Aruba private boat charter with snorkeling: 3 stops

Snorkel three of Aruba's best reefs without fighting the crowds

A private Bayliner boat charter in Aruba carries up to 10 guests to three snorkeling sites: Mangel Halto (with a shipwreck), a reef, and Boca Catalina, over three hours, with a captain, full snorkel gear, life vests and beverages included. The boat cruises past Eagle Beach, Renaissance Island and De Palm Island en route. Pickup is included. The guide speaks English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. De Palm Islandpassing by
2. Boca Catalina30m

Aruba private boat charter tour

• Cruise by Eagle Beach
• Cruise by Renaissance Island
• Cruise by De Palm Island
• Snorkel at Mangel Halto
• Snorkel at nearby reef
• Relax near California lighthouse at Boca Catalina

The experience

The boat leaves with your group and a captain who handles the route while you settle on the bow. You'll cruise past the High Rise and Low Rise hotels, the Port of Aruba, and Renaissance Island before reaching Mangel Halto, where the water is shallow and turquoise and a shipwreck sits on the bottom alongside coral. Snorkel gear and a life vest are already on board, and you get time to swim and explore before the captain moves to the second stop: a short reef snorkel minutes away.

The return route passes Arashi Beach and Malmok Beach, then ends at Boca Catalina, a popular snorkeling spot where you can see the California lighthouse from the water. Water and ice are provided throughout. Alcoholic drinks are not. The whole outing runs three hours, and because the boat is private to your group, you set the pace at each stop and don't wait for other divers to finish.

What’s included

• Snorkel gear and life vests.
• a captain to navigate the route.
• water and ice throughout the three hours.
• pickup from your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 4 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Frank's Place Watersport

Is this one for you?Book this charter if your group is between 2 and 10 people and you want to snorkel three different reefs without the wait of a shared boat. The private setup means you control how long you stay at each stop.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the difference between Mangel Halto and the other two snorkeling spots?

Mangel Halto has a shipwreck and coral in shallow turquoise water. It's the first and longest stop. The reef snorkel is a shorter second stop minutes away. Boca Catalina is the final stop and is known as a popular local swimming and snorkeling spot.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkel gear and life vests are included on the boat, so you arrive with nothing and leave with everything you need to get in the water.

How many people can fit on the boat?

The Bayliner accommodates up to 10 guests comfortably on the bow, so you can book for your whole group in one charter.

Is pickup from my hotel included?

Yes, pickup is included. The guide speaks English and Spanish and will arrange the details when you book.

What's included in the beverages?

Water and ice are provided throughout the three hours. Alcoholic drinks and snacks are not included.