aruba

If you've been to Bonaire, are thinking about going to Bonaire or are just curious what you can experience in Bonaire, check out this video. 10 days of non-stop diving with 10 strangers from around the world that have become true friends. Can't wait to do it again! Best watched in 4K

Hi divers! WWF-NL is seeking historic underwater images from the Dutch Caribbean to create an exhibition of the historic reefs of the region. If you have any to share or know of any potential sources, more information can be found here: Research: History of Coral Reefs - WWF Dutch Caribbean...

Had the opportunity to make a 2nd trip to Aruba (first time was in 2009) and get some diving in. Will try to share a little info about different aspects of the trip. Flights, arrival, and departure: Flew American Airlines with no problems. The Verifly app can be used, but there really is no...

Having recently read some of the Aruba threads, I've realized there seem to be quite a few people going and/or asking about the diving. I was there in 2009 and am going back in January. As is the usual case, I try to put together a list of dive ops wherever we go with information for my buddy to...

As of Jan 16th the flight ban to Bonaire has been lifted. You can now dive one of our favorite destinations in the Caribbean. How about Buddy Dive, Captain Don's Habitat, Caribbean Club, Belmar Oceanfront Condos, the Sand Dollar, or Den Laman Condos. Give us a shout and we will get you a...

Heading on a cruise to Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao next month on our way north for Christmas. Planning to dive 2 of the 3 islands. Which you would choose, and which dive ops and sites do you recommend? We are both PADI certified, take all our own gear, and spend our winters diving in Mexico...

Hey Guys, I’m going to Aruba in October for vacation with my girlfriend (non Diver). I have been looking around for some dive shops and would appreciate some recommendations. I’m looking for a shop that does not pack their boats and is willing to do some deeper and wreck dives. Thanks in advance.

Hello, Just wanted to post about a recent experience I had in hopes it can help other divers (especially new divers) avoid the issues my husband and I encountered. We were on a cruise recently (April 2019), and had booked an excursion for a Discover Scuba Dive in Aruba. We are already working...

The last three stops of a 35 day cruise around South America are the ABC's, and we are going to lug our gear with us so we can dive. Anyone have specific recommendations for dive outfits that can accommodate cruise ship passengers? We have dove out of Mambo Beach in Curacao and with Dive Aruba...

Hi All, I'm going to Aruba for a quick trip over Christmas 2018 and I would like to ask for your recommendations on the following: 1. The best dives in Aruba 2. The best dive shop(s) in Aruba that will take me on those dives and rent me decent equipment 3. Any useful advice on Aruba would also...

How is the diving in the ABC islands? My group of 3 is going to include a new diver and I'm gun shy on drift dives. We're going to be there a week and plan to do as much shore diving as possible. That being said we don't want to fight currents and all the whole time we're there. So is any of...

Hi All! So we have been getting mixed responses if the Antilla wreck is still dive-able. Anyone dove it recently? Also we are staying on Eagle beach, so any food/bar recommendations would be greatly appreciated! We have one day of non diving sightseeing, we will have a rental car so any...

Just back from two weeks in the ABC’s, and want to ‘pay it forward’ to those who helped me plan and those who will follow! Caveats: we are novice & casual divers, we plan trips based on the overall destination rather than solely by the diving. We bring our mask & fins but don’t own any other...

We're traveling to Aruba over Christmas 2016, and would be interested in recommendations on a dive center and any other thoughts. We're staying in Oranjestad. We're both newly-certified SDI Open Water divers with just six dives logged. Any recommendations appreciated! Thanks.

going to Aruba and Curaçao the last 2 weeks of Augest, looking for a good dive shop with amazing dive sites!! What I'm looking for : • small groups • great sites • deep dives • lots of colorful fish Looking to dive at least twice on each island Little about me: • advanced open scuba...

looking into taking a new camera with me on vacation this August to Aruba! Wanted to know if the New GoPro hero is worth the money for deep water diving, ( pics, video ) With an after market waterproof case!! Please let me know if you have any other suggestions

It all started with myself and my two travel buddies wondering where to go on our next trip together. Strong cases were made for road trips across Australia and Patagonia. However our Icelandic friend, being an experienced diver and having worked on cruise ships in the Caribbean, suggested we go...