Aruba Guided Boat Dive: Certified Divers, Wrecks & Reef

Boat dives to reefs and wrecks, turtles and moray eels in view

You show up with your certification card, check in, get fitted with gear, and board a boat for a dive to depths up to 140 feet where turtles, eels, stingrays, and the Antilla shipwreck are waiting. Gear is included, groups stay small, and the crew handles the logistics so you just dive.

Step-by-step itinerary

Certified scuba diving in Aruba

• Check in at the desk
• Complete paperwork
• Show certification card
• Receive diving gear
• Board boat for dive
• Enter water with back roll
• Explore marine life and shipwrecks

The experience

So you've got your cert card and you're actually going to use it: yeah, that's the move. Aruba's waters sit between 20 and 140 feet deep, which means you're not stuck in the shallows watching the same reef fish everyone else sees. The boat dives here go out to where the turtles actually are, where you'll see green and spotted moray eels, stingrays, yellow tail snappers, and if you're lucky, the Antilla, a famous shipwreck that's been down there long enough to become its own reef. Check in at the desk with your certification card, get your gear sorted, and you're rolling backward off the boat into water that doesn't feel like a tourist tank.

The whole operation is straightforward: no pretense, no long briefing that makes you second-guess yourself. You show up certified, they verify your card, hand you the equipment, and the boat does the work. Depths vary depending on which site you hit that day, but the range means there's something for someone who's done fifty dives and someone who's done five. The back roll entrance is standard boat diving, nothing fancy, and the crew knows the sites well enough that you're not hunting around for anything. Local taxes are built in, so there's no surprise at the end.

Public transportation gets you to the dock if you're not renting a car, and the gear is included if you need it, so you're not hauling your own BCD and tank halfway across the island. The water temperature and visibility shift with the season, but Aruba's position means you're rarely dealing with the kind of surge or current that makes diving feel like work. You're there to see what's actually living in those waters, and the depth range means you can spend time at the bottom without watching the clock the whole way up.

What’s included

• Scuba gear (if selected), boat dive to depths between 20 and 140 feet, access to marine life and shipwreck sites, and local taxes. You arrange your own transportation to the dive shop.
• public transit is available nearby.

Options for this experience

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Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch13:30

Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch13:30

Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch13:30

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Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch08:30

Guide in English, Spanish or Dutch13:30

Guide in English or Dutch08:30

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to SaturdayDepartures at 08:30 and 13:30

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Under 10: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Please check in 30 minutes before departure. Meet us at Aruba Watersports Center on Palm Beach, in the large brown beachfront building between Hilton Aruba and Barceló Aruba.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Demanding physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Aruba Watersports Center

Is this one for you?Book this if you're certified and want to dive without arranging your own gear or spending time researching which site has what. The crew handles the boat, the depth, and the navigation, so you just show up ready to dive.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Do I need my own scuba gear?

No. Gear is included in the dive package if you select that option. Bring your certification card.

What's the deepest you can dive here?

Dives go down to 140 feet depending on the site and your experience level. Depths range from 20 to 140 feet across different locations.

Will I see the Antilla shipwreck?

The Antilla is a famous wreck in Aruba's waters, but which site the boat visits depends on conditions and group certification levels that day.

What marine life can I expect?

Turtles, green and spotted moray eels, stingrays, yellow tail snappers, and other reef fish are common in these waters.

Is transportation to the dive site included?

No, but public transportation options are available nearby. You'll need to arrange your own way to the dock.

Do I need to be a certain fitness level?

Yes. Divers should have a high level of physical fitness. The activity is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or who are pregnant.

What do I need to bring?

Your dive certification card. Gear is provided. Bring a towel and any personal items you need after the dive.