| Unlike any other destination in the world, the island of | | | | serve your catch. You can easily schedule a boat for |
| Aruba offers nearly every watersport imaginable - | | | | a half-day or full-day tour directly through your resort. |
| with recreation options for every age and skill level. | | | | Aruba is also known as the wreck dive capital of the |
| The crystal-clear waters surrounding this Caribbean | | | | Caribbean. With several ships submerged off the |
| paradise are full of shipwrecks waiting to be explored, | | | | coast of the island, scuba divers and snorkelers can |
| exotic fish ready to be photographed and rolling | | | | admire the diversity of the Caribbean's aquatic life |
| waves ideal for windsurfing and a host of other | | | | while exploring sunken vessels. The Antilla - a 400 |
| activities. Whether you are a scuba devotee, a deep | | | | foot-long German freighter known as the "ghost ship" - |
| sea fisherman or just someone in search of the most | | | | is not only the most popular dive in Aruba, but also the |
| unique fun under the sun - Aruba is the place to be for | | | | largest wreck in the Caribbean. Having been 60 feet |
| all watersport enthusiasts. | | | | below the surface since the end of World War II, the |
| Known for great weather and excellent conditions, | | | | hull of the Antilla is now coated with tube sponges and |
| Aruba has long been one of the most popular | | | | ornate coral formations. |
| destinations in the world for windsurfing and kitesurfing. | | | | The 100 year-old wreck of the California is located off |
| In fact, one of the biggest events on the island is the | | | | the windward coast of the island. Resting at depths |
| annual Aruba Hi-Winds windsurfing competition. | | | | ranging from 30 to 45 feet, the California is a great site |
| Scheduled for June 27 through July 2 this summer, the | | | | for underwater photography. However, because of |
| competition has brought together the world's most | | | | strong currents, this dive is recommended for |
| accomplished windsurfers for 21 years. Located at the | | | | experienced divers only. On the other hand, the |
| famous Hadicurari Beach, the event allows | | | | famous Tugboat and Pedernales are superb wreck |
| professionals and amateurs alike to take advantage of | | | | dives for all skill levels. The Tugboat wreck, with |
| the consistent 15-knot trade winds of the northern and | | | | depths ranging from 40 to 90 feet, is one of the best |
| eastern coasts. | | | | locations in the Caribbean to photograph coral |
| On Aruba's southern shore, novice windsurfers and | | | | formations. For a little military history, rummage through |
| kitesurfers can enjoy calmer winds and gentler surf. | | | | the interior of the Pedernales - an oil tanker torpedoed |
| There are also plenty of instructors and tour guides | | | | by a German submarine over 60 years ago. |
| available for tourists looking to get into the water. | | | | Besides wreck dives, there are plenty of gorgeous |
| Regardless of your skill level, you will find perfect | | | | reefs to explore in the waters surrounding Aruba. |
| conditions for windsurfing and kitesurfing throughout the | | | | Novices will find plenty of excellent coral formations |
| island. Furthermore, as you can rent windsurfing or | | | | and tropical fish along the sheltered southern and |
| kitesurfing equipment and arrange lessons directly | | | | western coasts. Dives like Arashi and Harbour Reef |
| through your resort, there is nothing holding you back | | | | offer plenty of scenery and depths ranging from 20 to |
| from a day on the waves. | | | | 40 feet. Experienced divers will definitely want to |
| In the pristine waters surrounding Aruba, deep sea | | | | explore the Natural Bridge - a series of enormous |
| fishers consistently reel in exciting catches. While all the | | | | boulders that give way to sprawling coral formations |
| different types of Atlantic game fish found year-round | | | | at depths approaching 100 feet - and the Lago Reef - |
| are too numerous to name, here are some of exciting | | | | one of the deepest dives in Aruba. Regardless of your |
| species you might find at the end of your line: sailfish, | | | | skill level, you can easily find equipment rentals and tour |
| white and blue marlin, wahoo, barracuda, blackfin and | | | | guides through your resort. |
| yellowfin tuna, kingfish, bonito, amberjack and a variety | | | | Whether you are a watersports enthusiast - or just |
| of shark. After returning to shore, you can visit a | | | | want to give scuba diving or windsurfing a try - Aruba |
| number of local restaurants that will happily cook and | | | | is the paradise you have been looking for. |