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A Great Boat Trip

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on April 5, 2026

Gary H.

5.0 / 5

A Great Boat Trip

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Gary H.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

Overall

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.

A wonderful 3hr boat trip well managed by Bibi and Carl. Our family group covered a very wide age range and this trip exceeded...

Gary H. recommends Ocean Encounters Aruba

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on 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👍

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on April 12, 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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$Couldn\u2019t have had a better experience than the one we had with Ocean Encounters!$

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Leonardo Van Der Molen

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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Captain Didi & Carlitos

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on January 6, 2026

Leonardo Van Der Molen

5.0 / 5

Jan 6, 2026

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Captain Didi & Carlitos

VERIFIED

Excelente paseo de snorkel en Aruba. La atención de Didi y Carlitos es la mejor. Te brindan un servicio muy amable y profesional. Hicimos la excursión de 5 horas y nos quedamos con ganas de más.

Excelente paseo de snorkel en Aruba. La atención de Didi y Carlitos es la mejor. Te brindan un servicio muy amable y profesional....

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

¡Muchísimas gracias por tu excelente reseña Sr. Leonardo! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del paseo de snorkel y que la atención de nosotros hizo tu experiencia aún más especial. Nuestro objetivo siempre es brindar un servicio amable y profesional, y comentarios como el tuyo nos motivan a seguir dando lo mejor. Nos encanta que la excursión te haya dejado con ganas de más… ¡será un placer recibirte nuevamente en Aruba para seguir compartiendo nuevas aventuras! Abrazo fuerte!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

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Susan C.

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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Arubas Best!

VERIFIED 2 Hour – Private Sunset Cruise on December 23, 2025

Susan C.

5.0 / 5

Dec 23, 2025

2 Hour – Private Sunset Cruise

Arubas Best!

VERIFIED

Thid is truly a fun and relaxing snorkling adventure! Great people who are fun, kind, family oriented and excellent at what they do! Private snorkling area with a great boat and team…its a must for any Aruba trip!

Thid is truly a fun and relaxing snorkling adventure! Great people who are fun, kind, family oriented and excellent at what...

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 3, 2026

Thank you Susan! So proud to be named Arubas Best by you and your family…thank you! We enjoyed having you and your family on board. Come again soon!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 3, 2026

Thank you Susan! So proud to be named Arubas Best by you and your family…thank you! We enjoyed having you and your family on board. Come again soon!

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Brian D.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

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5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Strongly Recommended for a Memorable Experience!

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on December 16, 2025

Brian D.

5.0 / 5

Dec 16, 2025

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Strongly Recommended for a Memorable Experience!

VERIFIED

We spent a great day with Captain Carl. He planned out a trip that included visiting a remote lazy river amongst mangroves, snorkeling to view sea turtles, and timed it so that we could come back in with the sunset. He was accommodating, safe, and just fun to talk with. A great private tour for our group of 5 that will be remembered as a highlight of our trip.

We spent a great day with Captain Carl. He planned out a trip that included visiting a remote lazy river amongst mangroves,...

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on December 17, 2025

With pleasure Brian! We hope to see all of you again soon! Our little paradise truly has a lot to offer, and we love doing what we do and spoil our guests to the Max!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on December 17, 2025

With pleasure Brian! We hope to see all of you again soon! Our little paradise truly has a lot to offer, and we love doing what we do and spoil our guests to the Max!

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Mike S.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Private boat tour

VERIFIED 3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles on December 28, 2025

Mike S.

5.0 / 5

Dec 28, 2025

3 Hour – Spot&Snorkel With Turtles

Private boat tour

VERIFIED

Bibi and Carl were awesome guides, very knowledgable. They took us to some beautiful parts of Aruba. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone wanting to see Aruba by water. Mike

Bibi and Carl were awesome guides, very knowledgable. They took us to some beautiful parts of Aruba. We would highly recommend...

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

Thank you for your nice words, Mike! We really enjoyed having you on the boat, please do come back soon, we will be waiting for the both of you!

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on January 13, 2026

Thank you for your nice words, Mike! We really enjoyed having you on the boat, please do come back soon, we will be waiting for the both of you!

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Emma B.

5.0 / 5

Experience:

5.0 / 5

Boat

5.0 / 5

Crew

5.0 / 5

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Boating with Bibi

VERIFIED NEW 2 Hour – Private Sunset Cruise on May 30, 2026

Emma B.

5.0 / 5

May 30, 2026

2 Hour – Private Sunset Cruise

Boating with Bibi

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Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

Thank you both for spending your last afternoon in paradise Aruba with us! We enjoyed having you onboard, come back again soon! We will be looking forward to set sail again with you! warm and sunny regards Capt Bibi and Capt Carl.

Bibi Van Loon (The Captain)

Replied on May 31, 2026

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