Aruba Hidden Turtle Adventure Explore Aruba's beautiful coastal waters, discover quieter snorkeling spots around Malmok, and look for sea turtles in their natural habitat.
Escape the ordinary and experience Aruba from beneath the surface on this Aruba turtle snorkeling tour. First, you join a guided two-hour snorkeling adventure around the beautiful Malmok coastline. Then you discover stunning underwater scenery and keep an eye out for sea turtles in their natural environment.
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The experience: an Aruba turtle snorkeling tour along Malmok
First, you meet your guide at Malmok Beach, get fitted with snorkel gear, and slip into the clear water of Aruba’s calm northwest coast. After that, the guide swims with you along the coastline to quieter snorkeling spots, away from the busiest stretches of sand.
Below you, seagrass and coral rock give way to sandy channels where reef fish dart in and out of the light. Sea turtles also visit this stretch of coast, and for most guests, spotting one gliding past is the moment they remember. However, turtles are wild animals, so nobody can promise a sighting. Still, you spend two full hours exploring the water where they live.
Why book this Aruba snorkeling adventure
- Snorkeling spots you might not find aloneBecause your guide knows the Malmok coastline, you go beyond the obvious entry points to quieter water.
- Aruba from the waterFor example, you see the island the way the turtles do: clear water, seagrass, coral rock and schools of fish under the surface.
- A chance to meet sea turtlesIn addition, you look for turtles in their natural habitat and watch them feed and surface without disturbing them.
- Two hours that fit any dayFour daily departures run from an early 7:00 AM swim to a mid-afternoon session, so the tour fits around the rest of your trip.
Photos from the water
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Daily departures
Every departure lasts two hours, and all times are Aruba local time.
Book your Aruba turtle snorkeling tour
First, choose a date, a departure and the number of participants. Then you pay a 20% deposit online today and the remaining 80% in cash on the day. The calendar also crosses out departures that are full or closed.
Booking less than 24 hours ahead? Departures 24 hours or more away book instantly. For anything sooner, send a booking request instead. We then confirm with the guide and email you a secure payment link, so we charge nothing until then.
What’s included and what to bring
- Included: snorkel gear and a guide in the water with you for the full two hours.
- Meeting point: Malmok Beach. We email you the exact meeting spot after you book.
- Bring: swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and US dollars in cash for the balance.
- Price: $100 per participant. Reserve with $20 per person online; pay the remaining $80 per person in cash on the day.
Snorkel responsibly around sea turtles
- Never touch, chase, feed or ride a sea turtle. Instead, let it choose how close it comes.
- Keep a respectful distance, and never block a turtle’s path to the surface when it needs to breathe.
- Follow your guide’s safety instructions in the water at all times.
- Do not stand on or touch coral, and also wear reef-safe sunscreen.
- Follow local rules for marine life and protected areas.
Aruba turtle snorkeling tour: your questions answered
How much does the tour cost?
It costs $100 per participant. For example, two people pay $200 and four people pay $400.
How much do I pay to reserve?
You pay a 20% deposit online, which is $20 per person. After that, you pay the remaining $80 per person in cash (US dollars) on the day. Before you pay, the booking form also shows your full price, today’s deposit and the balance.
How long does the experience last?
The Aruba turtle snorkeling tour lasts two hours.
What departure times are available?
7:00 to 9:00 AM, 9:30 to 11:30 AM, 12:00 to 2:00 PM and 3:00 to 5:00 PM, Aruba time. However, the booking form only shows departures that still have space.
Where does the experience take place?
It takes place along the Malmok coastline on Aruba’s northwest coast. You meet at Malmok Beach, and we email you the exact spot after booking.
Will I definitely see turtles?
No one can promise that, because sea turtles are wild and come and go on their own schedule. The tour explores the water where they live, and your guide knows where to look. Even so, we can never guarantee a sighting.
What happens if weather conditions are unsafe?
If the sea is not safe for snorkeling, we move your tour to another day of your trip at no cost. If no other day works, we refund your deposit in full.
What should I bring?
Bring swimwear, a towel, reef-safe sunscreen and cash for the balance. Meanwhile, we provide the snorkel gear.
Can I book for today or tomorrow?
Yes, with a quick approval. Departures less than 24 hours away go in as a booking request. We then check with the guide and email you a payment link once the guide confirms.
How do I manage or cancel my booking?
Simply WhatsApp us on +297 567 8664 or email aruba@onehappyisland.com with your booking reference, as early as you can.
More snorkeling in Aruba
Planning more time in the water? Then read our guide to snorkeling with turtles in Aruba, see the best snorkeling spots in Aruba, or learn more about Malmok Beach. Finally, every direct tour we sell is on the private tours in Aruba page.
Ready to look for turtles?
Spend two hours in Aruba’s clear water along Malmok, with a guide and snorkel gear included. The tour costs $100 per person, and you can reserve today for $20 per person.
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