Scuba Diving in Aruba, 12 Ways

1.Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 230 reviews · from $99Our pick

Join a PADI-certified instructor for two boat-based underwater visits off Aruba, with sites such as Antilla, Pedernales, Star Gerren, and Kantel Reef. Hotel and cruise-port pickup, snacks, drinks, and taxes are included. Bring proof of certification, recent experience within two years, and choose rental gear if needed.

“Two great dives. Fresh fruit, cold water after the first dive and a sandwich with a fruit drink after the second dive. Our dive master Albert was great at pointing out a squid and an eel we also saw two wrecked planes. Erwin the captain was friendly as well and we were able to hang out at the fly bridge with him. Definitely recommend and would gladly use them again. We also had a hotel pickup from Rosa and she was wonderful to chat with.”

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2.Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 195 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet Red Sail Sports at Piet’s Pier for a guided one or two-tank boat trip around Aruba’s reefs and wrecks. Certified divers may encounter turtles, rays, moray eels, barracuda, coral fans, and the Antilla shipwreck. Johan, Ozzie, and other dive masters lead the underwater route, with gear rental available for an added fee.

“A wonderful experience. Dove two different wrecks, and saw a lot of various fish and animal life. Our guide was awesome and did an amazing job. Highly recommended!”

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3.Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 194 reviews · from $114Top rated

Learn scuba basics in a group of no more than four, then practice in shallow water before heading farther out at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto. Instructors such as Alonso, Alvaro, Steve, Jay, and Michel work with beginners at a ratio of two participants per instructor. Pickup is available from major resort areas and the cruise terminal.

“Friendly and knowledgeable staff provided a great experience. I recommend this company and the your.”

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4.Private First-Time Dive on Aruba’s Reef and Wreck Site

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 192 reviews · from $120

You’ll learn the basics of scuba with a private instructor such as Alan, Ray, or Pauline, then practice in shallow water before exploring Aruba’s reef and a shipwreck to a maximum of 40 feet. The three-hour session suits first-timers and rusty certified participants, with pickup available and a group limit of four.

“Alan was great. Private dive worth every penny. Highly recommend this team. Very attentive, pick up/ drop off.”

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5.Aruba Certified Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · from $80

Join Aruba Watersports Center for a three-hour boat-based scuba excursion for PADI-certified divers. Expect a back-roll entry, supplied gear if selected, and possible sightings of stingrays, moray eels, yellowtail snapper, turtles, coral, and the Antilla Shipwreck. Instructors may include Roni, Flo, Alain, or Alan.

“Flo is an excellent instructor. He provided us a quick introduction to diving on a shallow water and taught us sign language. We follow him to a dive near the wreck ship area and he show us many different fish. It was the best experience on my 1st dive.”

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6.Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $99

Learn the basics of scuba with a PADI instructor, then practice skills in shallow water before exploring Aruba’s Mangel Halto Reef. Groups are limited to four, gear and refreshments are provided, and pickup may be available. Carlos, Javier, Sebastian, Gio, and other instructors have led sessions praised for patience and careful guidance.

“Great time and instruction very knowledgeable of the area would use again, took good care of everyone in the party.”

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7.Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · from $104

Learn scuba basics with Red Sail Sports Aruba in a classroom and pool, then board a boat for a 30 to 40 minute open-water swim at a shallow reef or shipwreck. The small-group course includes gear, an instructor, water, and practice at depths of 20 to 30 feet. No prior experience is needed.

“This is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I really appreciated our dive instructor, as he made us feel safe throughout the entire experience (I was definitely anxious). We saw everything from octopus, to rays, to tons of tropical fiRead more”

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8.Aruba 2-Tank Guided Dive for Certified Divers / rental equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $144

Join Pure Diving Aruba for a four-hour, two-tank scuba outing for certified participants. Use the included gear, meet PADI or SDI instructors, and visit southern sites such as Sponge Reef, Harbor, the Planes, Bali, or Jane C. Pickup is available from selected resorts and just outside the cruise terminal.

“Awesome experience! We went to the Jane C wreck and the Bali reef and saw green moray eels, a ray, puffer fish, lion fish, trumpet fish, and beautiful coral. I was a bit rusty and all of the guides were very professional and helped me feel comfortable getting back in the water - I'd definitely book with Pure Diving again!”

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9.Aruba Flyboarding & Jetovator Experience: Fly Like a Bird & Dive Like a Dolphin

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 64 reviews · from $150

Meet Jhon or Olga at Delphi Watersports, in front of the Hyatt Regency towel hut, for a 30-minute Aruba flyboarding session. After a short lesson, you will work toward rising above the Caribbean Sea and controlling the board yourself. The activity is challenging, but patient instructors such as Brandon, Kamal, Jay, and Oscar help beginners get started.

“I felt like a bird and a dolphin during This experience. it was very fun! It took me a second to get it but once I did oh was it funnnnn”

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10.Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $109

Join Pure Diving Aruba from 8:30 am to about 1 pm for two guided underwater outings at quiet southern Aruba sites. You must be certified and bring your own equipment, though missing parts can be rented for cash. Groups are capped at six, with pickup, water, fruit, and guidance from instructors such as Alonso included.

“Two fantastic dives with the people from Pure Dive Aruba. Visibility and corals where the best! Lots of green eels and fishes. Alonzo, our guide, was the best!”

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11.Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $120

Start at Aruba Bob in Savaneta for a 2.5-hour PADI Discover Scuba session for non-certified participants. Your instructor covers equipment, breathing, and safety before guiding you from shallow water to a deeper site. Small groups, possible shipwreck views, and free activity photos make this a friendly first step.

“It was a great experience! I Would highly recommend. If you ever wanted to scuba dive this is a worthwhile introduction.”

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12.Shore Dive Aruba for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $95

Meet Nautilus Dive Center in Savaneta for a certified-only shore scuba session near Mangel Halto. You may visit Mangel Halto Reef, The Hole in the Wall, or Santo Largo with a small group of up to six. Guides such as Javier, Junior, Geo, and Isaac help with site orientation, marine life, and underwater photos.

“Had such a good time! Javier was a great dive master. He created a personalized experience and made sure to point out all the cool things to see down under! He also got some great pictures!”

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