YS-11 Airplane Suggest edit

Aruba Suggest · Oranjestad Suggest

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IntermediateDifficulty

AdvancedRecommended cert

30Max dive depth

30.0 mSite max depth

15.0–30.0 mVisibility

MildCurrent

NoneSurge

40 minAvg dive time

January to DecemberBest months

26.0–29.0 °CWater (summer)

24.0–27.0 °CWater (winter)

Overview

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The YS-11 Airplane is a popular wreck dive site located off the coast of Oranjestad, Aruba. This site features a sunken aircraft, the YS-11, which provides an exciting opportunity for divers to explore both the wreck and the marine life that has made it their home.

Divers can swim around and inside the wreck, observing various marine species that inhabit the area. The wreck is relatively intact, allowing for exploration of the cockpit and cargo hold. The site is often frequented by schools of fish, making it a vibrant dive experience.

Conditions

Visibility: 15.0–30.0 m Suggest edit
Currents: Mild Suggest edit
Surge: None Suggest edit
Water temp (summer): 26.0–29.0 °C Suggest edit
Water temp (winter): 24.0–27.0 °C Suggest edit

Logistics

Entry: Boat Suggest edit
Permits required: No Suggest edit
Bottom types:
sand rubble coral Suggest edit

Photo tips

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Wide-angle shots of the wreck, macro photography of marine life

Location

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