Aruba Blog | Travel News, Videos, Vacation Deals http://www.thisisaruba.com/blog Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:35 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= Video – helmet diving http://www.thisisaruba.com/blog/video-helmet-diving/ http://www.thisisaruba.com/blog/video-helmet-diving/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:00:35 +0000 david http://www.thisisaruba.com/blog/?p=53 This video shows the underwater helmet diving experience offered by Sea Trek at Aruba’s De Palm Island.

Participants walk along a 375 foot walkway, 20 feet beneath the surface of the ocean.

The dive is open to all aged 8 years and above, and no swimming or diving experience is required.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zrgcM5L72I

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1nBKcyAFis

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8rQuS7aKoQ

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dtd4zQfuCwg

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQdyo2yK_Yc

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The Antilla was a German freighter, scuttled by its crew during World War II when threatened by Allied Forces.

The 400 ft vessel is known locally as the ‘ghost ship’. It lies in 60 ft of water around ½ mile off the northwest coast of Aruba (near Malmok Beach and Boca Catalina).

The wreck is covered with giant tube sponges and coral formations, and is popular with both divers and snorkelers.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=CN4WBd_CIfo

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The helicopter takes off and returns from the Seaport Marina in Oranjestad.

Sights include:

• Aruba cruise ship terminal in Oranjestad (0:39)
• Manchebo Beach (0:52)
• Eagle Beach (1:27)
• Bubali Bird Sanctuary (1:46)
• Palm Beach (1:52)
• Playa Linda Beach Resort (2:12)
• Wreck of the Antilla (2:37)
• California Lighthouse (3:11)
• Alto Vista Chapel (3:49)
• Bushiribana Gold Ruins (4:47)
• Natural Bridge (4:55)
• San Nicolas (7:03)
• De Palm Island (7:39)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IA4ke9frh4g

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The Butterfly Farm is a popular attraction located on Palm Beach, between the Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort and the Westin Aruba Resort.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7PudjVPRvE

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www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAuUfBaHico

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During this final stage of its metamorphosis, the butterfly hangs from the split chrysalis for several hours until its wings dry out, while at the same time pumping fluids into them from its abdomen until they become fully inflated.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=mu_Y7WtiZHA

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