Anchorage· Aruba· Other Caribbean
Spanish Lagoon & Aruba Nautical Club
12° 28.2′ N · 69° 58.7′ W
A small, informal local fishing and powerboat club at the south end of the Barcadera harbour, far from town but very sheltered, at the mouth of Aruba's mangrove-lined Spanish Lagoon nature reserve.
Practical
Use the north Barcadera entrance, pass the clearance docks and head south close to the outer reef; pass between a white buoy (port) and a black buoy (starboard) to avoid shoals; about 12 ft; the club accepts visitors but often nobody is there (Virgintino 2015). About 15 minutes by car from town. Coordinate: OpenStreetMap marina. Noonsite (February 2026): the Aruba Nautical Club has berths, fuel, water and electricity; members of other yacht clubs may use the facilities but should check in advance - very limited availability.
Best for
Quiet, sheltered spot off the beaten track
Nearby
- Budget Marine Aruba0.4 NM away
- De Palm Island0.4 NM away
- Mangel Halto Anchorage (Aruba)0.6 NM away
- Mangel Halto Reef & Mangroves0.6 NM away
- Barcadera Customs Dock (Aruba Port of Entry)1.5 NM away
- Zeerover (Savaneta)2.3 NM away
- Savaneta (Commandeurs Baai) Anchorage (Aruba)2.4 NM away
- Arikok National Park2.5 NM away