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Aruba

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✅ 25 dive sites • 📸 0 photos • 🗓 Best months: April to November, when the sea is calm, and visibility is excellent.

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About Diving in Aruba
Scuba diving in Aruba offers an unforgettable underwater adventure, featuring a vibrant marine ecosystem, stunning coral formations, and a wealth of shipwrecks. With its warm Caribbean waters and abundant sea life, Aruba provides a welcoming atmosphere for divers of all levels. Expect to explore colorful coral gardens, intriguing wreck sites, and a variety of marine species. Highlights include the famous Antilla Shipwreck and the vibrant reefs teeming with tropical fish. The island's clear waters and easy accessibility make it a diver's paradise year-round, but the best months to dive are from April to November when the sea is calm and visibility is at its peak. Fun fact: Aruba is known for its artificial reefs, which provide a haven for marine life and an exciting playground for divers.
Diving Overview
Aruba offers an exceptional diving experience with its warm waters, rich marine life, and diverse underwater landscapes. The island is especially renowned for its shipwrecks and artificial reefs, making it a popular destination for both novice and experienced divers.
Diving Conditions
  • Water Temperatures: 26-28°C (79-82°F)
  • Visibility: 20-30 meters (65-100 feet)
  • Currents: Mild
  • Skill Level: Suitable for all levels
Top Dive Sites
  1. Antilla Shipwreck (Northwest coast of Aruba)
    One of the largest shipwrecks in the Caribbean, teeming with marine life and offering a fascinating exploration experience.
  2. Malmok Reef (West coast of Aruba)
    Known for its colorful coral formations and diverse fish species, perfect for beginner divers.
  3. Pedernales Wreck (West coast of Aruba)
    A fascinating World War II oil tanker wreck, home to a variety of marine life and suitable for all skill levels.
Marine Life
Aruba's waters are home to a rich variety of marine life, including sea turtles, eagle rays, angelfish, parrotfish, and moray eels. Divers may also encounter barracudas and nurse sharks in some areas.
Reef Type
Fringing and artificial reefs
Reef Condition
Generally healthy, with ongoing conservation efforts to maintain and protect the marine environment.
Conservation
Aruba's marine environment is protected by several marine parks and conservation areas. Divers are encouraged to follow local guidelines to protect the reefs and marine life, including not touching corals and avoiding collecting marine specimens.
Best Time to Dive
April to November, when the sea is calm, and visibility is excellent.
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