Wreck trifecta day
Pair Antilla with Debbie II or Star Gerren in the morning, then a south-coast Jane Sea afternoon if conditions align.
Destination guide
Aruba
Wreck-rich Caribbean diving with steady trade winds and easy logistics
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Overview
Wreck-rich Caribbean diving with steady trade winds and easy logistics
Aruba delivers clear water, reliable trade winds, and some of the Caribbean's most approachable wrecks. Most diving happens on the calm west and south coasts, with shore-access entries at Mangel Halto and Pos Chiquito and boat trips to icons like Antilla, Pedernalis, and Jane Sea. Topside, Arikok National Park protects dramatic desert and coastline. Aruba operates marine protected areas around key habitats and a land conservation pass for Arikok, but there is no separate marine tag for divers. Complete the online ED-Card before arrival and budget the ED sustainability fee. US CBP preclearance at AUA speeds flights home.
Why choose Aruba
- Signature wrecks in recreational depths, frequent calm on the leeward coast, and short boat rides mean easy, repeatable dives for mixed-experience groups.
- The island's Parke Marino Aruba protects four MPAs around key reef, seagrass, and mangrove habitats, while Arikok National Park covers nearly 20% of land. Divers follow area rules, but there is no separate diver user tag.
Where you will dive
- Leeward west and south: boat dives to the Antilla, Pedernalis, Jane Sea, Blue Reef/Debbie II, plus reefs from Malmok to Savaneta.
- Shore-access pockets: Mangel Halto, Hole in the Wall, and Pos Chiquito offer training-friendly slopes and reef walls, with current awareness around Spaans Lagoen channel.
Conditions snapshot
- Year-round warm water, rain mainly Oct to Jan, and steady trade winds. Aruba sits south of the main hurricane track, though distant systems can raise swell and surge.
Conservation and access
- Arikok National Park Conservation Pass: day-pass required for park roads, trails, and the Natural Pool.
- Aruba ED-Card: complete online up to 1 week before travel; a {{ 20 | currency:USD }} ED sustainability fee applies per arriving air passenger.
Highlights
Don't miss while you're here
Field notes from guides and contributors on what stands out immediately.
Mangel Halto drift
Guided snorkel or scuba from Hole in the Wall into the lagoon on a slack-tide day.
Arikok Natural Pool
Hike or 4x4 to Conchi for a protected swim among lava rock pools.