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Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included

5.0 · 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 99% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Turtle tours Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 15m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Dutch
Start & pickup
06:30, 07:45, 09:00, 15:45 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A private guided snorkel with sea turtles that adapts to nervous first timers: personal briefing, noodles and vests on hand and an edited underwater video of your swim included.

It is priced per person for a short 1h 15m session, and hotel transport is not mentioned. 4.96 from 222 reviews at €80 per person.

In our comparison: #4 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €80 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Personal guidance from start to finish
  • Pool noodles and flotation vests available for extra comfort and confidence
  • Professional underwater video included
  • Suitable for first-time and experienced snorkelers
  • Swim with Aruba’s beautiful sea turtles
  • Premium snorkeling equipment
  • Relaxed pace with no crowds and no rushing
  • 100% Private Tour – only your family or group participates
  • Beautiful memories to take home

    Children from €72 (ages 8 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

    Reviews

    5.0
    222 ratings
    Viator 161 · Tripadvisor 61

    99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 220 of 222

    Star breakdown of all 222 ratings

    5 stars
    219 · 99%
    4 stars
    1 · 0%
    3 stars
    0 · 0%
    2 stars
    0 · 0%
    1 star
    2 · 1%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise the turtle encounters, patient guides and videos; finding the meeting point can be difficult.

    Praised

    • Close turtle encounters and sightings of varied marine life
    • Guides explain turtle behaviour and identify fish along the way
    • Patient support for beginners and nervous swimmers
    • Personal attention and snorkeling gear fitted to each guest
    • Edited underwater videos praised as a keepsake

    Complaints

    • Some guests have trouble finding the correct meeting point

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (5 May 2025 to 29 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    Boca Catalina beach We’ll message you 24 hours before your tour with the exact meeting point (Google Maps pin), parking/landmark details, and your guide’s contact info. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can fit your snorkel gear and do a quick safety briefing. · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    06:30, 07:45, 09:00, 15:45, daily except Sun; 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
    Turtle tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator

    About this tour, from the operator

    Walking, children and accessibility

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

    Walking and health

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Accessibility

    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
    • Children from €72 ages 8 to 14

    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 · #4 of 19€801h 15m4.96 (222)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
    Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage€861h 30m4.91 (756)private

    Ranked #4 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 €80 per adult