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Private Boat Charters in Aruba

Our own boats, booked direct through OneHappyIsland.com. The whole boat on your schedule: above roughly eight people this usually costs less per head than a shared trip, and you choose where it stops.

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Private Island Escape

7 hours, private · $1,250 for 5, +$200 a guest to 12 · lunch, snorkel gear & Salty Water Jacuzzi

$1,250 for 5
$250 deposit online · $1,000 cash on the day
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Private Boat Ride with Captain

1 to 7 hours · up to 6 · snorkel from 2 hours

from $250
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Private Catamaran Charter

3 to 8 hours · up to 42 · 2 snorkel stops, open bar

from $1,800
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Booba’s Pontoon Tours

3 hours · up to 12 guests · open bar & two stops

$650 for 6
$130 deposit online
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Aruba Aqua Lounge

Private floating lounge · up to 12 guests · half or full day · choose your beach

from $300 / lounge
Reservation fee online · balance on the day
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Private Sunset Cruise

2 hours · whole catamaran · open bar & snacks

from $1,500
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Private Snorkel Cruise · Dolphin 2

3 hours · whole catamaran · up to 60 people

from $2,500
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Private Sunset Cruise · Dolphin 2

2 hours · whole catamaran · open bar & snacks

from $2,000
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Our own boats, booked direct

2 options. Our own products and the operators we book direct with come first. Switch category any time.

Isabella Private Catamaran — 3-Hour Charter Direct

Isabella Private Catamaran — 3-Hour Charter

The whole boat for three hours, up to 12 guests. $275 holds it.

3 hours
From $825 for the boat
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Booked direct with the operator
One Happy Island Charters private boat off the leeward coast of Aruba Direct

One Happy Island Charters — 3-Hour Private Boat Charter

Three hours, your own boat and captain. $180 reserves it.

3 hours
From $900 for the boat
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Booked direct with the operator

Plan the rest of it

Book the day around it

The tours worth paying for, somewhere to sleep nearby, and a car to reach the reefs that have no bus.

Palapa Aruba — Beach Umbrella & Two Chairs Direct

Palapa Aruba — Beach Umbrella & Two Chairs

Shade reserved in your name at Eagle Beach or the Hyatt. $100 a day.

10 AM – 4 PM
From $100 per day, plus 16% tax
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Booked direct with the operator
Isabella Private Catamaran — 3-Hour Charter Direct

Isabella Private Catamaran — 3-Hour Charter

The whole boat for three hours, up to 12 guests. $275 holds it.

3 hours
From $825 for the boat
Book Direct
Booked direct with the operator
One Happy Island Charters private boat off the leeward coast of Aruba Direct

One Happy Island Charters — 3-Hour Private Boat Charter

Three hours, your own boat and captain. $180 reserves it.

3 hours
From $900 for the boat
Book Direct
Booked direct with the operator

Where to stay near the water

The reefs worth an early start are spread from Malmok to San Nicolas. Staying on the right side of the island saves you an hour of driving at dawn.

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You will need a car

Mangel Halto, Tres Trapi and Baby Beach have no practical bus route. A small automatic is enough for every site on this page.

Rent a car in Aruba

Everything else on the island

Restaurants, beaches, itineraries and the rest of the trip, from our sister site.

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The Aruba Snorkeling Guide

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