Aruba Premier Family Snorkel Lagoon
At the far southeastern tip of Aruba near San Nicolas, Baby Beach is a semi-circular cove protected by a natural coral barrier - creating a shallow, warm lagoon between 1 and 3 metres deep. Zero current, easy to stand in, easy to supervise children from the surface.
At a Glance
GPS: 12.4179N, 69.8849W · Lagoon depth: 0.5-3.5m · Best: 8-11 AM year-round
Three Snorkeling Zones
Inner lagoon (0.5-1.5m): Sandy bottom perfect for young children. Wrasse, sergeant majors, juvenile snapper, Caribbean reef squid. Mid-lagoon reef patches (1.5-2.5m): Best zone for most snorkelers. Parrotfish, blue tangs, stingrays, angelfish. Outer barrier (2.5-4m): Larger coral formations, sea turtles. Confident swimmers only.
Do not snorkel outside the lagoon barrier - strong currents in the open ocean beyond. Supervise children closely at all times.
Family Tips
- 30km from Palm Beach - allow 35 minutes via Route 1 through San Nicolas
- Arrive by 9 AM on weekends to secure shaded palapas
- No equipment rental on-site - rent in Palm Beach before driving
- Sea turtles visit inner seagrass beds at dawn
How to Get There
GPS: 12.4179N, 69.8849W