Aruba Snorkeling Travel Guide

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Aruba Snorkeling Travel Tips

  • The sparkling white beaches lapped by warm, perpetually calm Caribbean water along Aruba's southwest coastline provide ideal conditions for snorkelers to explore the near-shore coral gardens and look for rays and turtles in the shallows.
  • Even snorkelers can catch a glimpse of Aruba's famous shipwrecks. Many of these popular dive sites are within 15 or 20 feet of the surface, making them easily visible.
  • While great snorkeling spots are accessible from Aruba's many beaches, there's nothing like a day on the water, and local snorkeling boats offer half-day trips that visit multiple sites. Many include meals, snacks, and/or drinks—prices run $25 to $50 per person.

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Hotels

from: $159

Amsterdam Manor Beach

Je Irausquin Boulvard 252
Oranjestad 0 Map

Distance: 7.6 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $220

Aruba Bucuti Beach Resort and Tara Beach Suites

L.G. Smith Boulevard #55B
Oranjestad 0 Map

Distance: 7.5 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $245

Hyatt Regency Aruba

J. Irausquin 85
Aruba 00000 Map

Distance: 6.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 4 class stars

Good For Snorkeling
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
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Attractions

JADS Dive Center

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
Next to Baby Beach
Seroe Colorado z/n Baby Beach
Sint Nicolaas, Aruba

Distance: 8.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: JADS Dive Center offers equipment rentals and diving courses. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Star Gerren Wreck Dive

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling
West side of the island's northern tip


Distance: 9.5 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Star Gerren Wreck lies on Aruba's port side in about 40 feet of water and offers an opportunity to see blue tang, yellowtails, silversides, spider crabs and goatfish. ... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Antilla shipwreck

expert favorite attraction
Good For Snorkeling


Distance: 9.7 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This 397-foot German freighter--one of the largest ship wrecks in the Caribbean--was sunk by its... Read More
Expert Rated & Recommended
5_0

Airports

Major Airports near Aruba

Distance (mi.)
Caracas Simon Bolivar Airport 240.8 map

Other Smaller Airports near Aruba

Distance (mi.)
Las Piedras Josefa Camejo Airport 55.6 map
Curacao Aeropuerto Hato Airport 70.1 map
Bonaire Flamingo International Airport 116.0 map

Feature Articles

  • Family Vacation: Take One
    An island paradise in miniature, Aruba is the perfect destination for water babies of all ages, as Tom Grogan—age one-and-a-bit—discovers.



Aruba Vacation Rentals

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from: $475

Big Beach House on the Water / OCEAN FRONT

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Internet Access, Oceanfront, Outdoor Shower, Pets OK, Phone, TV, Video Game Console
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Aruba Vacation Rental

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 9
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, Computer Access, DVD Player, Laundry, Microwave, Patio, Phone, Utensils
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Aruba-sur-Mer - Villas of Aruba

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3
Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Hot Tub, Jacuzzi, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, Swimming Pool, TV, Toaster, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access

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