Explore Aruba’s reefs and shipwrecks after dark on a guided night dive. Certified divers can expect shallow profiles (25–50 ft) and a 40-minute bottom time led by an instructor.
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The boat slips from the harbor and the island’s silhouette drops behind you. Once the sun goes down the reef changes its schedule — daytime fish slow, crustaceans emerge, and the wrecks take on a new personality beneath your beam. On this guided night dive off Aruba you move quietly through warm, phosphorescent water, your light slicing into caverns and coral gardens where creatures you didn’t see by day now patrol.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1 hour (60 minutes)
Fitness Level
Moderate — be able to swim unassisted, climb ladders or stairs, and manage basic dive gear
Wildlife
History
Aruba’s coastline hosts several wrecks, including the scuttled WWII freighter SS Antilla, which now serves as one of the island’s largest artificial reefs.
Conservation
Operators emphasize 'look but don't touch' practices; use reef-safe sunscreen and avoid disturbing sessile life to help protect coral and nocturnal species.
Reserve your spot on the Aruba Guided Night Dive Adventure: Shallow Reefs or Shipwrecks today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a primary and backup dive light
Night dives depend on reliable lights — carry a primary and a small backup to share with your buddy if needed.
Refresh your buoyancy skills before the dive
Controlled buoyancy keeps you off fragile coral and helps maintain your depth on shallow wrecks and reefs.
Hydrate and avoid alcohol before diving
Alcohol and dehydration increase risk; drink water in the hours before your check-in and eat a light meal.
Carry certification and arrive early
Operators require proof of certification (PADI/SSI/NAUI/others) and recommend checking in 30 minutes prior to departure.
Primary dive torch (handheld)
Essential for seeing reef life, signaling your buddy and inspecting crevices on night dives.
Backup light or glow stick
A secondary light or glow stick provides redundancy and helps with surface signaling.
Dive computer
Monitors no-decompression limits and ascent rate for safe, short-profile dives.
Thin wetsuit or 3mm shorty / rashguard
Water is warm year-round but a thin suit adds comfort during night exposure and on windy surface intervals.
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