Aruba Certified Scuba Diving
Overview
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3 hours
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The waters around Aruba are filled with dazzling marine life. Turtles, green and spotted moray eels, stingrays, yellow tail snappers and many more are waiting for a visit from you. The waters vary between 20 feet to 140 feet and are the perfect location for scuba diving. You might also she ship wrecks, like the famous Antilla!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Check in at our desk to complete the paperwork. Certified divers: don't forget your certification card! After the check in you will get your necessary gear and go diving! All our dives are off a boat (back roll entrance).
What‘s Included
Use of scuba gear (if option selected)
Local taxes
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities
Options
Cert. Dive 2-Tank rental gear
2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.
Cert. Dive 1-Tank rental gear
1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.
Cert. Dive 2-Tank own gear
2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with their own gear. Own BCD & own Regulator.
Non-certified Dive Afternoon
Classroom, pool skills & one dive at The Pedernales Paradise, for the anyone who is not certified.
Certified-Refresh Dive
For certified divers who need a refresh dive.
Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear
1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with own gear.
Reviews
260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ronny at Aruba Watersports Center rocks!
W7680UObrandonr,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ronny was fantastic at guiding through two sites to help discover marine life and beautiful spots of coral on the Antilla
great dive
ronnas105,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Antilla and the reef, great dives. good visibility, safe and fun crew. Ronnie and Liliana, great guides and sent us great video.
Turtles turtles turtles
879cartert,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was amazing to see all of the sea turtles saw in their natural environment
Highly recommend Aruba Water Sports Center for diving
790stacieo,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dive Master Ronny Sanchez and skipper Nelly were terrific. We rented BCDs, wetsuits, tanks, and regulators. The gear was all in great shape. When I had a problem with my BCD inflator tube, Ronnie swapped it out on the spot. We enjoyed riding out to the dive site on the boat’s flying bridge under the bimini top (in the shade). The boat was clean, and the flying bridge was freshly painted. Underwater, Ronny found all kinds of interesting things that we would’ve swam right past (e.g. octopi hiding in little holes on each dive). He took GoPro videos of both dives, and sent us the clips through WhatsApp at no charge. When we got back to the boat, they had fresh cut pineapple for us. Ronny and Nelly were very friendly and attentive. Highly recommend Aruba Water Sports Center for diving and especially Ronny and Nelly for the crew.
First time diving
valentinabX2578AM,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the best experiences of my life. It was my first time diving, my instructor was Ronny, he accompanied me throughout the process, I was never afraid. It was a beautiful activity!
Aruba Watersports Center
A9607WUmichaels,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ronny our guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the Antilles wreck and the reef.
Outstanding Dive Experience with Aruba Watersports
Stan S,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My daughter and I had an absolutely fantastic experience diving with Aruba Watersports. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. Ronny was an incredible guide and divemaster—professional, attentive, and clearly passionate about what he does. He made us feel comfortable and ensured we got the most out of every dive. We actually dove with two other operators while on the island, and Aruba Watersports was by far the best. The boat was clean and comfortable, the captains were great, and the overall operation was smooth and well-run. One thing that really stood out was the attention to detail between dives—fresh fruit, snacks, and water were provided, which made the surface intervals relaxing and enjoyable. Most importantly, safety was always the top priority. We never felt rushed, which was a big differentiator. Unlike other operators that pulled divers out at 40 minutes regardless of air consumption, Aruba Watersports allowed us to dive our profiles safely and comfortably. I highly recommend Aruba Watersports—and especially Ronny—to anyone planning to dive in Aruba. We’ll definitely be back!
Great experience scuba diving
Voyager556901,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My partner and I did two two-tank dives with Aruba Watersports Center. Our divemaster on the first day was Lilian and on the second day was Ronnie. Both Lilian and Ronnie were excellent - they gave nice briefings, pointed out lots of interesting sea life, and shared videos with us after the dive. (The boat captain was great as well - Nelly, perhaps?) There was a particular dive site we wanted to go to on a particular day and they were able to accommodate that for us, which we really appreciated! The groups on both days were quite small and that allowed for a lot of individual attention and plenty of space on the boat. Different dive places have different expectations for how much of the physical setup divers do themselves and this place was definitely on the full service end of things - they transported the tanks, rinsed our gear after the dive for us, etc. The cost of the dives was really reasonable too.
Awesome diving with Ronny and Ryan
andreweV6396UV,Mar 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I spent 2 days diving with AWC in Aruba. I was a little nervous as it has been over 18 months since I had last dived. Well I have to say there was nothing to worry about with Ryan at the helm of the dive boat and Ronny as my dive guide. Ronny was absolutely amazing, making sure my equipment was set up correctly, going over the safety briefing, helping me gear up and then pointing out interesting things during the dive. I felt really safe, which allowed me to really enjoy all 4 dives that he guided with me. An awesome experience that I'll truly remember. My wife asked both Ryan and Ronny why they like working in the dive business and the both said to put smiles on people faces. Well I'm still smiling as I write this review. Couldn't have have a better experience!
Amazing experience diving!
33pu,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing experience diving in Aruba! Ronny our DM and Nelly our captain was great. Very professional group. We truly did not lift a finger! We felt super safe the whole time. The dives were great and Ronny took tons of photos and videos underwater and sent them to us after! When we finished our first dive Nelly had fresh pineapple waiting om the boat. I would highly recommend!
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