Dive-site story
Sunk intentionally in 2000 to create an artificial reef off Aruba's northwestern coast, the Star Gerren is a former cargo vessel resting upside down on a flat sand seafloor. The vessel's hull has broken open in sections over time, creating spacious swim-throughs and allowing ample natural light into the structure. Yellowtail snappers and barracuda frequently patrol above the keel while bottom dwellers rest in the sheltered pockets beneath the wreckage.
Inverted cargo ship structure forming expansive sheltered caverns underneath
Reliable encounters with southern stingrays resting in the surrounding sand
Easily navigable wreck layout suitable for open water divers and wreck training
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Aruba lies outside the hurricane belt, making this sheltered leeward wreck dive accessible year-round.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green moray eelGymnothorax funebris | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Southern stingrayHypanus americanus | Common | ||||||||||||
| French angelfishPomacanthus paru | Common | ||||||||||||
| Yellowtail snapperOcyurus chrysurus | Common |
Marine forecast
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