How to Scuba Dive at Malmok Reef in Aruba
Planning a trip to Aruba, there is just so much to do on this lovely little Island, and that the locals speak English is a plus in my book. With all the blue Caribbean around you and the knowledge that surrounding this tiny island are a number of shipwrecks it is just natural that one would want to see them first hand. Being a bit adventurous, there is no better way to view the ship wrecks then going scuba diving. Here is how to scuba dive at Malmok Reef, Aruba
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Things You'll Need
- scuba certification
- swim shoes
- beach towel
- swim suit
- dry clothes
- sunscreen
- waterproof camera
Instructions
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Contract one of the Professional Association of Diving Instructors; there are a number that are available at the concierge desk at your local hotel. We used Pelican Adventures, http://www.pelican-aruba.com. We made reservations and were picked up by a bus by 8:00 a.m., and were returned to our hotel around 2:00 p.m. .
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Wear your bathing suits; take a towel in a beach bag, and a change of clothes. Use beach shoes or sneakers rather than flip flops. Bring water to drink on the ride to the reef. There is a lunch site at the take off point to eat upon your return. There are concession stands available to buy souvenirs and pictures of you scuba diving upon your return.
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Receive instructions from the Professional divers; all the divers are certified from the Profession Association of Diving Instructors. They will check your tanks, fins, and life jackets, watches, lights and lines. They will provide you with instructions, lights and a guide line while you are scuba diving. They will go out in small groups of under six people per group. They all speak English and will provide you with basic signals in case you run into trouble while scuba diving.
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Ride the boat out onto the reef, and descend into the 20 ft deep reef area. .
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Swim around the remains of the Debbie II, a fuel barge that was sunk in 1992.
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Explore the paths of wildly spread leaf and brain corals abound at this bottom reef. You will see lobsters, sting rays, and purple, orange and green barrel sponges. Take your water proof camera for some great pictures
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Swim through and around the midsection of the Pedernales, an oil tanker that was torpedoed by a German submarine in 1942. You will see Caesar grunts, squirrelfish, trumpet fish, groupers, parrotfish, angelfish, silversides, and yellowtail snappers.
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Return to the boat with your guide and fellow scuba divers, stop for a quick lunch and return to your hotel. You will be able to purchase pictures that were taken of you while you and your party was scuba diving
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Tips & Warnings
Scuba diving is not hard to do; the professional divers will provide explicit instructions and guidance, and will be attentive to novice scuba divers. Take pictures and be observant of your time under water.
Stay with your group do not wander off to explore on your own.
