Private Tour
Aruba Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Adventure - Private + FREE video
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable adventure and swim alongside Aruba’s majestic sea turtles in their natural habitat!
Our guided adventure offers a rare opportunity to observe these graceful creatures up close while ensuring a respectful and eco-friendly interaction.
Before we dive in, we’ll provide a brief yet essential introduction on how to safely and responsibly enjoy this incredible encounter. Book your tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Weather conditions determine trip availability. In case of cancellation a change of date or a refund can be offered.
Basic swimming skills is required. If you don't have this, please advise so we can take the appropriate measures to ensure a safe trip for you.
Please advise beforehand if you have any medical conditions we need to be aware of.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Join us for an unforgettable experience swimming alongside majestic sea turtles. Before we enter the water, we will provide you with a brief but essential introduction to the guidelines on how to respectfully and safely interact with these incredible creatures in their natural habitat.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Photos and/or videos of your adventure
Private Guide
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Aruba Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Adventure - Private + FREE video
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time!
Dominic L,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Had a great experience with Marj, saw a lot of sea turtles and fish. We arrived early and the guide was very flexible on time, great experience overall!
Unforgettable!
Summer D,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What an amazing experience! We have done the Aruba boat snorkeling excursions a few times and wanted to try something different this trip. We are SO glad we did!! This tour was the perfect amount of time. We got to see so many turtles and fish. Our guide, Jonathan, was awesome and took the time to gather clips of every fish we saw so we can relive the experience over and over again. He was very knowledgeable and really cares about the ocean. Thank you again, Jonathan!!
10/10 Highly Recommend!!
Brianna H,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I absolutely loved everything about my snorkeling tour with Jonathan! I was running behind, and he waited for me—which I really appreciated. Not saying you should be late because you should definitely respect his time, but I admired his patience and understanding. From the moment I arrived, he immediately started cracking jokes and brought such great energy to the experience right from the start. Once we got in the water, we saw some very big, old turtles—he guessed they were around 60–80 years old. I loved it! When they came up for air, I tried to swim next to them, but I’m a slow swimmer lol, so I really only got close to one. Even from above, though, just looking down at them was such a cool experience. Not only did we see turtles, but I also swam with a school of fish and saw a butterfly fish spreading its pretty blue fins, along with so many other beautiful sea creatures. It honestly felt like I was starring in Finding Nemo lol. I really enjoyed every second of it. He made me feel very comfortable as a solo traveler and stayed with me the entire time since I was by myself. He also provided a pool noodle and a life vest, which made it so much easier to relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about my beginner level swim skills or sinking. We were out there for about 40 minutes, and I’ll be honest—I was exhausted! Probably because I partied hard the night before lol, but definitely come prepared with some stamina. Jonathan actually wanted to keep going to show me even more, but I didn’t have it in me. Even then, when I was too tired to swim back, he literally pulled me along with his float so I didn’t have to do anything. After the tour, my personal driver was late picking me up. Jonathan still stayed with me as long as he could—about 15 minutes after we finished—which was very kind and appreciated. During the entirety, he answered all 100 of my questions lol. I also got to learn about his other business, Aruba Goodies, and his 3D printing hobby on the side. He even left me with a souvenir that I’ll cherish forever! It wasn’t included in the tour, I just caught him on a lucky day where he had something extra to give, which made it even more special. He sent over the videos afterward, and they were perfect. The compilation video was such a nice touch. On top of everything, he even stopped to help a random lady get footage of the sea life on her GoPro, which was so thoughtful. I honestly can’t say enough good things about him. Why are you still reading this? Go get your mermaid/merman on lol!
Turtles
Xanthis302,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Turtles ! Great guide. Learn a lot
My husband, daughter and...
Rose P,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband, daughter and I had a fantastic experience spotting sea turtles with our guide Marjolein. She did a great job explaining the process and making sure everyone was comfortable with their gear and in the water. She had such a nice, easy-going vibe and we enjoyed our time with her. The videos she captured of the turtles and other sea life are beautiful! Not something we would’ve captured on our own. This experience was definitely a vacation highlight!
Amazing experience for the entire family!
Tiffany G,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Absolutely amazing! We saw about 20 turtles and our guide was wonderful especially with our 8 year old daughter making sure she was comfortable! Highly recommend!
Highlight of our trip
895annmariez,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip! Jonathan and Marjolein were kind, personable, communicative, and exceeded any expectations we had going into this! The experience felt relaxed and personalized. Something I also appreciated was the care and respect Marjolein has for these beautiful turtles and nature. We experienced their beauty without ever forgetting to respect their natural habitat. Thank you, Jonathan and Marjolein for a wonderful time! ☀️🐢
Don’t Miss It!
Becky H,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jonathan was a great tour guide, and we saw SO many turtles. It was a great experience! He was great with our kids too.
Such a great experience
JennieG379,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing time on our trip with Marj. She was super sweet and really cared about getting us a good experience. We saw a lot of turtles and some fun other sea creatures. We named Marj’s favorite turtle “Cara”. ❤️
BOOK IT IN ADVANCE! BEST GUIDE, WE FELT SAFE, SHE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE, & EXPERIENCED!
GRGGL,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just OUTSTANDING! BOOK IT IN ADVANCE! BEST GUIDE, WE FELT SAFE, SHE WAS VERY KNOWLEDGABLE, & EXPERIENCED! Marge gave my family an amazing memory with the local turtles to cherish for years. This was hands down the most exciting thing we did on the trip, and it was worth every minute. Our guide was educated, kind-hearted, and truly cared about the safety and well-being of the turtles and of course my family. She educated my family, letting us know NEVER to touch the turtles, or we could harm them. She helped me with my fears of swimming out too far, and once I was with her in the water, she calmed my nerves, and all I could think about was the turtles.
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