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
181 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of my trip
Rachael H,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was such a great experience. Marcel and Mieke were so patient, helpful and knowledgeable. They were very communicative sending me a WhatsApp confirmation the day before. Not only did we see a ton of turtles, but other marine life like an eel, flounder and obviously tons of fish. This truly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend!
Highlight of our trip to Aruba!
Lisa L,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel and Mieke were amazing! My husband and I loved every minute of our time with the turtles. This was the highlight of our trip to Aruba! My husband hadn’t been snorkeling before. Both Marcel and Mieke were very patient. We enjoyed learning about the turtles during our encounter. We were amazed with how many turtles we did see along with all of the fish! Thank you so much for an incredible experience!
Wonderful snorkeling experience
maschah266,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A brilliant snorkeling experience. Marcel and Mieke knew where to find the beautiful spots and could tell us a lot about the turtles and the fish. A lot of personal attention by the small group (we were 4) makes it even more fun. And the film as a beautiful memory afterwards completes it. Highly recommended!
A Beautiful Morning with Marcel, Mieke, and Our Turtle Friends
Lisa A,Apr 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Sometimes vacation tours can be disappointing tourist traps. When we arrived at the beach, we assumed this would be the same. There was already a bus load of vacationers with snorkeling equipment, and our prospects of seeing a turtle seemed low. Thankfully, we realized we were at the wrong beach and were shortly greeted by our guides Marcel and Mieke. We were thrilled to discover that they only do private tours, and our snorkeling experience would be a personal one. They took us to a more private area than where the other tourists were snorkeling. Within ten minutes, we came across six turtles, and a bucket list item was instantly checked off. Marcel and Mieke taught us so much about the turtles as well as the reef and the other fish we saw. They even made a film with all the photos they took of our time underwater. It was a beautiful morning and felt like a genuine experience rather than a mere photo op. What’s more is that Marcel and Mieke made us feel like we weren’t just annoying American tourists. We would 100% snorkeling with them again and rejoin our turtle friends.
This was the highlight of...
Delaney K,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the highlight of my trip! Marcel was the sweetest and made this experience so easy and fun. We went first thing in the morning and it was quiet, personal, and overall amazing. Highly recommend!
We had a wonderful...
Bonnie S,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful experience with Marcel! He was friendly and helpful in preparing us in terms of snorkeling tips and how to approach the turtles. We got very lucky in seeing probably close to 10 turtles including three babies. He also pointed out some of the more unique fish (we saw flounder, a moray eel, angel fish, grouper, and more). Highly recommend going early - we went at 7:00am, and he said that is the best time to catch the turtles. This trip is also recommended because you enter the water at Boca Catalina, which has a shallow shore to walk in rather than jumping in from rocks at other nearby points.
🐢🐢 Worth it !
April P,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel and Mica were amazing. Cant wait to see all the video and pictures they captured alot. PLENTY OF TURTLES! They made the experience fun and very personal. Dont hesitate on this one !
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!!!!
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