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Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More
★ #3 of 7 in our Private boat charters list Picked from the 27 private boat charters on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
Around Aruba Tours takes you snorkeling on a private boat along the coast between Mangel Halto and Arashi. You book 3 to 8 hours. The 3 hour option starts at $77 per adult for 10 adults. You get accommodation pickup between the Renaissance and the Ritz Carlton. The 3 hour option leaves daily every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can also bottom fish with equipment provided.
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Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More at a glance
| Boat | Private boat with a captain |
| Price is per | Adult, by group size; 3 hours: $77 each for 10 adults or $385 each for 2 adults |
| Hours | Bookable options from 3 to 8 hours |
| Group | Up to 15 people per booking; an adult required |
| Departures | Daily; 3 hour option every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Pickup | Accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz Carlton; pickup time arranged with Around Aruba |
| Route | Coastal snorkeling or bottom fishing between Mangel Halto and Arashi |
| Main trade-off | Manual booking confirmation |
| In the price | bottled Water, Ice Tea, Coca Cola, use of Snorkeling & Bottom Fishing Equipment, knowledgeable Tour Guide, captain, life Jacket |
| Not in the price | gratuities |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Bottled Water, Ice Tea, Coca Cola
- Use of Snorkeling & Bottom Fishing Equipment
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Captain
- Life Jacket
What's not included
- Gratuities
Price by option
Which option to book
You choose from 6 private boat options lasting 3 to 8 hours. The price is per adult and changes with group size.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Hour Private Boat Tour | $769 alone · $385 each for 2 · $77 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| 4 Hour Private Boat Tour | $1,026 alone · $513 each for 2 · $103 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| 5 Hour Private Boat Tour | $1,282 alone · $641 each for 2 · $128 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. |
| 6 Hour Private Boat Tour | $1,538 alone · $769 each for 2 · $154 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. |
| 7 Hour Private Boat Tour | $1,795 alone · $897 each for 2 · $179 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
| 8 Hour Private Boat Tour | $2,051 alone · $1,026 each for 2 · $205 each for 15 | every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. |
The catch: The 3 hour rate rises to $105 per adult for 11 adults. A group of 15 pays $77 per adult again.
Route
How does the day work?
A private captain takes you snorkeling or bottom fishing. You book 3 to 8 hours.
- pass by
1. Eagle Beach
You cruise past Eagle Beach without stopping.
- 60 min
2. Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach gets 60 minutes in the water.
- 60 min
3. Boca Cataavlina
You spend 60 minutes at Boca Catalina, a cove between Arashi Beach and Malmok Beach.
- 60 min
4. Adventure Sports Aruba
The Antilla wreck gets 60 minutes for snorkeling above the ship's shallow sections.
- 60 min
5. Tres Trapi Steps
You have 60 minutes to snorkel at Tres Trapi and look for turtles near the seagrass.
- 60 min
6. Malmok Beach
Malmok Beach gets 60 minutes of snorkeling.
The five timed stops total 5 hours, so they cannot all fit into the 3 or 4 hour options. You can book up to 8 hours. The 3 hour option leaves every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Pickup and meeting point
- Accommodation: You get pickup from accommodation between the Renaissance Aruba Resort and the Ritz Carlton area.
- Pickup time: Contact Around Aruba after booking to arrange your pickup details and exact time.
- Renaissance: You must specify whether your pickup is at the Renaissance Marina Side or Renaissance Ocean Side.
From the desk
- A couple doesn't get the $77 per adult rate. I'd budget $385 per adult for 3 hours with 2 adults.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Choose it if you want to snorkel or bottom fish and need pickup from your accommodation. The 3 hour trip costs $77 per adult for 10 adults. Pickup covers accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz Carlton. Contact Around Aruba after booking to set the pickup.
For up to 6 people wanting a shorter snorkel trip, Delphi's speedboat costs $385 per boat for 2 hours. For lunch and an open bar, Nos Isla gives up to 6 people 8 hours for $1,140 per boat.
Who it's not for
- Skip it if you get seasick.
- Not recommended with a spinal injury or poor cardiovascular health.
- Skip it if you want Baby Beach or Flamingo Island.
Good to know
Know before you go
The tour is not recommended if you have a spinal injury or poor cardiovascular health. You should also skip it if you get seasick.
You get pickup from accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz Carlton. Contact Around Aruba after booking for the exact time. At the Renaissance, specify the Marina Side or Ocean Side.
Swimming and snorkeling depend on sea conditions. Bottom fishing does too.
The 3 hour trip leaves daily every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can start the 8 hour option every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m.
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Cancellations within 24 hours get no refund.
Your booking can include up to 15 people and must include an adult. Infants sit on an adult's lap. You use a mobile ticket and need manual booking confirmation.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
You book a shorter snorkel trip.
Private Boat Cruise with SnorkelingDelphi's 2 hour trip includes snorkeling and costs $385 per boat for up to 6 people. You meet by the Hyatt Regency.
★ 4.9 · 92 reviews · from $199 per group
Lunch comes with a full day.
Premium Full‑Day Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden SpotsNos Isla gives up to 6 people 8 hours for $1,140 per boat. You get lunch and an open bar but need at least moderate fitness.
★ 5.0 · 50 reviews · from $1,140 per group
You spend less with 10 people.
Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum PunchOctopus costs $68 each for 10 people over 2 hours. You snorkel around Catalina Bay and Malmok with gear and rum punch included.
★ 4.9 · 609 reviews · from $68 each for 10
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People also ask
- How much does Around Aruba's private boat tour cost?
The 3 hour trip costs $77 per adult with 10 adults. You pay $385 per adult with 2 adults. A group of 11 pays $105 per adult for the same 3 hours.
- Does Around Aruba's private boat tour include hotel pickup?
You get accommodation pickup with all 6 options. The pickup area runs from the Renaissance to the Ritz Carlton. Contact Around Aruba after booking for your exact pickup time.
- Can I go fishing on Around Aruba's private boat tour?
You can go bottom fishing with equipment included on the 3 to 8 hour options. Snorkeling gear and life jackets are included too. Fishing and water activities depend on sea conditions.
- Can I visit Baby Beach on Around Aruba's private boat tour?
Baby Beach is outside this tour's route. Palm Island and Flamingo Island are excluded too. You can book 3 to 8 hours along the coast between Mangel Halto and Arashi.
- Can I cancel Around Aruba's private boat tour for a refund?
You get a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure. Cancellations within 24 hours get no refund.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.