Aruba is a world-class scuba diving destination, offering the ideal combination of warm, crystal-clear waters, diverse marine life, and breathtaking underwater landscapes. Whether you are an expert diver or are looking to try something new on vacation, our diving sites offer the perfect conditions for all skill levels and interests. Get your scuba diving certification on the island or sign up for a Discover Scuba Course and experience diving without completing a full certification. Reserve your stay with Blue Aruba Rentals and read on to learn more about scuba diving in the Caribbean:
What Do I Need for Scuba Diving in Aruba?
To go scuba diving in Aruba, you must complete a certification or sign up for a discovery dive with a local dive shop.
Discovery Dives
Discovery dives are the perfect option for beginners, allowing you to learn the basics of scuba diving without needing a full certification. These courses are led by certified diving instructors and cover important items like diving theory, how to use the equipment, how to move underwater, and safety rules. Once you have learned the basics, you will head into a pool or shallow water to practice your skills before diving into the open water:
- Dive Center Aruba Discover Scuba Course
- JADS Diving Center Discover Scuba Diving Experience
- Pure Diving Scuba Discovery
- Happy Divers Aruba Discover Scuba Diving Program
- Sea Aruba Fly n’ Dive Discover Scuba Diving
Diving Certification
If you want to get your PADI Open Water Course certification, Aruba is a great place to do it! Once you complete the certification, you will be able to dive on your own at sites around the world:
- Dive Center Open Water Certification
- JADS Diving Center Open Water Course
- Adventure Sports Diving School
- Happy Divers Aruba Open Water Diver Course
Where to Dive in Aruba
Aruba is home to 17 incredible dive sites, including reefs, shipwrecks, and drift dives. Aruba is famous for its shipwreck dives like the Antilla Wreck, which is the largest in the Caribbean, or The Pedernales, where you can see sections of wreck between coral reef formations. Here are a few additional dive sites to check out:
Visit Aruba and Explore Our Underwater World
Scuba diving in Aruba is a one-of-a-kind experience, allowing you to explore coral reefs and shipwrecks while seeing incredible marine life. If you want to experience our underwater world without all the gear and certifications, consider snorkeling instead. However you want to spend your time, Blue Aruba Rentals offers the perfect basecamp for your adventures. Browse our Aruba vacation rentals and book your Caribbean vacation with us today!
