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available at a lower rate. Inclusive dive vacation packages are offered at
many resorts.
If you would like to give scuba a try, resort courses cost approximately $75
and include a shallow dive. Complete certification courses run about $375.
Aruba Watersports Association
(AWA) members and their staff have
received training in lifesaving, CPR, emergency oxygen use, and follow
Dutch Coast Guard Standards regarding life jackets, safety jackets,
marine radios, first aid kits, and fire extinguishers. All members are also
certified by PADI. The following operators are members of AWA:
Recommended Members of AWA
Dive Aruba
Bushiri Beach Resort,
297-582-7337; www.divearuba.com
A native Aruban owns and operates this shop. Classes are given mornings at
Bushiri Resort, and morning and afternoon trips go out with small groups.
Red Sail Sports
Nine locations, including Hyatt, Marriott, Renaissance and La Cabana resorts,
877-733-7245 (toll-free in the US), 297-583-1603; www.redsailaruba.com
The largest watersports operator on the island, Red Sail offers a variety of
trips and departure times. They have two custom-outfitted dive boats and
four luxury catamarans.
Unique Sports
Aruba Grand Resort,
297-586-0096; www.visitaruba.com/uniquesports
The specialty here is tailored trips for small groups using two customized
dive boats.
Pelican Water Sports
Holiday Inn, La Cabana, and Wyndham Resorts,
297-587-2302; www.peli-
can-aruba.com
This large operation has three dive boats and offers trips to a variety of sites
at diverse times.
Windie's Watersports
Palm Beach,
297-5872281 (home); 297-586-4026 (shop); 297-562-9740
(cell)
Look for husband-and-wife team Rene and Windie inside their dive shop on
Palm Beach, across from Bella Luna Restaurant. They're experts in scuba in-
struction and snorkeling expeditions. Take time to browse through the large
selection of books on underwater wildlife and take home one of their souve-
nir T-shirts.
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