Top 15 Scuba Diving in Aruba

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 scuba outings from Bucutiweg 20. Expect calm water, reef life, possible wreck sites, snacks, drinks, and pickup from Aruba’s cruise terminal and hotel zones. Guides such as Paula, Albert, Perry, and Lucas are part of the experienced local team.

“S E Aruba Fly N Dive has excellent staff, dive masters and great boat. I will recommend this Dive Shop to everyone. Took us to the Sea Jane Shipwreck and Valley Coral Reef. Thank You I had a great time.”

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2.Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive

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

Join Red Sail Sports from Piet’s Pier for a four-hour scuba trip to Aruba’s offshore wrecks and reefs. Certified divers can choose one or two tanks, with guides such as Johan and Ozzie leading small groups through warm, clear water where turtles, eels, rays, barracuda, and reef fish may appear.

“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 group of no more than four, then enter Aruba’s calm shore waters at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto. Instructors such as Alonso, Alvaro, Jay, Michel, and Steve have helped beginners stay calm while spotting turtles, eels, octopuses, coral, and tropical fish.

“Alvaro and Alonso were extremely professional and friendly. The provided us with great coaching and a fantastic diving experience. We spent over 45 min in the water, seeing a couple of flying fish, turtles, an eel and a huge school of silver fiRead more”

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

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

Meet Underdog Divers at Mangal Hato Pos Chiquito Beach Park for a private first-time scuba session with Alan, Ray, Pauline, or another experienced instructor. After a safety lesson and shallow-water practice, you’ll visit Aruba’s reef and a shipwreck, with time adjusted to your comfort level.

“Alan and Ray were delightful! They were very supportive of both new and experienced divers and ensured we all had the experience we needed!”

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5.Aruba Certified Scuba Diving

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

Join a PADI instructor from Aruba Watersports Center for a three-hour boat outing reserved for certified scuba participants. Expect a back-roll entry, possible Antilla Shipwreck visits, marine life such as turtles, moray eels, stingrays, and yellowtail snapper, plus gear if selected.

“I enjoyed seeing the Beautiful sea life surrounding the shipwreck. Tour was the right amount of time.”

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6.Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · from $99

Learn scuba basics with PADI-trained instructors such as Carlos, Javier, Sebastian, or Gio, then practice in shallow water before visiting Mangel Halto Reef. The three-hour program includes gear, water, snacks, and groups of no more than four. It is an introduction, not a certification course.

“Izhar and Carlos made us feel safe, relaxes and happy. We had a wonderful time. It was me, my husband and 16 year old son.”

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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 take a boat to a shallow Aruba reef or wreck at 20 to 30 feet. Instructors such as Carl, Manny, Ernie, and Carlos guide you through a 30 to 40 minute first open-water experience. Equipment and water are included.

“Our paper work told us to meet at the Red Sail location at 1230 pm. When we arrived no one was there. The captain and diver instructor arrived a few minutes later. At 1:00 pm the dive instructor told us that the red sail employee with our paperwork was supposed to be there as well. At 115 the captain said he called the Red Sail manager and was told the employee was on the way. The employee arrived at 130 with no apology or explanation. Once our excursion began, the captain and dive instructor were amazing. If not for the unexplained delay, and the lack of any acknowledgement of wasting…”

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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 a four-hour, two-tank scuba trip from Pure Diving Aruba. Use included equipment, visit southern sites such as Jane C, Harbor Reef, Bali, or the Planes, and enjoy fruit, water, and sandwiches between and after your underwater sessions.

“We arrived late due to our cruise ship and they were able to accommodate our group of 6 divers. Thanks Pure Diving Aruba.”

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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 by the Hyatt Regency towel hut for a 30-minute Aruba FlyBoard session. After instruction, you will work toward lifting above the Caribbean Sea, with help from guides such as Brandon, Kamal, Oscar, or Jay. Bring ID and note the 250-pound limit.

“Phenomenal experience!!! Brandon, our instructor was great getting me up in the air. The beautiful lady at the check in station was great as well. 15/10. Will be back again for sure!”

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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 near Aruba’s southern coast. You bring your own gear, follow an instructor such as Alonso, and may visit coral reefs or wrecks. Pickup, fruit, water, and a maximum group of six 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

Spend about 2.5 hours learning scuba basics with Aruba Bob’s certified instructors, then explore Aruba’s sea at an introductory level. Guides such as Jeff, Martina, Mark, Coco, Lui, and Quinten are known for patient instruction, shallow-water practice, shipwreck views, and free activity photos.

“Louis and Quintin were great! Quick lesson then into the water. Got to dive to a sunken ship. Super fun!”

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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 flexible, small-group shore session near Mangel Halto. Certified divers may visit Mangel Halto Reef, The Hole in the Wall, or Santo Largo with guides such as Javier, Junior, Isaac, or Geo. Showers, lockers, restrooms, and a fill station are available.

“Isaac was great! Nice guy and his colleagues too! We saw a lot fish and had a safe dive! We surely come back here when we are on Aruba again!”

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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 three-hour, one-tank scuba outing led by instructors such as Steve, Marc, and Peter. You’ll use supplied equipment, visit a reef, wreck, Drumfish, or Tres Trapi, and receive pickup from key resort and cruise areas. Certified divers age 10 and up may choose a morning or afternoon time.

“Fantastic tour and professional people. It wasn't my first time of diving, still they showed new and useful practices. Friendly amazing crew!! Excellent equipment!”

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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 excursion to the Jane Sea shipwreck and Barcadera Reef. The group is limited to three certified divers, with pickup offered. Staff member Izhar has been praised for careful gear help, but beginners should choose another trip.

“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 at Piet’s Pier Bar in Noord at 6:00 pm for a guided PADI night dive with an instructor such as Johan. Certified divers descend 25 to 50 feet for about 40 minutes over shallow reefs or shipwrecks, using their own rented equipment.

“Marine life is amazing!!! Very professional company. They cater to the divers requests and make sure you see a variety of marine life.”

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