A Great Boat Trip

Boater's gallery (58)

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  Ash Jackson

  

  North Carolina, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  Awesome Experience

  3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on July 21, 2026 • 8 adults

  Without a doubt, this was the best excursion we did in Aruba! The private snorkeling trip was absolutely incredible from start to finish. The crew was friendly, professional, and made us feel like VIPs the entire time. They took us to amazing snorkeling spots with crystal-clear water, beautiful coral, and more colorful fish than we could have imagined. What really set this trip apart was the personalized experience. We never felt rushed, the boat was spotless, the equipment was top-notch, and the guides were knowledgeable and genuinely passionate about making sure we had an unforgettable day. If you're visiting Aruba and only book one excursion, make it this one. It's the best snorkeling experience on the island and worth every penny. We left with amazing memories and can't wait to come back and do it again. Highly, highly recommend!

  

  Response from Captain

  July 23, 2026

  Thank you so very much for your most appreciated compliments Ashley! We love what we do and we appreciate you choosing us and trusting us to take you and your wonderful family out on these beautiful waters of Aruba! When you come back we will have more amazing hidden-gems to show you! Hope to see you again soon to make even more precious memories together!

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  Chaja Pole

  

  Connecticut, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  Couldn’t have had a better experience than the one we had with Ocean Encounters!

  3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on June 4, 2026 • 6 adults

  Captain Carl and his amazing co captain wife Bimi are simply the best! Salt of the earth people! They are warm and friendly and extremely experienced. We felt safe and cared for like family! They know all the best spots for snorkeling and have some great tips. Their equipment is high quality Andino good condition andere snacks and drinks were just enough to get us through the trip! Communication was easy and good. Book with them! You won’t be disappointed! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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  Response from Captain

  June 5, 2026

  Thank you so much for your kind review Chaja! We truly enjoyed having all of you with us on the boat yesterday. An important part of Life is about building precious and unforgettable memories with everyone you care about. And also to make new friends while doing so. I applaud you for taking the courage to bring along your sweet 93 yrs old father. Thank you for trusting us with your beautiful family! Don’t forget, with us, you come as a guest and you leave as family! We will be waiting for you to visit us again soon! warm and sunny regards from us all!

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  Gary Hunt

  

  United Kingdom

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  A Great Boat Trip

  3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on April 5, 2026 • 6 adults

  A wonderful 3hr boat trip well managed by Bibi and Carl. Our family group covered a very wide age range and this trip exceeded our expectations. We were taken to some lovely snorkelling sites to enjoy seeing some of Aruba’s sea life. First time snorkelers were well supported and therefore felt safe in the water throughout. Equipment provided was good and the boat was very comfortable and well handled. We were made very welcome Bibi and Carl and highly recommend them.

  

  Response from Captain

  April 12, 2026

  You are most welcome Mr. Hunt! We enjoyed having you and your family onboard. We love what we do and are always happy to create great memories for everyone, no matter the age! We will be waiting to welcome you again soon here in paradise👍

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  Erin Murphy

  

  New York, US

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  Member since 2026

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  5.0

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  AMAZING

  3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on July 24, 2026 • 4 adults

  Captain Carl and Captain Bibi are the best!! This trip was absolutely amazing. We felt welcomed right from the booking process, and then felt like family as soon as we stepped on the boat. Snorkeling through the mangroves felt like our own private experience on the island. The hospitality shown during the lunch fare was superb. This tour will be a great memory for years to come thanks to Captain Carl and Captain Bibi!

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  Response from Captain

  July 26, 2026

  Thank you so much for your kind words Erin! It was our pleasure serving you and we hope to see you again soon here in Paradise Aruba🤗

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  Dana Drissel

  Repeat boater

  

  Massachusetts, US

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  Member since 2025

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  2 trips

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  5.0

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  Amazing Amazing Excursion and Crew

  3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on April 17, 2026 • 8 adults • 4 children

  We had a party of 8 (4 kids, 4 adults). The captains were amazing and super social. Great hosts with cheeses, drinks, and fruit. We snorkeled with fishe. Swam with turtles. Experienced a shipwreck and hung out at a turquoise water sandbar where the kids got to swim and throw a football around. Such an amazing way to experience the waters of Aruba!!! I’d do it again in a second!!! 100% recommend!!!

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  Response from Captain

  April 18, 2026

  Thank you so much for choosing us and trusting us with your beautiful family Dana! We loved having you onboard and your review means a lot to us! Please do come back again soon! We still have soo much to show you!

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