Brand New To Aruba...need suggestions!

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Hi all!!

 

I'm very careful to post on this site, as I have had a lot of comments removed, I guess for being too direct. However, I must be pretty direct in this request. We are SO looking forward to Aruba as we have never been to this port. As we will be there from 1pm to 11pm, we would like to do two excursions, a snorkeling excursion and a sunset cruise (or 1 long one that combines both). We are experienced snorkelers (read: please do not suggest an excursion to play with stingrays, a sandy bottom, or some other gimmick. Google Image search "Belize Barrier Reef" to see what our "standards" of snorkeling are.) I had done research to visit Mangel Halto, however, the only tour group that does an excursion out to there was almost $400 for a group of 3 for an hour and a half. If that truly is where the best snorkeling is, I'll bite. But if you know where I can have my family snorkeling elsewhere to see just as good coral, marine life, etc, please send me your suggestions!

 

TIA!