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
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Private Snorkel trip
Q6554JGjonathanm,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Best snorkeling trip in Aruba. Vito took us to popular spots but knew exactly where to go. He was prepared and took his time with us. No rushing. Highly recommend Vito.
Snorkeling with Vito. Worth it.
Jonathan m,Mar 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Saw a bunch of fish and turtles. Guide knew where to go. He brings a go-pro so you don’t have to. Also brought noodles so you can stay in the water longer.
Unforgettable great experience! A must do while visiting Aruba
Anthony P,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly Recommend! If you’re visiting Aruba, you must book a swimming with the turtles experience with Vito from Aruba Vitamin Sea Escapes. From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and made the entire experience unforgettable for our group of 6 ladies. We had turtles swimming right next to us—truly magical! What made it even better? He recorded the entire experience for us, so we can relive those amazing moments again and again. We found him on the Viator app, and you can also check him out on Instagram. Trust me… this is a MUST-DO in Aruba! Thank you Vito from Michele and rest of the group!
The perfect fish/sea turtle snorkeling experience! 5 STARS
kellytS1913SO,Mar 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience! Vito took us to two amazing snorkeling sites - one to see so many amazing fish and one to see the graceful sea turtles. He prepped us beforehand on how to properly "behave" when in the water around the fish and turtles, so as not to disturb them while admiring them, and have the best experience for both us and the fish/turtles. He educated us on their behavior, things to look for, etc, and then, when in the water, made sure we were following his lead and in the best spots to see these beautiful sea creatures. He knew exactly where to go, and filmed the whole experience so that we'd have a "take away" to enjoy once back home. He offered drinks and fresh rinse water when exiting the saltwater swim, and made sure we were having a great time. Great experience! We'll definitely go back to him on future trips!
So glad we went!
batik13,Mar 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00HIghly recommend Vito’s Fin-tastic 2 private snorkeling excursion to Boca Catalina Bay for fish and Tres Trapi for turtles. Vito is very knowledgeable and knows exactly where to go to see so many beautiful fish and lots of turtles! He instructed us on proper usage of snorkeling gear and how to behave around the sea turtles. Vito also shot and sent us two great videos of our experience. Very enjoyable.
Must do authentic Aruba Snorkeling tour!
ShelbyGT316,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you’re coming to Aruba, I highly recommend doing a tour with Vito at Vitamin Sea. What a personable, fun and successful tour we had. In addition to having an amazing snorkeling experience, Vito gives an excellent tour around the island and shares a ton of information and facts all while providing a fun, laid back, go at your own pace experience. We were able to get up close and personal with so many turtles by listening to his tips and expertise. We saw amazing fish and even some wild life along the trip such as goats and Shoco Owls. 10/10 authentic Aruba experience!
JUST BOOK IT‼️ Book the snorkeling fish and turtle adventure‼️
LButtkus,Mar 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vito was beyond amazing!! Extremly knowledgeable about the island, fish and sea turtles. He was patient, very kind, and wanted to give the best experience that he could. I would put him at a 20, on a scale of 1-10. Vito made our trip beyond fun, exciting and overall outstanding!!! Thank you Vito‼️
Snorkeling with turtles
Anne C,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Pleasant very organized experience. Vita was super friendly and we had fabulous time. It was food to door service with an emphasis on safety.
Fabolous snorkeling with Vito!
rskrp,Mar 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vito was a fabulous guide! My wife had no snorkeling experience and Vito had her comfortable in the water and we both had a great time. The video compilation was an unexpected bonus!! You can't go wrong with this experience.
Excellent Adventure!!
Dana H,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Vito was a really great guide. He gave us island history and info. He knew exactly where to take us to see so many beautiful fish and unusual ones and brought us super close to many turtles. He took exceptional videos of our adventure so we can relive the wonderful experience. He was very well equipped and we will definitely have him guide us again! If you want a great snorkel adventure, Aruba's Vitamin Sea Escapes we highly recommend.
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