Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site
Overview
This fully private experience allows you to dive at your own pace. With our highly trained and certified instructors, we keep the experience personalized while maintaining a high level of service.
Because there is no strict time limit, the program can be adjusted for more nervous participants or those who are feeling more adventurous.
Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable location.
You’ll have the experience of a lifetime, while we keep it safe!
What's Included
- Pick up service for max 8 persons
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Meeting and Pickup
We’ll pick you up 30 minutes before your tour starts, so that’s 8:30 AM for a 9:00 AM tour, or 1:00 PM for a 1:30 PM tour. We’ll meet you right outside the main entrance of your hotel or apartment.Keep an eye out for us in bright-colored, long-sleeved shirts with the Underdog Divers logo on them, easy to spot!Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor in advance. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable dive location for that day.
Pos Chiquito Beach Park
F28H+5W9, Spaans Lagoenweg, Savaneta, 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
Discover the underwater world of Aruba with this beginner friendly, private scuba diving experience. The Scuba Discovery program is perfect for first time divers and participants who are not certified. No previous diving experience is required and your instructor will guide you step by step.
Your experience begins with a safety briefing on land, which takes about 20 minutes. We explain the dive plan, how the equipment works, and important safety guidelines.
After the briefing it is time to enter shallow water to practice and get comfortable with the equipment. You will complete a few simple exercises before the dive.
Once everyone is comfortable, we head out for the real dive to a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 meters). During the dive you may see coral reef, tropical fish, and depending on the dive site possibly turtles or a shipwreck.
Dive sites are selected based on the best ocean conditions of the day. Guests with their own transportation can coordinate the dive site with their instructor. For guests using our pickup service, the instructor will select the most suitable location.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must have basic swimming skills
- Please keep at least 18 hours between your dive and any flight.
- Must fill out the medical questionnaire we’ll provide over the messaging board.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions
(10)Q: Do I need to have previous Scuba experience for this activity?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-325347P2
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Average 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 244 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (10)
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No, you don’t need to have any previous Scuba experience, but you must be able to swim without a flotation device.
Mar 2022Participants in the Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site 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 adventure start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (AST).
- Pick up service for max 8 persons.
- Use of SCUBA equipment.
This adventure 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 Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site is as follows:
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must have basic swimming skills
- Please keep at least 18 hours between your dive and any flight.
- Must fill out the medical questionnaire we’ll provide over the messaging board.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private First-Time Dive in Aruba. Reef, Wreck or Turtle site will be included in your confirmation email from Top10Adventures®. 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 2024What's Included
- Pick up service for max 8 persons
- Use of SCUBA equipment
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Must have basic swimming skills
- Please keep at least 18 hours between your dive and any flight.
- Must fill out the medical questionnaire we’ll provide over the messaging board.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
