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Original Aruba snorkeling photography

Every image below was made by Tommy. Captions describe what the photograph documents; they do not promise current conditions or wildlife sightings.

Image collection

Three snorkelers observe a sea turtle from a respectful distance in Aruba
Respectful sea-turtle encounterSnorkelers leave space around a sea turtle in Aruba.Open full-resolution photo
Aerial view of the sandy cove and clear water at Boca Catalina, Aruba
Boca Catalina aerial orientationThe sandy cove and near-shore water at Boca Catalina.Open full-resolution photo
Roadside steps descending to the sandy entry at Boca Catalina
Boca Catalina shore entryThe roadside steps and sandy beach entry used in the field guide.Open full-resolution photo
Aerial view of the rocky northwest Aruba coast at Tres Trapi
Tres Trapi coastlineThe coastal-road setting and compact water entry at Tres Trapi.Open full-resolution photo
Aerial view of the rock-cut steps at the Tres Trapi water entry
Tres Trapi rock-cut entryThe present-day rock-cut entrance. Tres Trapi means “three steps” in Papiamento, a reference to the original entry.Open full-resolution photo
Aerial view of snorkelers moving over clear water and seagrass in Aruba
Snorkelers over seagrassSlow movement above a shallow seagrass environment in Aruba.Open full-resolution photo

Credit and licensing

Copyright © 2026 Tommy. All rights reserved. Display on this page does not grant permission to republish, modify, sell or redistribute an image.

For an editorial or commercial licence, send the image title, publication, intended use, territory and planned publication date in a private Instagram message to Tommy. Written permission is required before use.

Approved uses should credit “Tommy / Aruba Turtle Guide” unless the written licence specifies different wording.

Accuracy and captions

The images document Boca Catalina, Tres Trapi and responsible snorkeling in Aruba. Access, parking, signs, visibility and sea conditions can change. For current context, use the dated Tres Trapi field guide and Boca Catalina guide.