

Best for advanced divers, 12-40m, boat entry, strong current.
Fingers Reef is a challenging drift dive located off Baby Beach and Colorado Point, Aruba. The site features a reef structure spanning depths of 12 to 40 metres, suitable only for advanced divers due to strong currents and variable visibility. Divers frequently encounter French Angelfish, wrasses, Blue Tang, Queen Parrotfish, Stoplight Parrotfish, Smooth Trunkfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Redband Parrotfish, Striped Parrotfish, Bluestriped Grunt, Yellowtail Snapper, and Schoolmaster Snapper. Access is strictly by boat, and the presence of boat traffic requires the use of a surface marker buoy. Divers must check current conditions with their operator before entry, as the site environment can change significantly.
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Carry a surface marker buoy and deploy it well before you surface, as boat traffic at this site is a real hazard. Check current direction and strength with your operator on the day, since conditions here can vary considerably and will determine whether the dive is viable.
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Depth
12-40m
Skill Level
Advanced
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
26-28°C
Current
Strong
Divers regularly encounter French Angelfish, wrasses, Blue Tang, Queen Parrotfish, Stoplight Parrotfish, Smooth Trunkfish, Pacific Trumpetfish, Caribbean Ocean Surgeonfish, Foureye Butterfly Fish, Redband Parrotfish, Striped Parrotfish, Bluestriped Grunt, Yellowtail Snapper, and Schoolmaster Snapper.
No, Fingers Reef is intended for advanced divers only due to the strong currents, variable visibility, and depths reaching 40 metres.
The reef structure at this location ranges from 12 to 40 metres in depth.
This is a boat-only dive site; a boat is required for access.
No, this is a drift dive site designed for scuba diving at depths of 12 to 40 metres.
Primary hazards include strong currents, deep water, and active boat traffic. Divers must deploy a surface marker buoy before surfacing to avoid boat collisions.
Diving at Fingers Reef in Pos Chiquito requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Fingers Reef in Pos Chiquito. Water temperatures range from 26°C to 28°C.
Fingers Reef in Pos Chiquito can have strong currents. Advanced experience with drift diving and current navigation is recommended.