Shore Diving Aruba for Certified Divers: Mangel Halto

Three reef dives within steps of the dive center, no boat needed.

Shore diving in Aruba at Mangel Halto, The Hole in the Wall and Santo Largo: three certified-diver sites near the PADI dive center in Pos Chiquito. You choose one or two tanks, pick your dive, and the center handles pickup and drop-off from your hotel. Tanks and weights are included. Small groups, flexible scheduling, and showers and lockers at the center afterward.

The experience

Aruba's best shore dives sit within walking distance of the dive center, which means no boat ride and no long travel time. You arrive, gear up, and enter the water. Mangel Halto Reef is the signature site, but The Hole in the Wall and Santo Largo offer different underwater terrain on the same stretch of coast. All three are certified-diver sites, and the center runs groups small enough that you're not fighting a crowd underwater.

The dive itself runs about two hours, and you pick whether you want one tank or two when you book. Tanks and weights are included, so you show up with your certification card and your own mask, fins and wetsuit if you prefer your fit. The center sits in Pos Chiquito, a quiet fishing village, and pickup and drop-off from your hotel are free: that removes the logistics of getting to the water. Showers, restrooms and lockers are on-site, so you can rinse off and change before heading back.

The schedule is flexible, which means you can book around your other plans instead of fitting into a set departure time. Guides speak English, Spanish and Dutch, and they know the reefs well enough to point out what's actually there instead of just leading you through it.

What’s included

• Tanks and weights.
• pickup and drop-off from your hotel.
• access to showers, restrooms and lockers at the dive center.
• a guide who knows the three shore sites.

Options for this experience

2 options

Shore diving with 1 tankGuide in English, Spanish or Dutch · 09:00 and 13:00Lasts 2 hours, and pickup is included

Shore diving with 2 tanksGuide in English, Spanish or Dutch · 09:00 and 13:00Lasts 4 hours, and pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (10 to 12 years) · Under 10: can't be booked

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Dutch

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 50 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Nautilus Dive Center Aruba

Is this one for you?Book the one-tank dive if you want to test the water and still have time for other plans. Choose two tanks if you're diving Aruba for the first time and want to explore more than one reef without rushing between dives.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Dutch.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (10 to 12 years). Children under 10 can't be included in the booking.

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 24 h before the start.

What are the three dive sites near the Aruba dive center?

Mangel Halto Reef, The Hole in the Wall and Santo Largo are all within walking distance of the dive center in Pos Chiquito, each offering different underwater terrain for certified divers.

Do I need to bring my own diving equipment?

Tanks and weights are included with your dive. You'll need your own mask, fins and wetsuit if you prefer your fit, though the center can advise on rentals for other gear.

How long does a dive take?

Each dive runs about two hours from the time you arrive at the center until you finish and head back.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from your Aruba hotel are included free with your dive booking.

Can I choose how many tanks I want to dive?

You can book either one tank or two tanks when you reserve, so you decide the length and depth of your dive day.