Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Aruba
- 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Take home unique memories with this private snorkeling and video package. See sea turtles in their natural habitat with a guaranteed encounter as your guide films and photographs the experience. Revisit this experience when you return from vacation with an edited video. Perfect for animal lovers who want to focus on the experience itself and leave capturing it on camera to a professional.
- Easy-to-find meeting point a short walk from public transport
- Guaranteed turtle encounter or you don’t pay
- Enjoy a personalized experience with this private snorkeling session
- No need to hire snorkeling equipment separately
What's Included
- 100% Private Tour – only your family or group participates
- Professional underwater video included
- Personal guidance from start to finish
- Premium snorkeling equipment
- Pool noodles and flotation vests available for extra comfort and confidence
- Suitable for first-time and experienced snorkelers
- Swim with Aruba’s beautiful sea turtles
- Relaxed pace with no crowds and no rushing
- Beautiful memories to take home
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Boca Catalina Beach, Aruba
Boca Catalina beach We’ll message you 24 hours before your tour with the exact meeting point (Google Maps pin), parking/landmark details, and your guide’s contact info. Please arrive 10 minutes early so we can fit your snorkel gear and do a quick safety briefing.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
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Boca Catalina
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- 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
Melissa_M
This was by far one of the best excursions we have been on yet! Tommy was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and patient. He made sure we all felt comfortable in the water. He knew exactly where to go to view the turtles. it was simply spectacular. The video he put together was so fantastic that it made me want to cry. And the music!!....I am blessed to have been able to share this time withy children and Tommy made that happen. Highly, highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. Until next time....😍
Reviews
5.0
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Victoria_L, Jul 2026
An absolutely incredible experience that is a MUST when coming to Aruba. Whether you have experience or not, the tour guides were incredible teachers, made sure to keep an eye out on you, and went above and beyond in finding us not only turtles but fish as well. They were informative and made us feel safe in the water. Plus they are familiar with the turtles, so they were comfortable enough to come right up to our faces! A once in a lifetime 10/10 experience!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled you had such an incredible experience and felt safe and comfortable throughout the tour. It means a lot to hear that this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for you. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back to Aruba one day!
Tiffany_K, Jul 2026
My family had an extraordinary time snorkling and swimming with the fishes and turtles! Truly fantastic!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled your family had such an extraordinary time swimming with the turtles and tropical fish. It means so much to know you had a fantastic experience. Thank you again for choosing us—we hope to see you again on your next trip to Aruba!
Hugh_G, Jul 2026
The guides are awesome. They love what they do, they know the area so well they have named the turtles, hermit crab, and fish by name! Very pleasant experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re so happy you had such a pleasant experience with us. It means a lot to hear that our love for the turtles and the area came through. Thank you again for choosing us!
Christopher_O, Jun 2026
The experience was outstanding. My son and I have snorkeled before and loved seeing all the turtles and fish in the bay. Marcelo was friending and an awesome guide pointing out all the fish to see. We highly recommend this experience.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you and your son had such an outstanding experience and enjoyed seeing all the turtles and fish in the bay. Marcel will be so happy to hear your kind words. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing us!
Silvi_M, Jun 2026
Marcel was amazing! He made me feel comfortable given I do not know how to swim really. It was just me and my partner and he was our guide, no crowds, no divided attention and he also took a few videos of us underwater swimming with the turtles. There was no boat involved so no sea sickness, just going into the water from boca catalina beach with fins, snorkel goggles and a pool noodle and that was absolutely enough. We swam far from the shore, beyond the orange markers where the turtles actually were at 7:30AM and it was about 15ft deep. This is a turtle focussed tour so don’t expect to be surrounded by crazy marine life or live corals etc. though we did see a couple fishes, a sea snake, an urchin apart from turtles but the whole point I believe is it is a great activity for beginners.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy Marcel made you feel comfortable and safe, especially as a beginner. We love offering a private, no-boat turtle experience where guests can enjoy the moment without crowds. Hope to welcome you back again! 🐢🌊
Keanna_M, May 2026
My family and I had never been snorkeling but really wanted to see Sea Turtles and didn’t really want to do the whole boat experience, I stumbled across this and I’m so grateful I did. My family and I saw about 15 sea turtles!!!! So close you could basically hug them!! (But don’t touch, we’re guests in their home!!)
Marcel and Mieke took their time to fit us with the right equipment and make sure we were comfortable and confident when in the water. Even when I was in the water and had a small issue with my mask, Mieke was quick to help me and we continued with our experience!!
I love that it’s private and that Mieke and Marcel record the excursion for us so we can be fully present in the experience.
I will 100% be coming back, it was an absolutely amazing time!!
Thank you so much Marcel and Mieke!!! ✨🐢🌊🏝️
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you and your family felt comfortable, saw so many turtles, and enjoyed the private experience. Marcel and Mieke will be thrilled to hear your kind words. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! 🐢🌊
Rachael_H, May 2026
This was such a great experience. Marcel and Mieke were so patient, helpful and knowledgeable. They were very communicative sending me a WhatsApp confirmation the day before.
Not only did we see a ton of turtles, but other marine life like an eel, flounder and obviously tons of fish. This truly exceeded my expectations. I highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled this was the highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed seeing so many turtles and other marine life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are so glad you had such a great experience with us!
Lisa_L, May 2026
Marcel and Mieke were amazing! My husband and I loved every minute of our time with the turtles. This was the highlight of our trip to Aruba! My husband hadn’t been snorkeling before. Both Marcel and Mieke were very patient. We enjoyed learning about the turtles during our encounter. We were amazed with how many turtles we did see along with all of the fish! Thank you so much for an incredible experience!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled this was the highlight of your trip to Aruba. It means a lot to hear that you both felt comfortable, supported, and enjoyed learning more about the turtles along the way.
We’re so glad your husband had a great first snorkeling experience and that you were able to see so many turtles and fish. Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing us!
Lisa_A, Apr 2026
Sometimes vacation tours can be disappointing tourist traps. When we arrived at the beach, we assumed this would be the same. There was already a bus load of vacationers with snorkeling equipment, and our prospects of seeing a turtle seemed low. Thankfully, we realized we were at the wrong beach and were shortly greeted by our guides Marcel and Mieke. We were thrilled to discover that they only do private tours, and our snorkeling experience would be a personal one. They took us to a more private area than where the other tourists were snorkeling. Within ten minutes, we came across six turtles, and a bucket list item was instantly checked off. Marcel and Mieke taught us so much about the turtles as well as the reef and the other fish we saw. They even made a film with all the photos they took of our time underwater. It was a beautiful morning and felt like a genuine experience rather than a mere photo op. What’s more is that Marcel and Mieke made us feel like we weren’t just annoying American tourists. We would 100% snorkeling with them again and rejoin our turtle friends.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and heartfelt review! We’re truly happy to hear that your morning with us felt personal, genuine, and far from a typical tourist experience.
It means a lot to know you enjoyed the private setting, learned more about the turtles and reef, and were able to check such a special bucket list moment off your list. We’re also so glad the underwater photos and video gave you a beautiful way to remember it all.
Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing to spend part of your Aruba vacation with us. We would love to snorkel with you again anytime!
Delaney_K, Apr 2026
This was the highlight of my trip! Marcel was the sweetest and made this experience so easy and fun. We went first thing in the morning and it was quiet, personal, and overall amazing. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled this was the highlight of your trip and that you enjoyed the quiet, personal early morning experience. Thank you again for your recommendation!
Bonnie_S, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful experience with Marcel! He was friendly and helpful in preparing us in terms of snorkeling tips and how to approach the turtles. We got very lucky in seeing probably close to 10 turtles including three babies. He also pointed out some of the more unique fish (we saw flounder, a moray eel, angel fish, grouper, and more). Highly recommend going early - we went at 7:00am, and he said that is the best time to catch the turtles. This trip is also recommended because you enter the water at Boca Catalina, which has a shallow shore to walk in rather than jumping in from rocks at other nearby points.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy you had a great experience with Marcel and enjoyed seeing so many turtles, including the babies. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad the early morning tour made it even more special!
April_P, Apr 2026
Marcel and Mica were amazing. Cant wait to see all the video and pictures they captured alot. PLENTY OF TURTLES! They made the experience fun and very personal. Dont hesitate on this one !
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the personal experience and saw so many turtles. Marcel and Mieke will be so happy to hear your kind words, and we can’t wait for you to receive all the photos and videos. Thank you again for your recommendation!
Liz_F, Apr 2026
This was an absolutely phenomenal experience. My husband and I and our two daughters (ages 14 and 11) all agreed it was the highlight of our trip. Marcel and Mieke were knowledgeable, responsive, caring and fun. They made sure we were all comfortable in the water and well-fitted with snorkeling equipment before we left shore. We saw SO many turtles (far exceeding our expectations) and also starfish, a sting ray, coral varieties, tropical fish and sand dollars! We love our video keepsake from the excursion and would 100% do this tour again.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the highlight of your family’s trip and that all four of you had such a fantastic experience together.
It means a lot to know you felt comfortable, well cared for, and ready before heading into the water. Seeing so many turtles along with starfish, a sting ray, coral, tropical fish, and sand dollars really does make for a special day, and we’re so happy it exceeded your expectations.
We’re also glad you loved your video keepsake. Thank you again for your kind words, and we’d love to welcome your family back anytime!
Katherine_S, Apr 2026
Absolutely incredible experience. Guides are so nice and knowledgeable. Floaties are provided if you are not a super confident swimmer. The sea life is simply out of this world. We saw so many different fish and at least 10 turtles! We got so close to them and got incredible photos. Highly recommend this tour, was so personal and made all of us feel comfortable. Mika and Marcele love what they do and it truly comes across in their tour. Cannot say enough good things!!!! Thank you for such an incredible experience!!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear this was the highlight of your trip and that you had such an incredible experience with us.
It means a lot to know you felt comfortable and well supported in the water, and we’re so happy you enjoyed seeing so many fish and turtles up close. We always want our tours to feel personal, safe, and memorable, so your kind words truly mean a lot.
Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing us. We’re so glad we could share this special experience with you!
Jillian_O, Apr 2026
The best!!! We saw so many turtles we lost count! Amazing experience, swimming with many turtles, seeing so many types of fish. Relaxing, yet incredible. Favorite fish were the winged fish and angel fish. Everyone in our group loved it. An absolute highlight of our trip. Marcel and Mierke were amazing. Highly recommend!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and became such a highlight of your trip. Seeing so many turtles, along with all the beautiful fish, really does make for an unforgettable experience.
We’re so happy everyone in your group loved it and that Marcel and Mieke helped make it so special. Thank you again for your recommendation and for choosing us!
kimber_g, Apr 2026
Was one of the best experiences of my life. I swam inches from several turtles with one right under me. Loved it. Was hard to find our meeting point
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re truly happy to hear this was one of the best experiences of your life — swimming so close to the turtles is something really special.
We also appreciate your note about the meeting point. We’re sorry it was difficult to find, and we’ll keep working to make our directions clearer for future guests. Thank you again for choosing us!
Angela_P, Mar 2026
Marcel and Mieke are amazing! It was our first time snorkeling and they were very patient, made sure everything was perfect. We saw over a dozen turtles, a squid, and tons of cool fish!! Would highly recommend the private tour and cannot wait to see the video they created for us! Thank you again for an unforgettable experience!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We’re thrilled you had such a great first snorkeling experience with us. Seeing so many turtles, a squid, and all the fish must have been unforgettable!
We really appreciate your kind words about Marcel and Mieke. Thank you again for choosing us, and we can’t wait for you to see your video and relive the memories!
Melissa_K, Mar 2026
Marcel was a fabulous guide. We felt so safe, and he made sure we had an excellent and comfortable time. This was one of our favorite tours we took on our trip and would recommend! We saw 7 turtles.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear this was one of your favorite tours of the trip. It means a lot to know you felt safe, comfortable, and well taken care of throughout the experience.
Seeing 7 turtles is always special, and we’re so happy Marcel could help make it such a memorable time. Thank you again for choosing us and for your recommendation!
Christine_T, Mar 2026
This was one of the best things we did in Aruba!
Marcel and Mieke were great; we saw tons of sea turtles and they were so patient and helpful with my 10 year old granddaughter
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re so happy to hear that your turtle snorkeling tour was one of the best parts of your trip to Aruba.
It means a lot to know that Marcel and Mieke made the experience special for you and your granddaughter. We always do our best to create a fun, safe, and memorable adventure for guests of all ages, so your kind words truly mean a lot.
We’re thrilled you got to see so many sea turtles, and we hope to welcome you back again on your next visit to Aruba!
Michael_P, Mar 2026
Marcel was the absolute best. So informative and just great at what he does. A very genuine and kind soul who hosts a great experience. In terms of the snorkeling we couldn’t have asked for a better time. We were able to see 8-9 turtles and it was amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Marcel and that you were able to see 8–9 turtles — what an amazing experience.
Your feedback means a lot to us, and we’re so glad you enjoyed the tour. We hope to welcome you back again in Aruba!
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Absolutely perfect. Marcel was the best guide! Saw more fish in the first 10 minutes than any other snorkel anywhere. And lots of interactions with the turtles. If you’re reading this Marcel the “alien” fish is a white spotted filefish! Thanks for the great adventure !
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the awesome review! 🙌🐢🌊
We’re really happy you had such a perfect time on Turtle Snorkeling Aruba: Private Tour with Video — and that the ocean delivered right away (more fish in the first 10 minutes is exactly what we love to hear!). The turtle interactions are always special, and we’re glad you got plenty of those moments.
And wow… thank you for the ID! 😄 The “alien” fish mystery is officially solved: white-spotted filefish ✅
Marcel is going to love that.
Hope to see you again for another adventure next time you’re on Aruba! 📸🐠
Serena_V, Dec 2025
Marcel was a wonderful guide so pleasant, incredibly knowledgeable, and patient as it was my first time snorkeling. The meet up point was a great quick and easy entry into the ocean. So glad I went we were able to see at least 5 or 6 sea turtles they are just so precious and such peaceful creatures.
We were able to get really close and got some great shots of them! This is a MUST DO if you’re in Aruba!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re so happy to hear Marcel made your first snorkeling experience such a great one.
It’s wonderful that you saw 5–6 sea turtles and got some great photos too. They really are peaceful and beautiful creatures. We truly appreciate your kind words and recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back again in Aruba!
Tihana_V, Dec 2025
Absolutely loved snorkeling with Marcel at Tres Trapi Beach! 🐢💕 He’s incredibly friendly, patient, and made the whole experience an absolute joy. Swimming alongside the turtles was simply magical, and Marcel’s guidance made it safe and easy.
I can’t recommend Marcel and EduPro EduGames highly enough, if you’re visiting Aruba, this is an experience you don’t want to miss! 🐠 💙🏝️ Tihana
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much, Tihana! 🐢💕🌊
We’re so happy you loved your private turtle snorkel with Marcel at Tres Trapi and that it felt safe, easy, and truly magical. Marcel will really appreciate your kind words about his patience and guidance!
One small note: the experience is with Turtle Tours Aruba — if “EduPro EduGames” was added by mistake, no worries at all. We just want to make sure the right team gets the credit. 😊
Hope to see you again on Aruba for another swim with the turtles! 🏝️🐠💙
Melissa_M, Jul 2025
This was by far one of the best excursions we have been on yet! Tommy was fantastic! He was knowledgeable and patient. He made sure we all felt comfortable in the water. He knew exactly where to go to view the turtles. it was simply spectacular. The video he put together was so fantastic that it made me want to cry. And the music!!....I am blessed to have been able to share this time withy children and Tommy made that happen. Highly, highly recommend. You will not be disappointed. Until next time....😍
Caryn_R, Jul 2025
Tommy is the absolute best! He is patient, kind, knowledgeable and fun! Our turtle adventure was magical. I have dubbed him “Tommy the turtle whisperer”. He knew exactly where the turtles would be and guided us throughout to ensure we saw and interacted with the turtles as well as other sea life. His videography was stellar and will be forever cherished memories. We will be returning in 2025 for another excursion.
Annemarie_G, Jul 2025
Is was the best. Tommy went above and beyond. Best part of our trip to Aruba. Everyone had a blast. Tommy was the best.
Lyn_R, Jul 2025
The guild was amazing! We saw lots of turtles. I have been on lots of snorkeling trips but never saw a turtle. I was very happy to see so many this time.
Thank you so much.
Monica_S, Jul 2025
Tommy was wonderful. Answered all our questions and made this adventure the best ever. It was my dream to swim with turtles and Tommy made sure it was memorable.
Wendy_B, Jun 2025
Fantastic experience!!! My husband and adult son had a wonderful time! Have done many excursions over the years and this one rates TOP on the list! Well worth the money. Guide Tommy was friendly, knowledgeable and experienced. He was happy to help, assist and go above and beyond to make this a memorable experience for my husband and son! Thanks again!!!!
Douglas_C, Jun 2025
It was a fantastic experience. Tommy was great, knowledgeable and very professional. We had a great time and saw so many turtles.
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