--- title: Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 88 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 136 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: 2026-09-20 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. 4.79 from 136 reviews at €88 per person. ## 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. ## Key facts - Price: from €88 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 136 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Nautilus Dive Center Aruba ## 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 ## 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 ## How it compares in Scuba Diving Ranked **#6 of 9** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 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) — €106 per person, 4.91 (274) 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) 3. 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