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charles · 04-01-2011, 01:24 AM

Was out and about and ended up at the baseball field at the entrance to Baby Beach. Saw that there had been some work done on the former dive shop and drove over. The new name is JADS and the place was packed. Folks that were coming back from a dive were sharing with non-divers/ The bar was hoping and packed while the little (brand spanking new mini mart) was also packed.

This is something that the area has long needed and I take my hat off to the folks that put it together. Nice job, great eye appeal, fun music, ocean nearby and on ARUBA- HHHH

be well
charles

arubacandy · 04-04-2011, 06:18 PM

For the last 2 visits down, my family has been diving with Jads, great people, great dives and the new bar/restaurant down at baby beach is fabulous..counting the days till september when I'll be back ....

*Andrea J.* · 04-04-2011, 08:10 PM

JADS a terrific organization, nice shop too.

we stopped and had drinks at the bar there in august.

Chadd · 04-04-2011, 11:53 PM

Given all the compliments here I was shocked at how rude they were when we stopped in.

*Andrea J.* · 04-04-2011, 11:55 PM

what happened when you stopped in?

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Originally Posted by Chadd

Given all the compliments here I was shocked at how rude they were when we stopped in.

manhcafl · 07-26-2011, 07:09 PM

Does the divemaster dive with the group like other Caribbean dive destinations? I like having a divemaster leading the group and a sweeper (like in Grand Cayman) bringing up the rear.

Gary

SuperBunches · 08-13-2011, 08:57 AM

I dove with Jads three times this week. There are simply not enough nice things to be said about everyone on the staff. From the minute I walked through the door on the first day until I stepped off of the boat after my last dive, they were all terrific. JP (the owner of Jads) made me breakfast and coffee on Monday morning before we went out! Four of the people who made reservations for Monday missed their connecting flight, so Rudolph took me and one other guy out for two very nice shore dives. I went back out on Thursday and Friday with about 10 divers. There was a divemaster leading the group and one who stayed in back, as described by the previous poster. They were very professional and thorough and the equipment was in excellent condition. I am a very new diver, and I felt very comfortable and safe.

Many thanks to everyone at Jads for a great experience!

caromelle · 08-13-2011, 10:14 AM

Thank you. i was on the fence about diving but after reading your review, i will give them a try. I've never dived before so this is very helpful for me.

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Originally Posted by SuperBunches

I dove with Jads three times this week. There are simply not enough nice things to be said about everyone on the staff. From the minute I walked through the door on the first day until I stepped off of the boat after my last dive, they were all terrific. JP (the owner of Jads) made me breakfast and coffee on Monday morning before we went out! Four of the people who made reservations for Monday missed their connecting flight, so Rudolph took me and one other guy out for two very nice shore dives. I went back out on Thursday and Friday with about 10 divers. There was a divemaster leading the group and one who stayed in back, as described by the previous poster. They were very professional and thorough and the equipment was in excellent condition. I am a very new diver, and I felt very comfortable and safe.

Many thanks to everyone at Jads for a great experience!

*Arubalisa* · 08-13-2011, 12:28 PM

Does JADS do their Discover Scuba and open water certification as only shore dives?

SuperBunches · 08-13-2011, 02:58 PM

I'm not sure about that, Lisa. There were two people completing dives 3 and 4 for Open Water certification on our boat on Thursday, though.

04-01-2011, 01:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
charles Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Walking the shorelines in the evenings Posts: 354	Jads Was out and about and ended up at the baseball field at the entrance to Baby Beach. Saw that there had been some work done on the former dive shop and drove over. The new name is JADS and the place was packed. Folks that were coming back from a dive were sharing with non-divers/ The bar was hoping and packed while the little (brand spanking new mini mart) was also packed. This is something that the area has long needed and I take my hat off to the folks that put it together. Nice job, great eye appeal, fun music, ocean nearby and on ARUBA- HHHH be well charles Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ RENTING A CELL MAKES $EN$E. TRY IT! Fast Phone Aruba Cell Phone Rentals http://www.fastphonearuba.com

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arubacandy Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 73	For the last 2 visits down, my family has been diving with Jads, great people, great dives and the new bar/restaurant down at baby beach is fabulous..counting the days till september when I'll be back .... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

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Andrea J. Aruba since 1979 Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: renaissance island, eagle beach, amsterdam manor/passions beach bar, Hung Paradis, alto vista chapel, madam janettes, big porch at B55 Posts: 13,253 Images: 80	JADS a terrific organization, nice shop too. we stopped and had drinks at the bar there in august. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Please, I'll have a Grande' decaf Mocha Latte' with a shot of liquid tranquilizer.

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Chadd Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arikok Antilla Natural pool Posts: 1,226	Given all the compliments here I was shocked at how rude they were when we stopped in. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________

07-26-2011, 07:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
manhcafl Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2	Does the divemaster dive with the group like other Caribbean dive destinations? I like having a divemaster leading the group and a sweeper (like in Grand Cayman) bringing up the rear. Gary Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook

08-13-2011, 08:57 AM	#7 (permalink)
SuperBunches Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I love the beach (who doesn't?), anywhere that I can snorkel, The Donkey Sanctuary (much to the dismay of my daughter), the lighthouse. Posts: 120	I dove with Jads three times this week. There are simply not enough nice things to be said about everyone on the staff. From the minute I walked through the door on the first day until I stepped off of the boat after my last dive, they were all terrific. JP (the owner of Jads) made me breakfast and coffee on Monday morning before we went out! Four of the people who made reservations for Monday missed their connecting flight, so Rudolph took me and one other guy out for two very nice shore dives. I went back out on Thursday and Friday with about 10 divers. There was a divemaster leading the group and one who stayed in back, as described by the previous poster. They were very professional and thorough and the equipment was in excellent condition. I am a very new diver, and I felt very comfortable and safe. Many thanks to everyone at Jads for a great experience! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook caromelle likes this. __________________

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Arubalisa Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Boca Catalina Posts: 10,683 Images: 174	Does JADS do their Discover Scuba and open water certification as only shore dives? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________ Aruba Bound! ~ Blogging to Aruba ~ Hoosier Kitties ~ Our-Cruises ~ Pictures of Aruba

08-13-2011, 02:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
SuperBunches Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: I love the beach (who doesn't?), anywhere that I can snorkel, The Donkey Sanctuary (much to the dismay of my daughter), the lighthouse. Posts: 120	I'm not sure about that, Lisa. There were two people completing dives 3 and 4 for Open Water certification on our boat on Thursday, though. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter Share Post on Facebook __________________