Private Boat Charter Aruba

What a private charter costs in Aruba

Charters are billed per hour for the whole boat rather than per person, so the price per head drops sharply with group size. Positive Vibe 1 is $200 per hour with a two-hour minimum; Positive Vibe 2 is $300 per hour with a three-hour minimum and takes larger groups.

For a group of ten, two hours on Positive Vibe 1 works out at $40 per person — less than most shared snorkel trips.

Where the boat goes

The classic route runs north from Palm Beach: the Antilla shipwreck, then Boca Catalina and Malmok reef for the calmest snorkelling on the island, then a slow cruise back along the hotel strip. Sunset charters flip the order and finish with the sun going down off the west coast.

Tell the captain what you are after — snorkelling, a birthday, a proposal, or just floating with the engine off — and the route is built around it.

• Antilla shipwreck — the largest wreck dive site in the Caribbean, shallow enough to snorkel
• Boca Catalina — sheltered bay, sea turtles, easy for beginners
• Malmok reef — clear water and reef fish
• Sunset cruise along Palm Beach and Eagle Beach

What is on board

Captain and crew, snorkel masks and fins in adult and child sizes, life vests, a swim ladder, shade, a cooler with non-alcoholic drinks and a sound system. You are welcome to bring your own food and alcohol.