Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in the early nineties to establish an artificial habitat, the Debbie II is a small fuel barge resting upright on a sandy bottom alongside a vibrant spur-and-groove reef system. Marine growth covers the wheelhouse and deck fixtures, creating shelter for macro critters and schooling fish. Divers frequently combine the barge exploration with a drift over the adjacent coral formations of Blue Reef, where large barrel sponges and brain corals dominate the seascape.
Upright fuel barge wreck surrounded by expansive sandy patches and coral heads
Heavily encrusted wheelhouse and hull hosting juvenile fish and invertebrates
Transition from open wreck structure to the sloping corals of Blue Reef
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Aruba offers reliable diving conditions year-round, sheltered from most Caribbean storm tracks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern StingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Green Moray EelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| French AngelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail SnapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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