COLOMBO
Protected Area
Zuidkust
Why dive here
With 82+ marine species recorded in the area - including orcas, sea turtles, whale sharks, frogfish and lionfish - COLOMBO offers some of Aruba Leeward Coast's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-30°C, warmest September, October, November.
The Colombo wreck sits deep, a proper technical dive at 60 metres, so this isn't for your casual reef hopper. We love it because it’s a bit of a mystery, a sailing vessel that went down in '76 after an engine room fire. Finding her was a challenge back then, and honestly, it still feels like a real accomplishment when you descend onto her deck. You'll find the wreck relatively intact, though time and depth have taken their toll. Penetration is possible for experienced wreck divers; the old engine room, where the fire reportedly started, is a fascinating but silty exploration. Expect to see resident groupers eyeing you from shadowed doorways, while schools of jacks often swirl above the mast. The low light at this depth gives everything an ethereal, almost ghostly feel. It's a dive that rewards careful planning and respect for the deep.
Typical COLOMBO Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Maximum depth 60m exceeds recreational limits (40m). Technical diving certification and equipment required.
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.
Nearest Dive Centres to COLOMBO
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Fly and Dive
Nautilus Dive Center Aruba
Aruba Watersafety Institute
Aqua Windies
JADS Dive Center
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for COLOMBO
COLOMBO Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for COLOMBO, 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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