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Boca Catalina is a small inlet near Malmok, on the northwest side of Aruba. It has a small sandy beach and some rocky areas, and the bay is sheltered enough that people treat it as a quiet swimming spot.

A visit is simple. Walk down to the sand, swim out a few meters, and the reef is there with angelfish and starfish close by. Palapas give shade on the beach. Snorkel tours also stop here, often paired with the Antilla wreck.

Good to know

Reefs lie close to shore, so you can swim out a few meters from the sand on your own.
Catamaran sail-and-snorkel trips are usually booked in advance and run three to five hours.
Visitors can bring their own snorkel gear.

A place to visit:

Beach, snorkel spot

Boca Catalina

Aruba, Aruba

Boca Catalina is a small bay near Malmok on Aruba's northwest coast, with a little sandy beach, some rocky areas and a reef close to shore. People come to swim out and snorkel over it.

snorkeling

beaches

volcanoes_geology

Spas and thermal baths

spa_thermal

Local culture and markets

local_culture

Kayaking and paddleboarding

kayak_paddle

Highlights and island tours

island_tour

Caves and cenotes

caves_cenotes

Catamaran and sailing trips

sailing_catamaran

hiking

shopping

land_wildlife

horseback_riding

off_road

scuba_diving

sport_fishing

Sightseeing and scenic rides

scenic_views

Beach clubs

beach_clubs

Old town and historic sights

historic_towns

Ancient sites

ancient_sites

Stingrays, turtles and dolphins

marine_wildlife

Museums

museums

Food tours

food_tours

How to get there

Snorkel tours often stop here as well, paired with the Antilla wreck.

Time needed

What it costs

Suits

Snorkelers and beachgoers wanting calm water

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Tours that go here

Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.

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Beach, with reef

Arashi Beach

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Arashi Beach is a calm, shallow stretch of white sand on Aruba's northwestern coast, near the California Lighthouse. A reef lies about 150 meters offshore, and it is known for snorkeling and diving.

Tours here from

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a person

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Baby Beach

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Baby Beach is a shallow, sheltered lagoon at the southeast tip of Aruba, near San Nicolas. The calm water makes it one of the easiest places on the island to wade, float and snorkel.

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Beach resort strip

Palm Beach

Aruba

Palm Beach is the busy main strip of sand in front of most of Aruba's high-rise hotels. It is the island's resort hub, with restaurants, bars and water sports close by.

Tours here from

$129

a person

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Natural pool, by trail

Natural Pool

Aruba

Conchi, also called the Natural Pool or Cura di Tortuga, is a small saltwater tide pool on Aruba's wild north coast. You reach it inside Arikok National Park, across rough volcanic rock.

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