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Discover Scuba Diving Aruba
★ #5 of 8 in our Scuba diving list Picked from the 26 scuba diving tours on Viator for Aruba, the way we pick every tour.
Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
SEARUBA FLY N DIVE runs a beginner scuba program in Aruba. You pay $115 per person from age 10 for 4 hours. Sessions start at 12:30 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday. Meet at Bucutiweg 20 or use free transport from a listed hotel only if you have no rental car. It's the longest beginner session on this list with practice in a pool or confined water.
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Discover Scuba Diving Aruba at a glance
| For | No certification required; minimum age 10 |
| Dives | Pool or confined water practice before 1 open water dive |
| Hours | Allow 4 hours for the full program |
| Price is per | Person: $115 for every diver aged 10 and over |
| Departures | Start at 12:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday |
| Pickup | Free transport from listed hotels only if you have no rental car; local residential addresses are excluded |
| Meeting point | SEARUBA pier at Bucutiweg 20; free parking |
| Medical clearance | Written medical clearance required for medication use or ages 65 and over |
| Main trade-off | If you arrive without required written medical clearance, you cannot dive and receive no refund |
| In the price | beverage, government Taxes, use of SCUBA equipment, 1 Open Water Dive, brief Pool Training, briefing Theory, complimentary Transport Service (Conditions Apply), scuba Diving Professional Instructor |
| Not in the price | gratuities |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish |
| Cancellation | Full refund until 24 hours before the start; nothing after |
Read from the operator's listing on Viator for the named options, October 15, 2026. Prices are Viator's listed prices in US dollars, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026.
What's included
- Beverage
- Government Taxes
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- 1 Open Water Dive
- Brief Pool Training
- Briefing Theory
- Complimentary Transport Service (Conditions Apply)
- Scuba Diving Professional Instructor
What's not included
- Gratuities
Price by option
Which option to book
SEARUBA's single beginner option covers 4 hours of training and 1 open water dive for $115 per person. Equipment and government taxes are included.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving Aruba | $115 per adult | 12:30 p.m. |
The catch: Written medical clearance is required from age 65 or if you take medication. Without the required written clearance, you cannot join and receive no refund.
The session
How does the day work?
Pool or confined water practice comes before your guided dive in open water.
- 1
Pier check in
Check in at the SEARUBA pier at Bucutiweg 20 and complete the program paperwork.
- 2
Scuba briefing
The instructor teaches the basics of scuba diving.
- 3
Practice in shallow water
The instructor fits your gear before underwater skills in a pool or confined water. The depth is shallow enough for you to stand.
- 4
Open water dive
Successful completion of the practice skills comes before one dive with your instructor.
The program takes 4 hours from 12:30 p.m. You finish at the SEARUBA pier at Bucutiweg 20.
Pickup and meeting point
- Meeting point: The SEARUBA pier at Bucutiweg 20 is the meeting point for the 12:30 p.m. start. The SEARUBA sign is on the waterside. Parking is free.
- Hotel pickup: Free transport is only for guests without a rental car. You select your accommodation during booking.
- Other accommodation: If your accommodation is absent from the list, you get pickup at the nearest listed hotel. Local residential addresses aren't covered.
From the desk
- The question at the desk was whether a first dive starts in deep water. I'd choose this program if you want practice where you can stand, provided you can allow 4 hours.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Book this if you want pool or confined water practice before a first sea dive. The program takes 4 hours from 12:30 p.m. Equipment is included in the $115 per person price along with government taxes.
Take Pure Diving's first dive if you only want 2 hours at $114 per person plus the BBO fee. Underdog offers private instruction at $120 per adult for 2 to 8 people. A solo adult pays $150.
Who it's not for
- Children under 10 cannot join.
- Diving isn't allowed during pregnancy or with a current cold.
- Diving isn't allowed with asthma or diabetes.
- You cannot join without required written medical clearance. Adults aged 65 or older and people taking medication need it.
Good to know
Know before you go
Beginners from age 10 can join with up to 12 people per booking and a mobile ticket.
Bring written medical clearance if you're 65 or older or take medication. A physical copy is required at check in. Without the required clearance, you cannot join and receive no refund.
Moderate fitness is required and diving is not allowed with asthma or diabetes. It is also prohibited with a current cold or during pregnancy.
The session starts at 12:30 p.m. on Monday through Wednesday and lasts 4 hours. Free transport from listed hotels is only for guests without a rental car.
The $115 per person fare covers equipment and government taxes. You complete pool or confined water practice before one open water dive.
You get a full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before departure. There's no refund within 24 hours.
Reviews
How is it rated?
Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
For a shorter first dive
Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified DiversThe beginner shore dive takes 2 hours at 2 p.m. Each instructor takes up to 2 divers at $114 per person plus the BBO fee.
★ 4.9 · 210 reviews · from $114 per adult
For private instruction
Aruba Private Scuba Diving for Non certified divers! max 40 ft.The private beginner session gives you your own instructor. It's $120 per adult for 2 to 8 people or $150 for a solo adult. Gear and pickup are included.
★ 4.9 · 281 reviews · from $120 per adult
For a lower beginner price
Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified DiversNautilus runs a beginner shore dive at Mangel Halto for $99 per person with free hotel pickup. It takes 3 hours. Each booking holds up to 4 people.
★ 4.8 · 137 reviews · from $99 per adult
Good to know
People also ask
- Do I need certification for SEARUBA's Discover Scuba Diving Aruba program?
This beginner program requires no certification and accepts divers from age 10. An instructor guides you through practice before the open water dive.
- How long does SEARUBA's Discover Scuba Diving Aruba program take?
The program takes 4 hours from 12:30 p.m., Monday through Wednesday. You practice in a pool or confined water before 1 open water dive. The practice skills must be completed successfully before the dive.
- Who needs medical clearance for SEARUBA's Discover Scuba Diving Aruba program?
Written medical clearance is required from age 65 or if you take medication. A history of heart disease or high blood pressure also requires clearance. You need it after any surgery within the past 24 months. Bring the required physical written clearance to check in. Without it, you cannot join and receive no refund.
- Does SEARUBA's Discover Scuba Diving Aruba program include hotel pickup?
Free transport is included only for guests without a rental car. Choose a listed hotel during booking or arrange pickup at the nearest listed hotel. Local residential addresses are excluded. With a rental car, you meet at Bucutiweg 20 and park free.
- How much is SEARUBA's Discover Scuba Diving Aruba program?
The fare is $115 per person from age 10. You get equipment and instruction, including practice before 1 open water dive. Government taxes and a beverage are included. Gratuities are extra.
Prices as Viator lists them, re-read every night; last read October 21, 2026. Times and conditions as of October 15, 2026. Tours book on Viator at Viator's price; if you book through the button, Viator pays us a commission and your price is the same.