Aruba Private Turtle Snorkeling Tour + FREE Video & Photos
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Aruba
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- Use of Snorkeling equipmentUse of Snorkelling equipment
- Private Guide
- Photos and/or videos of your adventure
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Tres Trapi BeachL. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord, Aruba
At Tres Trapi Beach, your guide will be easy to recognize by their light blue long sleeve shirt featuring the ARUBA ADDICTS logo.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Weather conditions determine trip availability. In case of cancellation a change of date or a refund can be offered.
- Basic swimming skills is required. If you don't have this, please advise so we can take the appropriate measures to ensure a safe trip for you.
- Please keep an eye on your inbox for an email from the Viator/Tripadvisor booking system requesting a few additional details. This information helps us prepare for your tour and ensure you have the best possible experience.
- Please advise beforehand if you have any medical conditions we need to be aware of.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Our tour guide Majorlien was amazing! She was very specific with her directions and was very knowledgeable on where to be and what to do. Highly recommended this experience
Reviews
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Everything went smoothly and Jonathan was a great person to guide as through it all. Had a fantastic time and will highly recommend!
Marj truly was exceptional! This was the experience of a lifetime, in large part thanks to Marj’s knowledge of the waters and her ability to find the turtles. We saw at least 15 turtles (even swam with one!) and lots of other really neat ocean life. Communication from Jonathan (the owner) was also excellent. We would highly recommend this tour - especially if Marj is your tour guide!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review and for the recommendation. I'm really happy to hear you had such a great experience with Marj and got to see so many turtles. She really knows her way around the water and we truly appreciate the passion and good vibes she brings to every tour.
I will definitely make sure she sees your kind words. Hope to welcome you back to Aruba again someday!
- Jonathan
Jonathan was super amazing! He was incredibly patient with both of us and took us to all the best spots. We got to see a couple turtles and a ton of other fish! Definitely recommend and the photos and videos are amazing.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review and for the recommendation! It was great having you both along.
- Jonathan
My family and I enjoyed our time with Marjolein. She was a wonderful tour guide. She made us feel comfortable and safe. Marjolein accommodated us every type of the way going into the water. Overall the experience was a blast.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm really happy to hear your family had such a great time with Marjolein. She always does her best to make everyone feel comfortable and safe and we're very happy to hear she was able to accommodate everyone in the water. I'll be sure to share your kind words with her.
- Jonathan
This was a once in a lifetime experience for my family as we love sea turtles. Our tour guide was named March. She was extremely patient, funny and knowledgeable! She took us right to the most beautiful turtles and ensured we respected their habitat.
This is highly recommended!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share this wonderful review and for the recommendation. I'm really happy to hear your family had such a memorable experience with Marjolein, she truly cares about the turtles and their habitat and her patience and good sense of humor make her such a great guide. I will definitely pass your kind words on to her!
- Jonathan
Marj was so much fun & such an amazing guide! We went with family & friends and everyone had an AMAZING time! She was great with the kids and a blast with the adults! Though it did rain during our time so we did get a little wet... 🤪🤣 10 out of 10 a million times over!! Thank you so very much!! This is something we will never forget!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind review! I'm really happy to hear you all had such a fun time with Marjolein. She will be happy to know she made the experience enjoyable for both the kids and adults!
- Jonathan
Highlight of our trip by far. Got to see turtles and a bunch of fish! Super kind tour guide and went above and beyond.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! I'm really happy to hear this was a highlight of your trip and it was great having you along to make the experience a memorable one. Thanks again for joining us!
- Jonathan
Our tour guide Jonathan was amazing! We were planning on cancelling due to unforeseen circumstances but Jonathan went above and beyond to reschedule for a different time slot! He took us away from the crowds and we saw at least ten sea turtles, stingray and beautiful angel and parrot fish! He captures all of it on camera so we will always be able to look back and have those memories! It was an experience that we will never forget and we highly recommend doing this tour!! Thanks again Jonathan for fulfilling a bucket list dream!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful review and for the recommendation and I'm really glad we made it work out in the end.
It was a pleasure having you along and I'm so happy we could help make a bucket list dream come true!
- Jonathan
Our guide, Jonathan, was amazingly experienced, extremely knowledgeable and a fantastic videographer/photographer! We have the most amazing photos of this experience we saw everything we expected to and more! He knows everything about all the sea life in Aruba! Lots of tricks and tips to be a successful snorkeler too! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the amazing review and for the recommendation! It was a real pleasure being your guide and showing you ladies around.
- Jonathan
If you’re gonna book with anybody, book with Johnathan! He truly cares about the sea life he is showing you. Super down to earth! He went out of his way to accommodate us. We saw so many turtles and fish. Unforgettable experience! 10/10! Loved it!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words. It was great having you along and sharing some of Aruba’s beautiful underwater world with you.
I really appreciate your support and the recommendation.
- Jonathan
Super fun experience! So happy I booked this with my friends. The photos and videos were amazing and we received them that same day. This made our trip that much more special. Thank you!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review Elizabeth!
I'm really happy to hear you and your friends had a great time and enjoyed the photos and videos. It was a pleasure to have been your tour guide.
Thanks again for choosing to join me!
– Jonathan
Our snorkeling experience with Jonathan was absolutely incredible! From the moment we got in the water, he made us feel comfortable, safe, and excited to explore the amazing marine life.
What really set this experience apart was that Jonathan took stunning photos and videos throughout the tour, allowing us to fully enjoy the moment without worrying about capturing it ourselves. He knew exactly where to find the most beautiful sea life and made sure we had unforgettable encounters while documenting everything perfectly.
The pictures and videos turned out amazing and are memories we'll treasure forever. Jonathan is knowledgeable, patient, professional, and clearly passionate about what he does. If you're looking for an unforgettable snorkeling adventure, we highly recommend booking with Jonathan—you won't regret it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such an awesome review! I'm really happy to hear you felt comfortable in the water and enjoyed the experience, as well as the photos and videos. It was a pleasure taking you out and I truly appreciate your recommendation. Hopefully I'll see you again on your next visit to Aruba!
- Jonathan
Marj was absolutely amazing!!! She was patient, funny and very informative. We learned a lot about the fish we saw and the turtles! We saw about 10 turtles.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm really glad Marjolein helped make your experience so enjoyable. I will be sure to share your review with her. Thanks for joining us!
- Jonathan
A once in a lifetime experience. Jonathan was so fun and informative. Please book this for your trip
It was interesting, the tour guide was informational and helpful. It was so cool. Aruba is a beautiful place and so is the nature of it all.
I had the pleasure of experiencing this amazing opportunity to have Jonathan take me out and I have to say, this was by far the best thing I did my whole trip. I was a little nervous because I didn't rent a car and Jonathan so graciously offered to pick me up and bring me back to the hotel. It was awesome that I was accepted because it was just me. The whole experience was amazing and we saw soooo many turtles, we both lost count, as well as fish, and a baby stingray. It was a beautiful experience and I loved every moment of it. I would highly recommend Jonathan because he was an amazing guide and I felt so safe with him. I would have done this everyday if I could. Pictures and videos were top notch and delivered so quickly. Received all pictures and videos the next day. I don't ever write reviews, but I couldn't resist because of the wonderful time I had. Don't walk, RUN and book this excursion immediately!!! Thank you Jonathan for the amazing time!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much Stacy for taking the time to write such an extensive and wonderful review. I'm really happy you enjoyed the experience and felt comfortable throughout the tour, that's exactly the kind of experience I strive to give every guest.
It was a pleasure meeting you and thank you for choosing to join me!
– Jonathan
Highly recommend this tour. Our guide Marj was amazing and saw so many turtles. My daughter and I had a fabulous time as it was just the two of us.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review!
We're so happy you and your daughter had a fabulous time snorkeling with Marjolein.
Thank you for choosing us and for the recommendation, it is very much appreciated.
We did the 1 hour tour which is plenty of time. We saw 8-10 turtles. Our guide Masha, was terrific. She kept checking on us to make sure we were ok & she knew where to find the turtles. We would find the turtles eating at the bottom, then wait several minutes for them to swim up to the surface only feet away. We also saw an eel & a star fish, which we saw in our video.
Had a great experience with Marj, saw a lot of sea turtles and fish. We arrived early and the guide was very flexible on time, great experience overall!
What an amazing experience! We have done the Aruba boat snorkeling excursions a few times and wanted to try something different this trip. We are SO glad we did!! This tour was the perfect amount of time. We got to see so many turtles and fish. Our guide, Jonathan, was awesome and took the time to gather clips of every fish we saw so we can relive the experience over and over again. He was very knowledgeable and really cares about the ocean. Thank you again, Jonathan!!
I absolutely loved everything about my snorkeling tour with Jonathan! I was running behind, and he waited for me—which I really appreciated. Not saying you should be late because you should definitely respect his time, but I admired his patience and understanding.
From the moment I arrived, he immediately started cracking jokes and brought such great energy to the experience right from the start. Once we got in the water, we saw some very big, old turtles—he guessed they were around 60–80 years old. I loved it! When they came up for air, I tried to swim next to them, but I’m a slow swimmer lol, so I really only got close to one. Even from above, though, just looking down at them was such a cool experience.
Not only did we see turtles, but I also swam with a school of fish and saw a butterfly fish spreading its pretty blue fins, along with so many other beautiful sea creatures. It honestly felt like I was starring in Finding Nemo lol. I really enjoyed every second of it.
He made me feel very comfortable as a solo traveler and stayed with me the entire time since I was by myself. He also provided a pool noodle and a life vest, which made it so much easier to relax and enjoy the experience without worrying about my beginner level swim skills or sinking.
We were out there for about 40 minutes, and I’ll be honest—I was exhausted! Probably because I partied hard the night before lol, but definitely come prepared with some stamina. Jonathan actually wanted to keep going to show me even more, but I didn’t have it in me. Even then, when I was too tired to swim back, he literally pulled me along with his float so I didn’t have to do anything.
After the tour, my personal driver was late picking me up. Jonathan still stayed with me as long as he could—about 15 minutes after we finished—which was very kind and appreciated. During the entirety, he answered all 100 of my questions lol.
I also got to learn about his other business, Aruba Goodies, and his 3D printing hobby on the side. He even left me with a souvenir that I’ll cherish forever! It wasn’t included in the tour, I just caught him on a lucky day where he had something extra to give, which made it even more special.
He sent over the videos afterward, and they were perfect. The compilation video was such a nice touch. On top of everything, he even stopped to help a random lady get footage of the sea life on her GoPro, which was so thoughtful.
I honestly can’t say enough good things about him. Why are you still reading this? Go get your mermaid/merman on lol!
My husband, daughter and I had a fantastic experience spotting sea turtles with our guide Marjolein. She did a great job explaining the process and making sure everyone was comfortable with their gear and in the water. She had such a nice, easy-going vibe and we enjoyed our time with her. The videos she captured of the turtles and other sea life are beautiful! Not something we would’ve captured on our own. This experience was definitely a vacation highlight!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Rose,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We're happy to hear that you all had a fantastic experience snorkeling with the sea turtles with Marjolein as your tour guide.
Thank you for choosing us and for taking the time to share your experience. It means a lot to us. We hope to welcome you back to Aruba for another unforgettable adventure in the future!
- Jonathan
Jonathan was a great tour guide, and we saw SO many turtles. It was a great experience! He was great with our kids too.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot. I'm really glad you and your family had such a great time and seeing so many turtles is always something special! 😊
It was a pleasure having you all and I'm happy the kids enjoyed it too. Hope to see you again for another adventure!
- Jonathan
We had the absolute greatest time and our guide was top notch!! Jonathan was so knowledgeable and it was because of her that this was the best experience!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for this great review! We're really happy to hear that this was the best experience of your trip.
I will be sure to pass your compliments along to Marjolein. She is indeed a top-notch guide and I'm so glad her knowledge and expertise made such an impact on your day.
We truly appreciate you choosing us and hope to see you again soon. 🇦🇼🐢🩵
Great kind guy that loves and is good at what he does. We had lots of luck and some up close interactions w several turtles and fish. Definitely recommend.
Great experience. Guides were fantastic. We seen a bunch of turtles and a few other fish. I would recommend this tour.
This was amazing!! Our guide was very knowledgeable about the sea turtles and knew exactly where to go. The footage is very high quality and awesome to have. So nice to have a private tour with just your group. It was so peaceful and we saw so many turtles!!! We also saw a stingray and some other fish as an added bonus. They were also very communicative and gave detailed information beforehand and answered all questions promptly. They also provide high quality snorkel gear (including fins) for you to use if you don’t have your own. Loved every second and would do it again in a heartbeat !
Best activity on the island. We seen plenty of sea turtles and fish. My son had a blast and the instructor made sure everyone was comfortable the whole time. It’s a perfect activity for families
Had the most adventurous time! This was my first time snorkeling and john made sure that I was comfortable and most certainly safe the entire time!! He also compiled an epic video of the experience; I 100% recommend everyone to book this tour! He also had souvenirs for purchase which worked perfectly since I need some to take home. 10/10 Experience! ☺️👍🏾
This is truly a once in a lifetime experience. Jonathan brings you right up to the sea turtles and as long as you’re calm they will come right up to you. Jonathan is an amazing tour guide and was super patient, funny, and truly did everything to make the video as amazing as it was. Thank you Jonathan for giving me an experience I will never forget! (Make sure you have transportation to and from the beach)
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