CASTORE
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks, frogfish and lionfish - CASTORE offers some of Aruba Leeward Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
The Castore is a dive for proper wreck hounds, sitting upright at 30 metres. It’s an old Italian cargo vessel, torpedoed by a German U-boat back in 1943, and the history just adds to the atmosphere. We love how much of the ship is still intact; the bow and stern are remarkably well-preserved. You can peer into open holds, imagine the cargo, and swim along the superstructure. Look out for barracuda lurking in the shadows, and schools of grunts and snapper darting through the rusted metalwork. It’s a slightly deeper dive, so good buoyancy control is key, but the visibility here usually means you can see the whole wreck appearing out of the blue as you descend. It’s our pick for a dive that offers both history and some serious exploration.
Typical CASTORE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 30m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for CASTORE
CASTORE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for CASTORE, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (12.42, -70.08) (19km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 28.3–31.4°C
Air Temperature
29°C
84°F
Wind Speed
7.31 m/s
14.2 knots
Atmospheric Pressure
1010.2 hPa
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data
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