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Aruba diving holidays, with the Dutch Antilles experts.
Aruba is situated in the heart of the southern Caribbean, just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela.
The Aruba season at a glance
The best months to dive Aruba are highlighted below, based on our own dives here.
Why you'll love diving in Aruba!
Aruba Diving Holidays
Aruba is situated in the heart of the southern Caribbean, just 15 miles off the coast of Venezuela. It is 19 miles long and 6 miles across, at its widest point, with an area of approximately 70 square miles. Aruba is a stunning island, with picturesque beaches, and renowned friendly locals. This flat island is multicultural and has some splendid scenic beaches.
Aruba is a great diving holiday destination for honeymooners and all levels of diver. The coastline around Aruba is also home to some of the best wrecks in the Caribbean. With warm temperatures and fantastic underwater visibility, it is a diver's paradise. Aruba is the perfect choice for anyone travelling with non-diving partners and family members as there are so many activities to enjoy on the island.
The Diving In Aruba
Aruba is known as the wreck diving capital of the Caribbean with 42 dive sites dotted around its coastline. With a constant temperature of around 28 degrees Celsius and good visibility of up to 30 metres, diving in Aruba is a dream come true. The abundance of dive sites means that there is something to suit everyone, from shallow reefs with a multitude of marine life to amazing wrecks including a World War Two wreck stretched out over 400ft. Underwater photographers will love Aruba while beginners can also learn to dive in the warm waters here!
There are very few shore dives, so most diving in Aruba will require a short boat ride to reach the sites. Along with amazing wreck diving, you can look forward to seeing large schools of fish and dramatic coral formations.
The Nightlife In Aruba
Aruba is a really relaxed and chilled out island, though still offers a lively nightlife. The hotels alone offer good evening entertainment, with casinos and great restaurants. Evening cruises depart from Palm Beach, where you can set sail on a romantic dinner cruise or a wild boat party.
Throughout the island is an abundance of both lively and chilled out bars, restaurants with fantastic food, and casinos open until the early hours. The island's bus service is a great way to get around the small island to see all the entertainment. Alternatively, a car is a great way to get around in the evenings and visit the lively capital city, Oranjestad.
Speak to a Dutch Antilles expert
We've dived Aruba ourselves and stayed in the hotels we sell in Dutch Antilles. Send us your dates and your certification, and we'll say if it's the best fit.
Aruba in pictures
Dive, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Diving in Aruba combined with somewhere new on the same trip, each tour planned around your dates and budget.
Bonaire + Amsterdam
From £2,450 ppIf you are going on a holiday to any of the Dutch Antilles Islands, including Bonaire, flying from Europe, you will most likely be travelling via Amsterdam. It is very easy for us to incorporate a stop in this marvellous city, perhaps for 2 - 3 nights. Most clients prefer to do this on the return journey, but either way is possible. We have a range of beautiful 4 and 5-star properties in the city to choose from, all very carefully selected.
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Speak to an expert →Recommended hotels in Aruba
We've stayed in these hotels and checked the diving that goes with them. They're the ones we'd book in Aruba.
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From £418/night · room only
Ritz Carlton Hotel
- Steps from the powdery white sands of Aruba's famed Palm Beach
- Newest and most pedigreed luxury resorts in Aruba
- All rooms feature private balconies with views of the sea
From £424/night · breakfast
Bucuti and Tara Beach Resort
- Adults-only hotel located at one of the planet's best beaches
- Romantic offerings with your own personal concierge
- A strong focus on health and wellness and the environment
From £337/night · room only
Aruba Marriott
- Great beach front location next to a windsurf and kitesurf schools
- A great value luxury hotel in Aruba
- Friendly Staff
From £370/night · room only
Boardwalk Boutique Hotel Aruba
- Just a 3 minute walk to the water sports center
- Situated a short walk from Aruba's best swimming beach
- Apartments with a home away from home feel
We lose sleep so you don’t.
We take every booking personally. Here's what happens after you book a dive trip with us, before you fly and while you're away.
Your money stays in trust
Your payments go into a trust account, not our bank, and stay there until after your trip. If we ever stopped trading, the money would come back to you.
Your diving booked before you fly
Your dives with the centre or the boat, the flights, the transfers and the room you chose are all confirmed before you leave home. The driver who meets you will be there and will speak English.
A call before you go
Documents, visas, your certification card and insurance that covers your diving. We go through it on the phone, and you can ask anything else while we're talking.
On WhatsApp the whole trip
Wherever you are and whatever the time, there's one number to message or call. Flight delayed, room not right, a problem at the dive centre: the person who answers already knows your booking.
Plan your trip with people who dive.
Tell us when you can travel, your certification level and what you'd like to see underwater. We'll send a shortlist of resorts or liveaboards, usually within one working day.
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