Private Tour
Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This fully private experience allows you to dive at your own pace. With our highly trained and certified instructors, we keep the experience personalized while maintaining a high level of service.
Because there is no strict time limit, the program can be adjusted for more nervous participants or those who are feeling more adventurous.
Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable location.
You’ll have the experience of a lifetime, while we keep it safe!
Additional Info
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Must have basic swimming skills
Please keep at least 18 hours between your dive and any flight.
Must fill out the medical questionnaire we’ll provide over the messaging board.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Discover the underwater world of Aruba with this beginner friendly, private scuba diving experience. The Scuba Discovery program is perfect for first time divers and participants who are not certified. No previous diving experience is required and your instructor will guide you step by step. Your experience begins with a safety briefing on land, which takes about 20 minutes. We explain the dive plan, how the equipment works, and important safety guidelines. After the briefing it is time to enter shallow water to practice and get comfortable with the equipment. You will complete a few simple exercises before the dive. Once everyone is comfortable, we head out for the real dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 meters). During the dive you may see coral reef, tropical fish, and depending on the dive site possibly turtles or a shipwreck. Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable location.
What‘s Included
Pick up service for max 8 persons
Use of SCUBA equipment
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
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Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site
Pickup included
Reviews
221 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A+ Highly recommend.
Shauna G,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A+ Instructor had a medical situation prior to our scheduled arrival. Paulina and her team were able to find another one so we could still dive. Alan and Albert were fantastic. Alan made everyone in the group feel safe, comfortable, and confident. We were here for a day on a cruise. Alan picked us up at the cruise terminal. 10-20 minute ride to where we dove. We completed our padi confinement skills and first open dive with him. Will 100% be booking again and requesting Alan. Thanks for being so accommodating.
Great dive with my teens
Debra W,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great way for my teens to experience scuba. They are excited to get certified! Thanks Ray for the great dive!
The Best!!!
Norman C,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very safe and a hell of a time. Pauline knows what she's doing and made the dive experience fun. Bring your underwater camera!
Amazing first time experience
Jason T,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ray was amazing. He did an excellent job of explaining how everything worked and what to expect. We would definitely recommend.
Wonderful people!
Amanda W,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My husband and I are PADI certified and experienced, but our friends are not. They have dove one other time. Alan did a great job tailoring to the comfort level of all of us! Equipment all worked well and was in good shape.
A Must-Do Tour!!
Erin M,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an amazing experience!!! My husband and I have always wanted to go scuba diving and this tour made us want to get certified in the future! I have sensitive ears and our instructors were happy to take the descent slower to help me adjust! Also you can’t beat a refreshing swim in the clear blue Aruban waters while observing the beautiful sea life!!
Best excursion in the 15 years I have been coming to Aruba!!
Todd D,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Alan was a great instructor. Gave us all the info we needed for a safe first dive. First ever dive was great.
First-time visitor and diver, heavily recommend!!!
377ansha,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ray is the best. He’s super experienced, walks you through everything you need to get started, and it’s such an enjoyable experience. It’s a little on the expensive side but worth every penny if you’re a first-time scuba diver. Only gripe is that we weren’t able to visit the wreck but I love that I got a feel for diving and I think I might be pursuing certification sometime soon. Thank you Ray, and thank you Underdog!
AMAZING and safe first dive experience!!
Ursula H,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our introduction to SCUBA first dive was life changing! We felt completely safe with our very experienced, knowlegeable and calm instructor/guide, Pauline. She is a true professional with a wonderful demeanor and is a great teacher. She clearly and calmly reviews the basics of equipment use, safety processes and theory with you in a way that is not rushed and ensures that you understand before moving on. She and her assistant Ray are both so experienced that we never had any worries! They monitored us every moment we were in the water and we felt completely at ease. Once in the shallow water she has you practice what she taught you on land until you are comfortable and then you move on to an actual dive. She and Ray were always by our side and checking with us on how we were doing so it was very comfortable. They made sure it was enjoyable too and seeing the shipwreck was amazing. My husband and I were so thoroughly amazed by this experience we will definitely continue on to get certified! We could not have asked for a better instructor or a better location! Do not hesitate to book your intro dive with Pauline!
Excellent experience—Highly recommend!
Amy B,Mar 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This experience was well worth the time and money spent for first time divers. Alan, our dive coach, was so knowledgeable and patient. He spent time talking with us about the island, himself, and got to know us as well before we went into the water. It was my husband and myself, and although I didn’t complete the dive (I just couldn’t get myself to exhale and stay below the water and breath comfortably), I did get out there with the gear on, try, and like I said Alan was VERY helpful and patient. I went back to shore and he took my husband out for the rest of the dive—which I hear and see by video was amazing! If you are looking to try diving and want to do it privately without a tour group, this is definitely the way to go. I do plan to try again and will be asking for the same coach!
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