Water Sports
Featured Watersport Operators
Octopus Aruba
Octopus Aruba has delighted visitors with snorkeling trips and the relaxation of multi-hull sailing for over 25 years! We offer catamaran snorkeling trips, Aqua Donut private boat and power snorkeling among others.
Read more Aruba Active Vacations
Aruba Active Vacations focuses on windsurfing, kitesurfing and also provides snorkeling equipment rentals.
Read moreDelphi Watersports
Delphi Watersports is a family business that has been providing excellent service to our clients from all over the World since 1992. Since then we have developed into a "One Stop Shop" company that offers all kinds of watersports- and land activities.
Fishing Charters
Many fishing charter boats are available at the Renaissance Marina downtown and Hadicurari Pier in Palm Beach. The variety of the fish is vast and the Atlantic game fish are abundant. Sailfish, white and blue marlin, wahoo, shark, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, bonito, and black and yellowfin tuna are in plentiful supply. Choose to do a half or full-day charter. Browse and book fishing charters in Aruba!
Windsurfing & Kite Surfing
Aruba's constant trade winds have made the island a very popular destination for wind and kite surfers. From beginners to hard-core enthusiasts, surfers will find suitable locations for their skill levels from flat-water sailing to challenging wave conditions. Aruba hosts the annual Hi-Winds Windsurfing Pro-Am Grand Prix World Cup event in June.
Snorkel and Scuba
Snorkeling is usually done in shallow waters for the best view possible of hundreds of tropical fish which can be seen in Aruba. All you need is a diving mask, snorkel and the ability to swim! Many people prefer flippers (fins) for added propulsion to cover longer distances more easily. Snorkeling trips, including boat rides to and from the site are available and snorkeling gear can be rented.
Aruba also has many Scuba Diving operators who offer scuba divers the opportunity to take advantage of Aruba's clear blue waters filled with an huge variety of coral and fish of infinite color and hues. If you have never experienced scuba diving before, you can take a Resort Certification Scuba Diving Course so that you don't miss out on the thrilling beauty of Aruba's underwater world. Visibility under favorable conditions is up to 90 feet and the water temperature is seldom below 78°F.
Off the northwest tip of the island, near Palm Beach, lies the hulk of the Antilla, a German ship that was scuttled at the beginning of World War II. It has become a favorite scuba spot and attracts many underwater photographers. Especially recommended for scuba diving are the areas near Malmok, Spanish Lagoon and Commandeurs Baai where many diving instructors operate from.
Check out our list of other watersport activities for you, your family and friends to enjoy: