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Aruba Scuba Diving

If you wish to learn how to dive, take a Resort Certification Scuba Diving Course so as not to miss out on the beauty, not to mention excitement, of Aruba's underwater world. Divers with Open Water Certification can enjoy the many diving sites Aruba has to offer; go wall diving, reef diving, or explore wrecks sunk during World War II. If a visitor prefers to remain close to the surface and snorkel, they may enjoy not only the beauty of the coral formations, but also the wreck sites with a visibility, at some sites, of 100 feet.

Snorkel/Snuba Diving

Most day cruises include snorkeling as a part of their itinerary. Mask, fins and snorkels are supplied and boats will usually anchor near a large German tanker that was sunk just offshore.

Go beyond snorkeling and try "SNUBA" (SNorkeling + scUBA). Air tanks float on rafts on the ocean and several 20 feet air hoses provide oxygen to the swimmer below the surface. The hoses permit underwater explorers as young as eight years old to safely descend to a depth of 20 feet with the aid of a SNUBA-instructor, allowing for unique views of colorful fish and intriguing coral formations. Make your dive a pleasant experience. If you like to be among friends and don't want to get lost in the crowd, Dive Aruba is your answer. Dive Aruba brings you to the most exciting dive sites on the island and makes your dive an adventure. Explore the bountiful reefs in the south and the great wrecks at the west side of the island. Watch the corals blossom and be able to touch the fish at night. With an underwater bounty of marine plant and animal life, Aruba offers divers the opportunity to see some of nature's most intriguing wonders. Starfish, parrotfish and stingray as well as tube sponges, seafans and a wide range of corals make up the colorful underwater scenery in Aruba. Scuba divers that are looking for some new areas to explore can now enjoy this site - "Scuba in Aruba". The dive map highlights each site which includes some of the Caribbean's most interesting wrecks. Pristine reefs can be explored through many of the island's dive operators. Aruba is one of the Caribbean's most diverse dive locations. The island also offers a number of challenging drift dives, accessible both from shore and boat. Night diving is also a special adventure, not limited to the experienced diver.

For ship wreck divers, Aruba is home to the largest wreck in the Caribbean.   Advanced divers can also visit the historic ship, California, known as the only ship which received the distress signals, yet did not respond, to the sinking Titanic.

Dive or snorkel Aruba's tranquil waters of its leeward side and discover a whole different world, one in which colorful angelfish, parrotfish and snapper abound against the background of varying textures and shapes of the coral reef.

If you have never dived before, you are in for a special treat in Aruba. Resort courses (including equipment) are available to individuals 12 years and older.  Divers with an Open Water certificate can polish their skill or work toward a higher certificate through one of Aruba internationally-licensed dive centers.

Aruba's undersea world is not limited to divers. Snorkelers can also appreciate its beauty on the southwest coast where the white sandy beach slopes gently toward the sea.

SCUBA Aruba is owner-operated. The owner being a native of Aruba with more than 15 years of diving experience brings you to the most exciting dive sites. Small groups, personalized service and quality equipment is our motto. Diving Aruba offers a variety of diving possibilities. Dive Aruba offers Resort Courses to PADI Certification Courses for non-certified divers to a wide selection of dive packages for the certified diver.