ORANJESTED, ARUBA

On this tour we shall see the wreck of the Antilla – the largest wreck in the Caribbean – a 135-metre (440-feet) German freighter destroyed during World War II. The huge ship lies on her side in 18 metres (60 feet) of water where it is only partially submerged.

The Seaworld Explorer is a state-of-the-art semi-submarine developed in Australia for use on the Great Barrier Reef. The vessel does not submerge; we descend into the hull of this cruising underwater observatory and sit in air-conditioned comfort one-and-a-half metres (five feet) below the surface, exploring the sea life through large, clear-glass windows.Our journey begins at the pier, where a bus will transport us to another pier to board a transfer boat to take us to the Seaworld Explorer. A knowledgeable narrator waiting onboard will point out beautiful coral formations and spectacular tropical fish in the amazing underwater world around us.On this tour we shall see the wreck of the Antilla – the largest wreck in the Caribbean – a 135-metre (440-feet) German freighter destroyed during World War II. The huge ship lies on her side in 18 metres (60 feet) of water where it is only partially submerged. We transfer to the shore again, and return by bus to our ship.Please note that there are approximately 12 steps to negotiate onboard the semi-submarine. The transfer between launch and semi-submarine takes place at sea. Participants should have a good degree of mobility. For reference, there are no toilet facilities. What marine life may be seen is obviously unpredictable, as is the clarity of the water at the time of our call. Not recommended for passengers who suffer from claustrophobia. The beach where the tour ends is lovely, so you may wish to bring along swimwear and a towel, and stay for a while afterwards, but please note that the return taxi fare to the ship is not included.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR THE 2007 CARIBBEAN SEASON