Private Turtle Snorkel With Video

Aruba Turtle Snorkeling Private Tour with Underwater Footage

★ 4.9 761 reviews

from $95 per person, private tour (only your group takes part)

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meeting point: Tres Trapi Beach, Noord
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Underdog Divers Aruba

Overview

This private snorkel run by Underdog Divers Aruba puts a guide in the water with just your group, in search of sea turtles off Tres Trapi beach in Noord. The total duration is 1.5 hours, starting and ending at the same spot on the sand. The whole time in the water belongs to you: no strangers sharing the guide.

The practical shape of it is simple. You meet the guide at the beach, look for the bright colored Underdog Divers longsleeve shirts, get fitted with snorkelling equipment, and head out in search of turtles. Reviewers repeatedly describe the guides as knowledgeable and as giving clear instructions. Beyond turtles, guests have reported octopus, eagle rays and plenty of tropical fish on the same swim.

The part that sets this apart is the video. A professionally edited video of the experience is included, so nobody has to juggle a phone in the ocean. The listing requires basic swimming skills, and most travellers can participate. Since it is private, only your group takes part.

What's Included

Included

Use of snorkelling equipment
Professionally edited video
Private guide

Itinerary

Meet at Tres TrapiMeet your guide at Tres Trapi Beach, L. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord. Look for the bright colored Underdog Divers longsleeve shirts; typing "Tres Trapi Beach" into Google Maps gets you the right spot.
Gear up on the beachYou are fitted with snorkelling equipment, which the listing includes in the price.
Snorkel with your guideHead into the water with your private guide to look for sea turtles and other sea life. The listing gives the total duration of the experience as 1.5 hours.
Return to the meeting pointThe activity ends back at the same spot on Tres Trapi Beach.
Receive your videoA professionally edited video of the snorkel is sent to you afterwards.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this tour.

Swim ability. One reviewer who was not a strong swimmer wished life vests were offered as an option, so anyone unsure in deeper water should weigh that. Reviewers otherwise say the guides give clear instructions and help people into the water.
What is provided. Snorkel equipment and a private guide are included, along with the edited video. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport to Tres Trapi.
The video. Several travellers said the video was the highlight of the practical side, letting them enjoy the turtles without worrying about phones or cameras. It is professionally edited and included in the price.
Private feel. Only your group takes part, which reviewers say makes for personal attention.
Weather dependence. The listing says the experience requires good weather. If it is cancelled for poor conditions, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
Getting there. You make your own way to the meeting point at Tres Trapi Beach, since hotel pickup is not included. Typing "Tres Trapi Beach" into Google Maps gets you the right location. Arrive ready to swim.

Common issues. The honest limits: no life vests were provided on at least one occasion according to a reviewer who wanted them, and the listing confirms the tour is not wheelchair accessible and requires basic swimming skills. Hotel pickup is not included, and the whole outing depends on good weather, with cancellations offering a rebook or full refund rather than a fixed alternative.

Common Questions

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The listing states hotel pickup is not included, and you make your own way to the meeting point at Tres Trapi Beach in Noord. Type "Tres Trapi Beach" into Google Maps for directions. The tour starts and ends at the same spot.

What Is Included In The Price?

Use of snorkel equipment, a private guide for just your group, and a professionally edited video of the experience. Hotel pickup is the main exclusion. The listing does not mention food or drink as included.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The listing gives the total duration as 1.5 hours. The activity starts and ends at the meeting point on Tres Trapi Beach.

Do I Need To Be A Good Swimmer?

You need basic swimming skills, which the listing states explicitly. The snorkel goes out from the beach with the guide. One reviewer suggested requesting a life vest if you are not confident, though vests are not listed as provided.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window there is no refund and changes are not accepted, with cut-off times based on local Aruba time. If the operator cancels for poor weather, you get a different date or a full refund.

When Do I Get The Underwater Video?

It is filmed during the snorkel and professionally edited before being sent to you. Several travellers described it as a nice souvenir that let them leave phones behind.