Scuba Diving
Discover Aruba Below the Surface
There’s a completely different side of Aruba waiting beneath the Caribbean.
Whether you’re taking your first breath underwater, already certified and ready to explore Aruba’s wrecks and reefs, or looking to continue your dive education, our dive team is ready to get you underwater.
Important Note: For your safety, please allow 12–24 hours before flying after your final dive due to the risk of decompression sickness.
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Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) – Your First Dive Experience!
New to scuba? Start here.
Our Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) experience is made for beginners who want to try scuba without completing a full certification course.
One of our experienced, certified dive instructors will first explain:
The dive equipment, Basic diving techniques, Underwater communication and Important safety procedures
Then it’s time to head into the water and experience scuba diving for yourself.
Equipment: All required equipment included
Duration: Approximately 2 hours
Price: $120
Certified Divers
Already certified? Come explore some of Aruba’s best-known wrecks, reefs and dive sites with our experienced dive crew.
Popular dive sites include: the Antilla Wreck, Pedernales Wreck, Arashi Reef, Star Gerren, and several beautiful drift dive locations
Two-Tank Morning Dive
Enjoy two dives at carefully selected locations for a full morning of underwater exploration.
Duration: Approximately 3½–4 hours
One-Tank Afternoon Dive
Prefer a shorter dive? Certified divers can also join us for a 1-tank afternoon dive.
The afternoon is also a great option for refreshers who want to get comfortable in the water again before doing more diving during their stay.
We select our dive locations based on weather, sea conditions, visibility and diver experience.
Have a particular site you’d love to dive? Let our team know and we’ll be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.
Experienced Dive Crew – Our experienced, certified dive professionals focus on keeping every dive safe, relaxed and enjoyable, while helping you get the most out of your time underwater.
Drinks & Snacks Onboard – Between dives, relax on the boat with complimentary drinks and snacks before heading back underwater.
Bring Your Own Gear or Rent Ours – You’re welcome to bring your own equipment or choose one of our rental gear packages.
Certified Dive Packages
Planning to dive more than once during your stay? Choose the package that works best for you.
Bring Your Own Gear or Rent Ours:
You’re welcome to bring your own equipment or choose one of our rental gear packages.
-Own Gear: Bring your own gear. We provide the tank, weights and weight belt.
-Rental Gear: Includes BCD, regulator, tank, weights, weight belt, mask and fins.
Tanks | Own gear | Rental Gear |
|---|---|---|
1 | $80 | $90 |
2 | $115 | $140 |
4 | $220 | $270 |
6 | $320 | $390 |
8 | $420 | $500 |
Dive Equipment Storage
Diving with us for several days? Leave the heavy lifting to us.
We offer dive equipment storage at Aruba Watersports Center, so you don’t have to carry your gear back and forth every day.
Leave your equipment with us between dives and simply pick it up when it’s time to get back in the water.
Equipment Storage — $20
Night Dive
See Aruba’s underwater world after the sun goes down.
Night diving offers a completely different experience from diving during the day. As the reef gets darker, different marine life becomes active and familiar dive sites take on a whole new atmosphere.
Join one of our experienced, certified dive professionals for a guided 1-tank night dive and discover Aruba beneath the surface after dark.
Underwater flashlight: Included
Duration: Approximately 1½ hours
Dive: 1 tank
Price: $150
(Night dives are available for certified divers and are scheduled depending on weather and sea conditions.)
PADI Courses & Certifications
Ready to take your diving to the next level?
Whether you want to become a certified diver or continue building your skills, our experienced, certified PADI instructors can guide you through the next step.
Open Water eLearning
Complete the theory online at your own pace, then finish your in-water training with us in Aruba.
Price: $598
Advanced Open Water
Already certified and ready to build more confidence, experience new types of diving, and improve your skills?
Price: $495
Referral Course
Already completed part of your Open Water training elsewhere? Continue and complete your certification with our dive team.
Price: $390
Our team is happy to help you choose the course that best matches your experience level and diving goals.
Dive Schedule & Departure Information
📍 All dives depart from our pier, conveniently located between the Hilton and Barceló hotels on Palm Beach.
Morning Dive
Check-in: 8:30 AM | Boat Departure: 9:00 AM
Certified divers only – Two-tank dive
Afternoon Dive:
Check-in: 1:30 PM | Boat Departure: 2:00 PM
Discover Scuba Diving, refresher dives, and one-tank dives
Important Note: For your safety, please allow 12–24 hours before flying after your final dive due to the risk of decompression sickness.
Good to Know Before You Dive
Minimum Participation: A minimum of 2 people is required for diving
Private Dives: Available by request
Flying After Diving: Allow 12–24 hours after your final dive before flying
Departure Point: All dives start from Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, between the Hilton and Barceló Resorts.
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