Dive Guide for Aruba

Aruba is a Caribbean dive destination best known for its combination of wreck and reef diving. The island has several notable wrecks, including the Antilla, along with coral reefs where divers can encounter tropical fish, sea turtles, moray eels, and other Caribbean marine life.

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Most diving in Aruba is done by boat, with operators commonly running scheduled two-tank trips. Dive sites range from shallow reefs and wrecks suitable for newer divers to deeper sites for more experienced divers. Shore diving is also available at a smaller number of sites.

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Types of dives in Aruba

Boat Salt water Snorkel site Wreck Current Deep (80ft/24.5m) Shore Easy entry Surge

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• Most diving is done by boat
• Operators don't all visit the same wrecks and reefs

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When to dive in Aruba

Aruba offers good diving year-round, with warm water and generally favorable conditions throughout the year. December through April is the drier and busier season, while the rest of the year typically sees fewer visitors.