Half‑Day Private Snorkel & Mangrove Experience — Local Host
Overview
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4 hours
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Unleash the adventurer within a 4-hour full private exploration of Nos Isla's hidden treasures! Navigate clear waters with our local guides on exhilarating snorkeling and paddle board escapades.
Drift through mystic mangroves, discovering nature's marvels up close. When it's time to refuel, indulge in a big lunch platter of Calamari, Steak, Local fried fish (fresh from the day's catch), shrimps, sausage, and chicken wings, fried polenta with cheese (one of our local favorites) and french fries complemented by the famous Aruban cocktail Aruba Ariba!
Openbar: Sex on the beach, local rum, whisky, vodka, Aruba ariba, sodas, longisland
Embark on our Mangel Halto Snorkeling Experience, where you'll enjoy an advanced snorkeling adventure by boat, exploring vibrant coral reefs with expert guides. Afterward, we'll take you to the reef island. This experience offers a perfect blend of underwater exploration and relaxation.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Mangel Halto Beach
Mangel Halto beach and Mangel halto reef is one of our favorite stop! The water here is like no other! Crystal clear water, nice moment to have a good snorkel and enjoy a good Aruba Ariba cocktail! After this, we will stop at our Nos Isla private island, here you will also be able to snorkel among the mangroves, paddle-board among nature in the mangroves, relax on the island and do the mangrove tour. This is the moment to have the local platter. From here we can also swim/snorkel to the Barcadera rif stop.
Options
Half-Day Private Boat Tours in Aruba
Half day full private tour.
Duration: 4 hours: In the half day tour you can choose between two options. 8am to 12pm or 2pm to 6pm. Openbar and Mix lunch basket: You will have an Openbar; alcohol and non alcohol. Also a mix lunch platter for the amount of people. Half day tour 4 hrs: Mangel Halto Nos isla shack Barcadera reef Tours is costumizable by client.
What‘s Included
Mangrove tour
Watershoes
Swimming foam floating mattress
Mix platter lunch; Calamri, Shrimp, Fish (catch of the day)Steak, Sausage, Fried funchie with cheese. However, if you want more dedicated menu, we suggest the Private Chef Experience on the island!
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Private pontoon boat
Relax the LOCAL way, your shack on an island, just you and your loved ones.
Bottled water
Toilet on the island
Coca-Cola, Sprite, Cranberry juice, Pineapple juice, water. (If you desire is any other non-alcohol drink please let us know)
JBL for your own music
Private captain
Paddle Board
Alcohol beverages; Aruba ariba, Sex on the beach, Long island, Vodka, Local Whisky Morrison, Local Rum Tropical. We also offer a premium menu. Aks us for this add-on.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly Recommend
Trek33361731176,Jan 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Me and my friends had a great time on this tour! It shows you a beautiful new side of Aruba that typically only locals see. The tour gives you flexibility to do what you want, and the guides are very kind and accommodating! Me and my friends loved both the food and drinks, show up hungry since they provide a lot!
Great private beach day
christopher f,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing say! Super friendly crew! Amazing drinks and great service!! The private snorkel and mangrove area was just beautiful. Was an amazing experience to get to wander through the mangroves and swim. Tons of fun games, great food, cornhole, Jenga, relaxing, you name it.
Great Authentic Local Experience
William G,Jun 3, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great time relaxing like the locals! We enjoyed snorkeling and then hanging out at the shelter house. It was a fun family experience. Sid and Wilfred were engaging and provided top notch service. Loved this excursion!
An unforgettable and unique experience!
Sca04,May 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wilfred and Sydney are the most wonderful and friendly tour guides! They took us to three different hidden gems that no other boat tour in Aruba offers. They were very attentive to our needs and made us the best drinks. Our favorite spot was definitely the private island. If you’re not sure which boat or catamaran tour to pick for your trip - definitely go for this one!
Family
juliopO1282LG,Jan 30, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent place to spend with your family. Nature gives it a magnificent touch to play, dominoes, board games and do a little snorkling. Great local drinks and a delicious plate loaded with steak, fresh fish, squid, shrimp and funchi. We had a great time!
Tracey
B8579YLtraceyg,Jan 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an amazing afternoon, Sid and Wilfred were great, we went to 2 spots for snorkeling and then to their private spot and floated and paddle boarded through the mangroves. Highly recommend it!! So fun!
Best private trip on the island
wendy w,Jan 19, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fantastic day with Wilfred and Sid they took us to the private mangroves where we got to paddleboard and float around and relax. They were knowledgeable, fun and variety attentive. Can’t wait to come back to do it again thank you again guys.!
Awesome!!
Travel231845,Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An awesome half day cruisin’ the sea with Nos Islas Private Tours On a beautiful Aruban sun filled day we boarded the boat for a very private tour. The skipper, Sidney, took us to the most beautiful shores. A very talkative and fun guy. If you are into singing he’s your man. Enjoyed the tranquility (just us no other guests) which was just perfect for us. We also visited this special reef which had a secluded “pool” in the back with the most stunning view of the ocean. I particularly loved the waters at Arashi Beach cause of the beautiful blue waters and the fact that I could stand in the water. We highly recommend Nos Islas. Thank you for sharing all the beauty with us.
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