Plongée à Aruba — Aruba

Aruba's star attraction is the Antilla, a 400-foot WWII German freighter and the Caribbean's largest accessible wreck. The leeward coast offers calm, warm diving with easy shore access at several sites. While reefs aren't the Caribbean's healthiest, the combination of wrecks, resort luxury, and year-round sunshine draws steady visitor numbers.

Score
70.6
Visibilité
15–35m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
January, February, March
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Aruba
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70.6

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12.5093°N

-69.9688°E

Aruba's star attraction is the Antilla, a 400-foot WWII German freighter and the Caribbean's largest accessible wreck. The leeward coast offers calm, warm diving with easy shore access at several sites. While reefs aren't the Caribbean's healthiest, the combination of wrecks, resort luxury, and year-round sunshine draws steady visitor numbers.

Wreck Diving in the ABC Islands

Visibility15–35 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth35 m
Currentmild
2-Tank Dive$95
Best MonthsJanuary, February, March, April
CertificationOpen WaterBeginner Friendly

Score Breakdown

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ML62.0CH58.0VIS75.0SV68.0TMP85.0DA65.0OP72.0TS90.0GT82.0VAL55.0CRD65.0SP70.0

Marine Life

62.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
60
Megafauna Encounters
45
Reef Fish Abundance
68
Macro Life
62
Endemic Species
52
Marine Life Diversity
62.0
Coral & Reef Health
58.0
Visibility & Conditions
75.0
Dive Site Variety
68.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
65.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
90.0
Getting There
82.0
Value & Cost
55.0
Crowding
65.0
Social Proof
70.0

Dive Types

wreckreefshoredrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Eagle BeachArikok National ParkCalifornia LighthouseUTV desert tour

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Fort Zoutman Historical Museum
  • Alto Vista Chapel

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber5 km — Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital5 km

On-island chamber at Dr. Horacio Oduber Hospital; well-serviced tourist destination

Skill LevelBeginner Friendly
Current Strengthmild

Top Operators

Aruba Reef Divers

PADI

4.7
300 reviewsNITROX

JADS Dive Center

PADI

4.6
250 reviewsNITROX