Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers
Overview
Would you like to be a fish among all other fish?
Would you like to see fishes or turtles?
And are you not certified to dive?
Then this is your chance!
First some theory, your equipment, some skills and than you're ready for a real professional guided dive in our beautiful Caribbean sea.
Our Instructors will do everything we can to create your best Pure Diving experience.
What's Included
- Cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station.
- Pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts.
- BBO Fee
Meeting and Pickup
After the booking we will contact you regarding the pickup time and place.Pickups at High/Low rise areas, cruise terminal and Renaissance Marina but only if you don't have your own transport.
L. G. Smith Boulevard 105
Noord, Aruba
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
This DISCOVERY DIVE experience is an afternoon activity from shore. The dive will be at Tres Trapi or Mangel Halto.
Starting as from 2 pm with a clear theory and briefing part what will take around 30 minutes.
After that, you receive your equipment like BCD, Regulator, wights, tank, mask and fins.
Feel free to use your own mask and fins if you prefer.
With your equipment you go into the shallow waters to do some skills to make you feel comfortable.
If so, we take you to the deeper part to show you the amazing underwater world.
With the non-certified divers our PADI and SDI instructors a take max. 2 divers per instuctor.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scuba dive you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. You’re respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with hear problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
- After diving you are not allowed to fly for at least 18 hours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- Before you book, please search the Internet for the PADI discover scuba diving or SDI discovery dive medical questionnaire to avoid disappointments. A 'Yes' as an answer does not mean in all cases that you are not allowed to dive. Consult your doctor and bring a written permission with you.
- 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?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-106422P1
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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 Small-Group Aruba 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).
- Cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station.
- Pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts.
- BBO Fee.
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 Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scuba dive you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. You’re respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with hear problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
- After diving you are not allowed to fly for at least 18 hours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Small-Group Aruba 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
- Cruise terminal pickup. Opposite the cruise terminal exit is a Citgo petrol station.
- Pickup at Palm/Eagle resorts, Harbor House, Renaissance resorts.
- BBO Fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Scuba diving is an exciting and demanding activity. To scuba dive you must not be extremely overweight or out of condition. Diving can be strenuous under certain conditions. You’re respiratory and circulatory systems must be in good health. All body air spaces must be normal and healthy. A person with hear problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive. If taking medication, consult your doctor before participating in this program.
- After diving you are not allowed to fly for at least 18 hours.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 10 years.
- Before you book, please search the Internet for the PADI discover scuba diving or SDI discovery dive medical questionnaire to avoid disappointments. A 'Yes' as an answer does not mean in all cases that you are not allowed to dive. Consult your doctor and bring a written permission with you.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
