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 Occidental Grand All Inclusive Day Pass!

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

This Aruba diving shore excursion gives you the option of choosing a 1-tank or a 2-tank dive. Check the description and departure times below and pick which is best for you. There is pricing with and without gear, if you want to bring your own please see the order form.

The waters around Aruba are filled with dazzling marine life. Turtles, green and spotted moray eels, stingrays, yellowtail snappers, and many more are waiting for a visit from you. The water depth is from 20 feet to 140 feet which makes Aruba the perfect location for scuba diving. And don't forget to see some of the many shipwrecks, like the famous Antilla.

The meeting point for this Aruba excursion is just a 10-minute taxi ride from the cruise ship pier. There is the option for anyone in your group who would like to go along, they may either hang out at the beach location where you will meet for your dive. Your professional and friendly scuba dive staff will get you checked in and the fun underway. First, they will give you an orientation about dive/s and then pass out your gear (or you may bring your own).

Next, you will board the dive boat and head out for your dive/s! Your friendly, English-speaking PADI dive instructors will guide you through the dive sites around the island. You will enjoy a personal approach as there is a maximum of 6 divers per Dive Instructor!

When your diving excursion is completed, the boat will return you to the beach. You may enjoy your Occidental Grand All Inclusive Day Pass (if purchased) with an open bar, all-you-want buffet, all the resort facilities including a swimming pool, lounge chairs on the beach and by the pool, pool games and activities, indoor game room activities and much more.

If you did not purchase the Occidental Grand All-Inclusive Day Pass, you may stay at the beach and return to the ship at your leisure and expense. There is a restaurant on-site to purchase drinks, sandwiches, coffee, etc. There are other activities on-site you may reserve in advance so others in your group may choose different activities such as parasailing, jet skiing, bicycling, Flyboard, Kayak, Hobie Cat Sailing, and more.

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.

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.