De Palm Island is Aruba's all-inclusive island day out. It sits just off the southern coast, and you reach it on a private ferry. The day pass is the easy way to cover lunch, drinks and activities in one price. According to the Aruba tourism site, the all-inclusive package covers a lunch buffet, open bar and snack corner, snorkel equipment and snorkel adventures, a kids aqua play area with body drop slides, unlimited banana boat rides and flamingos in a reserved section of the island. SeaTrek and SNUBA are optional extras, as are cabanas and premium seating. The Viator listing for the full-day experience without transport is rated 4.2 from nearly four hundred reviews, runs about six hours and offers free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. The island is open Sunday to Friday and is closed on Saturdays, so plan your visit around that. It suits families and groups who want a structured, low-effort beach day, and it is less suited to people who prefer quiet, uncrowded sand.
How the day works: you arrive at the ferry dock, cross to the island and settle at a beach chair or table. The buffet and open bar run through the day, and the kids water park and slides keep younger visitors busy. Snorkeling is straightforward in the shallows, and banana boat rides are for older children and adults. Flamingo interaction needs an upgrade on some packages, so check what your ticket includes.
Choosing a ticket: the Viator listing is titled as having no transport, but reviews mention that transport is not included, so confirm what the voucher covers before you book. Packages with hotel transfers exist elsewhere, and cruise passengers may book through their ship. Premium seating and cabanas cost extra and sell out in high season.
Good to know: it is a busy, social day, with music and crowds, so go with that expectation. Bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes, and book early in high season. Because it is closed on Saturdays, schedule it for another day. It pairs well with Baby Beach on a different day for a quieter contrast, and with the catamaran sail for a second water-based outing.
What to expect
The experience
A ferry ride to a private island with an all-inclusive buffet and open bar, snorkeling, banana boats and a kids water play area.
Best time
Go early in the day to claim good seats and enjoy the calmer morning water; remember it is closed on Saturdays.
How long
About six hours for the full-day experience.
Tips
Check whether transport is included, book cabanas early, and bring sunscreen, a towel and a change of clothes.
Quick picks
- Best for
- Families and groups who want a structured, all-inclusive day with water activities.
- Families
- Excellent for children, with a splash park, slides and shallow snorkeling.
- Couples
- Fine for a social, fun day; a private cabana gives more space.
- Pair with
- A quieter day at Baby Beach, and the Oranjestad walking tour on a cooler morning.
- Time needed
- A full day, around six hours.
Good questions
What days is De Palm Island open?+
The Aruba tourism site says it is open Sunday to Friday and closed on Saturdays. Check current hours before you plan your day.
What is included in the all-inclusive pass?+
A lunch buffet, open bar, snorkel gear, a kids aqua play area, slides and banana boat rides are included. SNUBA, SeaTrek and cabanas are optional extras.
Is transport included?+
The listing title says no transport, though the description mentions pick-up, so confirm exactly what is included before you pay.
Is it good for young children?+
Yes, the kids water park and shallow areas suit them well. Banana boats have a minimum age.
Can I cancel?+
The Viator listing shows free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start. Check the current terms.
