Looking Beneath the Ripples: Aruba Snorkeling Guide

View of a person enjoying Aruba snorkeling with a sea turtle

With crystal-clear water and abundant sea life, Aruba snorkeling is sure to be one of your favorite excursions during your time on the island. Bring your snorkeling gear and discover our underwater world on your own time or sign up for a guided tour and let local experts take you to the best snorkeling spots. From shipwrecks to tropical fish and coral reefs, there is no limit to what you can see in our underwater paradise. 

Choose Blue Aruba Rentals to host your Caribbean getaway and access the island’s most beautiful beaches near your rental property!

Where to Go Snorkeling On Your Own in Aruba

Grab your snorkeling gear and visit our Aruba beaches to discover an underwater world of reefs, wrecks, and tropical fish.

  • Malmok Beach: The shallow and clear waters here are the perfect places to begin your snorkeling adventure. Common fish found here include sergeant majors and butterfly fish!
  • Boca Catalina: Although most popularly accessed by boat tours, you can also snorkel here on your own. Catalina Cove is located nearby and is one of the best spots to witness sea turtles while snorkeling.
  • Mangel Halto: This snorkeling beach is recommended for snorkelers with experience since the water can get a bit rough here. Snorkel in the reef to see octopi, morays, stingrays, yellowtail snappers, and barracuda.
  • Arashi Beach: This beach is ideal for beginners due to its shallow water and sandy bottoms. Here you will find a reef abundant with coral and tropical fish.
  • Tres Trapi: Known as one of the most unique snorkeling spots in the Caribbean, Tres Trapi is an excellent spot to witness sea stars!

Aruba Snorkeling Tours

Some of the best snorkeling spots in Aruba, like the Antilla Shipwreck, are best accessed by a local tour guide. Sign up for an Aruba snorkeling tour with one of these outfitters:

De Palm Tours

De Palm Tours has been providing exceptional snorkeling tours for over 60 years! Access three snorkel spots on a spacious catamaran, including Antilla Shipwreck, Boca Catalina, and Arashi Reef. The Antilla is the largest shipwreck dive in the Caribbean and is home to abundant coral, tropical fish, tube sponges, and anemones.

Jolly Pirates

If you want a family-friendly adventure, join the Afternoon Snorkeling Tour with Jolly Pirates. Step aboard the pirate schooner and let the crew take you to Catalina Bay and Antilla Shipwreck. Look for reef formations, starfish, sea turtles, tropical fish, coral, and sponges.

Octopus Aruba

Octopus Aruba takes small groups to the best snorkeling on the island with the Catamaran Afternoon Lunch & Snorkeling experience. They also offer power snorkeling using underwater scooters, which allow you to experience the thrill of diving with the simplicity of snorkeling. All you have to do is push the button of your battery-operated scooter and let it propel you through the reef.

Aruba Vacation Rentals on Eagle Beach

After discovering the magic of Aruba snorkeling, return to your property with Blue Aruba Rentals. Enjoy all of our amenities, like beaches, pools, spas, restaurants, and fitness rooms. Discover the properties in our oceanfront condos: Harbour House, Oceania, Blue, and Azure Beach Residences. Book your getaway to our Caribbean paradise today!

Explore the Island: Aruba Horseback Riding Tours

Photo of people horseback riding in Aruba at the beach

There are many ways to explore the magic of Aruba, from fast-pasted ATV adventures to relaxing horseback riding excursions. Horseback riding in Aruba is one of our favorite ways to explore the island. Several ranches offer trips to natural wonders like National Park Arikok, Sand Dunes, and Natural Pools. And the best part? You don’t need any prior experience; our horses are well-trained for beginners who want to see the island from a new perspective.

Blue Aruba Rentals offers the ideal base camp for your travels, with our condos located near beautiful Eagle Beach. Read on to learn more about horseback riding options on the island and embark on an adventure of a lifetime!

The Gold Mine Ranch Aruba

The Gold Mine Ranch offers regular and private rides for all ages and experience levels. 

Rancho La Ponderosa

Discover Wariruri Beach with a smaller group with additional instruction for riders. Explore the unspoiled beauty of the North Coast with a two-hour morning or afternoon excursion. Or sign up for one of their private tours for an exclusive experience.

Rancho Loco

Experience horseback riding in Aruba at Rancho Loco in Santa Cruz. They offer public and private Natural Pool Tours that take you to Moro Beach and the Natural Pool. Once you reach the pool, you will stop to enjoy a refreshing swim. They also offer a sunset tour to Arikok Park, where you can witness a picturesque panoramic sunset from the hilltop.  

Rancho Notorious 

Rancho Notorious offers several tour options designed for small groups that take you places other tour operators do not provide. Their countryside tour is excellent for kids, with exciting animal sightings like donkeys and parakeets. They also offer trips where you can visit the famous Alto Vista Chapel, Urirama Cove, and the California Lighthouse

Aruba Vacation Rentals near Eagle Beach

After horseback riding in Aruba, return to your luxury vacation condo with Blue Aruba Rentals. We offer three condo complexes, including Blue Residences, Azure Beach Residences, and Oceania Residences, in addition to Harbour House. Take advantage of amenities like pools, fitness rooms, spas, beach tennis, and award-winning restaurants. Plan your vacation to our beautiful Caribbean island today!