• Best free spot: Arashi Beach — turtles visible from shore, no tour needed
• Best guided tour: Catamaran snorkel tour with turtle stop (~$75–95/person)
• Species: Green turtles and hawksbill turtles most common
• Best time: Morning (calmer water, better visibility)
• Guarantee: Guided tours that target turtle spots have very high success rates
Aruba is one of the best places in the Caribbean to snorkel with sea turtles. The island has a healthy population of green turtles and hawksbill turtles, and several spots where encounters are virtually guaranteed — both from shore for free and on guided tours.
Popular Aruba tours book up 2–5 days ahead in peak season.
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Take the whole catamaran — 3 hours, $825 for the boat
One flat price whether there are two of you or twelve. Nobody else aboard, your route, your music, and you decide when to stop swimming. Captain Tico has sailed these waters for over 20 years.
Cooler with ice and drinks, sanitised snorkel gear, Bluetooth speaker and safety gear included. Bring your own food and drink — encouraged, not charged for.
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