Aruba Scuba Dives with Back or Heart Problems

Short answer: 7 of 12 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 11 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator. Updated 2026-11-02

We checked 12 scuba dives in Aruba; 12 state back and heart conditions details in the listing. 7 tours of 12 are not recommended for travelers with back or spinal problems, and 11 for travelers with heart conditions. The others do not mention it.

TourBack and heart conditionsOperatorFrom
Aruba Certified & Non-Certified Scuba Diving
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsAruba Watersports Center$80Check dates
Aruba, Private Discover Scuba Diving, No Certification Needed!
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsUnderdog Divers Aruba$120Check dates
Aruba 2-Tank Dive Excursion for Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsSEARUBA FLY N DIVE$100Check dates
Award-Winning Private Turtle Snorkeling Aruba | Video Included
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsTurtle tours$89Check dates
Aruba One or Two Tank Scuba Dive
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsRed Sail Sports - Aruba$104Check dates
Small-Group Aruba Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsPure Diving Aruba$114Check dates
Discover Scuba Diving Aruba
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries”
 Not recommended: back conditionsSEARUBA FLY N DIVE$115Check dates
Aruba PADI Scuba Diving Program Non Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsNautilus Dive Center Aruba$99Check dates
Half-Day Aruba Intro Diving Course for Beginners
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsRed Sail Sports - Aruba$104Check dates
Guided Padi Discover Scuba Diving for Non-Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsAruba Bob Snorkeling & Scuba$120Check dates
Shore Dive Aruba for Certified Divers
“Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries / Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: back, heart conditionsNautilus Dive Center Aruba$95Check dates
Baby Beach Scuba Diving for Non Certified, Beginner Diver
“Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health”
 Not recommended: heart conditionsNautilus Dive Center Aruba$150Check dates

Questions

Can I do a scuba dive in Aruba with a back or heart condition?

7 of 12 scuba dives say they are not recommended with back or spinal problems and 11 with heart conditions. Check with your doctor and the operator.

How up to date is this information?

We last checked these listings on 2026-11-02 and re-check every listing monthly. Operators can change their rules, so confirm before you book.

Restrictions come from each tour’s listing on GetYourGuide or Viator: the suitability notes, “Know before you go”, booking rules, and what is and isn’t included. Last checked 2026-11-02. Operators change rules, so confirm before you book.

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