Private Tour
Private Snorkeling Aruba: FIN-TASTIC Turtle Spotting
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Most snorkeling tours in Aruba operate on large boats with 20–60 people. This private tour removes the "splashing crowd" factor. Also Your Pace, Your Way: You don't have to keep up with a group.
This isn't just a swim; it's a lesson in marine etiquette.
By teaching the "Look but Don’t Touch" policy and specific approach angles, the tour ensures that your presence doesn't stress the animals.
Be in the Moment: Because video editing is included, you can keep your hands free and your eyes on the wildlife. Your guide edits it into a personal memory, so you leave with a professional-grade souvenir.
Because it is a private guide, they aren't just watching for safety; they are active "spotters."
A private guide has the time to point out the "invisible" locals—camouflaged octopuses, rays and fish!
The Bottom Line: This is a boutique nature documentary experience where you are the protagonist. It’s the difference between seeing a turtle from a distance and "sharing a moment" with one.
Additional Info
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 travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
This isn’t just a swim; it’s a curated encounter with one of the ocean’s most ancient residents, the green turtles! By choosing a private tour, you bypass the crowds, allowing for a quiet, respectful, and intimate connection with the marine environment. Also more quality and personal care! 1. Personalized Briefing & Gear Fitting. Your experience begins at the shore with a comprehensive safety and educational briefing and a quick lesson on gear and breathing techniques and buoyancy control. The Gear: We provide high-quality, sanitized masks, snorkels, fins and floating noodles or life-vest. The "Turtle Code": You will learn the essential "Look but Don't Touch" policy. We’ll explain how to approach sea turtles without startling them, ensuring they stay relaxed and visible for longer. 2. The Guided Entry & Ocean Transition We enter the water at a pace that is comfortable for you. We head to secluded seagrass meadows, you’ll spot Green turtles grazing or surfacing for air. The Guide will point out camouflaged octopuses, rays, and vibrant fish. 3. After exiting the water, the experience concludes with a relaxed debrief. Hydration: water, juices, and sodas. Video-editing include!
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of floating noodles and/or lifevest
Editing Video included!
refreshments/juice
Options
Private Turtle Spotting.
Reviews
60 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The Turtles and Vito
Robert C,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is an awesome experience with Vito; he personalizes the adventure just for you. The final video is very nice, great shots in the water of the turtles. If you want a snorkel experience without the crowds and boats, then this one for you. It costs a little more, but is well, well worth it!! You will not soon forget this excursion in the beautiful water of Aruba.
Not what it seems; it’s a drive to snorkel event, no boat and doesn’t deliver on basics promised like simple refreshment
fcarr,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00The Trip Advisor ad is deceiving It doesn’t mention this is a drive to snorkel locations it’s not a boat Reviews say unlike other boat trips with a lot of people this is a small group setting It is a small group with heavy dose of education which is welcome but it doesn’t say it’s a land based trip Also no refreshments were served; “they forgot them” This borders on being a rip off; we’ll petition Trip Advisor for a credit/ refund. A lot of time was spent getting everyone ready by the 1 in charge lperson; having a second helper would eliminate all the time getting ready
Trust me, book this private tour NOW!!! Amazing!!!
Michelle H,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Look no further, this is the one!! 🤩 Vito runs his own small business where he does private tours. I came solo, so whether it’s you/your group, that will be it! I booked with him based off of the amazing reviews. It’s nice because when you have a huge group, you have missed opportunities & it’s not the same experience! He is very knowledgeable and I learned interesting things. I saw lots of squid, lots of fish, a striped eel, and at least 10 sea turtles (up close & personal). He also picked up a star fish from the ocean floor & brought it up to me for me to hold in my hand. The water was so clear, I could see all the way down to the ocean floor. And I didn’t see any sharks (which I was afraid of)! A unique & one of a kind experience! 🤩 Make sure to tip him also if you think he did a good job. He deserves it! This is the best excursion I’ve ever done! & I never write reviews, so I’m telling you now, this was so freaking amazing! Book with Vito & you won’t regret it! Trust me! 🤩 🐢 🌊
It was a great experience...
Alaina J,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience and our guide was very knowledgeable and full of information and facts about the turtles.
Best snorkeling in Aruba
Kate B,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vito was amazing! He was knowledgeable and allowed us to experience the fish and turtles in our own way. I would highly recommend this private experience. 🐠🙂
This was the best excursion we've e ever experienced. Veto was knowledgeable, funny, and we had him all to ourselves. We saw so
Kim O,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved every second of this excursion. Veto was out private guide and was the best. We saw so many turtles and had a blast!
Best local tour guide for turtle spotting!
Patricia D,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vito was the best local tour guy. Awesome personal and private tour. Makes you feel comfortable in the water and using the equipment properly. He provides background on the turtles and Aruba, and has a passion for it. We saw lots of turtles with Vito guiding us and videoing it all along the way. Couldn’t ask for a better tour guide. Vito is the man for turtle spotting!
Turtle Encounters & Unforgettable Memories with Vito” 🐢✨
Joyce G,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vito was an absolute star of a tour guide, giving us the perfect tips on how to respectfully approach the turtles—and wow, did it pay off! We were surrounded by them, gliding gracefully through the water and even coming right up to us out of pure curiosity. At one point, a turtle swam to within just three inches of my friend’s nose—talk about a once-in-a-lifetime moment! To top it all off, Vito even creates a memorable video of the entire experience as part of the excursion fee, so you can relive every magical second. Truly an unforgettable, up-close adventure with these amazing creatures 🐢✨
Amazing! The guide is a rock star!
Kimberly M,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guy who organizes this is very thorough and caring. His equipment was clean and well organized. My son had a hard time and he showed great care and concern for him and our family. We saw LOTS of turtles. He pointed them out, waited from the turtles and was super attentive. I would do this again. Total 5 star rating!
A Fantastic Experience!
LenKYYZ,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We preferred the private snorkelling tour because the other tours allowed too many people and were too long on the water for our liking. Vito was a very attentive tour guide and instructor, and kept our morning safe but fun. He walked us through everything and made sure we were comfortable. We had about an hour each at two different experiences - fish viewing and turtles. We really appreciated the time Vito took to go over how best to approach and watch the turtles. When we were out on the water, everything happened as he said it would, and we had a truly amazing experience. We also have a wonderfully produced video of our morning, a great keepsake of our trip. Thanks again, Vito. Highly recommend.
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