What it's like
The Antilla was a German freighter, about 400 feet long, that was scuttled at the start of World War II. It was anchored in Aruban waters in 1940, and its sinking ties the wreck to the island's wartime history. It rests off Malmok Beach and is now among the largest wrecks in the Caribbean.
A visit is a boat trip out from the coast. Much of the ship is still intact, and it lies on its side on a sandy bottom. Tube sponges, coral, tropical fish and lobsters cover the hull. Snorkelers can look down at it from the surface, and divers can swim through its corridors and cargo holds.
Good to know
- Catamaran sail-and-snorkel trips are typically booked in advance, so reserve ahead.
- Divers should dive with a guide, wear proper attire, stay in groups and respect marine life.
- Because the wreck is reached by boat, plan the rest of the day around the trip's length.
Antilla Shipwreck
The Antilla is a scuttled German freighter lying off Malmok Beach on Aruba's west coast. Snorkelers and divers reach it by catamaran, and the wreck is one of the largest in the Caribbean.
Tours that go here
Prices are per person, booked with our partner, Shore Excursions Group.
Arashi Beach
Arashi Beach is a calm, shallow stretch of white sand on Aruba's northwestern coast, near the California Lighthouse. A reef lies about 150 meters offshore, and it is known for snorkeling and diving.
Baby Beach
Baby Beach is a shallow, sheltered lagoon at the southeast tip of Aruba, near San Nicolas. The calm water makes it one of the easiest places on the island to wade, float and snorkel.
Eagle Beach
Eagle Beach is a long, wide stretch of soft white sand on Aruba's west coast, with wind-bent fofoti trees, palapas and calm water for swimming. It is one of the island's best-known beaches.
Boca Catalina
Boca Catalina is a small bay near Malmok on Aruba's northwest coast, with a little sandy beach, some rocky areas and a reef close to shore. People come to swim out and snorkel over it.
The same kind of day, elsewhere
Snorkeling
