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& Scuba Diving in Aruba |
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 Aruba
has plenty of places for you to get out and enjoy the
ocean. If you enjoy sailing, boating, fishing, scuba
diving and snorkeling, you have found a tropical
paradise. You can dive in some of the most spectacular
spots in the Caribbean and enjoy the coral reefs and the
underwater life. Below we have listed some of the best places to
dive and diving guides in Aruba.
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Places to Dive
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California Wreck - The location of the
California's wreck is at a depth that is ideal
for underwater photography. The wreck is surrounded by large coral
formations and tons of tropical fish. Due to the fact it is located in
very unsettled waters , the wreck of the California is only for
experienced divers.
The California made history as the ship that received, but failed to
respond to, the distress signals sent from the doomed Titanic. The
California is almost 100 years old.
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Arashi
- is a fascinating reef for novice divers. An abundance of brain
coral, huge star corals, and sea fans are surrounded by
tropical fish.
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Cudaredo Rocks - Huge waves crash around the rocks at the northernmost point of the
island. On calm days, divers will encounter a multitude of
fish here.
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Antilla Wreck -
Referred to locally as the ghost ship, the Antilla is a German freighter that
was scuttled by the Germans in 1945. The Antilla is the largest wreck in
the Caribbean (400' long) and was sunk when it was brand new. The
wreck is excellent for penetrations because of its large compartments.
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Malmok Reef - Paths of wildly spread leaf and brain corals abound at this bottom reef.
Malmok is noted for its huge lobsters as well as for the unusual number
of sting rays that take their daily nap here, just waiting to be
photographed. Giant barrel sponges--purple, orange, and green--cover
the area.
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Pedernales Wreck - is an oil tanker torpedoed by a
German submarine during World
War II. This spot is a paradise
for beginning divers. The
wreck's several large pieces
are spread out between coral
formations, making visible the
complete wreck cabins, wash basins, lavatories, etc., as well as the
tanker's pipeline system. The wreck of the Pedernales was cut into three
pieces by the U.S. military during the war. The center piece, damaged by
the torpedo, was left behind, and the two end pieces were towed to the
U.S. and welded together into a smaller vessel. The new ship was a part
of the Normandy invasion fleet. The area around the Pedernales wreck is
known for its many types of groupers and its bounty of angel fish.
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Harbour Reef - Exciting barranca slopes with tons
of plant life and soft coral
formations. Giant brain coral heads, with surrounding orange, black, and
blue sponges, make this another great dive for beginners.
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Tugboat Wreck - Dropping gradually through magnificent
formations of brain, star, and sheet coral, you find a wreck of an
old tugboat that now a pair of green morays call home. On
occasion spotted eagle rays and sting rays can be seen very close by.
This dive is a popular favorite and a great spot for photography.
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Kantil Reef -
Kantil Reef is a fascinating drop off, with gigantic boulders of brain and
star coral, an abundance of massive formations of leaf and sheet corals,
and plenty of huge sea fans and gorgoneas. There are incredible marine
life encounters to be had here, with yellow tails, morays, groupers, and
manta rays. Eagle rays can also be seen here. This is an excellent dive for
photography and should definitely be logged.
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Cabez Reef - Because of rough seas with strong currents, this dive is for experienced
divers only. It offers an exciting shore entry, where you come face to
face with large schools of barracuda, amberjack, and rainbow runners.
The location is also known for sting rays as well as for many different
types of tropical fish. It is a virgin area.
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Tour Operators
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Aruba
Aqua Sports
Tel: (2978) 23380;
Fax: (2978) 33208 |
Aruba
Scuba Center
Tel: (2978) 21596;
Fax (2978) 21596 |
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Dax
Divers
Tel: (2978) 51270/67700 ext. 417;
Fax: ((2978) 67271 |
DePalm
Watersports
Tel: (2978) 24545;
Fax:(2978) 23012 |
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Mermaid
Divers
Tel:(2978) 35546;
Fax:(2978) 5546 |
Native
Divers
Tel: (2978) 68763/ 868515;
Fax: (2978) 68515 |
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Pelican
Watersports
Tel: (2978) 32128/25374;
Fax: (2978) 32655 |
Pro
Dive
Tel: (2978) 25520;
Fax: (2978) 37723 |
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Red
Sail Sports
Tel: (2978) 61603/24500 or 800-255-6425;
Fax: (2978) 66657 |
Scuba
Aruba
Tel. (2978) 34142;
Fax: (2978) 75797 |
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S.E.A.
Scuba
Tel: (2978) 34877;
Fax: (2978) 34875 |
Unique
Watersports of Aruba
Tel: (2978) 23900
Fax: (2978) 60096 |
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