Aruba Certified & Non-Certified Scuba Diving

4.9 (355 reviews) Aruba
Duration3h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Dutch, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

Discover Aruba beneath the Caribbean!

Aruba Watersports Center is family-owned and operated. Our certified dive team welcomes beginners, returning divers and experienced divers with personal guidance and a relaxed, professional approach. Safety, comfort and fun come first.

Choose the experience that fits your day:
-2-tank morning dive for certified divers
-1-tank afternoon dive for certified divers
-Refresher dive for returning divers
-Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) for beginners
-Equipment storage for multi-day divers
-Own gear or rental equipment options
-Complimentary onboard drinks and snacks

Explore Aruba’s wrecks, reefs and drift-dive sites. Based on weather, sea conditions, visibility and experience, you may visit the Antilla Wreck, Pedernales Wreck, Arashi Reef, Star Gerren or another crew-selected location.

Select your date and travelers, then click “Check Availability” to see options and current pricing.

Options

Cert. Dive 2-Tank rental gear

2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.

Certified-Refresh Dive

For certified divers who need a refresh dive.

Cert. Dive 1-Tank rental gear

1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.

Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear

1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with own gear.

Cert. Dive 2-Tank own gear

2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with their own gear.
Own BCD & own Regulator.

Non-certified Dive Afternoon

Classroom, pool skills & one dive at The Pedernales Paradise, for the anyone who is not certified.

What's included

  • IMPORTANT NOTE: wait 12-24 hours before flying after your final dive
  • Dive boat
  • Use of scuba gear (if option selected)
  • When Rental scuba equipment: BCD, regulator, tanks, mask, fins
  • Complimentary snack and drink onboard
  • Local taxes included
  • Certified dive professional / experienced dive crew
  • Dive briefing and safety instructions
  • DSD's: all required equipment is included
  • 1 or 2 tanks depending on option selected
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Towels

What to expect

Choose the dive option that fits you:

2-Tank Morning Dive: Certified divers enjoy two guided dives, with complimentary drinks and snacks between dives. Check-in is at 8:30 AM; departure is at 9:00 AM.

Afternoon Diving: Certified divers, returning divers a refresher, and non-certified beginners Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) can choose a 1-tank dive. Check-in is at 1:30 PM; departure is at 2:00 PM.

Prepare your equipment and receive a briefing from our experienced, certified dive crew. Sites are selected according to weather, sea conditions, visibility and experience. Possible locations include the Antilla Wreck, Pedernales Wreck, Arashi Reef, Star Gerren and drift-dive sites; specific locations cannot be guaranteed.

Bring your own equipment or select rental gear. Options and rates vary by dive type and equipment. Select your date and travelers, then click “Check Availability” to see current pricing and choose your option.

Our team will assist you as you explore Aruba’s underwater world and marine life.

  1. Aruba Watersports Center

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please check in 30 minutes before departure.
Meet us at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, in the large brown beachfront building between Hilton Aruba and Barceló Aruba. The Bread Basket and Dazzling Turtle are in the same building.

End point

Please check in 30 minutes before departure.
Meet us at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, in the large brown beachfront building between Hilton Aruba and Barceló Aruba. The Bread Basket and Dazzling Turtle are in the same building.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
  • For your safety, allow 12–24 hours between your final dive and flying, following the guidance of your dive professional.
  • A minimum of two participants is required for the dive to operate.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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