De Palm Island Passport to Paradise, Aruba

Oranjestad, Aruba

Enjoy Aruba from your own private island! Board an air-conditioned motorcoach to De Palm Island, where you can snorkel in an underwater paradise, rich in spectacular coral formations and colorful fish. Food and beverage facilities are available. Relax in a hammock while enjoying one of many tropical beverages or tempt your palate with delicious international and local cuisine prepared fresh. The sun is your constant companion as you find a private spot along the shore or take advantage of different beach activities such as the zipline and the air jumpers.

Why not upgrade and add on either Snuba or Sea Trek to your tour:

SNUBA
Like to snorkel, but not ready for scuba, then try Snuba (SNorkel+scUBA)! Aruba's most popular underwater activity. Explore the beauty of Aruba's underwater world in the most convenient way. 'Go Beyond Snorkeling' and breath easily underwater without wearing heavy restrictive scuba diving gear. No snorkeling or scuba certification needed. A private guided tours permits underwater explorers as young as 8 years old to safely descend to a depth of 20 feet with the aid of a SNUBA instructor exclusively available with De Palm Water sports (approximately 1 hour, including instruction).

SEA TREK
Catch the latest craze in underwater fun and adventure! Walking under water has never been easier or safer than with Sea Trek. Grab your swimsuit and get ready for the experience of a lifetime. Imagine exploring the underwater world and having your entire face and head remain completely dry. Using an specially designed helmet and air supply system. Everyone from kids to adults can walk underwater to a depth of 20 feet to explore the beautiful under water world. Great for the non-swimmer, no experience required, you can even wear your glasses. Just breathe normally and take a walk on the ocean floor. Found exclusively on De Palm Island! (approximately 1 hour, including instruction).

Please note: passengers arriving to Aruba on cruise ship cannot book this tour

USD $99.00

Review by:   Megan S,    July 2018
I am a solo female traveler in my late 20’s and this island is designed around family fun. Water parks, open bar and grill, banana boat rides, and zip lining. All sound fun, but for a solo traveler surrounded by children? I found myself already having paid for the full day and I left on the first ferry off the island. I should probably also include that I live a couple hours drive from the Wisconsin Dells (“Waterpark Capital if the World”) so my standards for a place like that are quite high. I don’t doubt this is great for families with small children, but it definitely wasn’t for me. It got 2 stars because I absolutely loved the SNUBA experience. Great snorkeling, but worth the price to be transported out there? Absolutely not.

Review by:   Carlita B,    April 2018
Lovely place and the food is plentiful and great. Wish I could have done Snuba but I have asthma and they won't allow it because compressed air is no good for you. The island is perfect for young kids and people who want to relax. The snorkeling is beautiful and the beach is calm. wear beach shoes because it is rocky in several places. I can't wait to go back. It is well worth the price.

Review by:   Shannon L,    April 2018
Had a great day. Loads of food, plenty to drink, great snorkeling and easy to find a beach chair. Remember to bring a towel. Would recommend.

Review by:   Bibi B,    February 2018
Bus was excellent but the food was horrible. Hot breakfast was cold. Bacon was burnt. Breakfast was horrible.

Review by:   khangski,    January 2018
Fun and Fun and very enjoyable. Would like to go again sometime.

Review by:   shanta.m.king,    November 2017
cool, fun, relaxing day but more for kids and families...

Review by:   jaysjvs,    November 2017
Would return for the R and R The food is not the best and the drinks are watered down

Review by:   mrabin1025,    October 2017
GREAT!!!! alot of fun, beautiful water and good food and drinks. will definately go back

Review by:   kyle.hoffman09,    September 2017
This little island was pretty fun. Great for kids. And great for snorkeling.

Review by:   Arlene S,    September 2017
We just spent a day at De palm Island. It was wonderful. Both the breakfast and lunch buffets were very good. I especially loved eating breakfast overlooking the water. It was extremely clean and the staff were very quick to remove our dirty dishes. There was planty of loung chairs for sun bathers and for people who want shade. There was an open bar all day and hot dogs, hambergers chicken fingers, and fries all day. The snockeling was very good equipment included. We were there a few years ago and they had one of there staff conducted a snorkeling tour but they did not do that this time. They also have a small water park. Even though it is small it was a lot of fun. They have a banana boat ride but the line was always long. We were there from open 9:00 to close 5:00. It went fast. Great day.

Review by:   Arlene S,    August 2017
We just spent a day at De palm Island. It was wonderful. Both the breakfast and lunch buffets were very good. I especially loved eating breakfast overlooking the water. It was extremely clean and the staff were very quick to remove our dirty dishes. There was planty of loung chairs for sun bathers and for people who want shade. There was an open bar all day and hot dogs, hambergers chicken fingers, and fries all day. The snockeling was very good equipment included. We were there a few years ago and they had one of there staff conducted a snorkeling tour but they did not do that this time. They also have a small water park. Even though it is small it was a lot of fun. They have a banana boat ride but the line was always long. We were there from open 9:00 to close 5:00. It went fast. Great day.

Review by:   Joseph O,    August 2017
this place was fantastic. all the activities were great. the banana boat would have been more fun at a faster speed and if the obnoxious other passengers had been spoken to about their behavior. one of them almost knocked a little girl over even before we were actually moving because he kept swaying back and forth

Review by:   Monika P,    August 2017
My friend and I were excited for the ziplining. We also saw food and drinks were included so it was a nice deal. The trip was a mess though. The ziplining was so small and not worth it. The food and drinks were mediocre. We ended up leaving early even though we paid for a full day. Don't waste a day

Review by:   Tracy G,    June 2017
BEST TOUR EVER!!! This tour was great! Free food and drinks all day! Water park was fun and im 34 years old! I went snorkeling, and water treking! We ziplined (small) but super fun! We lounged! It was so nice and private! There were maybe 60 ppl on the island with us! So it wasn and #39;t super crowded and no lines.

Review by:   MWilki6866,    June 2017
A bus picks us up at the Resort and brought us back. Then you take a ferry to the Island to get transported and they explain where everything is. We went immediately to eat breakfast and it was a buffet with lots of fruit and vegetables and sweet rolls, and also bacon, sausage, scramble eggs and potatoes, really good quality. After that we signed up for the power snorkel tour, it was an extra 49 a person, and we had an excellent tour guide that took us to the end of the Island and showed us a great time, it was fun and safe, we recommend buying the pictures, 26 but make sure to check they are in the USB, we found the hard way when we checked in the computer that the pictures weren't there. We contacted the Island and Philomena the operator took it upon herself to make sure we got the pictures that day. She took our e-mail address and sent it to us that afternoon. The drinks are all included and the lunch was very good as well. The activities like the Zippline, the Banana Boat ride, and the Snorkeling is also included and it is a beautiful beach to just spend the day relaxing. It is a wonderful thing to do in Aruba, best value, super fun for children.

Review by:   Kevin P,    June 2017
Let me start off by saying: if you have your own vehicle, you can drive and park there yourself so that you may leave when you wish. There is very little to do at the park once you make a lap around the deceptively small island. Trying all the activities took about 3 hours although we signed up for the 8 hour trip. Luckily we rented a car and left after we were done. There is an open bar and cafeteria available, which was nice.

Review by:   Sandra P,    April 2017
Had a wonderful day. The staff are all very attentive and professional. Food was good. Nice clean facility. My only complaint would be that after paying over 500.00 for my family to go I don't believe, we should have been subjected to having to listen to other guests EXTREMELY loud music. The only music played should be that of the facilities. I would have given 5 stars, but can't because of the music.

Review by:   Arlene J,    April 2017
Beautiful island. Wish there were more activities and more food options. Great for kids

Review by:   Shannique G,    March 2017
BEST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!!! Transportation...Great Food...Mostly All Watersports...Open Bar...Beach Time...Dancing! Fun Times!

Review by:   kandicreationsbykatira,    March 2017
This tour was amazing. When we arrived to the island the greater informed us of all of the activities. We ended up doing the deep dive with the helmets. The pictures cam out excellent. There was an open bar and the food was really good. I would definitely go back.

Review by:   Eric K,    January 2017
Family of 8 ... had a truly enjoyable and fun-filled day at De Palm Island. We didn't do the Snuba or the SeaTrek, and it was still a great day. Pretty decent food at the buffets especially the lunch, and a free-flowing bar. We spent a lot of time snorkeling really good snorkeling, and enjoying the beach, banana boat, zip line and sun. All of the workers and employees on the island were extremely friendly and helpful. Would definitely do again.

Review by:   Forrest P,    January 2017
Really good - food was decent. Alcohol was a bit watered down. If it wasn't for the over watered down drinks I would give it a five star.

Review by:   Kimberly S,    November 2016
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   Clarissa S,    September 2016
the food was great, snuba was breathtaking, unlimited drinks with beautiful water. I wish I could go back!

Review by:   Jim C,    September 2016
Always awesome...geat snorkling, fun waterpark, nice homestyle breakfast and lunch and beautiful beaches on DePalm Island, PLUS the banana tube ride, Samba lessons, massages, SNUBA and more...big part of every Aruba trip for us...

Review by:   BETTY B,    August 2016
If it and #39;s a sunny day and your kids haven and #39;t been to a water park...worth doing. Banana boat ride was fun. It down poured (rained) and there and #39;s nothing to do beside eat or shop. Have to pay for temporary tattoo or get your hair braided. No refunds or rainchecks if it rains constantly.

Review by:   dendanava,    August 2016
The bananna boat ride never happened for us. There is only one and there were tons of people and they only fit like 10 at a time. WAY TOOOOO long of a wait. That was a real bummer. SAme with regard to the zip line. Huge wait being that it is only two lines and again TOOOO many people. In my opinion, they should not allow too many people at one time on this island. The bouncing thing can't remember what its called was run by a guy who was so disinterested and the whole thing screamed unsafe. The snorkle area is very rough. the beach areas were rocky and you needed water shoes which we did not have if you planned on going in the water. The whole park was in disrepair and kind of shanty. The one positive thing was that the food was exceptionally good! I unfortunatley would not recommend this place to anyone and feel like it was a complete rip off at 300 for four of us considering what we were thinking we would be getting and didn't at all.

Review by:   dendanava,    July 2016
The bananna boat ride never happened for us. There is only one and there were tons of people and they only fit like 10 at a time. WAY TOOOOO long of a wait. That was a real bummer. SAme with regard to the zip line. Huge wait being that it is only two lines and again TOOOO many people. In my opinion, they should not allow too many people at one time on this island. The bouncing thing can't remember what its called was run by a guy who was so disinterested and the whole thing screamed unsafe. The snorkle area is very rough. the beach areas were rocky and you needed water shoes which we did not have if you planned on going in the water. The whole park was in disrepair and kind of shanty. The one positive thing was that the food was exceptionally good! I unfortunatley would not recommend this place to anyone and feel like it was a complete rip off at 300 for four of us considering what we were thinking we would be getting and didn't at all.

Review by:   Alice R,    July 2016
We did the tour twice, since 1st day was raining and thunder. Company gave us a raincheck and we made it, next day._br/_ Beautiful Island, Great crew, Awesome food.

Review by:   Maxie L,    June 2016
This island was beautiful and definitely worth going to in Aruba. The water is breathtaking and there is a lot to do for adults and kids of all ages!

Review by:   Devan H,    March 2016
Ferry ride was fun. All they really had for me was the banana boat ride. It was really dull. More for families with kids and not couples. It was meh.

Review by:   Heather T,    February 2016
De Palm Island was AMAZING! The Island was not crowded and the food was perfect. _br/_ Snorkeling with the Blue Parrot fish was definitely a highlight.

Review by:   Michelle S,    January 2016
After reading the reviews of this place I thought It would be a lot of fun for my kids 18-15 boy was I wrong... they advertise a water park it's actually for little kids maybe 8 and younger , the basketball court is in major need a repair the hoop it crooked . The zip line was decent it's short and over before you blink. The snorkeling area was small , on the day we went it was very windy and all the add ons Snuba and treck walking had to be cancelled even the banana boat ride in the morning was closed. This is an expensive day for a family of 4 ..there are many other things to do in Aruba I would highly steer away from here with teenagers.

Review by:   Margo Y,    December 2015
This trip was a little disappointing, the food was awful and the drinks weren and #39;t very good either. Only one beer to chose from. However the snorkeling was amazing. I think this would be a good choice for families rather than couples.

Review by:   d.whyte,    September 2015
The most relaxing and fun place to visit! All inclusive breakfast, lunch and drinks ! Lots of fun on the zipline, banana boat, snorkeling and my girlfriend loved the massage . This island brings people out of their shell and makes it more enjoyable!

Review by:   Kenneth B,    September 2015
De Palm Island seemed like it was a lot of waiting. We booked the package including the snuba diving. It was fun and our diver guide was great. The water park was packed with kids so didn't bother with that and didn't want to wait in line for the banana boat ride. Booked the whole day tour and left early.

Review by:   Tiffany G,    August 2015
Beautiful and relaxing.....very nice

Review by:   cs.henry12,    July 2015
Im giving this one star because the ziplining took over an hour and it was only a line full of 7 people. I had to get off. The food wasn't great. Cold and not well made as well as the included drinks were extremely watered down. I would give 5 stars to the sea trek alone as it was an amazing excursion and the guides were patient and excellent. However de palm island itself is way overpriced and I will not go again especially since ive already experienced the sea trek.

Review by:   Cris,    July 2015
Im giving this one star because the ziplining took over an hour and it was only a line full of 7 people. I had to get off. The food wasn't great. Cold and not well made as well as the included drinks were extremely watered down. I would give 5 stars to the sea trek alone as it was an amazing excursion and the guides were patient and excellent. However de palm island itself is way overpriced and I will not go again especially since ive already experienced the sea trek.

Review by:   Candace D,    June 2015
This excursion was fantastic. Lovely little island. Staff was great. Had a full breakfast and lunch buffet, terrific. And can't beat open bar. Plus the kids got to snorkel, ride the banana boat, zipline, and air jump as many times as their was an opening. Loved it!

Review by:   Carol C,    June 2015
This tour was amazing!

Review by:   renan f,    April 2015
O melhor passeio da ilha. Td liberado, exceto o sea trek e snuba. Vale a pena fazer o sea trek nesse ponto... Muito bom e experiência única. Fora isso a cerveja, frozen, drink, aula de salsa, banana bolt, local para snorkel, hambúrguer, hot dog, nugettes td liberado. Esse tem q fazer

Review by:   mromagnolo,    December 2014
Enjoyed the day at the Island.

Review by:   Ashley T,    April 2014
Loved the tour. Our tour guide was Joal and he was awesome. The island was beautiful and the tour was one of a kind!!!! Would highly recommend.

Review by:   czubaja,    August 2013
worth every penny. you get transportation to and from the island. everything on the island is included.all food[as much as you want] available from breakfast thru lunch until 5:30 pm. all drinks[including alcohol].a small waterpark,snorkeling,volleyball,etc.palapas,lounge chairs.very enjoyable

Review by:   Brandon W,    April 2013
De Palm was an awesome experience and I would definitely do it again. The snorkeling was premier!

Review by:   Meede7879,    January 2012
It was ok. We thought the "nice" lunch closed a little early, as we had to scurry to get our sea trek in AND catch a guided snorkel tour. By the time we finished both, the lunch buffet had closed, and we were left with only the snack shack fried foods to eat. The staff are all very nice, and don't forget to take your camera over to the banana boat with you, the staff on the boat will take pics for you!

Review by:   Katherine S,    September 2011
This trip was fun, but we should have done the half day instead of the whole day. It was just me and my new husband, no kids. If we had kids, I think it would have been more fun.

Review by:   Linda S,    June 2011
Very nice, great snorkeling and loved the water park. Very disappointed the banana boats weren't running. Food mediocre at best.

Review by:   Anonymous,   United States of America, May 2010
My boyfriend and I stayed in Aruba for a week. It's definitely worth heading to De Palm Island for a day. Private island to do any watersport you choose or just relax on the beach. We had signed up for sea trek, which is underwater helmet diving. It was a great experience for those who are non-swimmers! The crew were extremely friendly which made the experience even better.