Aruba Certified 1 or 2 Tank SCUBA Diving Excursion

Description

• Round-trip boat transportation to dive sites!
• English-speaking certified SCUBA diving instructor!
• Dive instruction and all necessary dive equipment!
• Choose either one or two tanks!
• Beach stay afterward!
• Great add-on activity to your Aruba Barcelo All Inclusive Day Pass!

You may choose to do this Scuba Diving Cruise Excursion in Aruba as an add-on to your Aruba Barcelo All Inclusive Day Pass or book it on its own.

Discover Aruba's incredible underwater world with this exciting scuba diving shore excursion! Whether you prefer a 1-tank or 2-tank dive, this adventure offers the opportunity to explore beautiful coral reefs, fascinating shipwrecks, and vibrant marine life. Diving packages are available with or without equipment, making it easy to choose the option that best suits your needs.

The crystal-clear waters surrounding Aruba are home to an amazing variety of marine life, including sea turtles, green and spotted moray eels, stingrays, yellowtail snappers, and countless colorful tropical fish. With underwater depths ranging from 20 to 140 feet, the island offers a wonderful variety of diving experiences, from shallow reefs to historic shipwrecks.

Among the fascinating dive sites frequently explored are the Pedernales Wreck (25 ft), the famous Antilla Shipwreck (55 ft), Blue Reef / Debbie II (70 ft), Star Gerren Wreck (65 ft), and the beautiful Arashi Reef (35–50 ft). Each location offers its own unique underwater scenery, from impressive sunken vessels to colorful reef formations teeming with marine life. Depending on your selected diving package, your adventure may include up to two of these incredible locations, rather than all five in a single excursion. The specific sites visited will vary according to sea conditions, weather, and the local operator's schedule.

Your Aruba diving adventure begins at a beautiful beachfront location, just a 10-minute taxi ride from the cruise ship pier. Here, the friendly and professional scuba diving staff will welcome you and provide an orientation before helping you prepare your equipment. Guests traveling with you who prefer to stay on land can relax at the beach while you enjoy your underwater experience.

Once everyone is ready, you'll board the dive boat and head out into Aruba's sparkling Caribbean waters. Accompanied by friendly, English-speaking PADI dive instructors, you'll discover the fascinating underwater scenery that makes Aruba such a popular diving destination. With a maximum of 6 divers per instructor, you'll enjoy a more personalized diving experience.

After your underwater adventure, the boat will bring you back to the beach, where the fun doesn't have to end! Guests who have purchased the Aruba Barceló All-Inclusive Day Pass can continue their tropical getaway with access to an open bar, unlimited buffet, swimming pool, comfortable beach and poolside lounge chairs, recreational games, indoor activities, and other resort amenities. From exploring Aruba's legendary shipwrecks to swimming alongside colorful marine life, this scuba diving shore excursion promises an unforgettable Caribbean adventure, both above and below the surface!

Note departure times: 1 tank dive at 02:45 pm, only approx.1.5hrs, 2 tank dive at 08:30 am, only approx. 3hrs.

Note: Please download and print the following PADI SCUBA Dive Medical Statement (PDF document) and complete it prior to participation in this Aruba Certified 1 or 2 Tank SCUBA Diving Excursion. It is required that you bring this completed form and any other required notes or paperwork.

What is included?

• English-speaking and PADI certified Scuba Dive shore excursion staff
  
• Dive instruction and all necessary dive equipment (if ordered with equipment)
  
• 1 or 2 tank boat dive
  
• Round-trip boat transportation to dive sites
  

Excursion Notes

• Please download and print the following PADI SCUBA Dive Medical Statement (PDF document) and complete it prior to participation. It is required that you bring this completed form and any other required notes or paperwork.
  
• Bring along your dive certification card, swimsuit, towel, sun protection, camera, cash for transportation, souvenirs, snacks, beverages, etc.
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For the Aruba Certified SCUBA Dive Cruise Excursion (1 or 2 tanks), you will meet at a beach located a short taxi ride from the pier. Taxis are available right outside your Aruba cruise terminal. The ride is approximately 10 minutes and the cost per taxi is approximately $11.00 USD (for 1-4 passengers). All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Taxi cost not included.

Excursion Restrictions

• All participants must present their valid dive card and have dived within the last year.
• The minimum participation age is 10 years old.
• Guests must fill out and pass a medical waiver before being allowed on this excursion.
• Guests who are pregnant, have heart issues, history of blackouts, epilepsy, etc. are not allowed on this excursion.
• This Aruba Certified 1 or 2 Tank SCUBA Diving Excursion may involve risks. We suggest you check with your elected person of choice to see if these possible risks might affect you.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.