BEST OF · SCUBA DIVING IN PUERTO RICO

The 15 Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico to Book First

18 dives  ·  from $69 a head

Prices, water time and who each one suits, in one place. The 15 scuba diving in Puerto Rico below are the ones worth spending a spare morning on.

Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan - What you may see below the surface
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Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan

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

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

Walk into the Caribbean from Escambrón Beach for a beginner scuba session with no certification required. Your instructor explains the gear, practices skills in shallow water, then guides you toward fish, turtles, and an underwater park. Guides may include Jordan, Matt, Andrew, Scott, David, or Daniel. Videos are included.

“They cancelled.on us at the last minute. We were able to book a snorkeling session with another group thankfully. They told us this group did not have the right licenses or permits so that is why they cancelled.”

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Fajardo 2-Tank Scuba Dive for Certified Divers Only

2.Fajardo 2-Tank Scuba Dive for Certified Divers Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · from $178

Join Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center at 7:45 am for two guided scuba descents around Fajardo’s coral atolls. Certified divers can explore reefs from 15 to 80 feet, with turtles, rays, lobsters, crabs, and coral often in view. Equipment, snacks, and drinks are included, while pickup and the $3 reserve fee cost extra.

“Scuba at Puerto Rico was great. However the website mentioned that the price included hotel pick up and drop off, but we were charged by the third party 80 $ who provided transport. Maybe visitor should correct this in their website!”

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Experience Scuba Diving - No Certification Needed! - The briefing turns unfamiliar gear into manageable equipment
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Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

3.Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

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

Learn scuba basics from a PADI instructor, practice from Rincón’s beach, then visit a nearby coral reef with turtles, clownfish, lionfish, and other sea life. Guides including Hayden, Roxanne, Chandler, Shane, Robert, Karla, and Laurel provide close support. The 2.5-hour shore experience includes gear and a maximum of six people.

“My husband and I went scuba diving with Hayden. We had so much fun getting to see the coral reef and being guided through the area! Hayden did an incredible job teaching us how to navigate the gear and have a great experience. He was very kind and funny guide.”

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Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving - The 7:30 a.m. start at Marina Puerto Del Rey
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Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

4.Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

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

Spend about five and a half hours learning scuba skills near Fajardo, then take two boat-based underwater sessions along the Cordillero Reef System. Your first session includes one-on-one coaching, and the second is guided. Jose, Luis, Christoph, Victoriel, and other instructors are praised for calm, careful teaching.

“Stunningly beautiful location! Excellent crew! This is my 4th Discover Scuba course (I know, I know) and I loved every minute of it! Definitely recommend!! 10/10”

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Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan: Perfect for First-Time Divers - Pool practice before the beach
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Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan: Perfect for First-Time Divers

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

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

At San Juan’s Caribe Hilton, you’ll learn basic scuba safety, practice with equipment in the pool, then enter a shallow beach cove with an instructor. The small group size, calm teaching style of guides such as Michael, Eddie, and Carlos, and chance to spot fish and octopuses make this a useful first taste.

“Instructor is the man.it was amazing views under the water. The instructor is really clear on everything you need to know . If you are a beginner don’t worry they’re very patient instructors. Will definitely be going again.”

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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour - No Experience Required - What happens at the meeting point
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Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

6.Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $99

At 413 Divers in Rincón, Connor, Luke, or another professional instructor gives you a private two-hour beginner scuba lesson. You need no prior scuba or swimming experience. Gear, instruction, aquatic-life viewing, and free photos and video are included for ages 10 and up.

“Luke was amazing! We had a fantastic time and felt very safe with him. He was very professional. He owns the company , and it's new (2019). So go support! Best prices in PR. We dove pretty far and saw a lot of coral reef, some fish, but no otRead more”

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Discover Scuba diving - Patient instructors matter more than fancy scenery
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Discover Scuba Diving

7.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Learn scuba basics in Rincón with a PADI instructor, beginning with a short video, equipment fitting, and shallow-water practice. Then explore a coral reef to 40 feet. Groups are kept small, equipment and bottled water are included, and no prior scuba experience is required.

“One of the best I experienced in puertorico. I even saw 3 sharks. Lesson at beginning was fast ending.”

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Guided Shore Diving Tour - What you may see beneath Rincón’s surface
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Guided Shore Diving Tour

8.Guided Shore Diving Tour

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

Meet Rincon Diving & Snorkeling at 9 a.m., then follow your guide in your own car to a nearby shore entry. Certified PADI Divemasters and Instructors lead small groups through Rincón reefs, walls, and marine habitats. Greg, Shawn, Tiger, and other local guides are known for careful briefings and spotting sea life.

“Greg took me out and helped me revive my skills. Great guy! They have a good little dive shop. Everyone seems knowledgeable and professional.”

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Guided Coral Reef Scuba Tour / 1 tank (Certified Divers Only) - What the two-and-a-half-hour outing looks like
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Guided Coral Reef Scuba Tour / 1 tank (Certified Divers Only)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 51 reviews · from $73

Meet PADI or SDI professionals in Rincón for a two-and-a-half-hour, one-tank shore scuba outing. Robert, Misael, Dave, or another guide leads certified divers through coral reefs suited to different depths, with sea turtles, reef fish, wall sites, and good conditions for macro photography.

“Robert and Misael were Awesome. There attention to detail and care of all Divers was exceptional. No matter your experience level Great Escape PR ensures you have a wonderful Aquatic experience. I now have these great professionals on speed dial for all my future Puerto Rico dives 🇵🇷🇺🇸”

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Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving - Meeting at Villa Marina Shopping Center in Fajardo
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Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

10.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 experience. After a safety briefing, a PADI instructor stays with you for two underwater sessions to 40 feet. Equipment, snacks, drinks, and lunch are supplied. You must swim and wait 18 hours before flying.

“When the lead too the time to take pics of me using my go pro. Usually, I film on my own. Also helped me understand causes of my using up my air quickly.”

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2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina - Why a six-person group changes the day
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2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

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

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

Meet at Copamarina Beach Resort at 7:00 am for a five-hour, two-tank scuba boat trip along Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. With a maximum of six people, you’ll visit the 50 to 60-foot Epicenter and, conditions and certification permitting, the advanced Wall.

“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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Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan - The knowledge section comes first
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Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan

12.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 historic fish wall, coral reefs, fish, and turtles. Instructors such as Paco, Dale, and Francisco are known for patient, careful teaching. The course begins at 8:00 am and serves groups of up to eight.

“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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Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan - Escambrón’s fish, turtles, and artificial reefs
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13.Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · from $185

Learn scuba basics at Escambrón Marine Park with Scuba Dogs, the park’s official operator. After a safety lesson and gear fitting, you spend about 45 minutes underwater with a certified guide, looking for tropical fish, turtles, and the park’s unusual underwater ruins. Small groups, showers, lockers, and restrooms are included.

“No tour. No one answered the calls, and no refund. They send you far away to another shop because they don’t have permits to operate in Sj”

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Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan - The underwater sights are more varied than the depth suggests
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Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan

14.Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $91

Join Scuba Dogs at Escambrón Marine Park for a one-tank scuba tour to 30 feet. A certified guide leads up to 10 guests past reef formations, historic ruins, replica sculptures, and possible turtles, rays, squid, and octopus. Equipment, lockers, showers, and refreshments are included.

“Shout out to the staff, especially the guide Paco for being friendly and accommodating to me being late. I signed up for a scuba dive, by myself. Everyone was warm and helped me feel safe for the dive and had me in their best interests. I weRead more”

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Private 2-Tank Dive with PADI Instructor for Certified Divers - What the private six-person format changes
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Private 2-Tank Dive with PADI Instructor for Certified Divers

15.Private 2-Tank Dive with PADI Instructor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Meet Ruthie and Scotty at Villa Marina in Fajardo for a private two-tank SCUBA outing with a PADI instructor. You’ll visit two northeast Puerto Rico reefs, see fish, turtles, rays, and lobsters, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and beer aboard a boat limited to six people.

“Ruthie and Scotty were great! Super friendly, very helpful, dedicated to making the experience unique and fun! Can't wait to book them again!”

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