This dive site is the Jane Sea, a 250-foot cement freighter that rests upright on the seabed at a maximum depth of 25 meters (90 feet). This impressive wreck serves as a thriving artificial reef, providing a fascinating structure for exploration. Its generally calm nature makes it easy to navigate, with the entire wreck offering clear points of interest for divers to explore the cargo holds, deck, and superstructure. The wreck's history is not explicitly detailed but it's a prominent feature in Aruba's dive scene, attracting divers with its intact structure.
The Jane Sea wreck is teeming with marine life. Schooling tropical fish are abundant, often accompanied by large barracudas patrolling the wreck. Deep water gorgonians, sponges, and various corals have colonized the wreck, adding vibrant colors and intricate textures. Resident marine inhabitants include nurse sharks and reef sharks, with possibilities of encountering eagle rays and turtles. Other fish species commonly observed are snapper, angelfish, grunts, and grouper, alongside various anemones.
The Jane Sea is an excellent dive site for photography, offering wide-angle opportunities with the wreck structure and abundant fish life, as well as macro possibilities among the corals and anemones. Visibility is generally good, enhancing the photographic experience. The site is suitable for both scuba divers and freedivers due to its manageable depth range. Snorkelers can also enjoy the shallow reef that starts at 20 feet (approx. 6 meters) from the surface, making it an ideal location for mixed-ability groups. Aruba's year-round tropical climate ensures good diving conditions, though the dry season (typically January to August) often brings the calmest seas and best visibility.
