Private catamaran charter in Aruba with Captain Tico

Aruba is genuinely one of the most romantic Caribbean islands — here are the experiences that make it special for couples.

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After dark, San Nicolas is a different world — our guided San Nicolas night tour picks you up at your hotel and shows you the side of Aruba most visitors never see.

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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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Charter the Isabella privately — three hours from Hadicurari Pier, up to 12 guests, snorkel gear and drinks on board. Same price for two people or twelve.

$825 total · $275 deposit online · $550 on the day
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Sea Turtle Snorkelling

Swimming with sea turtles at Boca Catalina — hawksbill and green turtles feed on seagrass here every morning. Free if you bring your own gear. A private snorkel charter to this spot and Arashi is $80–120/person and almost guarantees turtle encounters.

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