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Top 7 Aruba private boat charters and yacht rentals (2026)

Checked October 21, 2026 Prices and departures read on Viator tour by tour; group limits and boarding points as the operators give them

I compared all 27 private boats and yachts Viator has for Aruba. Then I filtered by reviews and ratings and by what's in the price. Our selection: 7, picked the way every tour here gets picked. You get 7 private charters from 6 operators, with trips from 1 to 8 hours. The alternatives below the cards carry their prices and ratings, with the reason each missed the bar. Every price is the price of the exact option, read on Viator.

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Private boat charters in Aruba, compared by the exact option

Tour Boat Group On board Departs Check-in Hours Rating Price
1. Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours
 Bayliner deck boat Up to 10 people Rum punch and snorkel gear Daily, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. High rise hotel beach shuttle 2 h ★ 4.9 609 reviews $140 per adult, 2 of you
2. Luxury Private Yacht Charter Aruba - Eden Luca Yachts by Adventuresportsaruba.com
 Eden Luca motor yachts Up to 12 on Eden Luca I, 10 on II Restroom and air conditioning Daily, varies by yacht and duration Bucutiweg behind the airport 3 h ★ 5.0 250 reviews $2,300 per boat
3. Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More by Around Aruba Tours
 Private boat with captain Up to 15 per booking Snorkel and bottom fishing gear Daily, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pickup, Renaissance to Ritz-Carlton 3 h ★ 4.6 94 reviews $385 per adult, 2 of you
4. Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling by Delphi Watersports
 Private speedboat Up to 6 people Snorkel gear with 2 hours Daily, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Delphi beach desk, Hyatt Regency 1 h ★ 4.9 92 reviews $199 per boat
5. Premium Full‑Day Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden Spots by Nos Isla Private Tours Aruba
 Private pontoon Up to 6 people Lunch and open bar Daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. window Varadero Marina and Boatyard 8 h ★ 5.0 50 reviews $1,140 per boat
6. 3 Hours Private Boat Includes Snorkeling & Swim with turtles by Malmok Charters
 Private speedboat Up to 10 people Snorkel gear and soft drinks 9 a.m.; 12:30 p.m.; 4 p.m. In front of Island Cabana Hut 3 h ★ 5.0 41 reviews $900 per boat
7. Private Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Rope Swing and Water Slide by Delphi Watersports
 Dolphin catamaran Up to 15 per booking Open bar and light lunch 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m. Delphi beach desk, Hyatt Regency 3 h ★ 4.9 40 reviews $2,500 per boat

Ratings and review counts come from Viator's catalogue, read October 15, 2026. Each one covers the reviews on Viator and on Tripadvisor together. Prices are the adult price of the exact option in US dollars, re-read from Viator every night (last read October 21, 2026). Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms.

The 7

Our most recommended private boat charters in Aruba

Ranked by reviews. Every card carries the price unit, the time aboard, the boarding point and the cancellation rule.

Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch#1 Up to 10 Rum punch

Private Aruba Snorkeling Excursion with Rum Punch

Octopus puts your group of up to 10 on a Bayliner deck boat for 2 hours. You shape the route with the captain and snorkel around Catalina Bay and Malmok. Snorkeling gear and rum punch are included. You can take a free shuttle boat from the high rise hotel beaches.

Catalina Bay and Malmok · 2 hours · by Octopus Snorkeling, Sailing & Sunset Tours
★★★★★ 4.9 (609 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per adult, by group size: $140 each for 2 adults, $68 each for 10 adults · 2 hours · 9 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. or 4:30 p.m. daily · snorkel gear and rum punch included · water and soft drinks included · free shuttle boat from high rise hotel beaches or meet behind the Holiday Inn · up to 10 people · children ages 3 to 11: $35 per child · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Food isn't included. Ask for the free shuttle boat when you book. Pickup from hotels outside the high rise group costs $10 per person round trip.

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Luxury Private Yacht Charter Aruba - Eden Luca Yachts#2 Air conditioning Restroom aboard

Luxury Private Yacht Charter Aruba - Eden Luca Yachts

Eden Luca pairs a private motor yacht with a captain and a mate. You can book 3 or 4 hours and plan the route around wind and waves. Soft drinks and snorkeling gear are included. You get a restroom and air conditioning on board for your group's trip along the coast.

Aruba coast · 3 hours · by Adventuresportsaruba.com
★★★★★ 5.0 (250 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per boat on Eden Luca II: $2,300 for 3 hours or $2,800 for 4 hours · Eden Luca I: $2,499 per boat for 3 hours or $2,999 per boat for 4 hours · 3 or 4 hours · 3 hours: Eden Luca II at 10 a.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.; Eden Luca I also at 11 a.m.; daily · 4 hours: 10 a.m. or 3 p.m., daily · soft drinks and snorkel gear included · meet on Bucutiweg behind the airport · good mobility required · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your booking needs manual confirmation. You pay extra for snacks and alcohol.

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Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More#3 Bottom fishing Hotel pickup

Aruba Private Luxury Boat Tours - Sail, Snorkel, Fishing and More

Around Aruba runs a private boat with a captain for groups booking 3 to 8 hours. You choose snorkeling or bottom fishing along the coast between Mangel Halto and Arashi. The gear and soft drinks are included. You also get pickup from any accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz-Carlton.

Mangel Halto to Arashi · 3 hours · by Around Aruba Tours
★★★★★ 4.6 (94 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per adult for 3 hours: $385 each for 2 adults, $77 each for 10 adults, $105 each for 11 adults · 3 to 8 hours by option · 3 hours: every 30 minutes from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily · snorkel and bottom fishing gear included · water and soft drinks included · pickup from any accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz-Carlton · up to 15 people per booking · infants on an adult's lap · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: Your booking needs manual confirmation. You must contact Around Aruba to arrange pickup. Skip it if you get seasick, and know that rough seas can rule out the snorkeling and the fishing.

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Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling#4 Up to 6 Private speedboat

Private Boat Cruise with Snorkeling

Delphi's private speedboat takes up to 6 people along the coast. You pay $199 per boat for 1 hour without snorkeling. The 2 hour option costs $385 per boat and includes snorkeling gear. You can add 2 underwater scooters, 30 minutes each, by choosing the $499 per boat option for 2 hours.

Aruba coast · 1 hour · by Delphi Watersports
★★★★★ 4.9 (92 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per boat for up to 6: $199 for 1 hour or $385 for 2 hours · 1 to 4 hours by option · 1 hour: 9:30 a.m. then hourly from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily · 2 hours: 9:30 a.m. then hourly from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., daily · private captain included · snorkeling and gear included with 2 hours · meet 20 minutes before at Delphi on the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency · card holder present with photo ID or a copy · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: The 1 hour ride has no snorkeling. Bring the card holder with a photo ID or a copy to check in.

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Premium Full‑Day Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden Spots#5 Full day Open bar

Premium Full‑Day Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden Spots

Nos Isla takes up to 6 people on a private pontoon for 8 hours. You snorkel at Mangel Halto before heading to Reef Island. Lunch and an open bar are included. You can paddleboard through the mangroves with equipment provided. The captain stays available for the whole day.

Mangel Halto and Reef Island · 8 hours · by Nos Isla Private Tours Aruba
★★★★★ 5.0 (50 reviews, Tripadvisor)

Per boat: $1,140 for up to 6 people · 8 hours · daily, available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., leave when you like · lunch and open bar included · snorkel gear and paddleboard included · meet at Varadero Aruba Marina & Boatyard · moderate fitness required · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: The Mangel Halto stop is for advanced snorkeling. Come with at least moderate fitness for the activities. Your booking needs manual confirmation.

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3 Hours Private Boat Includes Snorkeling & Swim with turtles#6 Up to 10 Antilla wreck

3 Hours Private Boat Includes Snorkeling & Swim with turtles

Malmok Charters takes up to 10 people on a private speedboat for 3 hours. You spend 45 minutes at the Antilla wreck and 45 minutes at Boca Catalina. Tres Trapi gets 60 minutes for snorkeling. You get snorkel gear and life jackets, with soft drinks and water included.

Antilla to Tres Trapi · 3 hours · by Malmok Charters
★★★★★ 5.0 (41 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per boat: $900 for up to 10 people · 3 hours · 9 a.m., 12:30 p.m. or 4 p.m., daily · snorkel gear and life jackets included · soft drinks and water included · meet in front of the Island Cabana Hut · infants on an adult's lap · free cancel until 24 h

The catch: The price stays $900 per boat even for just 2 people. Get yourself to the Island Cabana Hut. There's no pickup.

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Private Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Rope Swing and Water Slide#7 Rope swing Water slide

Private Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Rope Swing and Water Slide

Delphi's Dolphin catamaran gives your group a rope swing and a spinning water slide. You sail to the Antilla wreck and Boca Catalina for snorkeling. The charter costs $2,500 per boat for up to 15 people over 3 hours. You get an open bar and a light lunch, with snorkeling gear included.

Antilla and Boca Catalina · 3 hours · by Delphi Watersports
★★★★★ 4.9 (40 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor)

Per boat: $2,500 for up to 15 people · 3 hours · 9:30 a.m. or 1:30 p.m., daily · open bar and light lunch included · snorkel gear included · meet 30 minutes before at Delphi on the beach in front of the Hyatt Regency · card holder present with photo ID or a copy · all sales final

The catch: All sales are final if you cancel. Book it only once the group is settled. Your booking needs manual confirmation.

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Which one

Which private boat charter is right for you

If you're keeping the cost down, Delphi's speedboat costs $199 per boat for up to 6 people. That buys you 1 hour along the coast without snorkeling. For a couple who want to snorkel, I'd take Octopus at $140 per adult for 2 adults. You get 2 hours with gear and rum punch, but food isn't included.

For a group of up to 10, Malmok Charters gives you 3 hours with 3 snorkel stops for $900 per boat. You meet at the Island Cabana Hut yourself. If you need hotel pickup, Around Aruba costs $77 per adult for 10 adults on its 3 hour trip, with pickup from any accommodation between the Renaissance and the Ritz-Carlton. Around Aruba lists 6 snorkel points from Mangel Halto to Arashi, and the skipper guides you to the best ones. Rough seas can rule out the snorkeling and the fishing.

For a group of 12, I'd book Eden Luca I at $2,499 per boat for 3 hours. The yacht has a restroom and air conditioning, though snacks and alcohol cost extra. If you want an open bar, Delphi's Dolphin catamaran costs $2,500 per boat for up to 15 people over 3 hours. You also get lunch, but all sales are final.

For a full day with a group of up to 6, I'd book Nos Isla at $1,140 per boat. You get 8 hours with lunch and an open bar. The pontoon takes you to Mangel Halto and Reef Island. You need moderate fitness for the activities and must get to Varadero Marina yourself.

Close, but not on the list

  • Private Snorkeling and Boat Riding Experience in Aruba a private snorkel trip of 2 hours at $270 per adult for 2 adults; 68 reviews at 4.90, with its Viator average of 4.0 under our bar of 4.5 · on Viator ↗
  • Aruba Hobie Cat Sailboat Rental with Captain or Instructor Option a Hobie 14 sailboat with a captain for 1 hour at $100 per boat for up to 3 guests; 36 reviews at 4.39, under our bar of 4.5 · on Viator ↗

Fewer than 30 reviews

  • Private Boat Tour in Aruba a private snorkel charter with lunch for up to 8 at $1,400 per boat; 25 reviews at 5.00, short of our 30 · on Viator ↗
  • Private Sunset Catamaran Adventure Cruise with Open Bar a sunset catamaran with an open bar for 2 hours at $1,800 per boat for up to 15 people, 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. daily; 23 reviews at 4.96, short of our 30; all sales are final · on Viator ↗
  • Aruba Element Private Boat Charter (After-Lounge) a Bayliner to Mangel Halto for 3 hours at $769 per boat for up to 10 people; 19 reviews at 4.74, short of our 30 · on Viator ↗
  • Classic 3hours Private Adventure:Snorkel & Explore Hidden Spots a private pontoon to Reef Island for 3 hours at $575 per boat for up to 6 people; 9 reviews at 5.00, short of our 30 · on Viator ↗

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Price units You pay by the adult on Octopus and Around Aruba. Both prices change with group size. The other 5 cards use a price per boat for a stated group limit.
  • Booking confirmation You need manual confirmation for Eden Luca and Around Aruba. The same applies to Nos Isla and Delphi's Dolphin catamaran. Delphi's speedboat and Malmok Charters give you instant confirmation.
  • Where you board Octopus offers a free shuttle boat from high rise hotel beaches. You get accommodation pickup with Around Aruba between the Renaissance and the Ritz-Carlton. The other 5 charters meet you at their boarding points. At Delphi, bring the card holder with a photo ID or a copy.
  • Weather You plan the Eden Luca route with the captain around wind and waves. 5 of the 7 can call off for bad weather, and then you get another date or a full refund. Eden Luca and Nos Isla don't list that rule. Book for the start of your stay, so a lost day can move. Around Aruba says the trip isn't for travelers who get seasick, and rough seas can rule out the snorkeling and the fishing.
  • Food and drinks You get lunch and an open bar on Nos Isla's full day trip and Delphi's Dolphin catamaran. Octopus includes rum punch and soft drinks, but no food. Eden Luca charges extra for snacks and alcohol.
  • Children aboard You pay $35 per child ages 3 to 11 on Octopus. Infants under 2 cruise free and sit on an adult's lap. Nos Isla provides children's life jackets and water shoes. Young children need your supervision on Eden Luca.

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People also ask

  • How much does a private boat charter cost in Aruba?

    Delphi Watersports charges $199 per boat for a 1 hour coastal ride for up to 6 people, without snorkeling. Its 2 hour option with snorkeling costs $385 per boat. You pay $900 per boat for up to 10 people on Malmok Charters' 3 hour snorkeling trip. Octopus charges $140 per adult for 2 adults on its 2 hour snorkeling trip.

  • How much does a private yacht rental cost in Aruba?

    Eden Luca's yachts come with a captain and a mate. Eden Luca II costs $2,300 per boat for 3 hours and takes up to 10 guests. Eden Luca I costs $2,499 per boat for 3 hours and takes up to 12 guests. You get soft drinks and snorkel gear on both yachts. Snacks and alcohol cost extra.

  • Can I snorkel at the Antilla wreck on a private boat in Aruba?

    Malmok Charters spends 45 minutes at the Antilla wreck on its 3 hour private trip. You pay $900 per boat for up to 10 people, with snorkeling gear included. Delphi Watersports also visits the Antilla on the Dolphin catamaran at $2,500 per boat for up to 15 people. That trip takes 3 hours and includes lunch and an open bar.

  • Do Aruba private boat charters include hotel pickup?

    You get free shuttle boat pickup from high rise hotel beaches with Octopus. Its round trip pickup from hotels outside that group costs $10 per person. Around Aruba includes accommodation pickup between the Renaissance and the Ritz-Carlton. Contact Around Aruba after booking for the exact pickup time.

  • Can I cancel a private boat charter in Aruba?

    You can cancel 6 of these 7 charters for a full refund at least 24 hours before departure. Delphi Watersports' private Dolphin catamaran cruise is nonrefundable if you cancel.