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, your guide will be easy to recognize by their bright orange 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 within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- 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 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
Miguel_G
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
5.0
based on 110 reviews
Debra_A, Jun 2026
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.
Stacy_P, Jun 2026
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!
Deidre_L, May 2026
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.
Michael_C, May 2026
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.
Dominic_L, May 2026
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!
Summer_D, May 2026
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!!
Brianna_H, Apr 2026
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!
Rose_P, Apr 2026
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
Becky_H, Apr 2026
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
Cristin_J, Apr 2026
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. 🇦🇼🐢🩵
Matthew_B, Apr 2026
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.
laura_c, Mar 2026
Great experience. Guides were fantastic. We seen a bunch of turtles and a few other fish. I would recommend this tour.
elizabeth_c, Mar 2026
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 !
Kevin_R, Mar 2026
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
Neila_M, Mar 2026
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! ☺️👍🏾
Katelyn_S, Mar 2026
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)
Miguel_G, Mar 2026
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
Betsy_L, Mar 2026
This was a highlight of our trip! Great communication, guide and experience. A+. We lost count of the number of sea turtles we saw! The videos provided after the excursion were amazing and included a bonus, already edited, shareable clip. Definitely recommend.
Jena_S, Feb 2026
Amazing experience! My father-in-law and my two kids had a blast!! They saw lots of turtles, a stingray, and lots of fish. Jonathan was great! 10/10-- will do again when we come back!
Stephanie_G, Feb 2026
You meet at beautiful Tres Trapi beach via taxi and walk out into the sea with fins, snorkeling goggles, life jacket, and pool noodle. We saw so many turtles at the ocean floor and some that swam up for air. Great excursion for family! Jonathan was a great tour guide. Very patient, kind, and well versed on snorkeling. You need to arrange a taxi back to your hotel.
Lisa_C, Feb 2026
Jonathan was an absolutely fantastic guide. A local that knows all the best spots to see a variety of sea life! Besides enjoying the beautiful, clear, temperate waters, we swam with green sea turtles, striped snake eel, puffer fish, permit fish, angelfish, among others. Additionally, Jonathon captured our amazing adventure on video throughout our snorkeling experience. I highly recommend Jonathan and this excursion!
David_P, Jan 2026
My friend and I have been snorkeling before in other places, but Jonathan was by far the best guide we’ve had on a snorkeling adventure. He made sure we felt comfortable in the water the entire time and even convinced us to try free diving. I am a good swimmer, but slightly scared of the ocean (it’s deep and full of a lot of creatures lol). No one has ever been able to convince me to try before, but Jonathan made me feel so safe the entire time. Also, I don’t know what kind of turtle whispering magic he posses, but we saw so many turtles with him- it was insane! The photos and videos he took from our swim were incredible!!! I’m so happy we booked with him and would 100% recommend booking with Jonathan if you want to have an amazing snorkeling experience and get photos and videos to remember it all.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review!
It truly means a lot to hear how comfortable and safe you felt in the water, that's always my number one goal. The ocean can definitely feel intimidating so the fact that you gave freediving a try is something to be proud of! We really did get lucky with how many we saw that day.
Thank you again for trusting me with your adventure and for the kind recommendation. I'd love to snorkel (and maybe freedive 😉) with you again anytime you're back in Aruba! 🐢💙
Gregory_A, Jan 2026
Best experience in Aruba yet! We were able to see MANY turtles, and one came right by my HEAD!! SICK! I highly suggest Jonathan and the private experience more so than anything else.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much!
So awesome that the turtles came that close! I really appreciate the recommendation and I'm glad the private experience made it extra special.
Hope to see you back in the water again next time you're in Aruba!
pamelaamanda_d, Jan 2026
Jonathan was an amazing guide , had a great time! We would definitely do this again. Saw a lot of turtles.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much!
I am really glad you had a great time and enjoyed seeing all the turtles.
Jenna_R, Dec 2025
Aruba Addicts tour guide Jonathan was absolutely amazing! He guided us into the spots that guaranteed we would see so many turtles and sea creatures. Loved every minute! Highly recommend.
Robert_G, Dec 2025
Johnathan was amazing! Easy going, made everyone feel comfortable before venturing out! We saw amazing sea turtles, beautiful fish, and an incredible spotted eagle ray!
Yuting_Z, Dec 2025
Jonathan made the experience stress-free, even for a non-swimmer. Fun time snorkeling and getting a private tour. Would do it again.
Teresa_K, Dec 2025
Jonathan was amazing! We’re not good swimmers but he was very patient and made sure that we felt comfortable in the water. We saw turtles, stingrays, flying gurnard and squid. Highly recommended!
lindsay_l, Dec 2025
We went snorkeling with Jonathan and saw lots of turtles and other fish! He showed us the best places to see them — I don’t think we would’ve found the turtles without his guidance. He made the tour feel relaxing and enjoyable. I was a weak swimmer but always felt safe.
Pengxiao_X, Dec 2025
Great experience! Jonathan is very professional, we saw several turtles and many beautiful tropical fish.
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