Aruba_Water_2022

We had a great time snorkeling in Aruba. Sightings included turtles, French Angelfish, spiney lobster, octopus and many others. Our snorkel adventures included a morning snorkel sail, which stopped at three different locations. We also found great snorkeling off the pier of our resort at Divi Phoenix. The nice thing about having the pier so close, was being able to return multiple days to the same location to see what had changed. Be sure to look at the companion album of 'land' pictures - Aruba land pictures - 2022 .

Getting in the water at the Antilla shipwreck

Group of mostly sergeant majors [Abudefduf saxatilis]

Never alone at the snorkel sites

Travelling to second snorkle spot --Boca Catalina -- closer to shore

The captain -- same one we had back in 2009

Palm Beach skyline

Turtle on bottom ~30 feet

Turtle on bottom

Turtle swimming/grazing near bottom

Turtle grazing on bottom

Turtle coming to surface for a gulp of air

Sonia snorkeling

Scuba diver in the area

There were other snorkel groups in the area

Some shoreline, not the best for snorkel entry

The dreaded 'between your legs' life vest strap. Fortunately only recommended, not required.

Resting between snorkel stops

Blue Tang [Acanthurus coeruleus]

Blue Tangs

Blue Tang [Acanthurus coeruleus]