--- title: Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 124 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 600 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Own boat and captain rank_in_category: 5 of 19 (Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/private-aruba-snorkeling-excursion-with-rum-punch/ --- # Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch **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 600 reviews at €124 per person. ## Overview Have a wonderful time with friends and family by cruising around Aruba in your private boat on a 26 ft Bayliner deck boat. Create the perfect itinerary with your captain and enjoy a customized tour. Put on your snorkeling gear and descend under the crystal-clear turquoise waters and immediately find yourself transported into an underwater paradise on this fun and interactive water excursion. In these shallow waters of Catalina Bay you will brush up on your snorkeling skills as you spot angel fish, damsel fish and more swimming around sea fans and coral. New to snorkeling - not a problem! Your experienced captain and guide will patiently work with you to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience. We can accommodate up to 10 people on our Bayliner. ## Key facts - Price: from €124 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 600 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours - Private Charter - Boat Rental - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price ## What's included - Rum punch - Bottled water - Octopus souvenir - Use of Snorkelling equipment - Soft drinks ## Not included - Food ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:30, 14:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - 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 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. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Children are welcome and infants under two cruise free - We offer free pick-up for all hotels listed (high rise hotels), if your hotel is not listed, we offer pick-up and drop-off service for $10 per person round trip. - Bring a towel, sun cream and sunglasses ## How it compares in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails Ranked **#5 of 19** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [small-group-sea-scooters-snorkel-at-mangel-halto-beach-in-aruba](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/small-group-sea-scooters-snorkel-at-mangel-halto-beach-in-aruba/?format=md) — 4.97 (435) 2. [Turtle Snorkeling Tour in Tres Trapi Aruba](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/turtle-snorkeling-tour-in-tres-trapi-aruba/?format=md) — €94 per person, 4.96 (507) 3. [aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-turtle-snorkeling-private-tour-with-underwater-footage/?format=md) — 4.91 (747) 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/private-aruba-snorkeling-excursion-with-rum-punch/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. 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