Booba’s Pontoon Tours · private charter
The whole boat is yours for three hours. Two stops, an open bar and up to twelve guests.
- 3 hours
- Up to 12 guests
- Open bar included
- $650 for 6
An Aruba pontoon boat charter hands you the whole boat, the crew and the cooler for three hours. You pick the people, the music and the pace. Booba’s Pontoon Tours takes up to twelve guests, so it works for a family, a group of friends or a small celebration.
The trip makes two stops. First comes Mangel Halto, the calmest snorkelling water on the island. Then the boat moves on to Surfside Beach for a swim before heading back. Meanwhile the bar stays open the whole way.
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What happens on the trip
Every Aruba pontoon boat charter starts the same way. You board at the marina and the boat heads south along the coast. After about twenty minutes it anchors at Mangel Halto. The water there sits shallow and protected by mangroves, so it stays calm even when the north side is choppy. Snorkel gear goes in, floats come out, and most groups stay in the water for an hour.
Next the boat runs up to Surfside Beach, close to the airport. The sand is soft and the water is flat, which makes it an easy second stop for anyone who would rather swim than snorkel. Afterwards you cruise back with the music on.
What is included
- Open bar the whole trip — rum, whisky, vodka, coconut rum, sodas and juices.
- Food on board — fresh cut pineapple and a cheese platter with crackers.
- Two stops — Mangel Halto for snorkelling and Surfside Beach for a swim.
- Snorkel gear and floats for everyone on board.
- Bluetooth sound system — connect your own phone or let the crew handle it.
- The whole boat — no strangers, no shared seating.
A BBQ from Reflections can be added for $15 per guest. Tick the box when you book and the crew arranges it.
Two departures every day
Morning
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Flatter water and the best light for snorkelling.
Sunset
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Cooler air, golden light and the sun going down on the way back.
Both departures run the same route and include the same food and drinks. Longer charters are possible, so ask if you want more than three hours.
What an Aruba pontoon boat charter costs
| What | Price |
|---|---|
| 3-hour charter, up to 6 guests | $650 |
| Each extra guest, up to 12 | $75 |
| BBQ from Reflections, per guest | $15 |
You pay 20% online to hold the boat for your date. The rest is settled on the day. For example, six guests come to $650, so $130 books it. Ten guests with the BBQ come to $1,100, so $220 books it.
Book your Aruba pontoon boat charter
Pick a date, choose morning or sunset, then set how many guests are coming. The total updates as you go.
Good to know
- Bring a towel, sunscreen and a hat. Everything else is on board.
- Children are welcome, and the shallow water at Mangel Halto suits them well.
- The crew moves or reschedules the trip if the weather turns unsafe.
- Twelve guests is the hard limit set by the boat’s licence.
Questions guests ask
How many people fit on the boat?
Twelve is the maximum. The $650 base price covers six guests, and each guest after that costs $75.
Is the bar really open the whole time?
Yes. Rum, whisky, vodka, coconut rum, sodas and juices are included for the full three hours.
Can we play our own music?
You can. The sound system runs on Bluetooth, so connect your phone or ask the crew to put something on.
What if someone does not want to snorkel?
That is fine. Surfside Beach is an easy swim stop, and the boat itself is comfortable to stay on.
How much do I pay now?
An Aruba pontoon boat charter is held with twenty per cent of the total. You settle the balance with the crew on the day of the trip.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The crew watches the forecast. If the trip cannot run safely, they move it to another day or refund you.
Ask before you book
Message me and I will answer the same day. I book this charter directly, so you deal with a person rather than a booking desk.
WhatsApp +297 567 8664aruba@onehappyisland.com
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