Aruba Private Boat Tour: Snorkeling, Fishing & Hidden Beaches

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Duration2h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · NL +1

PickupAt your hotel

Private boat adventure aruba with snorkeling fishing and beach stops

You’ll feel Aruba’s rhythm on this private boat tour—snorkeling over shipwrecks at Boca Catalina, sharing laughs with your local guide, and drifting along calm beaches from Malmok to Arashi. Bottom fishing gear is ready if you want it. Expect salty breezes, cold drinks, and small moments you’ll remember long after your towel dries.

2h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Private luxury boat tour and snorkeling

Explore Eagle Beach from the boat
Relax and enjoy boating adventure
Snorkel and swim at Arashi Beach
Visit Boca Catalina for swimming
Snorkel at the Antilla Wreck site
Snorkel at Tres Trapi coral wall
Snorkel and relax at Malmok Beach

The Experience

I didn’t expect to laugh so much with strangers on a boat off Aruba’s coast. The morning started with a quick intro from our captain—Miguel, I think?—who handed us iced tea and pointed out Eagle Beach as we drifted past. The air smelled like sunscreen and salt, and someone’s reggae playlist mixed with the slap of waves against the hull. There was this moment when we anchored near Malmok Beach, and I just sat there dangling my feet over the side, watching little silver fish dart around in water so clear it almost looked fake.

Snorkeling at Boca Catalina was wild—I mean, I’m not exactly graceful getting into fins, but nobody cared. Our guide (Li, who grew up nearby) showed us how to spot turtles near Tres Trapi. I tried to say “thank you” in Papiamento; Li laughed and said I sounded like his nephew learning to talk. We even floated above the Antilla shipwreck—the shadow of it below gave me goosebumps for some reason. Saw a parrotfish that looked straight out of a cartoon.

Fishing was optional but two people in our group got really into it—bottom fishing gear was all set up already. I mostly watched them while sipping Coke from a can that kept sweating in my hand. The sun felt heavy by then, but there was always a breeze. At Arashi Beach, we just lounged for a while—somehow everyone got quiet at the same time except for one kid trying to catch lizards (he didn’t). It’s funny how quickly you start feeling like you know everyone on board.

I still think about that view back toward the island as we headed in—past Malmok again, the sand almost blinding white under the afternoon light. There were tiny moments—the guide teasing someone for dropping their mask, or how cold the bottled water felt after swimming—that made it feel less like a tour and more like being let in on something locals actually do. Not everything went perfectly (I sunburned my knees), but that’s probably why it stuck with me.

What’s included

Your day includes all snorkeling and bottom fishing equipment ready to use onboard, plus bottled water, iced tea, Coca Cola to keep cool between swims. A knowledgeable local guide joins you alongside your captain throughout every stop—from Malmok Beach to Arashi—ensuring safe fun whether you’re floating above shipwrecks or just relaxing in the sun before heading back ashore together.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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