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Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

4.9 · 608 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 98% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours - Private Charter - Boat Rental Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 11:30, 14:00, 16:30 · Hotel pickup from 9 pickup points
Booking
mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Your own deck boat and captain for two hours, with the snorkel stops in Catalina Bay and along the coast planned together on board; gear, rum punch, soft drinks and water are included.

Food is not, and pickup is free only from the listed high rise hotels. 4.91 from 608 reviews at €127 per person.

In our comparison: #5 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: €127 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Rum punch
  • Bottled water
  • Octopus souvenir
  • Use of Snorkelling equipment
  • Soft drinks
  • Food

Children from €31 (ages 3 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 25 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
608 ratings
Tripadvisor 335 · Viator 273

98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 595 of 608

Star breakdown of all 608 ratings

5 stars
583 · 96%
4 stars
12 · 2%
3 stars
3 · 0%
2 stars
4 · 1%
1 star
6 · 1%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the patient snorkeling guidance and relaxed private pace; some passengers report seasickness.

Praised

  • Patient snorkeling tips that help beginners and nervous swimmers feel comfortable
  • Captains share island history and explain the snorkeling sites
  • Turtle sightings, varied fish and shipwreck snorkeling
  • Private outings tailored to the group, with time to snorkel without feeling rushed
  • Rum punch enjoyed between snorkeling stops

Complaints

  • Choppy water at some snorkeling stops
  • Seasickness affected some passengers

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (16 November 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
Your tour departs from the Octopus Aruba beach hut, unless a pickup location is selected. Our beach hut is located on Palm Beach behind the Holiday Inn. Once you reach the Holiday Inn Hotel, walk through the lobby towards the beach. Make a left on the footpath and you will see us on your right. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 11:30, 14:00, 16:30 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 9 pickup points (9 pickup points listed by the operator, 9 of them hotels)
Operator
Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours - Private Charter - Boat Rental; 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

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Children

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Children are welcome and infants under two cruise free

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Soft drinks
  • Children from €31 ages 3 to 11

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 · #5 of 19€1272h4.91 (608)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 #5 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 €127 per adult