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Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers
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Checked October 21, 2026 Viator listing, prices by option, departure times and pickup notes; the operator's itinerary
With Pure Diving Aruba, you take a first shore dive at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto. The session takes 2 hours from 2 p.m. and costs $114 per adult or child plus the BBO fee. Resort or cruise terminal pickup is only for guests without their own transport. You practice skills in shallow water before your guided dive. Each instructor takes no more than 2 beginners.
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Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers at a glance
| For | No certification required; minimum age 10 |
| Dives | One guided shore dive at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto |
| Hours | Allow 2 hours, including about 30 minutes of theory and briefing |
| Price is per | Adult or child: $114 each, plus the BBO fee |
| Departures | Start at 2 p.m., Monday through Saturday |
| Pickup | Resorts or cruise terminal only if you have no transport; terminal pickup is opposite the exit at the Citgo station |
| Instructor ratio | No more than 2 beginners per instructor |
| Booking size | Up to 4 people per booking |
| Main trade-off | BBO fee on top of the $114 per person fare |
| In the price | cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station., pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts. |
| Not in the price | BBO Fee |
| Guide languages | English, Spanish, Dutch |
| 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
- Cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station.
- Pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts.
What's not included
- BBO Fee
Price by option
Which option to book
The single option costs $114 per person for 2 hours of beginner instruction and a guided shore dive. Your dive equipment is provided.
| Option | Price | Departures |
|---|---|---|
| Try Scuba Diving, for non-certified divers | $114 per adult · $114 child 10 to 12 | 2 p.m. |
The catch: The BBO fee is extra on the $114 per person fare.
The session
How does the day work?
The basics come before your guided shore dive at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto.
- 1
Theory and briefing
The session starts with about 30 minutes of theory and briefing from 2 p.m.
- 2
Equipment
Dive gear is provided. You can use your own mask and fins.
- 3
Shallow water practice
Basic skills practice takes place in shallow water before you move deeper.
- 4
Guided dive
Once you're comfortable, the instructor takes you into deeper water. Each instructor takes no more than 2 beginners.
The full session takes 2 hours, including about 30 minutes of theory. You spend the remaining time on equipment and the water session.
Pickup and meeting point
- Resort pickup: Resort pickup covers high rise and low rise hotel areas or Renaissance Marina. Pickup is only available without your own transport.
- Pickup arrangements: Pure Diving arranges the time and place with you after booking.
- Cruise terminal: The cruise pickup point is the Citgo station opposite the terminal exit for guests without their own transport.
- Own transport: Come to meet your instructor at 2 p.m.
From the desk
- At the desk the question was whether a cruise stop left room for a first dive. I'd match your ship's schedule to the 2 p.m. start and the 2 hour session before using the terminal pickup.
Fit
Is this tour right for you?
Book this if you want a first dive with at most 2 beginners per instructor. The 2 p.m. session takes 2 hours, including about 30 minutes of theory. You can use cruise terminal or resort pickup if you have no transport of your own.
Choose Underdog for private instruction at $120 per adult for 2 to 8 people or $150 for a solo adult. For 4 hours with pool or confined water practice, you can book SEARUBA's beginner program at $115 per person.
Who it's not for
- Children under 10 cannot join.
- This dive is not recommended during pregnancy or with poor cardiovascular health.
- Diving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is not allowed.
- You can't fly less than 18 hours after diving.
Good to know
Know before you go
Beginners can join from age 10. Each instructor takes up to 2 beginners with a maximum of 4 people per booking.
A health questionnaire is required before diving. Bring your doctor's written permission for medical answers that require clearance. This activity isn't recommended during pregnancy or with poor cardiovascular health.
Leave at least 18 hours after diving before any flight. Pure Diving recommends 24 hours before flying home.
The session starts at 2 p.m. and lasts 2 hours. Resort or cruise terminal pickup is only available without your own transport. Pure Diving arranges the pickup time and place after booking.
Scuba equipment is provided and you need to wear swimwear. The $114 per adult or child fare excludes the BBO fee.
You get a full refund for cancellations at least 24 hours before departure. There's no refund within 24 hours.
Reviews
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Alternatives
Which tour should I choose instead?
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 pool or confined water practice
Discover Scuba Diving ArubaThe beginner program takes 4 hours from 12:30 p.m. with pool or confined water practice. It's $115 per person with equipment and government taxes included.
★ 4.8 · 159 reviews · from $115 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
- Can I try Pure Diving Aruba's beginner dive without certification?
Yes, you can join without certification from age 10. The program takes at most 2 beginners per instructor. Your booking holds up to 4 people.
- What is included in the price of Pure Diving Aruba's beginner dive?
The $114 per adult or child fare covers instruction and scuba equipment. You get a guided shore dive after practicing in shallow water. You pay the BBO fee separately.
- Can cruise passengers get pickup for Pure Diving Aruba's beginner dive?
Yes, pickup is included if you have no transport of your own. You meet at the Citgo station opposite the cruise terminal exit. Pure Diving arranges the pickup time after booking for the 2 p.m. session.
- How long after Pure Diving Aruba's beginner dive can I fly?
You must leave at least 18 hours after diving before any flight. Pure Diving also recommends a 24 hour gap before flying home.
- What paperwork is required for Pure Diving Aruba's beginner scuba session?
You complete a health questionnaire before diving. Check it before booking the 2 hour session. Consult your doctor about medical concerns or medication. Written permission is required for any medical answer needing clearance.
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.