Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners
Overview
Learn to dive in just one day! This course is perfect for adventurous travelers who want to experience scuba diving for the first time without committing to a full certification course.
Get a taste of the underwater world through a combination of classroom instruction, a pool session, and an open water dive. It’s a great way to discover the thrill of scuba diving and experience Aruba’s underwater beauty—all in a single day!
What's Included
- Instruction Session
- All dive equipment
- Open water dive
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 85
Noord, 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
Why not take the opportunity to go scuba diving during your stay in Aruba? This scuba diving course is a great introduction to this popular water sport, and no previous experience is necessary. Nothing compares to the feeling of weightless freedom underwater!
The experience begins with two hours of pool instruction, where you’ll learn the basics of scuba diving, including how to manage pressure, breathe underwater, and use your equipment. You’ll then take a 1.5-hour boat trip for a one-tank open-water dive lasting approximately 30–40 minutes. The dive takes place at a shallow reef or wreck in depths of about 20–30 feet, with an instructor accompanying you underwater at all times.
The dive boat features easy access to the dive platform, twin drop down ladders, a two tiered photo table for camera and video equipment, a restroom, and fresh water showers for rinsing off. All instruction and necessary equipment are included.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Medical Requirements: All participants are subject to medical clearance and may be asked to complete a medical questionnaire.
- Health Restrictions: Not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, colds or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The tour operator reserves the right to refuse participation if safety requirements are not met.
- Flying and Diving: For safety reasons, you must not snorkel or scuba dive on the same day that you fly. Please schedule your scuba activity accordingly.
- Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (10)
Q: How soon can I fly in an airplane after Scuba diving?
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Activity code: C-2785RESORT
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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Participants in the Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners 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).
- Instruction Session.
- All dive equipment.
- Open water dive.
- Gratuities.
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 10..
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 Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners 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
- Instruction Session
- All dive equipment
- Open water dive
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Medical Requirements: All participants are subject to medical clearance and may be asked to complete a medical questionnaire.
- Health Restrictions: Not recommended for individuals with heart conditions, colds or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, or anyone under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The tour operator reserves the right to refuse participation if safety requirements are not met.
- Flying and Diving: For safety reasons, you must not snorkel or scuba dive on the same day that you fly. Please schedule your scuba activity accordingly.
- Not recommended for child aged 10 and under
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
