--- title: Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 137 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Free pickup, south coast rank_in_category: 6 of 9 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-padi-scuba-diving-program-non-certified-divers/ --- # Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers **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 (table below). ## Overview In addition to the myriad of sea creatures, there are plenty of intriguing coral formations and interesting wrecks to check out. If you’re looking to dive or snorkel in Aruba, look no further than Nautilus Diving Center in Mangel Halto Savaneta Aruba. Juan Mora, the owner of Nautilus, is a PADI Master Instructor with 25 years of experience. PADI Master Instructors are divers who are incredibly experienced and can teach others how to dive and experience the wonders of the ocean. We can help you to experience all of the wonders that the ocean has to offer. For those not comfortable with diving, but who still want to see the underwater world in Aruba, we also offer snorkeling tours. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 48 pickup points - Starts 09:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €90: ages 10 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 48 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 137 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nautilus Dive Center Aruba - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.8 from 137 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 131 of 137. - 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 (2024-03-11 to 2026-09-21); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - pick and drop off free - Equipment, PADI book, Water , Banana or Chocolate ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 13:00 - 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 200 feet from Marina Pirata Restaurant, Nautilus Dive Center. PADI FLAG Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJl_shP74-hY4RjjNdWwFBIlg Pickup points listed by the operator: 48 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights, heights, arrival flight or ship details ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 9** | €90 | 3h | 4.8 (137) | 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 Certified Scuba Diving](/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-certified-scuba-diving/?format=md) | €73 | 3h 30m | 4.87 (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. 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-padi-scuba-diving-program-non-certified-divers/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/?format=md