Pure Diving Aruba
Pure Diving Aruba: Explore Aruba's Underwater Wonders
Pure Diving Aruba: Explore Aruba's Underwater Wonders
Discover Aruba's best reefs and wrecks with eco-conscious diving. PADI & SDI courses available for all skill levels.
Pure Diving Aruba, located in Oranjestad, is an eco-friendly dive shop offering scuba diving excursions and courses for both certified and non-certified divers. With a focus on quality and conservation, they provide personalized diving experiences to Aruba's reefs and wrecks.
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A brief summary to Pure Diving Aruba
Opening times, essentials, and a few local tips gathered into one calmer, easier-to-scan planning section.
Plan your visit
Monday
8 am-4 pm
Tuesday
8 am-4 pm
Wednesday
8 am-4 pm
Thursday
8 am-4 pm
Friday
8 am-4 pm
Saturday
8 am-4 pm
Sunday
8 am-9 am
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Getting There
Public Transport
From the main bus station in Oranjestad, which is located next to the cruise terminal and Royal Plaza, take a local Arubus. Buses run frequently along the hotel strip. Check the Arubus schedule for the most up-to-date timings, as services typically run every 15 minutes until 6 PM and then every 40 minutes until 11:30 PM. A single Arubus fare is approximately $3 USD.
Taxi
Taxis are readily available in Oranjestad, particularly at the airport, cruise terminal, major hotels, and popular beaches. A taxi ride from the city center to Pure Diving Aruba will typically cost around $21 USD during the day, with a $3 USD surcharge on Sundays, official holidays, or between 11:00 PM and 7:00 AM. Confirm the fare with the driver before starting your journey, as Aruba taxis operate on fixed rates.
Walking
If you are already in the Oranjestad-East area, walking to Pure Diving Aruba is a viable option. Use a map to orient yourself towards Bucutiweg. The dive shop is located on a pier between the mangroves. There are no costs associated with walking.
Local tips
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Book in advance, especially during peak season (December to mid-April), to ensure availability and potentially secure better rates.
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Consider visiting during the off-season for fewer crowds and calmer conditions, particularly between April and June.
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Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect the delicate marine environment during your dives.
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Inquire about the ALFI Certified Lion Fish Hunter course to actively contribute to marine conservation efforts.
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Take advantage of the free pick-up and drop-off service offered by Pure Diving Aruba for convenient transportation.
Discover more about Pure Diving Aruba
Pure Diving Aruba is a dedicated scuba diving center committed to providing exceptional underwater experiences while minimizing ecological impact. Located on Bucutiweg in Oranjestad, Aruba, this dive shop offers a range of services, including two-tank dives for certified divers in the mornings and single-tank dives for non-certified divers in the afternoons. They are the only dive center on the island that offers both PADI (Professional Association of Diving Instructors) and SDI (Scuba Diving International) courses.
Pure Diving Aruba distinguishes itself through its commitment to small group sizes, ensuring personalized attention and a higher quality experience. Their charming boat, the Drumfish, uses biofuel to further reduce their environmental footprint. Divers can explore Aruba's vibrant reefs, numerous wrecks, and diverse marine life, with opportunities for wreck penetration for advanced divers. The dive shop also actively participates in conservation efforts, working with the Caribbean Lionfish Alliance to remove invasive lionfish from the local ecosystem.
Whether you're an experienced diver or a beginner, Pure Diving Aruba offers a memorable and eco-conscious way to discover Aruba's underwater world. They provide free pick-up and drop-off services, free dive computer rentals, and nitrox availability.
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