15 Aruba Scuba Diving Worth Booking

1.Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers

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

Join a PADI-certified guide for two boat-based scuba outings off Aruba. You may visit Antilla, Pedernales, Star Gerren, or quieter reefs such as Fingers and Kantel. Pickup covers cruise terminals and major hotel areas. The boat carries no more than eight people, with snacks and drinks included. Gear rental costs extra unless selected.

“The crew was friendly and helpful. Pickup by the port was easy and it was a short ride to the shop. Safety was a priority. Between dive snacks as well an after dive snack was provided. I would book with Searuba Fly and Dive again!”

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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 scuba excursion around Aruba’s offshore wrecks and reefs. You may visit the WWII Antilla, airplane remains, or shallow coral sites. Guides such as Johan and Ozzie lead small groups, while tanks, weights, fruit, and water are included. Equipment rental and hotel transport cost extra.

“Trip was amazing, dive master Johan was so friendly, informative and even took time in the water to show me things that I had previously discussed with him I was interested in. Will definitely book with them again!! Solo diver and they made me feel welcomed and a part of their family!”

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

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

Learn basic scuba skills in a small group of no more than four, then enter the calm waters at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto with a PADI or SDI instructor. The ratio is one instructor for two participants. Expect about 30 minutes of instruction and roughly 45 minutes underwater, with turtles, eels, fish, and coral possible.

“Had a momentous experience doing this dive. Our experienced guide gave us detailed instructions pertaining to our dive. My girlfriend was nervous and didn't go far down and he stayed with her for the duration to ensure her safety as I stayed close. He was very nice and professional in his handling her trepidations in deeper water. The views were outstanding as I was feet away from hawkbill turtles feeding on seaweed and saw many colorful fish. Thank you so much for the experience and professionalism. Would certainly recommend this excursion.”

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

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

Spend about three hours learning scuba with an experienced guide such as Alan, Ray, or Pauline. You’ll review safety on land, practice in shallow water, then visit Aruba’s reef and a shipwreck to a maximum of 40 feet. The private group of up to four lets your instructor adjust the pace, especially if you feel nervous.

“We had a wonderful time with Alan. He was super funny and explained everything very well. He was super patient with all of us. He took good care of my family. We LOVE Alan!! Can’t wait to come back and dive with him again.”

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5.Aruba Certified Scuba Diving

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

Meet at Aruba Watersports Center for a three-hour boat-based scuba outing led by a PADI instructor. Bring your certification card, complete paperwork, collect gear if selected, and enter by back roll. Expect small groups, possible wreck and reef sites, and marine life such as stingrays, moray eels, turtles, and yellowtail snapper.

“Alan, our scuba instructor and our boat captain were both great! We've scuba dived over 5 countries and Antilla Shipwreck has been the best! The coral and fish have so much color! It was beautiful”

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6.Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $99

You’ll learn basic scuba skills with Nautilus Dive Center Aruba through a short video, PADI reading, quiz, land instruction, and shallow-water practice before heading to Mangel Halto Reef. Groups are limited to four. Carlos, Javier, Sebastian, Gio, and other instructors have helped beginners feel calm and ready for their first underwater outing.

“The refresher course is a nice reminder although it seems to take quite some time getting the equipment organized and watching the required videos. The staff and dive Instructors are excellent, patient and knowledgeable. Sq Just be prepared to wait a while before getting in the water.”

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7.Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners

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

Learn scuba basics in a classroom and pool, then join an instructor for a 30 to 40 minute open-water session in Aruba. The boat reaches shallow reefs or wrecks at 20 to 30 feet, with possible turtles, rays, octopus, lobsters, and tropical fish. Red Sail Sports keeps groups small, with instructors such as Carl, Manny, Ernie, and Lennart.

“We were in Aruba for 2 weeks, and this is one of the highlights of our trip. My 12 yo son and I did the intro to scuba; included some didactic, pool time to get familiar with equipment, and a boat dive on a wreck to 25’. Max of 4 people, we had 3. Carl was great, calm and professional. Highly recommend. The company is Red Sail, on palm beach, and you could save about $10 each by booking directly through them. Very reasonable at about $100 each, about a 4 hour experience”

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

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

Join a PADI or SDI instructor for two morning scuba descents from Pure Diving Aruba. You’ll use rental equipment, visit southern reefs or wrecks such as Jane C. and the Planes, and enjoy fruit, water, and sandwiches between and after the descents. Cruise-terminal pickup is available.

“Great dive. Great guides. Excellent staff The water was warm, clear. They picked me up near the dock where my ship was birthed”

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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 FlyBoard session over Aruba’s Caribbean Sea. You’ll receive a short lesson, then practice rising from the water with an instructor’s help. Brandon, Kamal, Jay, and Oscar have all been praised for patient guidance, while Olga is known for helping with check-in and videos.

“This was an amazing experience!!!! All the staff members I spoke to and helped me were very helpful and friendly! Kamal is the staff member that assisted me out in the water and he is great! The main lady is a sweetheart too! ❤️❤️ They tell Read more”

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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 for two guided underwater outings from 9 am to about 1 pm, using your own scuba equipment. Certified divers visit quieter southern Aruba sites, often aboard the Drumfish, with groups capped at six. Instructors guide you through coral reefs or wrecks, and pickup, water, and fresh fruit are 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

Aruba Bob’s 2.5-hour Discover Scuba session gives non-certified beginners a careful introduction to underwater breathing, equipment, and basic techniques. Instructors such as Jeff, Martina, Mark, Coco, Lui, and Quinten guide small groups from shallow water toward a deeper site, where you may see tropical fish and a sunken ship. Equipment and activity photos are included.

“I booked this Discover Scuba experience with Aruba Bob for me and my son. Lui was our guide for the day and since it happened to be just the two of us booked for that morning, we had a very personalized experience. I can easily say that Read more”

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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 two-hour shore scuba outing near Mangel Halto. Certified divers can 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 focus on comfort, 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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13.Aruba 1-Tank guided Dive for certified divers with rental equipment

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · from $99

Join Pure Diving Aruba for a roughly three-hour, one-tank scuba outing for certified divers. The crew, including Steve, Marc, and Peter, helps you prepare rental gear, chooses a reef or wreck suited to your level, and guides you underwater. Morning trips may use a boat or shore site, while afternoon trips are from shore, sometimes at Tres Trapi.

“My daughters and I enjoyed the trip a lot!! Although we are certified divers this was our first dive as such about a year after getting certified. They were helpful in reminding us of some basics and guiding us the entire time. The rental equipment was also great. Thank you Steve, Marc and Peter!!”

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14.Boat Dive Shipwreck/ Airplanes/ Reef /2 tanks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · from $135

Join Nautilus Dive Center Aruba for a four-hour, two-tank boat trip for certified scuba divers. You’ll visit the Jane Sea shipwreck and Barcadera Reef in a group capped at three people. Izhar is associated with careful gear support. Pickup is offered, though the listed meeting point is in Savaneta.

“Great Dive! Especially for Izhar he took care of all my gears! Very polite and easugoing guy!! Thanhs”

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15.Aruba Guided Night Dive Adventure: Shallow Reefs or Shipwrecks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $85

Meet Red Sail Sports at Piet’s Pier at 6:00 pm for a guided night descent in Aruba’s warm water. Certified participants explore a shallow reef or shipwreck at 25 to 50 feet for about 40 minutes, using their own equipment with weights and a belt supplied. Johan is one instructor praised for spotting wildlife and helping with navigation around the Antilla.

“First time doing a night dive and it was amazing! The dive was well organized and brought us around the Antilla shipwreck. The dive master was helpful with spotting out wildlife and navigating around the ship in the dark.”

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