5 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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