--- title: Aruba Certified Scuba Diving lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 73 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.87 reviews: 348 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Certified diver? rank_in_category: 3 of 9 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-certified-scuba-diving/ --- # Aruba Certified Scuba Diving **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. **Certified diver?:** 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. Trade-off: Two to book; own gear at from price; no pickup. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #3 of 9 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover a different side of Aruba beneath the Caribbean! At Aruba Watersports Center, our experienced, certified dive team welcomes you with a relaxed, personal approach and helps you make the most of your time underwater. Choose the experience that fits your day: * 2-tank morning dive for a full morning of exploration * 1-tank afternoon dive for a shorter experience * Private dives available by request * Equipment storage — $20 for guests diving several days * Bring your own gear or rent ours * Enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks onboard Explore Aruba’s famous wrecks, reefs and drift-dive locations. Depending on the weather, sea conditions, visibility and your experience, you may visit the Antilla Wreck, Pedernales Wreck, Arashi Reef or Star Gerren. Looking for a different type of dive? Check out our night dives and PADI courses for more ways to explore Aruba. Learn more on our website; Aruba Watersports Center ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please check in 30 minutes before… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Complimentary snack and drink onboard - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €73 per person for the Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear option; other options up to €125 - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.87/5 from 348 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Aruba Watersports Center - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.87 from 348 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 337 of 348. - 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 (2026-01-01 to 2026-09-28); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear | €71 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch, Spanish | 1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with own gear. | | Cert. Dive 1-Tank rental gear | €80 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch, Spanish | 1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear. | | Certified-Refresh Dive | €87 / person | English, Dutch, Spanish | For certified divers who need a refresh dive. | | Cert. Dive 2-Tank own gear | €103 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch, Spanish | 2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with their own gear. Own BCD & own Regulator. | | Non-certified Dive Afternoon | €107 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch, Spanish | Classroom, pool skills & one dive at The Pedernales Paradise, for the anyone who is not certified. | | Cert. Dive 2-Tank rental gear | €125 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Dutch | 2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear. | ## What's 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 ## Not included - Hotel pickup and drop-off - Gratuities - Equipment storage $20, optional - Private dive available by request; extra charge applies ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 08:30, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJpemi-Ag4hY4REf-iEwTCWN8 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness - Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive - "How to find us" Video: https://youtu.be/qe5WRcWRjC8 ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 9** | €73 | 3h 30m | 4.87 (348) | shared | | [Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-private-scuba-diving-one-to-one-experience/?format=md) | €109 | 2h 30m | 4.91 (281) | private | | [Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers](/caribbean/aruba/tours/guided-padi-discover-scuba-diving-for-non-certified-divers/?format=md) | €109 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (53) | shared | | [Aruba 2-Tank guided Dive for certified divers / own equipment](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-2-tank-guided-dive-for-certified-divers-own-equipment/?format=md) | €99 | 4h | 4.98 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/scuba-diving-aruba/?format=md ## More in Aruba - All Aruba tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-certified-scuba-diving/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md