Although Aruba continues to exist within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, it functions independently. If you wish to learn how to dive, take a Resort Certification Scuba Diving Course so as not to miss out on the beauty, not to mention excitement, of Aruba's underwater world. If a visitor prefers to remain close to the surface and snorkel, they may enjoy not only the beauty of the coral formations, but also the wreck sites with a visibility, at some sites, of 100 feet. A few casinos are open 24 hours a day. In general, opening hours are 11 a.m. for slots and 1 p.m. through early morning for table games.
Hours vary seasonally, so please check before making plans.
No one under 18 is allowed in the casinos. The larger casinos feature live first class entertainment imported from other countries such as the United States and Latin America. In the temperate waters around Aruba, a variety of Atlantic game fish can be caught year-round. Sailfish, white and blue marlin, wahoo, shark, barracuda, amberjack, kingfish, bonito, and blackfin and yellowfin tuna are abundant. Aruba Tourism Dept.