Aruba Certified Scuba Diving
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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 own gear
2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with their own gear. Own BCD & own Regulator.
Cert. Dive 2-Tank rental gear
2-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.
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.
Cert. Dive 1-Tank rental gear
1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers without own gear.
Reviews
263 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unforgettable experience
Departure13605095795,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We dived with Ronny, it was our first experience and it was spectacular. Ronny was there to help us at all times and that gave us security and confidence. It's an experience you should do, more than recommend!
Exceptional service and safety
675karynt,Apr 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I dove the Antilla wreck and Arashi Reef with diver Ronny and Capt. Nel March 31, ‘26. My husband is an experienced diver, but this was my 6th dive and unfortunately I get seasick. 1. I’ve not had as kind and gentle a boat captain as Nel. I’m not saying the others I’ve had were bad—Nel was just super helpful getting me back on the boat with heavy gear and vomiting! I don’t have words to describe my appreciation. 2. Ronny was amazing. He was great with the junior divers that were with us. He was so helpful to me. He made sure everyone was safe AND took videos of our experiences. FOR FREE!!!! What?!? 3. Ronny’s instructions and facial expressions were so easily understood and helpful. I always knew what he wanted me to do—even though I’m a newbie. 4. Ronny knows where all the cool stuff live. Octopus, stingray, infant lion fish, scorpion fish, eels, green sea turtles and so many beautiful fish and coral.
Great crew all around. Awesome dive site and dive master!
heatherh816,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We are so glad we found this company. We stayed at the Hyatt, just a little bit down the beach (totally walkable) and there was a Red Sail scuba diving center there but they just didn't take the time to answer our questions about the dive trip. So we walked over to Aruba Watersports Center and Shamira and Eugene were very helpful so we scheduled with them as their customer service was much better. We opted to book the Antilla wreck site and Arushi reef. Our dive master was Ronnie and he was awesome. He had his work cut out for him, I think we had about 8 divers on our day, most with 10 or less total dives and a couple of them teenagers. But, he was able to get all of us taken care of and down/around the Antilla site. It was so awesome. I didn't think I'd be able to go in/out of the wreckage due to fear but it wasn't that bad at all. Those who weren't comfortable with it (there was only one), were able to just swim above/beside the boat while waiting for the rest of us to come in/out (we weren't inside the but for extended times). Ronnie was patient and comfortable with all of us despite our vast skill differences. He even took video and sent them to us. We saw so much during this two tank dive... eel, sting ray, turtle, lionfish, octopus, puffer fish, stone fish, it was all very cool. The visibility was great. The water temp for late March was 79 and they provided short wetsuits. It was maybe a 10-15 minute boat ride to the first dive site. There was a light snack between dives as the crew (Ronnie and Nelly) changed over our gear for us. I really didn't think I would like to do a wreck site but this definitely changed my mind. The whole crew was awesome! We were able to take along our teenage son who ended up just snorkeling the site from above with another person who didn't want to dive. I appreciated their flexiblity on this.
Martin
martindK2218KD,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ronny a great instructor, very professional, excellent service on the boat, top diving equipment.A highly recommended experience
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.
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