Located in the Caribbean Sea, Aruba is among the most southern of the Lesser Antilles islands. Aruba is west of Bonaire & Curacao and the island group is also known as the ABC islands, (Aruba, Bonaire & Curacao). The average temperature is 82ºF (28ºC), with cooling trade winds and the rarity of tropical storms and hurricanes. Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt therefore the rainfall is very moderate, averaging about 16.1" (408.9 mm) per year.

Dive Companies

Aruba Pro Dive - Our policy of small dive groups enables us to keep our schedules flexible and our dive trips unique. Unlike large group diving, our attention is focused on the individual. Our staff and our guests are happier as a result! Mermaid Sport Divers - At Mermaid Dive Center, we guarantee you'll have a lot of fun and pay the lowest prices in Aruba. Your first dive will be FREE with any dive packages!!

Dive Sites

Aruba is home to the best wreck dive in the Caribbean, the Antilla WWII German freighter. The wreck is over 400 feet long and sits on its port side. It breaks the surface from a maximum depth of 60 feet. Most of Aruba’s dive sites lie along the protected western and southern coasts, a short distance from the hotels on Palm Beach. Aruba’s waters are rich in exotic marine life, including stingrays, moray eels, manta rays, barracudas and yellow tail.

Useful Links

Official Tourist Website - Aruba’s official website as the most trusted source available for researching, planning and booking your Aruba vacation. Aruba Entry Requirements - information on requirements for tourist and business visitors to Aruba. Aruba Weather - check current conditions and upcoming weather with Weather Underground. RestaurantsAruba.com - The most popular approach to finding restaurants in Aruba.