Tres Trapi Sunset Turtle Snorkel, 12 Max

Turtle Snorkeling Sunset Experience at Tres Trapi Aruba

12 reviews

from $125 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Tres Trapi Beach, Noord
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Coral Ocean Aruba

Overview

This is a two-hour snorkeling session at Tres Trapi beach, run by Coral Ocean Aruba with a cap of 12 travellers. You meet the guides at the beach itself on L. G. Smith Boulevard in Noord, at least 15 minutes before the 17:30 start, and the whole experience begins and ends at that same spot. Transport is not part of the package, so getting there is on you.

Once in the water, the guides lead the group out into the Tres Trapi and Boca Catalina area. Reviews from this exact tour repeatedly mention sightings of turtles, fish, lionfish and octopus, along with photos the guides take during the tour. The sunset timing is part of the draw: one traveller described the tour as beautiful, especially at sunset. Instruction is thorough, with complete beginners saying they were comfortable in the water within minutes.

It suits first-time snorkelers and anyone who wants direct attention from the guide, with a maximum of 12 travellers per outing. It is not wheelchair accessible, and one older reviewer noted that entering at Tres Trapi beach took a little effort.

What's Included

Included

Snorkeling mask + Fins
A drink
Use of snorkelling equipment (Snorkeling Vests and Flotation Devices)
Snacks

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet at Tres TrapiArrive at Tres Trapi beach on L. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord, at least 15 minutes before the 17:30 start time.
Gear up and briefingGuides fit masks, fins, vests and flotation devices, and walk everyone through the basics before entering the water.
Snorkel the reefThe group snorkels the Tres Trapi and Boca Catalina area, where reviewers report turtles, fish, lionfish and octopus.
Sunset and photosThe session runs into the sunset hours, and reviewers mention photos taken by the guides during the tour.
Drinks and snacksA drink and snacks are included with the tour.
End at the meeting pointThe tour finishes at the same beach where it started. Transportation back to your hotel is not included.

What To Expect From The Tour

Here is what to know before booking, based on the listing and on what travellers who took this tour have said.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop-off included, so plan your own transport to Tres Trapi beach in Noord. The listing says the beach is near public transportation. One reviewer found arranging their own ride stressful, so sort it out in advance.
Beach entry. One reviewer in their seventies managed the entry but flagged that entering at Tres Trapi beach took a little effort.
Instruction and pace. Several reviewers were new to snorkeling and said the guides taught everything before and during the swim. The pace is described as manageable, with guides checking that everyone can handle the long time in the water.
What you see. Reviewers report sea turtles and fish, with one reviewer also describing lionfish and octopus seen up close. Another noted the water lacks the colour you get scuba diving on a reef, so keep that in mind when picturing the site.
Photos. One reviewer said the guide took photos during the tour and called them great. Photos are not listed as an included item, so bring your own camera if having pictures matters to you.
Timing. The tour starts at 17:30 and runs for two hours, ending back at the meeting point. Snacks and a drink are included, but the listing does not describe them as a meal.

Common issues. Transport is the main friction point: hotel pickup is excluded and you must make your own way to Tres Trapi, which one reviewer found stressful enough to mention. The beach entry demands some physical effort, and the tour is not wheelchair accessible, with the listing also ruling out participants with heart problems or other serious medical conditions. One reviewer felt the price was high compared with other excursions on the island, and another wished the water had more colour, noting friends had similar experiences at other shore snorkel spots. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund; later cancellations get nothing back.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

Mask and fins, snorkeling vests and flotation devices, a drink, and cancellation is free. Hotel pickup and private transportation are not. You meet the operator at Tres Trapi beach.

Where Do I Meet The Tour?

At Tres Trapi beach, L. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord, Aruba. Arrive at least 15 minutes before the 17:30 start. The tour ends back at the same spot.

Is Hotel Pickup Available?

No, pickup is not included and transport is not provided. The listing advises meeting at the location, though one reviewer said a guide gave them a lift back to their hotel as a favour, which is not something to count on.

Is This Tour Good For Beginners?

Yes. Multiple reviewers were snorkeling for the first time and said the guides explained everything clearly before entering the water. Most travellers can participate according to the listing.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancel or request changes inside that 24-hour window and there is no refund, with cut-off times based on local Aruba time.

How Many People Are On The Tour?

The tour is capped at a maximum of 12 travellers, which keeps the experience personal according to several reviews.