Aruba by Land & Sea
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Port
Oranjestad, Aruba
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
12,All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$100
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Experience the full beauty of Aruba on a tour that takes you around the island and under the sea. Take an air-conditioned transfer to the pier and board a boat for a scenic cruise to the Seaworld Explorer pontoon.
The Seaworld Explorer is a state-of-the-art semi-submarine developed in Australia, originally for use on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel does not submerge; you descend into the hull and sit in air-conditioned comfort five feet below the surface of the water.
As you descend, view amazing sea life from this cruising underwater observatory through large, clear glass windows. The Seaworld Explorer takes you to the wreck of the Antilla, a 440-foot German freighter destroyed by an explosion that tore the freighter in two during World War II. Delight in these incredible surroundings as your skillful captain maneuvers the semi-submarine through the heart of the Caribbean's largest shipwreck.
Return to shore, and your guide drives you to the California Lighthouse on the windward coast to admire the magnificent view of waves crashing landward. From the tranquil waters of the leeward shore, continue to the awesome Casibari Rock Formations. Climb the rock gardens to the top of the highest boulder. You will then visit the Natural Baby Bridge -- a bridge of rock formed by the wind and the sea. Finally, keep an eye out for the gold mill ruins at Boca Mahos en route back to Oranjestad, Aruba's capital.
Please note: Terrain includes 10 steps to (dis)embark the Seaworld Explorer.