Learn to breathe underwater on Aruba’s shallow reefs and wrecks in a single half-day course. Includes pool instruction, all gear, and an instructor-accompanied open-water dive to 20–30 feet.
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Salt air and sun-warmed decks set the pace before you ever slip a mask over your face. In this half-day intro dive you move from a brief classroom to a supervised pool session, then out to a short boat ride where a single guided open-water tank places you in 20–30 feet of clear Caribbean water.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable swimming and basic mobility needed for ladder entries and a surface swim.
Wildlife
History
Aruba’s reefs and wrecks reflect a long maritime history; the German cargo ship Antilla, sunk in WWII, is a well-known shallow wreck near Aruba’s coast.
Conservation
Operators in Aruba emphasize reef-safe products and responsible buoyancy to limit coral contact; avoid touching marine life and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical damage.
Reserve your spot on the Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Medical screening required
Complete the operator’s medical questionnaire honestly; certain conditions or medications may disqualify you from diving.
Don’t fly after diving
Wait at least 18–24 hours before flying to avoid decompression risk following your dive.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sun protection is essential on deck; choose reef-safe formulas to protect coral life.
Wear a swimsuit under light clothing
Arrive ready to enter the pool and rinse off on the boat—quick changes make the day smoother.
Swimsuit
Worn under clothing for pool skills and the boat—quick-dry preferred.
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin on deck while preserving coral reef health.
Towel and change of clothes
For rinsing off and staying comfortable after the dive.
Light waterproof camera or housing
Capture shallow reef life during your instructor-accompanied dive.