Snorkel Site

Boca Catalina Reefs

A short sail south of Malmok, Boca Catalina is a sheltered cove with a white sandy floor, gentle waves, and some of the clearest water we visit, an easy, confidence-building stop for every skill level.

A guest snorkeling in the clear shallow water at Boca Catalina Reefs, Aruba

Outstanding

Visibility

Shallow & calm

Water

Every skill level

Best for

A family snorkeling together at Boca Catalina, with the schooner in the background
A sheltered cove with the calmest water on the itinerary

What you'll see

Boca Catalina is the cove we lean on when guests want an easy, unhurried swim. The bay is sheltered from open swell, the sandy bottom keeps the water bright and clear, and soft coral gardens sit close enough to the surface that snorkelers of any experience level can enjoy them without diving deep.

Angelfish and yellow-striped grunts moving through soft coral and sponge gardens
Blue parrotfish grazing along the reef edge
Grouper resting in the shade of coral overhangs
Brain coral and sea fans in water clear enough to photograph from the surface
Good Times Aboard

Guests having the time of their life

Guests in snorkel gear and life vests, ready to jump in
Guests relaxing in the bow net over the turquoise water
A guest enjoying the water at dusk after a day of snorkeling
A sea turtle swimming near one of Aruba's snorkel sites
A guest relaxing with a drink in hand aboard the schooner
Good to know

Before you swim

Calm, sheltered water year round, a favorite first stop for nervous swimmers.

Shallow enough that kids and first time snorkelers feel comfortable fast.

Gear, flotation vests, and guidance from our crew are included on every cruise.

Paired with Malmok Beach on our Morning Splash Adventure for a full reef to reef swim.

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