A first dive for people without a certificate: theory, gear fitting and skills in shallow water, then a guided sea dive with an instructor, with pickup at the cruise terminal and the Palm and Eagle Beach resorts.
Minimum age is ten and a medical questionnaire applies. 4.87 from 210 reviews at €104 per person.
Best for: First dive: theory, equipment, skills and a guided sea dive at €104 per person for 2h; resort pickup, BBO fee extra. 4.87 from 210 reviews. Scuba Diving comparison
Trade-off: A separate BBO fee is charged, not explained.
In our comparison: #5 of 9 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Price and inclusions
One price for every traveller: €104 per adult.
Included and not included
Cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station.
Pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts.
BBO Fee
Children from €103 (ages 10 to 12). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.
Reviews
4.9
210 ratings Viator 114 · Tripadvisor 96
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 205 of 210
Star breakdown of all 210 ratings
5 stars
196 · 93%
4 stars
9 · 4%
3 stars
1 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
4 · 2%
What reviewers say
Reviewers praise patient instruction and marine life, but rocky shore entry and exit can be difficult.
Praised
Patient instructors help nervous beginners feel comfortable underwater
Clear safety instruction with practice in shallow water
Close personal attention and regular checks during the dive
Sightings of turtles, tropical fish and eels
Complaints
Rocky shore entry and exit can be difficult while carrying dive gear
Some would prefer a deeper dive
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (10 October 2022 to 30 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 3 October 2026.
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14:00, daily except Sun; scheduled through December 2029 (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
Hotel pickup from 23 pickup points (23 pickup points listed by the operator, 23 of them hotels)
Operator
Pure Diving Aruba; booking and payment are completed on Viator
About this tour, from the operator
Would you like to be a fish among all other fish?
Would you like to see fishes or turtles? And are you not certified to dive? Then this is your chance!
First some theory, your equipment, some skills and than you're ready for a real professional guided dive in our beautiful Caribbean sea.
Our Instructors will do everything we can to create your best Pure Diving experience.
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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Before you book, please search the Internet for the PADI discover scuba diving or SDI discovery dive medical questionnaire to avoid disappointments. A 'Yes' as an answer does not mean in all cases that you are not allowed to dive. Consult your doctor and bring a written permission with you.
Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scuba dive you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. You’re respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with hear problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
Children
Minimum age is 10 years.
After diving you are not allowed to fly for at least 18 hours.
Good to know
Children from €103 ages 10 to 12
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #5 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