#15 of 83 Boat Tours & Water Sports in Oranjestad

Adventure Sports Aruba

★★★★½4.5 out of 5 · 990 reviews

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About

At a glance

Category: water
Duration: 3 hours
Price: $75
Minimum age: None
Intensity: ●●●○○
Setting: outdoor
Booking partner: direct
Product ID: —

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Private snorkeling trip Aruba We have the boat for your trip, a private yacht

Visiting in June?

June offers warm weather and calm seas ideal for snorkeling and water activities. The island feels moderately busy with activity but not overwhelming crowds. Tours and restaurants are active, and many visitors report excellent experiences exploring both the beaches and rugged interior during this month.

Based on 150 traveler reports

Recent Pulse

What travelers are saying.

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Travelers say Adventure Sports Aruba delivers exceptional private yacht charters and diving experiences with standout crew service. Captain Jimmy and first mate Luciano receive repeated praise across dozens of reviews for personalized attention, from remembering drink preferences to diving after dropped phones. The Eden Luca yacht consistently earns compliments for cleanliness and amenities like floating mesh pools. Snorkeling the Antilla shipwreck stands out as a highlight, visible from the surface in 25–40 feet of water. Communication with owner Tanja is described as detailed and responsive, while fresh-grilled onboard lunches surprise guests with restaurant-quality food.

Standing out

Captain Jimmy and Luciano provide personalized service, diving in to retrieve dropped phones and remembering guest preferences
47 mentions
“Luciano dove right in without hesitation when our friend's phone fell overboard”
Eden Luca yacht features floating mesh pools and immaculate condition with spacious layout for groups up to 12
32 mentions
“The floating pool was the best part, we could sit out there forever”
Antilla shipwreck visible from surface at 25–40 feet depth with abundant fish and accessible for snorkelers
58 mentions
“The 450-foot German freighter is shallow enough to see clearly while snorkeling”
Fresh-grilled lunch prepared onboard includes fish tacos, ceviche, and chicken skewers comparable to island restaurants
18 mentions
“They grilled everything fresh on the boat and even served us chicken skewers while floating”
Owner Tanja responds to booking inquiries with detailed information within hours, including last-minute requests
12 mentions
“Tanja's communication was detailed and succinct from the first email through trip day”

Watch-outs

Choppy water conditions at Antilla site create strong currents challenging for weaker swimmers
9 mentions
“The water was quite rough and currents strong, might be scary for less confident swimmers”
Shore boarding from beach requires climbing short swim ladder, difficult for guests over 70
3 mentions
“Boarding from beach not easy for five people in our early 70s, one friend fell disembarking”
Food portions small when shared among large groups of 11–12 passengers
2 mentions
“Seemed a small plate to share between eleven, I ended up with only grapes and one chunk of meat”

Tips from travelers

Request Captain Jimmy and Luciano by name when booking for the most experienced crew
Book 4+ hour charters to include sunset viewing after 7pm
Reserve the floating mesh pool activity in advance for groups
Bring underwater camera for Antilla wreck—visibility reaches 35 meters on good days

Maybe skip if: Skip if you have limited mobility or are over 70 without assistance, as beach boarding and short swim ladders create access challenges.

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