Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners
Overview
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4 hours
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Learn to dive in just one day! This course is perfect for the adventurer who wants to try scuba diving for the first time. It's also ideal for those who would like to go diving, yet don’t have the time for a full certification. The diving trip includes class instruction, pool session and an open water dive.
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 at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Safety Precautions: All participants are subject to medical clearance and may be asked to complete a medical questionnaire. In order to scuba dive safely, you must be in moderately good physical health. Your respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good condition. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. Individuals with heart problems, colds or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, or individuals under the influence of alcohol or drugs should not dive. If you are pregnant or think you may be, please talk with your doctor before participating in this activity. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program. Tour operator has the right to refuse service to anyone who does not meet these basic physical requirements. It is also a safety requirement that you do not snorkel or scuba dive the same day that you fly; please schedule your scuba activity accordingly.
Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Why not take the opportunity to go scuba diving during your stay in Aruba? This specific scuba diving course is a great introduction to this popular water sport. Nothing compares to the weightless freedom of diving and with expert instructors on hand. No previous experience is necessary! The boat is built with easy access to the dive platform featuring twin drop down ladders, a two tiered photo table for camera and video equipment, a restroom and fresh water showers for rinsing off. The tour will include two hours of instruction in the pool. The theory session teaches students the basic rules for scuba diving such as dealing with pressure, breathing on scuba, and how to use the equipment. Then you will take a 1.5 hour boat trip where you will do a 1-tank open water dive of approximately 30-40 minutes. The dive boat goes to a shallow reef or wreck and an instructor will accompany you at all times underwater. Dives are in the 20-30' range. All instruction and necessary equipment is included.
What‘s Included
Water
Instruction Session
All dive equipment
Open water dive
Gratuities
Options
Option 1
Reviews
99 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wow
Wes W,Feb 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, the instructor was excellent. I always felt safe in the pool or the ocean. If you ever thought of giving diving a try this instructor and boat crew are the people to do it with. It was a wonderful experience.
Perfect First Dive Experience
Christine D,Jan 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was fabulous. The team made our 14 year old super comfortable with her first ever scuba dive. The training in the pool was informative and the perfect amount of time and support. The dive itself was incredible and we saw turtles, eels, and more. The team was very friendly and helpful with communication prior and during. Would highly recommend this tour!
Great lesson for beginners
Jessica F,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great scuba instructor- he was very patient with my kids. They all made it to the open water dive and loved it.
Fantastic experience
Michel K,Oct 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic experience with professional guidance of short course online in advance, practical session in swimming pool and then diving straight out to sea at tanker SS Pedernales.
Must do experience on the island!
Maryellen W,Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is one of the best things I’ve ever done in my life. I really appreciated our dive instructor, as he made us feel safe throughout the entire experience (I was definitely anxious). We saw everything from octopus, to rays, to tons of tropical fish, lobster, shrimp, and more. It was really a magical experience and I highly recommend if you’re on the island. It’s a great way to be introduced to the concept of scuba diving in an environment that takes away a lot of the fear. It was a lovely baby step into diving that I think I’m going to absolutely explore more in the future.
Great dive with a great company
Jbribeiro,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent dive program. The instructor was very kind and explained all the dive procedures before going to the main area of dive. During the dive all the team of Red Sail was very polite and helpful. We super recommend this company.
Awesome experience!
Inspiration257479,Aug 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Friendly and engaging instructor. Pool session/exercises were easy to understand and made the dive more engaging. Pointed out different fish during the dive too. Really cool experience overall!
Horrible and Clowned of All
MarcosD1687,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It's absurd that you sell a package where the instructor doesn't quiz to do because he doesn't speak Spanish and I paid for the tour in Spanish in addition to losing my whole day during my vacation I still didn't do the tour, I would like to know if you will return my money because the operator didn't want to return and they said that vcs you have to return because I paid for you.
Excellent. Highly recommended.
Javier F,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent. Awesome. The instructor who taught us and accompanied us at all times, Lisa, is excellent, 10 points. I went with my 16 year old daughter. First we practiced in the pool and then went to the ocean. Our first scuba diving experience, and it was a great one; we enjoyed it. It is highly recommended.
Cheated
Odyssey08033324493,May 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The diving course for beginners in which we would participate was cancelled fifteen minutes before the start. We were waiting neatly at the indicated spot at 12.30pm. The stated reason was that two instructors were sick. We ourselves think that the organization had too few participants for the course and therefore cancelled the course. Very disappointing.
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