Private Tour
Aruba Turtle Snorkeling | Viator Award Winner
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
★ Private, shore-entry turtle snorkeling — no boat, no crowds, just your group and your guide.
★ We’ll meet at one of Aruba’s best turtle spots, selected for the day’s conditions (visibility, waves, and turtle activity). You’ll get a quick safety briefing and we’ll make sure your mask, snorkel, and fins fit comfortably before we enter the water.
★ In the ocean, your guide stays with you the entire time — helping you feel relaxed, pointing out turtles and reef life, and keeping the pace easy and safe.
★ Underwater video is included: we’ll capture you snorkeling with the turtles and the best moments from your experience.
★ Turtle encounter promise: if we don’t see turtles during your tour, we’ll offer a free reschedule or a refund via Viator.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Step 1: Meet & Gear Check (5–10 minutes) Meet your private guide at the agreed beach location. We’ll size and adjust your mask/snorkel/fins and do a quick safety briefing. Step 2: Shore Entry Snorkel with Turtles (35–50 minutes) Enter from shore and snorkel at an easy pace. We’ll search the most reliable turtle areas and enjoy close encounters when possible, plus plenty of fish and reef life. Step 3: Wrap-Up & Video Delivery (5 minutes) We’ll exit the water, rinse off, and confirm how you’d like to receive your underwater video.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling gear and Flotation devices
Outstanding Underwater Video (You + Turtles)
Private guide
Guaranteed Turtle Encounter
Options
Aruba Turtle Snorkeling | Viator Award Winner
Reviews
174 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful time with turtles with Marcel & Mieke
drq2019,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Having been to Aruba several times, my wife and I chose this adventure recently. Marcel and Mieke were down-to-earth and very accommodating in our equipping and transition to the beach. Marcel provided insight about the area and the turtles that inhabit the spot. We saw interesting aquatic life as we moved out to the grassy area where the turtles were found. The turtles were not "spooked" even as Marcel shot some wonderful video. Near the end of our time, my wife wanted to go back to shore and Mieke went with her which was reassuring. We would highly recommend this adventure for those who want to experience the beauty of the natural aspects of the island.
Fantastic Experience for the Whole Family
Liz F,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an absolutely phenomenal experience. My husband and I and our two daughters (ages 14 and 11) all agreed it was the highlight of our trip. Marcel and Mieke were knowledgeable, responsive, caring and fun. They made sure we were all comfortable in the water and well-fitted with snorkeling equipment before we left shore. We saw SO many turtles (far exceeding our expectations) and also starfish, a sting ray, coral varieties, tropical fish and sand dollars! We love our video keepsake from the excursion and would 100% do this tour again.
Highlight of our trip!!!
Katherine S,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely incredible experience. Guides are so nice and knowledgeable. Floaties are provided if you are not a super confident swimmer. The sea life is simply out of this world. We saw so many different fish and at least 10 turtles! We got so close to them and got incredible photos. Highly recommend this tour, was so personal and made all of us feel comfortable. Mika and Marcele love what they do and it truly comes across in their tour. Cannot say enough good things!!!! Thank you for such an incredible experience!!!!
Exceeded our expectations!!
Jillian O,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The best!!! We saw so many turtles we lost count! Amazing experience, swimming with many turtles, seeing so many types of fish. Relaxing, yet incredible. Favorite fish were the winged fish and angel fish. Everyone in our group loved it. An absolute highlight of our trip. Marcel and Mierke were amazing. Highly recommend!!
Outstanding experience!
kerrid383,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Outstanding experience. Marcel is a wonderful guide with a contagious enthusiasm. Snorkeling and swimming with the turtles was easily the highlight of our vacation. Should we be lucky enough to return to Aruba, we’d definitely book this experience again!
Was one of the best...
kimber g,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Was one of the best experiences of my life. I swam inches from several turtles with one right under me. Loved it. Was hard to find our meeting point
Amazing Experience!!!!
Angela P,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel and Mieke are amazing! It was our first time snorkeling and they were very patient, made sure everything was perfect. We saw over a dozen turtles, a squid, and tons of cool fish!! Would highly recommend the private tour and cannot wait to see the video they created for us! Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!!!
Private group, knowledgeable guide, awesome video
DebbieBrancel,Mar 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marcel was an excellent guide, knowledgeable about turtles and other fish that we saw. Great to walk right out from a sandy beach and get started. Totally worth getting up for the 7 am start. One minute video arrived before vacation was over and was well edited and a great keepsake. Loved it!
Marcel was a fabulous...
Melissa K,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel was a fabulous guide. We felt so safe, and he made sure we had an excellent and comfortable time. This was one of our favorite tours we took on our trip and would recommend! We saw 7 turtles.
Swimming with turtles
mariek0917,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing Marcel & Mieke were so nice and gave us great information about the turtles and how to swim next to them. Definitely a must do if you are in Aruba! They are safe, very nice, & an unforgettable moment!
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