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JADS Dive Center

Seroe Colorado 245E | Baby Beach, San Nicolas, Aruba
+297-584-6070
Ranked #1 of 2 tours in San Nicolas
5.0 of 5 stars 231 Reviews
Type: Water Sports
Owner description: By working in small groups this allows us the flexibility to adapt to our guests experience a/o needs. Most of our guests are boat diving from our 36'...... more » Owner description: By working in small groups this allows us the flexibility to adapt to our guests experience a/o needs. Most of our guests are boat diving from our 36' vessel conveniently docked behind the airport.We make scuba diving on your Aruba vacation convenient and enjoyable.Once you arrive at JADS you are more then a guest; you become family. On property: Bar & Grill, rinse area, washrooms...All experience levels are welcomed. « less
Useful Information: Wheelchair access, Lockers / storage, Bathroom facilities, Baby buggy parking, Activities for older children
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

This is a smaller operation where you get personalized attention. There are many great dive sites in Aruba, and this is the best place to go to see them. JP is awesome, truly loves diving, and if focused on his customers. The equipment was top notch, and JP is very safety conscious. More

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Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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They were Amazing at Jads!!! When we went on the tour with them we did the Jane Sea which was totally Awesome!!! They made our experience so Wonderful!!! When I go back, I will be going to them for my dive tours and rentals!!! We rented BCDs, regulators and tanks of air from them. They were always so polite and... More

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kansas city mo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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The great service started with a return E-mail from Jenilee. She responed the very next day with questions about my trip. Asked about my Resort, arrival date, how long I have been diving, what kind of diving I prefer, what days, morning of afternoon Etc. Jads is all about the customer. The owner JP seemed to be a great Man... More

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Mobile, Al
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38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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My husband and I dove with JADS in Feb., 2012. We did shore dives with J.P. because we did not book ahead due to the fact that we were traveling with others. J.P. was an excellent dive master. He was very patient and took us on two shore dives to Mangrove Beach and Rocky Beach. We saw many fish on... More

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012
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This is the ONLY dive place to go in Aruba. This is considered a remote area by some hotel employees; Please make the effort to go. One of the best dive spots, with really interesting people who love what they do and have a passion for Aruba and diving. Honest and upbeat employees. Had a great dive with great people.... More

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Indiana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

We did a dive with Jads and he has a great store and he has awsome people working there. They are very kind and courteous and they will show you a great time. We had 8 divers and 2 guides and a boat captain so it was very personal and I truely enjoyed the experience. Please don't hesitate to dive... More

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Hesperia, California
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012
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JADS is a fantastic dive center! They were very helpful in making sure we had the right equipment for snorkeling and diving.The diving equipment we rented from them was top notch!They answered any questions we had,and would point us in the right direction. We also did a two tank boat dive with them,they were awesome!!! The crew made us feel... More

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Encinitas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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Did two great dives with JADS (April 13, 2012). The first, to check the currents, was a shore dive to the Cross and the second was a jump into Cabez. I have dived many Caribbean Islands and consider both of these dives to be great. I wouldn't have been able to do them without JADS individualized service.The crew at JADS... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012
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A diving trip can be made or broken by who you go with. You want to look for expertise, local knowledge, friendliness and most important, safety. JADS has all of these. Located on the southern tip of the island, JADS is a small shop but has great rental equipment, and friendly and knowledgeable staff. One of the first trips where... More

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asbury park
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

My 10-year-old had an amazing checkout dive - and first diving experience - with an instructor at JADS named Rudolph. He is really fun and understands kids, but also very professional - he really reviewed all the skills and rules. Our shore dives were beautiful with lots of fish and healthy coral. I am a divemaster and have been all... More

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