Aruba Seabob Scooter Reef Tour: multiple reefs, sea turtles

Cover more reef in an hour than a snorkel trip covers in a day

A one-hour Seabob scooter tour in Aruba takes you over Arashi Reef and Boca Catalina, then to Tres Trapi to swim with sea turtles resting on the white sand floor. A professional guide leads you the entire way; snorkeling gear and bottled water are included. Minimum age is 12; pickup is available near the main hotel area and port.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Aruba's reefs with SEABOB

• Receive SEABOB introduction
• Glide over Arashi Reef
• Snorkel at Boca Catalina
• Visit Tres Trapi cove
• Swim with sea turtles
• Return to Arashi Beach

The Experience

The Seabob F5 S jet scooter lets you cover multiple reef areas in a single hour without wearing yourself out paddling. You start at Arashi Beach and glide over Arashi Reef first, where elkhorn and staghorn coral tower above the seafloor and the marine life is dense. Your guide positions you over the best spots so you see angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, squid and octopus without hunting for them.

From there you move to Boca Catalina, an ideal location for the same fan favorites, then arrive at Tres Trapi — a tiny sandy cove tucked under a rocky limestone overhang. Dozens of Red Cushion Starfish rest on the white sand directly below you. The highlight is swimming with sea turtles; they make Tres Trapi one of their regular hangouts, and your guide knows when and where to find them. The tour finishes back at Arashi Beach.

A professionally trained guide stays with you throughout, steering you between reefs and pointing out what to look for. Snorkeling equipment and bottled water are provided. Pickup is available at selected locations near the main hotel area and the port, and the guide speaks English, Spanish or Dutch depending on your preference.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment and bottled water.
• professionally trained guide in English, Spanish or Dutch.
• pickup and drop-off at selected locations near the main hotel area and port.
• bathroom facilities.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?You cover four separate reef areas and swim with sea turtles in a single hour because the Seabob scooter does the work of propulsion, leaving your energy for the underwater sights instead of the paddle.

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Top questions

What reefs will I see on the Aruba Seabob tour?

You'll glide over Arashi Reef, known for its forest of elkhorn and staghorn coral and abundant marine life, then Boca Catalina, where angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, squid and octopus are common. The tour ends at Tres Trapi, a small cove where Red Cushion Starfish cover the white sand seafloor.

Can I swim with sea turtles on this tour?

Yes. Sea turtles use Tres Trapi as a regular hangout, and your guide will take you there to swim with them. It's the highlight of the tour.

How does the Seabob scooter compare to regular snorkeling?

The Seabob F5 S jet scooter lets you cover more reef area without getting physically tired, so you can visit multiple reefs and see more marine life in the same amount of time. You glide smoothly over the reefs instead of paddling, which conserves your energy for the full hour.

What's included in the tour price?

Snorkeling equipment, bottled water, a professionally trained guide, and pickup and drop-off at selected locations near the main hotel area and port are all included.

Is there a minimum age for the Seabob tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 12, and children must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I know about accessibility?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options are wheelchair accessible. However, it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.