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Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers

4.8 · 137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 96% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Aruba Operated by Nautilus Dive Center Aruba Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
3h
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Dutch, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 13:00 · Hotel pickup from 48 pickup points
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

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. 4.8 from 137 reviews at €90 per person.

In our comparison: #6 of 9 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • pick and drop off free
  • Equipment, PADI book, Water , Banana or Chocolate

    Children from €90 (ages 10 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

    Reviews

    4.8
    137 ratings
    Viator 100 · Tripadvisor 37

    96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 131 of 137

    Star breakdown of all 137 ratings

    5 stars
    123 · 90%
    4 stars
    8 · 6%
    3 stars
    1 · 1%
    2 stars
    2 · 1%
    1 star
    3 · 2%

    What reviewers say

    Reviewers praise patient instruction and reef and wreck dives, but pickup arrangements can be unreliable.

    Praised

    • Calm, patient coaching helps beginners work through nerves
    • Clear explanations and practice on land and in shallow water
    • Close underwater supervision helps beginners feel safe
    • Sightings of fish and coral, plus visits to a shipwreck

    Complaints

    • Some report smooth pickups, while others face delays and unclear meeting instructions
    • Lengthy waits for equipment setup and training before the dive

    Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 March 2024 to 21 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.

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    Meeting point and route

    Meeting point

    Where
    200 feet from Marina Pirata Restaurant, Nautilus Dive Center. PADI FLAG · Open in Google Maps
    Departure
    09:00, 13:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
    Return
    This activity ends back at the meeting point
    Pickup
    Hotel pickup from 48 pickup points (48 pickup points listed by the operator, 46 of them hotels)
    Operator
    Nautilus Dive Center Aruba; 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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Children

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

    Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Strollers OK
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby

    Good to know

    • Children from €90 ages 10 to 17

    The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth, weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details

    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 · #6 of 9€903h4.8 (137)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 Certified Scuba Diving€733h 30m4.87 (348)shared

    Ranked #6 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 €90 per adult