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Aruba Certified Scuba Diving

4.9 · 348 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Aruba Watersports Center Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
08:30, 13:30 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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 348 reviews at €73 per person.

Best for: One Tank own gear at €73 per person: certified divers, snack and drink included; two to book, no hotel pickup. 4.87 from 348 reviews. Scuba Diving comparison

Trade-off: Two to book; own gear at from price; no pickup.

In our comparison: #3 of 9 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

6 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gearThe page priceEnglish, Dutch, Spanish1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with own gear.€71 for 2+ people
Cert. Dive 1-Tank rental gearEnglish, Dutch, Spanish1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.€80 for 2+ people
Certified-Refresh DiveEnglish, Dutch, SpanishFor certified divers who need a refresh dive.€87
Cert. Dive 2-Tank own gearEnglish, Dutch, Spanish2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with their own gear. Own BCD & own Regulator.€103 for 2+ people
Non-certified Dive AfternoonEnglish, Dutch, SpanishClassroom, pool skills & one dive at The Pedernales Paradise, for the anyone who is not certified.€107 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Included and not included

  • MPORTANT NOTE: 24 hours before flying after your final dive
  • Dive boat
  • Use of scuba gear (if option selected)
  • When Rental scuba equipment: BCD, regulator, tanks, mask, fins
  • Complimentary snack and drink onboard
  • Local taxes included
  • Certified dive professional / experienced dive crew
  • Dive briefing and safety instructions
  • Minimum 2 people required for diving.
  • 1 or 2 tanks depending on option selected
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Equipment storage $20, optional
  • Private dive available by request; extra charge applies

Reviews

4.9
348 ratings
Tripadvisor 339 · Viator 9

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 337 of 348

Star breakdown of all 348 ratings

5 stars
330 · 95%
4 stars
7 · 2%
3 stars
2 · 1%
2 stars
2 · 1%
1 star
7 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise patient instruction, wreck exploration and marine life; no recurring caveat emerges from these reviews.

Praised

  • Patient instruction that reassures nervous, new and returning divers
  • Clear dive briefings, refreshers and help with equipment
  • Guided exploration of the Antilla wreck and sightings of turtles and other marine life
  • Underwater photos and videos shared after the dives
  • Clean, comfortable boats and equipment in good condition

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint emerges from the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (1 January 2026 to 28 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Please check in 30 minutes before departure. Meet us at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, in the large brown beachfront building between Hilton Aruba and Barceló Aruba. The Bread Basket and Dazzling Turtle are in the same building. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
08:30, 13:30, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Aruba Watersports Center; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers
  • Food included Complimentary snack and drink onboard
  • Age 10+ minimum age to join

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Scuba Diving

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #3 of 9€733h 30m4.87 (348)shared
Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience€1092h 30m4.91 (281)private
Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers€1092h 30m5.0 (53)shared
Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment€994h4.98 (41)shared

Ranked #3 of 9 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €28 to €109, median €99; typical length 3h 30m. 1 of 9 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 9 Scuba Diving

From €73 per adult · Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear