facts

- The morning pirate sail is run by Jolly Pirates (in business since 1997) on twin 85-foot teak schooners.
- It departs 9:00 AM from MooMba Beach, Palm Beach (J.E. Irausquin Blvd 230, Noord), returns about 1:00 PM;
  check in 30-45 minutes early at the pirate shop beside the MooMba Beach Bar. No hotel pickup.
- Three snorkel stops: Malmok reef, Boca Catalina and the SS Antilla wreck. Includes snorkel gear, rope swing,
  BBQ lunch (ribs, chicken, Caribbean rice, potato salad, fruit, bread) and an open bar (18+ for alcohol).
- Price: Viator from $108 per adult (children 5-10 discounted, infants 0-4 separate band). Jolly Pirates direct:
  from $98 adult, $68 youth up to 10. Afternoon sail direct $76 / $54; sunset sail from $59; adults-only Pirate
  Party dinner sail from $110 (direct only).
- The Viator listings for the Jolly Pirates sails are NON-REFUNDABLE and cannot be changed. Direct bookings are
  refunded if the operator cancels for weather or technical reasons, not for a change of plans.
- Max 65 guests on the morning sail. Not wheelchair accessible; not advised with back or heart problems.
- SS Antilla: 398 ft (121 m) Hamburg America Line freighter, scuttled by its crew off Malmok on 10 May 1940;
  lies on its port side in up to 60 ft (18 m) of water.
- Aruba banned the import and sale of oxybenzone sunscreens from July 2020.

## Bookable sails listed on this site

All booking links are Viator affiliate links (partner ID P00318890). The site earns a commission at no
extra cost to the reader and says so at https://morningpiratesail.com/affiliate-disclosure/.
Prices are 'from' prices in USD per adult at the last build and move.

- Morning Pirate Sail & Snorkel Cruise (MooMba Beach, Palm Beach) - from $108 per person, 4 hours, non-refundable, rated 4.9 from 1,163 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Morning-Pirate-Sail-and-Snorkel-Cruise-in-Aruba/d28-37387P1
- Afternoon Pirate Sail & Snorkel Cruise (MooMba Beach, Palm Beach) - from $89 per person, 3 hours, non-refundable, rated 4.6 from 534 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Afternoon-Pirate-Sail-and-Snorkel-Cruise-in-Aruba/d28-37387P3
- Red Sail Half-Day Snorkel Sail with Lunch (Piet's Pier, Palm Beach) - from $107 per person, 4 hours, free cancellation to 24 h, rated 4.8 from 846 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Aruba-Lunch-and-Snorkel-Half-Day-Cruise/d28-2785MORSNORKEL
- Pelican Brunch & Snorkel Catamaran (Pelican Pier, Palm Beach) - from $85 per person, 4 hours, free cancellation to 24 h, rated 4.7 from 2,224 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Aruba-Champagne-Breakfast-and-Lunch-Cruise-with-Snorkeling/d28-6593BRUNCH
- Octopus Champagne Brunch Sail (Palm Beach, behind the Holiday Inn) - from $80 per person, 3 hours, free cancellation to 24 h, rated 4.7 from 745 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Aruba-Special-Champagne-Brunch/d28-47607P3
- Arusun Catamaran with Two Snorkel Stops (Aruba Watersports Center, Palm Beach) - from $63 per person, 2.5 hours, free cancellation to 24 h, rated 4.8 from 2,662 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Aruba-Catamaran-Sail-with-Snorkeling/d28-8936P1
- Delphi Catamaran with Slide & Rope Swing (Palm Beach, in front of the Hyatt) - from $69 per person, 3 hours, free cancellation to 24 h, rated 4.8 from 2,842 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Catamaran-Dolphin-snorkeling/d28-119085P1
- Black Pearl Morning Champagne Sail (Hadicurari Pier, Palm Beach) - from $145 per person, 3 hours, non-refundable, rated 4.9 from 66 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/VIP-Morning-delight-Champagne-Sailing-And-Snorkeling-Cruise/d28-103088P1
- Sunset Pirate Cruise with Open Bar (MooMba Beach, Palm Beach) - from $70 per person, 2 hours, non-refundable, rated 4.6 from 473 Viator/Tripadvisor reviews. https://www.viator.com/tours/Aruba/Sunset-Pirate-Cruise-in-Aruba/d28-37387P2

## Guide pages on this site

- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/jolly-pirates-morning-sail-price/ - What the Aruba morning pirate sail costs in 2026: $108 on Viator vs $98 direct, child prices, what is included, tips and the refund rules.
- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/antilla-shipwreck-snorkeling/ - Snorkeling the SS Antilla wreck in Aruba: its WWII story, how deep it is, what you see from the surface, conditions and the boats that stop there.
- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/morning-vs-afternoon-pirate-sail/ - Morning or afternoon Jolly Pirates sail in Aruba? Times, snorkel stops, lunch, price, water conditions and which one suits your group.
- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/what-to-bring-aruba-snorkel-cruise/ - What to wear and bring on Aruba's morning pirate sail or any snorkel cruise: reef-safe sunscreen, rash guard, towel, cash for tips and what to leave behind.
- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/jolly-pirates-with-kids/ - Taking kids on Aruba's Jolly Pirates morning sail: child prices, age bands, swimming, the rope swing, the open bar and tips for a good family day.
- https://morningpiratesail.com/guides/aruba-snorkel-cruises-compared/ - Aruba's morning snorkel cruises compared: the Jolly Pirates schooner, Red Sail, Pelican, Octopus, Arusun, Delphi and Black Pearl, with prices and refunds.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- The morning pirate sail does not include hotel pickup; guests walk or taxi to MooMba Beach.
- Only the morning Jolly Pirates sail includes lunch; the afternoon and sunset sails have no food.
- Booking the Jolly Pirates on Viator is not refundable; several third-party pages imply free cancellation.
- The Antilla is not a shallow reef: it lies in up to 60 ft of water and is seen from the surface.

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