The 11 Best Scuba Diving Trips in Puerto Rico

1.Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,743 reviews · from $109Our pick

Meet your instructor at Escambrón Beach for a shore-entry scuba lesson made for first-timers age 8 and up. Guides such as Jordan, Andrew, Matt, Scott, and Daniel teach each step, then lead you into calm Caribbean water to look for turtles, fish, and underwater ruins. Gear and videos are included.

“Jordan was a great guild. My daughter and I had a great time. I learned a lot, fantastic experience.”

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2.Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $119

Learn basic scuba skills with PADI instructors such as Hayden, Roxanne, Chandler, Shane, Robert, or Karla, then enter from the beach to explore Rincón’s coral reef. The 2.5-hour shore experience includes tanks, fins, mask, and other gear, with alternate sites used when sea conditions require a change.

“The people who held the class are tremendous the experience was one I definitely recommend the time in the water was amazing”

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3.Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · from $238

Meet at 7:30 am near Marina Puerto Del Rey for a classroom lesson, gear fitting, and two guided tank sessions along Fajardo’s Cordillero Reef System. Your first underwater session is personal instruction, followed by a group outing. Guides such as Jose, Luis, Victoriel, and Christoph have earned praise for calm, careful teaching.

“Said, Dre and Jose are quite a team! The instructors made our trip what it was. Offered up great advice on my first dive ever. Thanks for helping me get this off the bucket list!”

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4.Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan: Perfect for First-Time Divers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 70 reviews · from $171

Learn scuba basics at San Juan’s Caribe Hilton, practice in the pool, then enter a shallow beach cove with an instructor such as Michael, Carlos, Eddie, or Luis. The small group format suits first-timers, while calm coaching helps nervous swimmers get comfortable around fish and other sea life.

“Our instructor was very very patient with us. My GF was very anxious about scuba as she had a bad experience snorkeling in Mexico. He was patient and introduced her very slowly to scuba in a depth of water that she was comfortable in. By the end of the lesson she was very comfortable and scooping up shiny things at the bottom of the ocean at what I believe was 12 to 15 ft. I'll be bringing my friends to you when we come back in the Spring. Thank you very much”

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5.Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $99

Meet Connor or Luke in Rincón for a private two-hour scuba lesson built for first-timers age 10 and up. You receive all gear, step-by-step instruction, and free video and photos. No scuba or swimming experience is required, though weather can affect the schedule.

“They rescheduled my tour to next day and after that cancelled my booking before 3 hours to start the tour with below message Sai by 10 o’clock the waters are supposed to pick up extremely. Especially if you are a beginner. I am thinking Read more”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $139

Start at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling with a short lesson, equipment fitting, and safety briefing. Then follow your PADI instructor into shallow Caribbean water and a reef at up to 40 feet. No experience is needed, but you must swim. Bring a swimsuit, towel, water, and your own ride to the beach.

“Instructor was very friendly and patient with first time scuba divers. The views were incredible and a memory that will not be forgotten.”

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7.Guided Shore Diving Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · from $69Best value

Meet Rincon Diving & Snorkeling at 9:00 a.m., then follow your guide in your own vehicle to a nearby shore entry. Certified PADI staff such as Greg, Shawn, Claire, Kai, and Tiger lead small groups to reefs, walls, eel gardens, and marine life including turtles and barracuda.

“Greg and the staff were knowledgeable. Had a great time. Would definitely recommend them. Water clarity was a little off, but still had a great time.”

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8.Guided Coral Reef Scuba Tour / 1 tank (Certified Divers Only)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $73

Meet Great Escape PR in Rincón for a guided one-tank shore scuba tour with a PADI or SDI instructor. Explore coral reefs, wall sites, turtles, reef fish, and macro-photo areas in a group of up to eight. Robert, Dave, and Misael are among the guides named by the operator.

“My daughter and I had a wonderful time. Robert Rupper, our guide, was the absolute best ! He was so friendly, knowledgeable and safety conscious that we felt he was an old friend . The coral reefs where specular ! Color , clarity and ease of access . Would highly recommend this trip to all interested parties”

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9.Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $238

Meet at Villa Marina Shopping Center in Fajardo for a five-and-a-half-hour Culebra scuba outing. You’ll learn basic skills, make two underwater visits to depths of up to 40 feet, and receive equipment, snacks, drinks, and lunch. Luis, Valerie, Nelson, or Ramon may be part of the helpful crew.

“Check in process was very difficult. Had to park a mile a way and then take a shuttle to tour. One engine was out on the boat so we didn't go to the actual place but the dive staff was good and we ended up going to some great dive sites”

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10.2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $235

Meet at Copamarina Beach Resort at 7:00 a.m. for a five-hour, two-tank scuba boat trip along Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. A certified professional leads a group of up to six to The Epicenter and The Wall, with equipment, snacks, water, and fees included.

“Sea Dogs at copamarina cancelled the trip one day before. Due to not having enough people booked. Still waiting on my refund.”

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11.Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · from $715

Learn scuba skills with Scuba Dogs at Escambrón Marine Park, then practice in protected water and explore Atlantis City, the fish wall, coral reefs, tropical fish, and turtles. The PADI course takes about two days, includes equipment and certified instruction, and accommodates no more than eight people.

“I had an amazing experience with my coach Francisco at Scuba Dogs. He put in so much effort and dedication to make sure I learned all the diving skills, and he never held back in sharing his knowledge. He was always on time and went aboRead more”

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