Experience ‘Olo’ The Color That Captures The Ocean’s Beauty In Aruba

The newly discovered color known as Olo perfectly describes the beauty of the ocean surrounding the One Island of Aruba. The color is described as a unique blend of turquoise, azure, and the crystalline clarity of the island’s ocean waters, just waiting for guests to enjoy water sports. Whether taking a dip at the beach or partaking in the selection of water sports, these gorgeous turquoise waters are the place to be.

Water sports on the One Island of Aruba

Aruba isn’t just a place that guests visit. The Caribbean island is a place that you feel, and now that feeling has a color that visitors can experience through low-impact water sport activities, including paddleboarding through the mangroves, kayaking above the colorful coral reefs, snorkeling and scuba diving to visit the marine life in the shallow coves of the island or sailing the gentle waves of the Olo waters.

On your next visit to Aruba, take the time to mindfully explore the marine life while using the Caribbean island’s Olo-colored waters as a naturally healing escape, where science meets serenity. Read on to learn more about the water sports available to Aruba’s guests.

Wind and Kitesurfing in Aruba

With the island’s constant trade winds, extensive shallows and challenging wave conditions, Aruba is a true surfer’s paradise. Visitors surfing the island’s flat-water locations, backed by the beautiful coastline at sunset, quickly find it takes their stress away. Whether visitors are experts or beginners, the island’s coastline is perfect for discovering the ideal location for windsurfing and kitesurfing.

With Aruba’s constant 15-knot trade winds, together with the choice of flat-water locations or challenging wave conditions, this Caribbean destination is one of the most popular spots in the world for windsurfers and kitesurfers.

Scuba Diving & Snorkeling

Let the color Olo surround you while exploring the marine life of the island. Whether it is a diminutive damselfish in its home of waving sea fans, or an amazing encounter with schools of blue parrotfish.

Snorkeling and scuba diving in Aruba leave nothing to be desired and an experience that is easy to do. Meanwhile, the experience enriches visitors with memories to last a lifetime. Some lucky divers could even meet one of the island’s four sea turtle species, slowly swimming by. Moreover, scuba diving in Aruba is ideal for expert and beginner divers alike, while a variety of classes are available to teach them how to get the most out of their underwater experience.

Kayak & Canoe Tours in Aruba

Peaceful and relaxing Caribbean kayaking enables paddlers while observing Aruba’s wildlife up close and personal. Guests paddling away will explore the birds and sea creatures living among the mangroves while protecting them.

A selection of Caribbean kayak tours take off from Savaneta, making their way up the coastline to popular locations, including the Spanish Lagoon and Mangel Halto. These tours are led by knowledgeable guides, and usually include beach time, swimming, snorkeling, and lunch after an entire morning of fun for the whole family.

Sailing off Aruba’s shores

Visitors can set sail for a wonderful cruise along Aruba’s scenic coastline. Meanwhile, the leeward coast of Aruba, its calm, flat sea and the steady trade winds make sailing a perfect activity to add to a vacation experience when visiting the Caribbean island.

Among some of the most breathtaking views of the island is the offshore view of the stunning beaches from out on the water while enjoying sailing. A visit to Palm Beach harbors offers a choice of more than a dozen catamarans and beautiful sailboats, offering cruises to watch the gorgeous scenery set against the turquoise canvas of the Caribbean Sea.

Visit Aruba’s tourism website for more information about activities, beaches and water sports available on the Caribbean island’s website.