Tres Trapi Turtle Snorkel

Turtle Snorkeling Sunset Experience at Tres Trapi Aruba

12 reviews

from $125 per person

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Duration: 2 hours
Meeting point: Confirmed after booking
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: Coral Ocean Aruba

Overview

This is a two hour snorkeling session at Tres Trapi beach on L. G. Smith Boulevard in Noord, run by Coral Ocean Aruba and capped at twelve travellers. You meet the guides directly at the beach at least fifteen minutes before the 17:30 start. There is no hotel pickup or drop off, so you arrange your own way there.

The experience itself is a guided swim from the beach where reviewers reported seeing sea turtles, lionfish, octopi and other sea creatures up close. Guides give a full briefing on mask, fins and flotation before anyone enters the water, and they lead the group at a manageable pace. Several reviewers said their guide photographed the turtles and fish and shared the pictures afterwards. Masks, fins, snorkeling vests and flotation devices are all provided, along with a drink and snacks.

Because the tour starts in the late afternoon, much of the swim happens as the light softens toward sunset, which one reviewer called the most beautiful part. First time snorkelers are well catered for, with guides who take time to teach the basics. One traveller in their seventies completed the tour and enjoyed it, though they found entering the water from the beach took some effort. The tour is not wheelchair accessible.

What's Included

Included

Snorkeling mask + Fins
A drink
Use of snorkelling equipment (Snorkeling Vests and Flotation Devices)
Snacks

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet at Tres Trapi beachArrive at Tres Trapi beach, L. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord, at least fifteen minutes before the scheduled start time of 17:30. Transport to the meeting point is not included.
Briefing and gear fittingGuides explain the snorkeling basics and hand out masks, fins, vests and flotation devices before anyone gets in the water.
Guided snorkel at Tres TrapiThe group swims from the beach over the area around Tres Trapi and Boca Catalina, with guides pointing out turtles, fish and other sea life. Reviews describe time in the water of roughly ninety minutes or more at a manageable pace.
Drinks and snacksA drink and snacks are included as part of the experience.
End at the meeting pointThe activity finishes back at Tres Trapi beach. You make your own way back to your accommodation.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points shape how this tour goes, from the beach entry to the timing of the swim.

Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, so you need your own transport to Tres Trapi beach on L. G. Smith Boulevard in Noord. One reviewer found the lack of pickup and drop off service stressful, so factor that into your planning. Public transportation runs near the beach.
Beach entry. You enter the water from the beach itself. One reviewer, a traveller in their seventies, said the entry took a little effort. The listing's meeting point covers the Tres Trapi and Boca Catalina beach area.
Bring your own. Snorkeling gear, vests and flotation devices are provided, along with one drink and snacks. Anything beyond that is up to you.
Pace and fitness. Reviews mention being in the water for a lengthy stretch, with one describing over ninety minutes of swimming at a manageable pace. The listing asks that participants have no heart problems or other serious medical conditions.
Group size. The tour is capped at twelve travellers. Multiple reviewers describe it as a personal experience with attentive guides who tailor the pace to the group.
Photos. Several reviewers said their guide took photos of turtles, fish and other sea creatures and shared them afterwards. Ask the guides about photos if you want shots from the swim.

Common issues. The main drawbacks raised by travellers are the lack of transport and the price relative to other excursions on the island; one reviewer felt pickup and drop off should be included. Another, a traveller in their seventies, found the beach entry at Tres Trapi demanding, and the same reviewer noted the snorkel area lacks the colour you would see on a scuba reef. The listing also states the activity is not wheelchair accessible, and cancellations within twenty four hours of the 17:30 start receive no refund.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The tour includes a snorkeling mask and fins, snorkeling vests and flotation devices, one drink, and snacks. Guidance from the crew and photos taken by the guides during the swim are also part of the experience according to reviews.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Pickup and private transportation are not included, and the listing asks travellers to meet at the beach. You make your own way to Tres Trapi beach on L. G. Smith Boulevard in Noord.

Where And When Does The Tour Start?

It meets at Tres Trapi beach, L. G. Smith Boulevard 105, Noord, with a scheduled start time of 17:30. The operator asks you to arrive at least fifteen minutes early. The tour runs for two hours and ends back at the same beach.

Is It Suitable For Beginners Or Older Travellers?

Yes, most travellers can participate, and several reviewers were first time snorkelers who said the guides taught them everything before entering the water. One traveller in their seventies completed the tour and enjoyed it, though they found the beach entry took effort. The listing excludes anyone with heart problems or other serious medical conditions.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

You get a full refund if you cancel at least twenty four hours before the start time. Cancelling or requesting changes inside that twenty four hour window means no refund and no accepted changes. Cut off times are based on local Aruba time.

What Should I Bring?

All snorkeling equipment, vests and flotation devices are supplied, plus a drink and snacks, so you do not need to bring your own gear. The listing does not give a packing list, so bring whatever you would normally want for a beach swim. Note that the tour is not wheelchair accessible.