--- title: Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 127 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 608 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: 2026-09-25 data_updated: 2026-10-12 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 608 reviews at €127 per person. In our comparison: #5 of 19 in Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## 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. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 9 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 16:30 - Food included: Soft drinks - Children from €31: ages 3 to 11 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 9 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €127 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 608 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 - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 11:30, 14:00, 16:30 - Booking: mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-25 ## Reviews 4.91 from 608 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 595 of 608. - 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 (2025-11-16 to 2026-09-29); last checked 2026-10-03. ## 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: 2026-09-25 - 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 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJQ7wzCPk3hY4Rp0UUex6W63g Pickup points listed by the operator: 9 Ends: back at the meeting point ## 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 ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €250 | €125 | | 4 | €340 | €85 | | 6 | €426 | €71 | 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 · #5 of 19** | €127 | 2h | 4.91 (608) | 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 #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. 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/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md