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Aqua Windies

Dr. Horacio E. Oduber Blvd 4, Palm/Eagle Beach, Aruba
+297 583 5669
Ranked #5 of 13 tours in Palm/Eagle Beach
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Water sports
Owner description: Aqua Windie's is a unique Aquatic Fitness and Scuba Diving Center on Aruba, with there own half Olympic size swimming pool, Scuba Retail Shop and...... more » Owner description: Aqua Windie's is a unique Aquatic Fitness and Scuba Diving Center on Aruba, with there own half Olympic size swimming pool, Scuba Retail Shop and Restaurant, conveniently located near Aruba's low rise hotels.For our diving and snorkeling activities we provide free shuttle services from and to your hotel and we have free highspeed WIFI for all our customers.For your safety, diving is done in small groups only. « less
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Lake Tapps
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 8, 2012

I have been going to Aruba for about 20 years and have drove with just about every dive shop in Aruba. then 4years ago I found Aqua Windies they are the best . they keep it to 6 divers max .I have also drove in Bonire,belize,Hawaii,Mexico. Aqua Windies is the best of all. More

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Okawville, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2012

This past March was my second experience with this dive shop. The refresher dive last year was such a good experience that I returned this year with diving friends to do 4 days of boat dives. What a pleasant experience! Never had more than 3-5 divers and dives were leisurely. All dive instructors were wonderfully patient and knowledgeable and a... More

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Port Jefferson Station, New York, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

My fiance and I dove for two days with this shop. Both days it was just us and the guide. They drove us across the island for shore dives where we saw beautiful fish and coral, plus squids, a turtle, lionfish, seacucumbers, and many other underwater creatures. We had a great time diving with Aqua Windies. The guides were both... More

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Windie Oude Avenhuis, Manager at Aqua Windies, responded to this review
April 7, 2012

We are very happy to hear you had a good time, we hope to welcome you back next year with more boat diving possibility's. More

Stony Brook, New York
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2012

I'm a fairly new diver; only had a few years and a few dozen dives. I've used a total of 7 dive shops; several in the US, several in the Carribean. This is, hands down, my favorite. The shop is new, huge (warehouse sized), well-stocked, and well run. Everyone is extremely nice. Family run business, with the parents being long-time... More

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Windie Oude Avenhuis, Manager at Aqua Windies, responded to this review
April 9, 2012

Wow ! You made us blush !! More

Topeka, Kansas, United States
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

This was our first SCUBA experience and I was a little nervous. A friend recommended Windies because they recieved their certification from there. Martin was our dive instructor and he was very patient with me as a newbie! The instruction was great and the dive was incredible! Beautiful area to dive, too! Can't thank them enough! We will be back... More

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Windie Oude Avenhuis, Owner at Aqua Windies, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Aqua Windie's thanks you ! We hope that you will continue your diving education with us or elsewhere, and have as much fun with it as we do ! More

Calgary
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 24, 2012

We came to do a referral to complete our Open Water Certification. This family run business was friendly, calm and confidence boosting. They have everything you will need. The equipment is like new, and they are proud to keep it so. We did shore dives but boat dives are available with notice. Our group was 3 one day and 2... More

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Windie Oude Avenhuis, Owner at Aqua Windies, responded to this review
March 30, 2012

Thanks so much,we hope to see you back next year ! More

Manchester, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 8, 2012
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I dived with Aqua Windies a few weeks ago and had a great time. I was on a cruise ship that was stopping at Aruba and contacted a few Centres in advance to book a dive. I had problems with either centres not being able to accommodate my time on the island (pick up drop off etc), or in actually... More

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Issaquah, Washington
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 6, 2012

I went diving with the folks at Aqua Windees during October and November 2011. The dives in Aruba are wonderful and the staff at Aqua Windees are exceptionally professional and fun. I was having a small problem with a piece of gear (Air Source) and the folks there helped me find a fix even though they do not carry that... More

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Connecticut
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012

We had a great snorkelling trip with Short and Brian from Aqua Windies. They took us to Mangel Halto where we just walked into the sea and almost immediately saw several species of fish. They took us to the reef in shallow water where there was plenty to see and then out through a channel to deeper water which also... More

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

This is a small family-owned business, and by the time we were done, we felt like family too! They definitely knew all the best spots (chosen based on our skill level, interests, and which way currents were running that day, etc.) Patient, competent instructors pointed out many interesting sights, and taught new skills. After the dive, delicious snacks/meals in the... More

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