--- title: Scuba Diving in Aruba lang: en type: tour_collection city: Aruba country: Caribbean tours: 9 price_from_eur: 27 reviews_total: 1679 as_of: 2026-09-20 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/scuba-diving-aruba/ --- # Scuba Diving in Aruba > **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of September 20, 2026. ## Guidekin's verdict (last checked September 19, 2026) We compared 9 scuba dives in Aruba by first dive or certified, what the from price buys, gear, pickup and the Antilla wreck. - **First dive?:** [Small-Group Try Dive for Non-Certified](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/small-group-aruba-scuba-diving-for-non-certified-divers/?format=md). Theory, gear fitting, shallow skills, then a guided sea dive with an instructor at €101 per person for 2h; resort pickup. 4.87 from 208 reviews. Trade-off: A separate BBO fee is charged, not explained. — now €101 per person, 4.87 (208) - **Certified diver?:** [Certified Boat Dives, One or Two Tanks](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-certified-scuba-diving/?format=md). One Tank own gear tier at €71 per person; two tanks and rental gear are pricier tiers, snack on board; no pickup, no flying next day. 4.87 from 337 reviews. Trade-off: From price is one tank with own gear; no pickup. — now €71 per person, 4.87 (337) - **Own instructor?:** [Private One-to-One Scuba Dive](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-private-scuba-diving-one-to-one-experience/?format=md). Your own instructor, no fixed clock, site set by conditions, gear and pickup for up to eight at €106 per person; medical form needed. 4.91 from 274 reviews. Trade-off: Per person, two to book; medical form. — now €106 per person, 4.91 (274) Also compared: - [One or Two Tank Reef and Wreck Dive](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-one-or-two-tank-scuba-dive/?format=md): Antilla wreck on two tanks. Trade-off: From price is gear rental only; dives cost more. — now €27 per person, 4.5 (225) - [Discover Scuba Diving Aruba](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/discover-scuba-diving-aruba/?format=md): Pool practice first. Trade-off: Four hours; colds or asthma rule you out. — now €102 per person, 4.77 (159) - [PADI Program for Non-Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-padi-scuba-diving-program-non-certified-divers/?format=md): Free pickup, south coast. Trade-off: Three hour program; plan half a day. — now €88 per person, 4.79 (136) - [Guided PADI Discover Dive](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/guided-padi-discover-scuba-diving-for-non-certified-divers/?format=md): Free dive pictures. Trade-off: Transport not included; no diving on flight day. — now €106 per person, 5.0 (53) - [Two Tank Excursion for Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-2-tank-dive-excursion-for-certified-divers/?format=md): Certified, transport service. Trade-off: Transport under conditions; seniors need clearance. — now €89 per person, 4.69 (248) Commissions never affect the order. ## All 9 tours, ranked by Guidekin score | # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | 1 | [Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-private-scuba-diving-one-to-one-experience/?format=md) | Private Tours | €106 per person | 4.91 (274) | 2h 30m | Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 09:00–13:30 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/nl | | 2 | [Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/guided-padi-discover-scuba-diving-for-non-certified-divers/?format=md) | | €106 per person | 5.0 (53) | 2h 30m | daily 09:00–16:30 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · en/es/nl | | 3 | [Aruba Certified Scuba Diving](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-certified-scuba-diving/?format=md) | | €71 per person | 4.87 (337) | 3h | daily exc Sun 08:30–13:30 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/nl | | 4 | [Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-2-tank-guided-dive-for-certified-divers-own-equipment/?format=md) | | €97 per person | 5.0 (39) | 4h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/nl | | 5 | [Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/small-group-aruba-scuba-diving-for-non-certified-divers/?format=md) | | €101 per person | 4.87 (208) | 2h | daily exc Sun 14:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/nl | | 6 | [Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-padi-scuba-diving-program-non-certified-divers/?format=md) | | €88 per person | 4.79 (136) | 3h | daily 09:00–13:00 | up to 4 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/nl | | 7 | [Discover Scuba Diving Aruba](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/discover-scuba-diving-aruba/?format=md) | | €102 per person | 4.77 (159) | 4h | Mon Tue Wed 12:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es | | 8 | [Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-2-tank-dive-excursion-for-certified-divers/?format=md) | | €89 per person | 4.69 (248) | 4h | daily exc Sun 08:30 | up to 12 per booking · free cancel · instant · pickup · en/es/it/pt | | 9 | [Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-one-or-two-tank-scuba-dive/?format=md) | | €27 per person | 4.5 (225) | 4h | daily exc Sun | up to 9 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/nl | ## Why each made the list - **Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience** — A private dive with your own instructor and no fixed clock, so the pace suits a nervous first timer or a confident diver, with the site picked by the day's conditions; equipment and pickup for up to eight are included. Basic swimming, a medical form and a gap before flying are required. 4.91 from 274 reviews at €106 per person. - **Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers** — A discover dive with locally born guides who take you into the water in a small group and hand out free pictures of the dive afterwards, with equipment and fees included. Transport is not included, and you cannot dive on the day you fly. 5 from 53 reviews at €106 per person. - **Aruba Certified Scuba Diving** — Boat dives for certified divers with a choice of a two tank morning or a one tank afternoon, with or without rental gear, plus a refresh option and a non certified afternoon tier; snack and drink on board. Show your certification, get yourself to the dive centre, and leave a day before flying. 4.87 from 337 reviews at €71 per person. - **Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment** — A two tank morning boat trip for certified divers who bring their own gear, to reefs and wrecks on the quieter south coast, with pickup at the cruise terminal and the main resorts. Missing gear is rented for cash at the shop, the local tax is paid separately, and no flying for a day after. 5 from 39 reviews at €97 per person. - **Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers** — A first dive for people without a certificate: theory, gear fitting and skills in shallow water, then a guided sea dive with an instructor, with pickup at the cruise terminal and the Palm and Eagle Beach resorts. Minimum age is ten and a medical questionnaire applies. 4.87 from 208 reviews at €101 per person. - **Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers** — A try dive for people without a licence run from a small dive centre on the south coast at Mangel Halto, with equipment, the course book, water and a snack in the price and free pickup and drop off. It is a three hour program, so plan half a day around it. 4.79 from 136 reviews at €88 per person. - **Discover Scuba Diving Aruba** — A four hour introduction to diving for absolute beginners: theory, pool practice and one guided open water dive, with all scuba gear, a drink, taxes and transport on request in the price. Minimum age is ten, and colds, asthma or pregnancy rule you out on the day. 4.77 from 159 reviews at €102 per person. - **Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers** — A two tank boat excursion for certified divers with a dive leader, light snacks and a transport service under conditions, sold with or without rental gear. Adult pricing applies to every diver. 4.69 from 248 reviews at €89 per person for 4h. - **Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive** — Guided reef and wreck dives for certified divers, with a one tank afternoon dive or a two tank morning that can reach the Antilla wreck; tanks, weights, fruit and water are in the price. Equipment hire, pickup and tips are extra, you need a card and a dive in the last two years. 4.5 from 225 reviews at €27 per person. ## Other collections in Aruba - [Catamaran & Snorkeling Sails](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/catamaran-snorkeling-aruba/?format=md) — 19 tours - [Parasailing, Kayak & Water Sports](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/water-sports-aruba/?format=md) — 17 tours - [UTV & ATV Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/utv-atv-tours-aruba/?format=md) — 16 tours - [Jeep Safaris & Natural Pool](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/jeep-safari-aruba/?format=md) — 15 tours - [Island Sightseeing Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/island-tours-aruba/?format=md) — 14 tours - [Sunset & Dinner Cruises](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/sunset-cruises-aruba/?format=md) — 12 tours - [Horseback Riding](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/horseback-riding-aruba/?format=md) — 11 tours - [Private Tours](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/private-tours-aruba/?format=md) — 8 tours - [Party Bus & Pub Crawls](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/party-bus-aruba/?format=md) — 3 tours ## FAQ **How many scuba diving tours in Aruba are available on Guidekin?** 9 scuba diving tours are available for booking in Aruba on Guidekin. The top-rated is Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience with 4.91/5 from 274 reviews. **How much do scuba diving tours in Aruba cost?** Prices range from €27 to €106 per person. The most affordable option is Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive at €27. The premium choice is Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers at €106. **What are the best scuba diving tours in Aruba?** Based on 1679 traveler reviews across 9 tours, Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.91/5 (274 reviews). **How long do scuba diving tours in Aruba last?** Duration ranges from 2h to 4h. The shortest is Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers at 2h. The longest is Discover Scuba Diving Aruba at 4h. **How do I book scuba diving tours in Aruba on Guidekin?** Browse 9 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. **What is the cancellation policy?** Most scuba diving tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms. ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/scuba-diving-aruba/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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