No certification neededPADI Discover Scuba Diving
Try scuba for the first time with certified instruction, full gear, and a guided shore dive.
Scuba diving in Aruba with Aruba Bob.
First-time diver or already certified? Compare beginner scuba, guided shore dives, boat dives, night dives, and PADI certification paths in Aruba.
Scuba diving Aruba
Start with your experience level.
Aruba Bob offers scuba experiences for guests who have never dived before and guided options for certified divers. Choose a beginner introduction, a shore dive, a boat dive, a night dive, or a PADI certification path.
- PADI Discover Scuba Diving for first-time divers.
- Guided shore, boat, and night dives for certified divers.
- Gear is included with the listed dive experiences.
- Local instructors and dive leaders guide the experience.
- PADI certification paths are available for guests ready to continue training.
Choose your dive
Scuba options for new and certified divers.
Availability varies by date, conditions, certification level, and selected experience. Use Book Now for current booking options.
No certification needed
Certified diversGuided Shore Dive
Choose a one-tank or two-tank guided shore dive with equipment, a dive leader, and media included.
2-tank diveGuided Boat Dive
A two-tank guided boat dive for certified divers with snacks, beverages, gear, and media.
After-dark diveNight Dive
A guided one-tank night dive for certified divers, with a flashlight, dive leader, and gear included.
PADI courses Aruba
Ready to get certified or continue training?
Aruba Bob lists PADI certification paths for guests who want to move beyond a single guided dive. Training options include Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Dive Master paths.
- PADI training with local instructors.
- Gear included with the listed certification experience.
- Open Water through Dive Master paths.
- Training combines instruction with in-water experience.
Certification pricing starts from $490. Course length and requirements depend on the certification path you select.
See PADI OptionsScuba diving Aruba FAQ
Questions before you dive.
Certification requirements and dive plans vary by experience. Your booking confirmation and dive leader provide the final details for your selected dive.
Can I try scuba diving in Aruba without certification?
Yes. PADI Discover Scuba Diving is designed for first-time divers and does not require an existing scuba certification.
What dives are available for certified divers?
Certified divers can choose guided shore dives, guided boat dives, night dives, and other available specialty options.
How long does a scuba experience take?
Discover Scuba, shore dives, and night dives are generally listed at approximately 2.5 to 3 hours. Guided boat dives are listed at approximately 3.5 to 4 hours.
Does Aruba Bob offer PADI certification?
Yes. Aruba Bob lists Open Water, Advanced, Rescue, and Dive Master certification paths.
Is scuba gear included?
Gear is included with the listed Discover Scuba, shore dive, boat dive, night dive, and PADI certification experiences.
Can I fly the same day after scuba diving?
Do not plan same-day flying after scuba diving. Ask the Aruba Bob team or your instructor which surface interval applies to your dive plan.
Ready to go scuba diving in Aruba?
Compare beginner, shore, boat, night, and PADI options and continue to Aruba Bob’s secure online booking flow.