With an underwater bounty of marine plant and animal life, Aruba offers divers the opportunity to see some of nature's most intriguing wonders. Starfish, parrotfish and stingray as well as tube sponges, seafans and a wide range of corals make up the colorful underwater scenery in Aruba. Scuba divers are looking for some new areas to explore can now enjoy this site - "Scuba in Aruba". The dive map highlights each site which includes some of the Caribbean's most interesting wrecks. Pristine reefs can be explored through many of the island's dive operators. Aruba is one of the Caribbean's most diverse dive locations. The island also offers a number of challenging drift dives, accessible both from shore and boat. Night diving is also a special adventure, and is not limited to the experienced diver. Many of Aruba's dive sites are located in shallow waters which range in depths of 30- 60 feet, making the island a perfect location for both novice and advanced divers.
For ship wreck divers, Aruba is home to the largest wreck in the Caribbean, the Antilla, a German freighter that offers divers many pockets to explore along the length of this 400' ship. In addition, advanced wreck divers can explore the historic ship, California, known as the only ship which received the distress signals, yet did not respond, to the sinking Titanic.
Dive or snorkel Aruba's tranquil waters of its leeward side and discover a whole different world, one in which colorful angelfish, parrotfish and snapper abound against the background of varying textures and shapes of the coral reef.
If you have never dived before, you are in for a special treat in Aruba. Resort courses (including equipment) are available to individuals 12 years and older. Divers with an Open Water certificate can polish their skill or work toward a higher certificate through one of Aruba internationally-licensed dive centers.
Aruba's undersea world is not limited to divers
Snorkelers can also appreciate its beauty on the southwest coast where the white sandy beach slopes gently toward the sea.