Scuba Academy
Under every rock, around every reef, a new discovery awaits
There’s a world of underwater adventure waiting for you. Red Sail Aruba is a PADI 5-star dive resort and offers a variety of dive courses. Scuba courses include a pool session, a one-tank boat dive, all equipment and instructions by a professional dive instructor.
PADI courses are performance-based, enabling you to progress at your own pace. This type of learning ensures competent and prepared divers. Course completion varies by individual and normally takes between 4 and 7 days.
- Get PADI-certified, the world’s largest and most respected scuba diving training organization
- PADI instructors who are trained and held to diving’s highest standards to provide an encouraging and well-supported learning environment
Information about Scuba Academy
| Departures | Departure from the Red Sail Pier located in Palm Beach between Hyatt & Barcelo. |
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| Equipment pickup | The dive equipment room is located at the Red Sail pier, beyond the Red Sail reservations desk |
| Transportation | Transportation from most major hotels/properties can be arranged |
Scuba Academy Pricing
| Discover Scuba Dive Course | $104.00 |
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Additional Discover Scuba Dives
| 1-tank boat dive on the same day | $75.00 |
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| 1-tank boat dive | $95.00 |
| 2-tank boat dive | $135.00 |
| Re-activate Course | $104.00 |
| PADI Open Water Certification (if we purchase the code) | $470.00 |
| PADI Open Water E-learner (If the diver has purchased the code with PADI) | $400.00 |
| PADI Open Water Referrals | $335.00 |
| PADI Adventure Diver Course | $250.00 |
| PADI Advanced Open Water Certification | $425.00 |
| PADI Private Open Water Certification | $750.00 |
Specialty Courses
| EFR | $130.00 |
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| Deep | $400.00 |
| Wreck | $400.00 |
| Dive Master | $800.00 |
| Other specialties on request |



