Aruba Private Turtle Spotting with Award Winner | Video Included
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 15 minutes
Mobile ticket
✔ 100% Private Tour — Only your group participates
✔ Swim with Aruba’s beautiful sea turtles
✔ Professional GoPro underwater video included
✔ Personal guide throughout the entire experience
✔ Perfect for beginners and experienced snorkelers
✔ Premium snorkeling equipment included
✔ Flotation devices available when needed
✔ Relaxed pace — no crowds, no rush
✔ Create memories you’ll cherish forever
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Escape the crowds and discover Aruba’s most personal turtle snorkeling experience. This is a 100% private tour — no strangers, no large groups, just you, your family or friends, and your personal guide. Whether you’re snorkeling for the first time or already feel comfortable in the water, we guide you at your own pace, ensuring you feel safe, relaxed and fully enjoy every moment. Swim alongside Aruba’s beautiful sea turtles while your guide captures the entire experience using a GoPro camera. Your professionally edited underwater video is included at no extra cost, allowing you to relive this unforgettable experience long after your vacation. We provide premium snorkeling equipment, flotation devices if needed, and personal guidance from beginning to end. If you’re looking for an authentic, relaxed and unforgettable experience instead of a crowded excursion, this private tour is made for you.
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Aruba Private Turtle Spotting with Award Winner | Video Included
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling gear and Flotation devices
Outstanding Underwater Video (You + Turtles)
Private guide
Guaranteed Turtle Encounter
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
186 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Turtles in Paradise
Christopher O,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The experience was outstanding. My son and I have snorkeled before and loved seeing all the turtles and fish in the bay. Marcelo was friending and an awesome guide pointing out all the fish to see. We highly recommend this experience.
Personal guided experience excellent for beginners
Silvi M,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcel was amazing! He made me feel comfortable given I do not know how to swim really. It was just me and my partner and he was our guide, no crowds, no divided attention and he also took a few videos of us underwater swimming with the turtles. There was no boat involved so no sea sickness, just going into the water from boca catalina beach with fins, snorkel goggles and a pool noodle and that was absolutely enough. We swam far from the shore, beyond the orange markers where the turtles actually were at 7:30AM and it was about 15ft deep. This is a turtle focussed tour so don’t expect to be surrounded by crazy marine life or live corals etc. though we did see a couple fishes, a sea snake, an urchin apart from turtles but the whole point I believe is it is a great activity for beginners.
Incredible
I9192GHraquelr,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00From the moment we started until the end of the tour, Mieke was friendly, knowledgeable and dedicated to showing us all the ocean had to offer. We not only saw and swam with turtle but also swam with many types of fish. Mieke explained all about the fish and turtles and their particular traits along the way. Simply incredible!
EXCELLENT !!!!
vifer86,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience snorkeling, seeing not only turtles but also the wonders of the marine world. Marciel and Mikie are excellent, from the coordination and care during snorkeling to the post-trip video. Without a doubt, choose them for an unforgettable experience! Eze y Vivi from Argentina🫶🏻
✨ Best Experience EVER ✨
Keanna M,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family and I had never been snorkeling but really wanted to see Sea Turtles and didn’t really want to do the whole boat experience, I stumbled across this and I’m so grateful I did. My family and I saw about 15 sea turtles!!!! So close you could basically hug them!! (But don’t touch, we’re guests in their home!!) Marcel and Mieke took their time to fit us with the right equipment and make sure we were comfortable and confident when in the water. Even when I was in the water and had a small issue with my mask, Mieke was quick to help me and we continued with our experience!! I love that it’s private and that Mieke and Marcel record the excursion for us so we can be fully present in the experience. I will 100% be coming back, it was an absolutely amazing time!! Thank you so much Marcel and Mieke!!! ✨🐢🌊🏝️
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!
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