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Sail to a shipwreck, dive below the waves or bounce across the rugged north coast. Here are Aruba tour and activity operators we have checked, with contacts, maps and tips.
De Palm Tours
De Palm Tours is Aruba’s largest tour company, founded in 1960 by Luis C. De Palm with three minibuses. It runs De Palm Island, Atlantis Submarines, the SeaWorld Explorer, island tours by bus, Jeep or UTV, catamaran cruises and airport transfers.
Contact details, map & tips →Jolly Pirates
Jolly Pirates sails 25-metre teak schooners along Aruba’s west coast, stopping to snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck. The crew is known for its rope swing and acrobatic jumps, and there is also a relaxed sunset sail.
Contact details, map & tips →Pelican Adventures
Pelican Adventures is a family-owned water-sports and tour company founded in 1986, based on the Pelican Pier on Palm Beach. It runs catamaran sail-and-snorkel trips, sunset and dining cruises, scuba diving, and island tours by bus or Jeep.
Contact details, map & tips →Red Sail Sports Aruba
Red Sail Sports is a long-established Aruba water-sports and excursion company based at its own pier on Palm Beach. It runs catamaran sails, scuba diving and land adventures, and is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort.
Contact details, map & tips →Tips for choosing tours & activities in Aruba
- Book popular boat trips and island tours a few days ahead, especially on busy cruise-ship days.
- Wear reef-safe sunscreen and bring a hat; the Aruban sun is strong even with a cool breeze.
- Many operators offer hotel pickup in the Palm Beach and Eagle Beach areas, so ask when you book.
- Off-road trips to the north coast can be bumpy, so tell the operator about any back or health concerns.
- Morning snorkel trips often have the calmest water and clearest visibility.
Last checked: November 2026. Listings are free and not paid placements.