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Great day on the ocean

VERIFIED 5-h The ultimate private boat tour on January 4, 2026

Paul E.

5.0 / 5

Great day on the ocean

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Paul E.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

My family of 4 had a wonderful time on our trip. Captains Carl & Bibi were great, very personable, and were able to answer all our questions about life on the island. Communication before was great. Since it was a private trip, we were able to tailor our trip to exactly what we wanted. The lazy river through the mangroves was unique and one of the coolest things we did the whole trip. We got lucky and were even able to see a plane approach the airport from the water, it went right over our heads!... More

My family of 4 had a wonderful time on our trip. Captains Carl & Bibi were great, very personable, and were able to answer...

Paul E. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

Thank you so much for choosing us, Paul, and for trusting us to entertain your wonderful family! We truly love what we do, and it’s always a joy to share Aruba—our little paradise in the Caribbean—full of surprises, unique experiences, and a welcoming sense of safety. We’ll always be here for you, and we can’t wait to see you all again soon. Your kind words mean a lot to us!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

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5.0 / 5

out of 5 stars from 20 reviews

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5.0 / 5

Experience

5.0 / 5

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Jeffrey L.

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Amazing

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on March 12, 2026

Jeffrey L.

5.0 / 5

Mar 12, 2026

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Amazing

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Everything about this snorkeling trip was great. Super nice people and we saw so many turtles and cool fish. Boat is nice and we had a fantastic time.

Everything about this snorkeling trip was great. Super nice people and we saw so many turtles and cool fish. Boat is nice and...

Jeffrey L. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on March 13, 2026

Thank you very much for your kind review Jeffrey! We will be looking forward to welcome you and your beautiful family once again here in Paradise Aruba! Ocean Encounters Aruba has much more secrets gems to show you! Come again soon!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on March 13, 2026

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Gene K.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

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Great experience

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on February 19, 2026

Gene K.

5.0 / 5

Feb 19, 2026

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Great experience

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We had an absolute great time. The captain, his wife and his son were extremely welcoming and great to hang out with.

Gene K. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on February 19, 2026

Your review is very much appreciated Gene! We loved having you and your family on board. Please do come again soon! Warm and Sunny regards from us all!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on February 19, 2026

Your review is very much appreciated Gene! We loved having you and your family on board. Please do come again soon! Warm and Sunny regards from us all!

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Anna M.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Such a great trip.

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on March 26, 2026

Anna M.

5.0 / 5

Mar 26, 2026

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Such a great trip.

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Anna M. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on March 27, 2026

thank you very much for your kind review Anne! We are pleased you enjoyed your time with us on the water and hope to see again soon in the future!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on March 27, 2026

thank you very much for your kind review Anne! We are pleased you enjoyed your time with us on the water and hope to see again soon in the future!

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James B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Nothing but awesome

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on November 15, 2025

James B.

5.0 / 5

Nov 15, 2025

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Nothing but awesome

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What a great day Perfect crew n boat ride Could not have been any better

James B. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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James B. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Roy A.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

Great trip!

VERIFIED 6 Hour – Personalized Private Tour on July 31, 2025

Roy A.

5.0 / 5

Jul 31, 2025

6 Hour – Personalized Private Tour

Great trip!

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Roy A. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on August 1, 2025

Thank you for the review and for choosing us! We hope to see all of you again soon!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on August 1, 2025

Thank you for the review and for choosing us! We hope to see all of you again soon!

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