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
Certified-Refresh Dive
For certified divers who need a refresh dive.
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.
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.
Cert. Dive 1-Tank own gear
1-Tank Scuba Dive package for certified divers with own gear.
Reviews
270 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent diving experience in Aruba
jos ignaciot749,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience was excellent. Ronny was our guide and was great. Super professional, attentive and fun.
Great safe diving!
IlyaP895,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went to scuba recertification with Ronny. It was amazing experience! He took great care of reminding me the basics and setting me up for a pleasant dive experience We wend to one of the ship wrecks. A lot of see life, easy dive. Ronny even took videos of me diving and send them to me . We dove one tank roughly 45 minutes. It was expensive, but definitely worth it, thank to Ronnys efforts. Overall this center seams great. They care about my experience, and not only about money. They take everything serious. Overall great experience!
Great diving experience
Javier V,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a very good experience for the investments, all the life there is, the excellent visibility and the warm water temperature. Nelly was very friendly to coordinate the experience and for his part, Divemaster Ronny Sanchez was very professional and attentive at all times, maintained safety protocols, and sought to make the immersion experience unique and even filmed us.
Excellent diving day
395JohnD395,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an excellent experience with Aruba Water Sports Center on a diving outing that exceeded all my expectations. From the very beginning, the professionalism of the team was noticed: impeccable organization, teams in perfect condition and a very careful attention to every detail. The staff stands out not only for their knowledge, but also for the good vibe and warmth with which they make you feel comfortable and safe at all times, both on and off the water. You can tell that they enjoy what they do and that is transmitted throughout the experience. Special mention for Roony, who really made a difference: attentive, patient and always willing to help, he made the outing even more memorable. Undoubtedly, a highly recommended experience for those looking to dive with a serious, professional and excellent energy team.
I recommend Ronni Sanches
X2887EPedwinv,May 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent dives with the master RONNI SANCHEZ Travel boat to the dive site very well Sunken boat the Antilles north of Aruba And diving with turtles Unforgettable
Will dive with them again
M3865CAryanc,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Divemaster and staff were fantastic! Great guides through the 2 dive sites (we dove Antilla and Arashi that day). Felt comfortable and safe from the beginning to end. Will dive with them again.
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
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