Courses

dive deeper

Discover a world of underwater exploration and adventure with our comprehensive range of diving courses at Dancing Divers Aruba. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced diver looking to enhance your skills, our certified instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.

Discover Scuba Diving

This is your chance to test the waters. The Discover Scuba Diving course gives you the opportunity to see if diving is right for you without having to get certified. Our instructors will provide you with gear and teach you the fundamentals of scuba before diving into a shallow, calm environment.

Requirements:

Age

10+ Years

Prerequisites

Ability to swim and good in-water comfortability

Course Length

2-3 Hours

Open Water

This is your very first scuba certification level where you’ll be taught the basics in a safe, supportive environment. With the Open Water course, you’ll become more confident, learn how to assemble and use gear, manage your buoyancy and more. When you’re ready, you’ll make four shallow dives in an open water environment with the instructor.

Requirements:

Age

10+ Years

Prerequisites

Ability to swim and medically fit to dive

Course Length

4-7 Days

Advanced Open Water

It’s time to go to new depths. The Advanced Open Water course is designed to help grow your skills in a fun environment. You’ll practice underwater navigation with a compass, improve your buoyancy and will be given the opportunity to make three specialty dives of your choice. You’ll also be able to dive deeper than you have before.

Requirements:

Age

12+ Years

Prerequisites

Open Water Diver/Junior Open Water Diver (or equivalent certification)

Course Length

2-3 Days

Rescue Diver

Become better prepared for anything that washes your way with the Rescue Diver course. With a hands-on approach using roleplay scenarios, you’ll learn how to identify and solve problems before they become bigger issues, improve your navigation skills and help your fellow divers. This course is also required if you’re working to become a professional Divemaster.

Requirements:

Age

12+ Years

Prerequisites

Adventure Diver/Junior Adventure Diver (or qualifying certification) with completed Underwater Navigation Dive; EFR Primary and Secondary Care training (or qualifying training) within 24 months

Course Length

4-7 Days

Dive Master

Turn your passion into a career or simply become a pro for fun. You’ve already had tons of training, but this is your first step into becoming a professional diver. With the Divemaster certification, you’ll be able to supervise scuba diving activities, assist with scuba classes and more. This course includes water skill workshops and hands-on assessments.

Requirements:

Age

18+ Years

Prerequisites

Rescue Diver, 40 logged dives, CPR and First Aid certification within 24 months and medical clearance to dive

Course Length

50 hours