Antilla Wreck

Antilla Wreck, among the best dive sites in Aruba, is a Caribbean's largest shipwreck, measuring over 400 feet in length. During WWII, a German freighter was scuttled in shallow water off the coast of Aruba in 1940. The dive site is suitable for both novice and experienced divers, and the best diving season runs from December to May. The wreck, which is located on the port side, breaks the surface from a maximum depth of about 60 feet. Hundreds of blue tangs will eat bread from your hands at the stern of the boat. On coral, there are more flamboyant fish than on any other reef.

What you'll see: The massive shipwreck has large compartments in the center where the explosives used to sink the ship were stored. Because of the large areas, you can safely penetrate the wreck, and this is an excellent opportunity to obtain your wreck certification. Because the ship has been submerged for so long, an entire ecosystem has developed on the steel. The ship's skeleton is now covered in beautiful tube sponges and large coral formations, as well as a plethora of tropical fish.

• Type: Shipwreck
• Depth: 400 feet, or roughly 122 metres
• Location: Opal 58, Noord, Aruba