--- title: Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience lang: en type: tour city: Aruba country: Caribbean price: 109 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 281 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, nl, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Own instructor, any level rank_in_category: 1 of 9 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-10-03 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/aruba/tours/aruba-private-scuba-diving-one-to-one-experience/ --- # Aruba Private Scuba Diving One-to-One Experience **Guidekin's take:** A private dive with your own instructor and no fixed clock, so the pace suits a nervous first timer or a confident diver, with the site picked by the day's conditions; equipment and pickup for up to eight are included. Basic swimming, a medical form and a gap before flying are required. 4.91 from 281 reviews at €109 per person. In our comparison: #1 of 9 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This fully private experience allows you to dive at your own pace. With our highly trained and certified instructors, we keep the experience personalized while maintaining a high level of service. Because there is no strict time limit, the program can be adjusted for more nervous participants or those who are feeling more adventurous. Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable location. You’ll have the experience of a lifetime, while we keep it safe! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 68 pickup points - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Children from €99: ages 10 to 17 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 68 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €109 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.91/5 from 281 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Underdog Divers Aruba - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Dutch, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-03 ## Reviews 4.91 from 281 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 274 of 281. - 5 stars: 272 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (1%) - 3 stars: 2 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 4 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient instruction and underwater sights; breathing discomfort or panic prevented some from completing the dive. **Praised:** - Patient, attentive instructors who let beginners learn at their own pace - Clear safety briefings and shallow water practice before going deeper - Fish, turtles, coral and shipwreck sightings during the dive - Underwater photos and videos that reviewers enjoyed receiving **Complaints:** - Some divers could not complete the dive because of breathing discomfort or panic Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2025-09-13 to 2026-09-30); last checked 2026-10-03. ## What's included - Pick up service for max 8 persons - Use of SCUBA equipment ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-03 - 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 We wear bright colored long sleeved shirts with the Underdog Divers logo on it. So you can’t miss us. It’s easy to find, just type “Mangel Halto Beach Sign” into Google Maps. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJl-scv1w_hY4Rx-I8ySjCUTo Pickup points listed by the operator: 68 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Must have basic swimming skills - Please keep at least 18 hours between your dive and any flight. - Must fill out the medical questionnaire we’ll provide over the messaging board. 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 · #1 of 9** | €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 | | [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 #1 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. 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