--- title: Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 756 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Turtles, own guide? rank_in_category: 3 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage/ --- # Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage **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. **Turtles, own guide?:** 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. Trade-off: Per person; no transport listed; swimmers only. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Look for the snorkeling guides wearing a… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 11:00, 14:00: 3 departures a day - Children from €59: ages 4 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 756 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Underdog Divers Aruba - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 11:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.91 from 756 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 739 of 756. - 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 (2026-04-13 to 2026-10-01); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Private guide - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Professionally edited video ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 08:30, 11:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJsxRuMx5IhY4RNcXiXQiIXLM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Participants must have basic swimming skills Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €172 | €86 | | 4 | €344 | €86 | | 6 | €462 | €77 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails start at €57 per person. ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 19** | €86 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (756) | private | | [Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/turtle-snorkeling-tour-in-tres-trapi-aruba/?format=md) | €91 | 2h | 4.97 (523) | shared | | [Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba](/caribbean/aruba/tours/small-group-sea-scooters-snorkel-at-mangel-halto-beach-in-aruba/?format=md) | €91 | 2h 30m | 4.97 (438) | shared | | [Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba / Video Included](/caribbean/aruba/tours/award-winning-private-turtle-snorkeling-aruba-video-included/?format=md) | €80 | 1h 15m | 4.96 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/catamaran-snorkeling-aruba/?format=md ## More in Aruba - All Aruba tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md