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Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage

4.9 · 756 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Underdog Divers Aruba Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 11:00, 14:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private snorkel with a guide who is a certified lifeguard and instructor and films you swimming with turtles, then hands over a professionally edited video.

Priced per person for your own group; basic swimming skills are required. 4.91 from 756 reviews at €86 per person.

Best for: Private turtle snorkel with a lifeguard guide and edited video at €86 per person for 1h 30m; two to book, basic swimming needed. 4.91 from 756 reviews. Private Tours comparison

Trade-off: Per person; no transport listed; swimmers only.

In our comparison: #3 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €86 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Private guide
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Professionally edited video

    Children from €59 (ages 4 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.

    Reviews

    4.9
    756 ratings
    Tripadvisor 427 · Viator 329

    98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 739 of 756

    Star breakdown of all 756 ratings

    5 stars
    726 · 96%
    4 stars
    13 · 2%
    3 stars
    5 · 1%
    2 stars
    2 · 0%
    1 star
    10 · 1%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise turtle sightings, patient guidance and the footage; some struggle to find the beach meeting point

    Praised

    • Close turtle sightings and a variety of other marine life
    • Patient guides who reassure beginners and nervous swimmers
    • Clear explanations of marine life and respectful turtle watching
    • Personal attention for couples and families during the snorkel
    • Underwater photos and videos let guests focus on snorkeling

    Complaints

    • Some struggle to locate the meeting point, while others find it straightforward
    • Some guests raise concerns about life jackets not being provided
    • Some question the value of the shore snorkel, while others feel it is worth the cost

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (13 April 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Look for the snorkeling guides wearing a bright colored Underdog Divers longsleeve shirt. For GPS locations or directions, please type in ''Tres Trapi Beach'' on Google Maps. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    08:30, 11:00, 14:00 on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
    Operator
    Underdog Divers Aruba; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Have you ever swam with turtles while a certified guide films your experience? Here’s your chance! Our guides are certified lifeguards, snorkeling instructors, and emergency first response instructors.

    On top of that they have professional videography and photography experience. We’ll keep it safe while you’re having the best time in the ocean!

    Walking, children and accessibility

    The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

    Walking and health

    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
    • Children from €59 ages 4 to 17

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

    Cancellation policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

    • 1+ days: Full refund
    • 0-1 days: No refund

    Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

    TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
    This tour · #3 of 19€861h 30m4.91 (756)private
    Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba€912h4.97 (523)shared
    Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba€912h 30m4.97 (438)shared
    Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included€801h 15m4.96 (222)private

    Ranked #3 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €57 to €135, median €80; typical length 3h. 3 of 19 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 19 Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails

    From €86 per adult