--- title: Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 80 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 222 duration_minutes: 75 languages: [en, nl] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Nervous first timers rank_in_category: 4 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-11-03 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/award-winning-private-turtle-snorkeling-aruba-video-included/ --- # Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included **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 (table below). ## Overview We’ll welcome you with a short introduction, make sure your equipment fits comfortably, and explain everything before entering the water. Whether it’s your first time snorkeling or you’re already experienced, we’ll adapt the tour to your comfort level. There’s no rush. We move at your pace. Many of our guests tell us they’re nervous before the tour. By the end, they often say how relaxed and confident they felt in the water. That’s exactly the experience we aim to create. Because this is a 100% private tour, you’ll only share this experience with the people you booked with, your partner, family or friends. Simply enjoy the moment while we capture your adventure on video, creating memories you’ll be able to relive long after your vacation. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Boca Catalina beach We’ll message you 24… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 06:30 and 15:45 - Children from €72: ages 8 to 14 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €80 per person - Duration: 1h 15m - Rating: 4.96/5 from 222 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Turtle tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch - Start times: 06:30, 07:45, 09:00, 15:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.96 from 222 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 220 of 222. - 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 (2025-05-05 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's 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 ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 06:30, 07:45, 09:00, 15:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-25 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ4fnTkh9IhY4RC-X2e4mmxHM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 19** | €80 | 1h 15m | 4.96 (222) | 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 | | [Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage/?format=md) | €86 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (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. 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/award-winning-private-turtle-snorkeling-aruba-video-included/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md