Everything on and in the water
With warm, clear water all year round, steady trade winds and calm beaches on the west coast, Aruba is made for water sports. Whether you want to relax on a catamaran or ride the wind, there is something for everyone.
Under water
- Snorkeling – the best snorkel spots
- Scuba diving – dive sites, wrecks and dive centres
- Atlantis Submarine – see the reef without getting wet
On the water
- Sailing & catamaran cruises – snorkel sails and sunset cruises
- Kitesurfing – steady trade winds for every level
- Windsurfing – world-famous wind at Fisherman's Huts
- Surfing – waves on the north-east coast
- Deep sea fishing – wahoo, mahi-mahi and marlin
Operators
- De Palm Tours – the island's largest tour operator
- Red Sail Sports – sailing and diving from Palm Beach
- JADS Dive Center – diving from Baby Beach
- S.E. Aruba Fly 'N Dive – family-run dive school
- Aqua Windies – diving and aquafitness in Oranjestad
Good to know
- Water temperature ranges from about 26°C in winter to 29°C in summer.
- The west and south coasts are calm; the north-east coast has strong currents and waves.
- Only reef-safe sunscreen is allowed on Aruba.
Last updated: September 2026.