Aruba: 2-Tank Dive Excursion with Wrecks & Reef Sites

Summary

Small group Aruba diving exploring reefs shipwrecks with hotel pickup

You’ll join a small group of certified divers for two guided dives off Aruba—one over vibrant reefs and another exploring historic wrecks—with snacks on board and all logistics handled. Expect friendly local guides, hotel pickup and drop-off, and moments of quiet awe beneath the waves that stick with you long after you’re back on land.

What’s the experience like?

I still remember the first slap of salt air when we left Bucutiweg pier—kind of sharp, but in a good way. I’d been to Aruba before, but never really saw what was under the waves. Our dive master, Carlos, greeted us with this easy grin and started checking our gear. He called me “amiga” every time I fumbled with my straps (which was often). The boat felt lively but not crowded—just seven of us plus Carlos and his assistant, so you could actually hear the water lapping against the hull.

The first dive site was a reef—can’t remember the name exactly, something in Papiamento that I butchered and made everyone laugh. The water was that weird turquoise you only see in postcards, and honestly, I got nervous for a second before dropping in. But once we were under, it was all slow motion: parrotfish darting around coral fingers, a soft current tugging at my fins. At one point I caught Carlos pointing out a tiny seahorse—I almost missed it because I was distracted by how quiet everything felt down there.

Between dives we lounged on deck eating pineapple slices and talking about other places people had dived (someone had just come from Bonaire). The sun was hot enough to make my wetsuit stick to my arms, but there was this breeze that kept it bearable. Second dive was over a shipwreck—rusty bones scattered across white sand. It’s strange how peaceful wrecks feel up close; nobody spoke much after surfacing except for some jokes about who used up their air fastest (me again). Then back to shore with salt in my hair and that happy tiredness you get after doing something new. Still thinking about those flashes of color below the surface.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Two tank dive excursion in Aruba

• Depart pier at 9:00 am
• Navigate to dive sites
• Complete first dive
• Surface interval on boat
• Complete second dive
• Return to starting point

Top questions

What time does the Aruba 2-tank dive start?

The excursion departs at 9:00 am from Bucutiweg 20 pier.

Is hotel pickup included in the Aruba dive tour?

Yes, hotel or cruise terminal pickup and drop-off are included.

Do I need to be a certified diver for this tour?

Yes, all participants must show proof of dive certification.

How many divers per guide on this Aruba excursion?

The ratio is up to 8 certified divers per dive master.

Are snacks or drinks provided during the trip?

Yes, snacks and beverages are included onboard between dives.

Is the boat wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the excursion is wheelchair accessible.

What is the minimum age for divers?

The minimum age is 10 years old for certified divers.

Are infants or non-divers allowed on board?

Infants can ride in a pram or stroller but must sit on an adult's lap; service animals are allowed too.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Aruba’s Low & High Rise areas, professional instruction from local guides, government taxes covered, plus snacks and drinks served between dives right onboard before returning to shore together in the early afternoon.