Top 15 Aruba Snorkeling Tours

1.Arusun Catamaran Sail with Snorkeling in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,402 reviews · from $63Our pick

Board the Arusun from Palm Beach for a 2.5-hour sail with a captain and first mate, open bar, snacks, and two snorkel stops. You’ll use provided gear at the Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay, with plenty of room for sun, shade, or the forward nets. Amanda, Ronnie, and Gabriel have led recent trips.

“The experience was so fun. The length of the experience was perfect (2.5 hours). Amanda and Rashim were absolutely amazing!! They were so fun but also conveyed all the important information they needed to. we all loved them!”

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2.Dolphin Catamaran Snorkel and Sail with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,291 reviews · from $69

Join Delphi Watersports in Noord for a three-hour cruise aboard The Dolphin. You’ll snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Boca Catalina Bay, hear local stories, then enjoy a spinning slide, rope swing, wraps, fruit, and drinks. Check in with Olga or John at the Hyatt Regency beach hut.

“The snorkeling was fun, particularly in the coral area where we saw lots of fish. The slide and rope swing were also fun. The crew were friendly and very accommodating.”

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3.Premium Morning Snorkel Sail with Champagne Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,036 reviews · from $85

Spend four hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Pelican Pier, with three snorkel stops, shipwreck views, breakfast, paella lunch, and flowing mimosas. The crew helps first-time snorkelers, and past sailings have featured team members such as Johnny, Andy, Cliff, Pepper, Martin, Andrew, and Melvin.

“My husband and I had such a great experience! The snorkeling was amazing and we were able to see plenty of fish. The crew made sure everyone was safe and had a great time!”

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4.Set Sail in Aruba: Jolly Pirate Cruise with Snorkel Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,078 reviews · from $108

Board an 85-foot teak schooner at MooMba Beach for a four-hour Aruba cruise with snorkeling at Malmok, Boca Catalina, and the SS Antilla shipwreck. Your fare includes gear, BBQ lunch, unlimited drinks, a rope swing, two restrooms, and a multilingual crew.

“This was such a fun experience! We went with our 8 year old daughter and she had a blast too. The snorkeling was beautiful, we got to see sea turtles! The crew were so kind and so fun plus lunch was delicious”

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5.Half-Day Snorkel Sail Tour with Caribbean Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 693 reviews · from $107

Spend four hours aboard Red Sail Aruba’s spacious catamaran, snorkeling at Catalina Bay, the SS Antilla wreck, and Malmok Reef. You’ll get gear, instruction, a Caribbean buffet, snacks, an open bar, music, and attentive water watch. Hotel transfers are available for an added fee.

“Everything about the 4-hour snorkeling trip was excellent. The crew was friendly and helpful. The catamaran was in very good condition. Bathrooms were clean. Open bar and buffet lunch were just right. Food started with serving some light apps. Food included fish, salad, rice and coleslaw. All delicious. Snorkeling gear was is fine condition. Snorkeling was nice. You will see some fish but if you’re an experienced snorkeler, don’t get your hopes too high. The shipwreck was the highlight.”

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6.Aruba Morning Snorkel Sail aboard Palm Pleasure Catamaran

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 679 reviews · from $124

Spend four hours aboard De Palm’s 70-foot Palm Pleasure catamaran, stopping at the Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Arashi. Snorkel, try optional SNUBA, enjoy a buffet lunch, and order from an open bar. Crew members including Cesar are known for keeping the trip lively.

“Great outing for our first time in Aruba and first time snorkeling! Here for our 25th anniversary with our teenagers. All the stops were amazing, the buffet lunch was like being at a high end restaurant, the crew led by Caezar was upbeat, fun and helpful in every way. We wanted to book another outing with this crew as soon as it ended. Our kids 15, and 19 raved about the day saying it went too fast which it did. They also thanked us parents for booking it. Thank you for the great memories.”

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7.Premium Catamaran Morning Sail: Snorkeling, Mimosas and Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 577 reviews · from $79

Join Richard, Jameel, Jose Luis, Roger, and the Octopus crew for a 3-hour morning sail from Palm Beach. You’ll snorkel at the Antilla shipwreck and Malmok Reef, enjoy mimosas and cocktails from the open bar, and receive light brunch appetizers and an Octopus souvenir.

“Great weather, great guys, great captain.They know exactly where to go and the food was very good as well. thank you.”

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8.Private Turtle Spotting Snorkeling Excursion in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 546 reviews · from $97

Meet your lifeguard-trained guide at Tres Trapi Beach for a 90-minute private snorkel focused on Aruba’s green sea turtles. Ray, Marcus, Alan, and Pauline are among the guides praised for calm instruction and good turtle spotting. Gear, flotation noodles, and edited video are included.

“Exactly what we wanted. No frills, met at Tres Trapi beach, took the steps and was almost immediately face to face with a green sea turtle. Saw many of all different sizes and many beautiful tropical fish as well including a ray. Guided out and back and pictures/video were taken using a go pro.”

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9.Premium Catamaran Afternoon Sail: Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 520 reviews · from $74

Spend about three hours sailing from Palm Beach aboard a 40-foot trimaran. Snorkel for 45 minutes at the Antilla shipwreck and again at Malmok Reef, with equipment, instruction, sandwich-style food, an open cocktail bar, and crew support included.

“Recently went on this excursion this past weekend 9/7, the meet up spot was right outside our hotel (Holiday Inn) which was pretty easy to find. The crew was friendly and was pretty much on top of things. As soon as you finish a drink, another one comes, they were attentive. Got to see the ship wreck which was pretty cool. Went to a more calmer water for a nice swim. Food was pretty much a pinwheel, cheese stick, fruit stick, small sandwich, I brought my own snacks just in case. It was a great experience and would do again!”

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10.Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 507 reviews · from $140

Join Octopus Aruba for a private two-hour snorkeling trip aboard a 26-foot Bayliner. Captain Lex, Boi, Boyd, Shaka, or another local guide can adjust the route for your group, with shallow water near Malmok and Catalina Bay, snorkeling gear, drinks, rum punch, and an octopus souvenir included.

“we had an excellent experience with Lux. He was very knowledgeable safety conscience organized on time and very friendly. We would recommend him to anyone.”

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11.Aruba Jolly Pirate Afternoon Sail with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 480 reviews · from $89

Board the 85-foot Jolly Pirate schooner at MooMba Beach for a 2 to 5 pm sail with snorkeling, an open bar, and a rope swing. You’ll visit calm reef water and the Antilla shipwreck, with an upbeat crew that may include Captain Jose, Milton, or Johnnie.

“If you want to have a great time, this is a must. The crew is awesome. It is an absolute blast! Best part of the trip so far!”

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12.Antilla Shipwreck and Catalina Bay Snorkel Sail

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 453 reviews · from $79

Spend about three hours aboard a Red Sail Aruba catamaran, snorkeling calm Catalina Bay and the Antilla shipwreck. You get gear, instruction, snacks, and an open bar. Crew members such as Lizzie, Kevin, Rowy, Dennis, and Junior are often praised for keeping the trip safe, relaxed, and fun.

“They had to cancel on us because the boat had a malfunction, I would like to request a refund please.”

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13.Iconic Aruba Sail and Snorkel Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 429 reviews · from $65

Join Pelican Aruba at 2 pm for a 2.5-hour catamaran trip to Catalina Bay and the Antilla shipwreck. Guides including Sam, Carlos, Jamil, and Andy help with snorkeling, share the wreck’s story, and serve snacks and unlimited drinks on the return sail.

“crew was amazing, snorkeling was fun and saw lots of fish, the water around the shipwreck stop was very choppy, food was great. definitely recommend”

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14.Jeep Tour Arikok National Park and Snorkeling at Baby Beach

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 383 reviews · from $145

Spend about seven hours with EZ Raider Aruba Tours exploring Arikok National Park by small-group jeep. Guides such as Rocky, Kurt, Dre, and Andrew lead you to Conchi Natural Pool, Dos Playa, Fontein and Quadirikiri caves, then join you for snorkeling at Baby Beach. Breakfast, lunch, park entry, water, and gear are included.

“Our tour guide Rocky was the best! Highly recommend it. Best snorkeling ever. Very unique experience”

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15.Small-Group Sea Scooters Snorkel at Mangel Halto Beach in Aruba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 360 reviews · from $100

Meet Aruba Bob in Savaneta for a guided sea-scooter snorkel at Mangel Halto. After safety and equipment instruction, you’ll follow guides such as Loui, Mark, Vinnie, or Martina on a mile-long reef loop to see fish, coral, and sometimes a wreck. Groups are capped at six, with photos included.

“Mark was an outstanding guide for our tour. He was informative and attentive to everyone in our group. With safety in mind, he made sure we were all comfortable with our equipment and the scooter. He showed us lots of beautiful fish, seRead more”

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