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De Palm Island

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De Palm Tours · 8 hours
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General information

Child Price
Child Price$99 (3-9 yrs)
Available days
Available days Monday - Sunday
Starting time
Starting time 10 AM
Duration
Duration6 hours

Loved by travelers

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.4 · 2946 reviews

Summary from reviews

De Palm Island is a popular day trip destination in Aruba, praised for its beautiful, clean environment and friendly staff. Visitors enjoy a variety of activities including snorkeling, water slides, an ocean jungle gym, and interacting with flamingos. The food, especially the buffet and snack bar, receives positive comments. While some note the cost and occasional ride closures, the overall experience is highly recommended for families and groups, with cabana rentals offering added privacy and convenience.

Based on recent traveler reviews.

Our team's take

Did De Palm Island with a group of girlfriends for a birthday and upgraded to a private beach cabana, right where the flamingos hang out and just walk around the beach with you. Ticket included bus pickup and the ferry over, super smooth start to the day. Once there it's open bar, lounge beds, attentive staff, and genuinely good food. We did the banana boat a few times as a group, way more fun as adults than expected, and the tall body-drop slides are a solid thrill if you're not with little kids (there's a separate water park for them). A really memorable day, great for groups, families, or a couple wanting something special.

Our local team

Escape to De Palm Island, Aruba’s exclusive coral-island getaway where delicious food & unlimited drinks, vibrant snorkeling, thrilling water-park slides and indulgent beach relaxation come together. Whether you’re traveling with family, friends or as a couple, this all-inclusive island day promises sun, fun and unforgettable memories just off Aruba’s coast.

What can you expect?

Begin your island adventure with a short ferry ride and a warm welcome at De Palm Island’s terminal. Once on the island, dive into the action: enjoy a lunch buffet (11:00 – 15:00) and grill station (12:00 – 17:00), sip unlimited beverages from the open bar (10:00 - 17:00) and gear up for free snorkeling tours offered twice daily with included snorkel gear.

Then choose your vibe: splash in the kids’ water park and body-drop slides (minimum height requirements apply), ride the banana boat, join salsa lessons, or simply relax under a palapa on the coral beach. Snorkel with blue parrotfish and other reef life in waist-deep to ~15 ft depths.

For extra luxury, upgrade to VIP Palapas, Private Cabanas or Premium Seating for exclusive amenities and flamingo interactions.

Where will this tour take you?

This tour takes you to De Palm Island, a private coral island just off the coast of Aruba. Surrounded by Caribbean blue water and vibrant coral reef, it offers a true island escape - with beach, reef, slides, flamingos, and everything you need for a perfect day out.

Don’t just dream about your perfect island escape - book your De Palm Island experience now and immerse yourself in unlimited fun, great food, drinks, snorkeling, and relaxation.

What's included

Included

  • Ferry transfer to De Palm Island
  • Lunch buffet 
  • Grill station service
  • Unlimited beverages & open bar (adults)
  • Snorkel gear
  • Guided snorkeling tours (twice daily)
  • Water park & body-drop slides
  • Beach & lounge areas
  • Palapas and seating
  • Access to activities & entertainment (e.g., salsa sessions, beach games)
  • Flamingos, SNUBA, Sea Trek, cabanas, and VIP areas are not included in the standard entry ticket, but are available as add-ons.

Meeting & pickup

Pickup service

  • Walk-in tickets do not include pick-up, but you can book the option that includes bus transportation for an additional fee.
  • Start time: Continuous ferry departures throughout the morning. Check-in closes at 14:00

Meeting point

De Palm Island Ferry Terminal / Check-in Desk

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Locations:

  • De Palm Island

What to bring:

  • Swimwear & towel
  • Reef-safe sunscreen
  • Water shoes recommended
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat and/or Visor
  • Camera
  • ID for adult beverages
  • Credit card for optional upgrades or purchases

Know before you go:

  • Coral shoreline - water shoes recommended
  • Slides and water park have height restrictions
  • Ferry access required to reach the island
  • Arrival after 2:00 PM not permitted - late arrivals cannot enter
  • Some experiences require advance purchase or on-island upgrade

Cancellation policy

Policy details

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before

Cancel up to 24 hours before your tour for a full refund. For cancellations made within 24 hours, no shows, or late arrivals, no refund will be issued.

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Todd Dery
3 months ago
Google
We booked the private Turtle Cabanna for a group of 11. The staff and service here are amazing. Everyone is friendly and the shuttle boat staff is super fun! The food at the main restaurant buffet was very good. Entire island is extremely clean including the bathrooms. The flamingos were a hit! Highly recommend.
Renee Anderson
2 months ago
Google
Lots of fun. We rented a cabana to be with the flamingos and they were a treat. The service was great. The obstacle course was impossible for us old people. We onlt rode the lower water slides because the upper one was closed. The snorkeling was fabulous and since we had a cabana we also got private steps out into the water.
Mr. Warren
5 months ago
Google
Spend the entire day here and it was one of the best day my family had in aruba. This place isnt cheap, but their was something for everyone in my family here. My 13 year old son loved the jungle gym in the ocean and eater slides. My 17 year old daughter liked the snorkeling My wofe loved mingling with the flamingoes while enjoying a drink under the palapa (these are extra) And lastly I enjoyed doing a bit of all of this with them. The trip to the island included food and drinks (alcohol too) and the day was just perfect
CHARBEL ANTOINE BOULOS
2 months ago
Google
It's a chill island, you can relax and enjoy the sun. The slides are nice, and the food is good. The snack bar is exquisite! If you're in Aruba, you should definitely go.
Marie Leveille
a month ago
Google
The island was beautiful. Lots of seating area. The food was good. Very nice staff. I did the underwater excursion a definite must.

Frequently asked questions

By a short ferry ride from De Palm Island's terminal.

Yes, though the open bar is for adults only.

Yes, free guided snorkel tours run twice daily, with snorkel gear included. You can see blue parrotfish and other reef life at depths from waist-deep to about 15 ft.

Yes, minimum height requirements apply for the kids' water park and the Body Drop slides.

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Office hours (Atlantic Time)

  • Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Sat - Sun: Limited availability