Private snorkeling tours in Aruba give you the boat to yourselves. You choose the reefs, you stay as long as the snorkeling is good, and nobody else sets the pace.
When private snorkeling tours in Aruba cost less
First, do the sum. A shared snorkel sail usually costs between $45 and $100 a head.
So for a family or a group of friends, a private boat can work out cheaper per person. However, below about six people, a shared trip usually wins on price.
Private snorkeling tours in Aruba you can book
A private boat charter from Malmok runs three hours for up to ten guests. It visits the turtle reefs and the wreck. The boat costs $900, and you pay $180 online.
Also, Delphi’s private boat ride with a captain runs from one to seven hours for up to six people. Trips of two hours or more include snorkeling.
The Private Island Escape fills a whole seven-hour day. It includes lunch and snorkel gear, and it costs $1,250 for five.
For a big group, Delphi’s private catamaran takes up to 42 guests and makes two snorkel stops.
Where a private boat goes
A private boat sails the same leeward coast as the shared trips, because that is where the water stays calm. The difference is timing.
For example, a private boat can reach Boca Catalina before the catamarans arrive. It can also wait at the Antilla wreck until the light is right.
For shared trips, compare the options under catamaran snorkeling. The Aruba Tourism Authority covers the wider island.
