Private Tour
Private Snorkeling Aruba: Turtle & Fish Discovery (Customizable)
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
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
Editing Videos & Pictures, included from each snorkel stop!
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Use of floating noodles and/or lifevest
refreshments/juice
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private 2 Stops, Turtle & Fish
Pickup included
Private 1 stop, Turtles
Pickup included
Reviews
33 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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.
Incredible Experience with an Incredible Guide
Sire Parmesean,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so glad we trusted the other reviews about how incredible Vito was. The tour was one of the best and most thorough we've ever been on in any country. Vito was so knowledgeable and passionate about what he does and made our day so special. He went above and beyond with not only teaching us about the turtles and best practices around them, but also taught and showed us a lot about the island. My wife and I were celebrating our babymoon and had to check if this was pregnancy safe, so we reached out to Vito on his website arubavitaminsea and he was very quick to reply to all of our questions. 10/10 experience highly recommend
An Experience to Remember
42jackelynr,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was nothing short of incredible. Vito was so incredibly kind and friendly. He took the time to teach us about the island and its history before taking us to our beautiful snorkeling spot. Vito taught us how best to approach the turtles with respect so that we wouldn’t scare them. We learned so much about them before even getting in the water. Thanks to his teachings, we got so close to the sea turtles. He was so kind to film the experience so that we can look back on this trip for many days to come. I was seven months pregnant during this trip and Vito made sure I was comfortable and supported throughout the excursion. We can’t say enough great things about this tour and its wonderful guide.
Fantastic Private Snorkel Tour
TristanC378,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our best day in Aruba! I highly recommend this to anyone who likes snorkeling on any level. Captain Vito must be part amphibian and he provides an amazing day of exploring the best parts of the island. We saw so much cool stuff; a sunken ship, amazing reefs, beautiful fish and so many sea turtles. We also received a custom video our trip to relive the experience! Definitely worth it.
Wonderful snorkeling experience
Steve R,Mar 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We highly recommend this excursion! It was just the two of us with our wonderfully accommodating and knowledgeable guide, Vito! He picked us up at our hotel. He was very informative about how everything would happen and gave us a briefing that truly enhanced our experience. He knew right where to take us to see such an array of fish for our snorkeling tour. We learned a lot about turtles then got to see them ever so close up and personal! Vito had a portable shower that he used to rinse the salt off of us making us more comfortable during the outing. The best thing in addition to our experience was the videos he took. They were just awesome! A splendid souvenir! Highly recommend this whole excursion.
Best Experience in Aruba
Luke F,Feb 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will not find a more authentic experience in Aruba. Vito was super helpful and knowledgeable. He made sure to maximize our time with him. He ensured that we would see lots of turtles and we did! We saw at least 8 turtles and a stingray during our time. Vito was super fun. I can not recommend this enough. It was super easy having a private guide who could pick us up from our hotel.
10/10!
Mobile38974893696,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vito was incredible on our snorkeling trip in Aruba! He was so kind, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience feel easy and fun. He took us right to the turtles and pointed out so many beautiful fish and other creatures we would’ve missed on our own. Highly recommend booking with him! 🐢🌊
If you love snorkeling BOOK THIS!!
E2851RGdaleb,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Vito was spectacular! He knew right where the turtles would be. Tons of fish, and an octopus. Gave us some history of the island. So much better than a large group snorkel. Amazing excursion!!!
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