Wind, water and the wild north coast
14 things to do across Aruba, sorted and scored, from snorkeling at Boca Catalina and diving the Antilla shipwreck to Oranjestad walking tours, windsurfing at Palm Beach, and 4x4 trips through Arikok National Park.
Antilla Shipwreck Dive
Dive the Antilla, a 120-metre WWII German freighter scuttled off Malmok in 1940. One of the Caribbean's largest wrecks, draped in coral and swarming with fish in clear, shallow water.
Explore activity →Arikok National Park Jeep Safari
Ride a 4x4 deep into Arikok National Park, which covers about 18% of Aruba, to reach the Natural Pool (Conchi), wild windward beaches, desert cactus, caves, and rugged volcanic coast.
Explore activity →Aruba Atlantis Submarine Tour
Descend in a real Atlantis submarine off Oranjestad and watch Aruba's reefs, fish, and sunken wrecks glide past the windows, dry and comfortable, more than 100 feet below the surface.
Explore activity →Aruba ATV & UTV Off-Road Tour
Drive your own ATV or UTV across Aruba's wild northeast coast, from the rugged interior of Arikok National Park to the crashing surf at the Natural Bridge ruins and the famous Natural Pool.
Explore activity →Aruba Deep-Sea Fishing Charter
Head offshore from Aruba's leeward coast for big-game fish. Deep blue water sits close to shore here, so charters reach wahoo, marlin, and mahi-mahi fast.
Explore activity →De Palm Island Day Pass
Spend an all-inclusive day on De Palm Island, a private island off Aruba's southwest coast with snorkeling, water slides, a zip line, food, drinks, and colourful blue parrotfish in the shallows.
Explore activity →Horseback Riding Tour
Ride through Aruba's desert countryside and along the coast on a guided horseback tour, past cactus and divi-divi trees to quiet windward beaches, often ending with a bareback swim.
Explore activity →Kitesurfing at Boca Grandi
Ride strong, steady trade winds at Boca Grandi on Aruba's wild southeast tip. An advanced kite spot with reliable power and open water for fast riding and freestyle.
Explore activity →Paddleboarding at Mangel Halto
Paddle a stand-up board over the glassy, protected water of Mangel Halto, a sheltered mangrove and reef lagoon on Aruba's calm southeast coast that suits first-timers and families.
Explore activity →Parasailing over Palm Beach
Soar high above Aruba's turquoise water on a parasail off Palm Beach, with the high-rise resort strip, the reef, and the Caribbean Sea spread out beneath your feet.
Explore activity →Snorkel Sail Catamaran Cruise
Sail Aruba's calm leeward coast by catamaran with snorkel stops at the Antilla wreck and reefs, an open bar, and the option of a sunset cruise off Palm Beach.
Explore activity →Snorkeling at Boca Catalina
Snorkel a sheltered cove on Aruba's calm northwest coast, where shallow, glass-clear water sits over reef alive with parrotfish, sergeant majors, and the occasional sea turtle.
Explore activity →Sunset Catamaran Cruise
Sail Aruba's calm west coast as the sky turns gold, with an open bar, music, and the sun dropping into the Caribbean off Palm Beach. The classic way to end an island day.
Explore activity →Windsurfing at Fisherman's Huts
Learn or rip across flat, shallow water at Fisherman's Huts (Hadicurari), Aruba's premier windsurf beach. Steady side-shore trade winds and a sandy bottom make it ideal for all levels.
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