Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers
Overview
Locally owned and operated, our guides grew up in Aruba´s Caribbean Sea and love showing you their backyard playground and underwater friends.
Each Sea Guide is truly an Aruban Ambassador who is happy to answer all your questions and give you local advice for your best Aruba experience and they even give free pictures of your activity! Your Discover Scuba Diving adventure is your gateway to the wonders beneath the waves. Join us at Aruba Bob and embark on an exploration that will ignite your passion for diving.
What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
Meeting Location
Savaneta 305
Oranjestad, Aruba
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
We invite you to take our Discovery Scuba Diving DSD course for non-certified divers, which will allow you to enjoy and learn at the same time. Receive expert guidance from our certified dive instructors who ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Your journey begins with a comprehensive orientation, covering the essentials of diving, equipment use, and underwater techniques. Enjoy an introductory dive experience that spans approximately 2.30 hours, introducing you to the ocean’s marvels. Your guide will provide you with all the equipment and show you how to use it before we head out to the dive site so you can become a PRO from day one. You'll have an adventurous time exploring the underwater world!
**important note**
For This Discover Scuba Diving Activities, it's typically advised not to fly on the same day after participating due to the risk of decompression sickness. We recommend waiting at least 12 to 24 hours after diving before flying, depending on the depth and duration of the dive.
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended when travelling the same date as activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (11)
Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-250774P5
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 54 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (11)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers cannot fly in an airplane within 24 hours of their dive.
The main concern with scuba diving and flying is decompression sickness (DCS). Your body needs adequate time during an ascent to off-gas excess nitrogen, or you can form bubbles in your bloodstream, possibly leading to DCS.
Jun 2024If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (AST).
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Private transportation.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended when travelling the same date as activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Use of SCUBA equipment
- All Fees and Taxes
- Private transportation
Additional Info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended when travelling the same date as activity
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
