The 15 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

Walk into the Caribbean from Escambrón Beach for a first scuba experience with an instructor at your side. No certification or prior experience is required. Expect land and shallow-water practice, guided time among fish, turtles, and an underwater park, plus free videos. Guides include Jordan, Andrew, Scott, Matt, David, and others.

“The pictures and videos were poor quality. We almost had a near drowning experience. Experience could’ve been better.”

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2.Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

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

Learn scuba basics with a PADI instructor, practice from shore, then explore Rincón’s coral reef for about 2.5 hours. Great Escape PR supplies tanks, fins, mask, and jacket. Guides including Hayden, Roxanne, Chandler, Shane, Robert, and Karla have led sessions, with alternate beach sites used when conditions change.

“Great experience! It was a bit scary at first, but our instructors helped us to overcome our fears and we were able to explore some cool reefs and see awesome fish! :)”

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3.Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

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

Meet at Marina Puerto Del Rey at 7:30 a.m. for a PADI-style lesson, gear fitting, and two boat-based scuba descents along the Cordillero Reef System. The first is one-on-one training, followed by a guided group descent to about 40 feet. Guides such as Jose, Luis, Victoriel, and Christoph have helped beginners feel at ease.

“Laughing and joking with friends that we’re having a difficult time diving, everyone on board was very friendly and helpful”

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

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

Meet your instructor at the Caribe Hilton for a beginner scuba session with a safety class, pool practice, and a shallow-water ocean outing. Instructors such as Michael, Eddie, Carlos, Luis, and Matthew have helped first-timers feel at ease. Expect fish and other sea life, a small group of up to four, towels, water, and hotel amenity access.

“I had previously done scuba classes at school in a pool. I’m so happy I finally did so in the actual ocean!(well, a bay). We saw some barracuda and squid along with beautiful tropical fish! Great experience, go in the morning!!”

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5.Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour – No Experience Required

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 67 reviews · from $99

At 413 Divers in Rincón, Connor or Luke teaches you the basics of scuba in a private, beginner-friendly session lasting about two hours. You get all equipment, personal instruction, and free underwater photos and video. No previous scuba or swimming experience is required, but you must be at least 10 and complete a health questionnaire.

“I arrived at the place, it is not labeled, a person is in a parking lot and there he receives you. Upon arrival, he tells you that the activity cannot be done due to bad weather and it did not look like bad weather. Well, I ask for a refund and he doesn't even know how to explain how they are going to do it to me.”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Meet at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling for a half-day PADI Discover Scuba session. After paperwork, a short video, and pool-like skills practice in shallow water, you’ll explore a reef from the beach to 40 feet with an instructor. Equipment, bottled water, and instruction are included. A five-minute drive to the beach requires your own transport.

“Claire and the staff were great. She got me to over come my fears and have a enjoyable experience. Would recommend to anyone wanting to try out scuba for the first time. It’s not to deep and the reefs are beautiful.”

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7.Guided Shore Diving Tour

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

Meet at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling at 9:00 a.m., then follow your guide in your own vehicle to a nearby shore entry. PADI professionals such as Greg, Shawn, Kai, and Brenda lead small groups through reefs, walls, eel gardens, and sandy habitats. The $69 price includes one tank and weights, while extra gear costs more.

“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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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 scuba outing with an SDI or PADI instructor. You may enter from the beach at a site chosen the night before, with conditions suited to reef, wall, or macro photography. Tanks and weights are included, while standard gear costs $29 extra.

“It did not say where this event was taking place until after I booked. It was too far from my location so I couldn't go. I asked for a refund Immediately after booking and was told no because all sales are final. That is about as close to a scaRead more”

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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 learn the basics, use provided equipment, and descend as far as 40 feet with a PADI instructor nearby. Luis, Valerie, Nelson, and Ramon may be part of the crew. Lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

“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

From Copamarina Beach Resort, take a five-hour boat outing to two south-west Puerto Rico sites. Certified open-water divers can explore The Epicenter at 50 to 60 feet and, conditions permitting, The Wall, which drops beyond 2,000 feet. A certified professional supervises the group of up to six, with equipment, snacks, fees, and fresh water included.

“Started out thinking it wasn't going to be a good time, issues with times, but the dives were excellent, dive master knows his sites and did more than I thought I would get to do. I didn't realize it was over 3 hours drive, but even that was worth it. Small crew, no bells and whistles, but the best dive I've done in Puerto Rico”

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11.Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan

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

Learn to scuba at Escambrón Marine Park with Scuba Dogs and work toward your PADI Open Water certification in about two days. You’ll study safety, practice skills in shallow water, then explore Atlantis City, the fish wall, and coral reefs with a certified instructor. The small group is limited to eight people.

“I completed my Open Water Certification with Scuba Dogs and it was an amazing experience. My instructor Paco was excellent—very technical, patient, and explained the “why” behind every step, which made the training really stick. I loved Read more”

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12.Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan

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

Learn scuba basics with Scuba Dogs at Escambrón Marine Park, then spend about 45 minutes underwater with a certified guide. Expect a small group of up to 10, full equipment, lockers, showers, and a protected bay filled with tropical fish, turtles, statues, Roman columns, and Taino Reefs. Guides include Dale, Paco, Anthony, and others.

“Such a fun time and great learning experience! This was my first time ever scuba diving and our instructor Dale did an amazing job at teaching and making us all feel comfortable. Would recommend to every one of all diving experience levels.”

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13.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 outing to 30 feet, with about 45 minutes underwater. A certified guide leads you past reef formations, historic fish-wall ruins, replica Greek and Roman statues, and possible turtles, stingrays, squid, or 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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14.Private 2-Tank Dive with PADI Instructor for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Meet Ruthie, Scotty, and your PADI instructor at Villa Marina in Fajardo for a private two-tank SCUBA outing. You’ll visit two Northeast Puerto Rico reefs, usually in depths from 25 to 92 feet, with lunch, drinks, beer, and a possible look at a coral restoration farm. SCUBA gear costs extra.

“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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15.Experience Scuba

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $150

Meet Scuba Motion at 8:00 am in Vega Baja for a roughly two-hour private scuba session. You’ll receive a safety briefing, gear fitting, and shallow-water practice before exploring Puerto Rico’s underwater world with certified instructors. Jason has led sessions featuring reefs, rays, eels, nurse sharks, lionfish, octopuses, and turtles.

“scuba motion was absolutely incredible. the instructors were amazing, super knowledgeable, patient, and clearly very experienced which made us feel comfortable and confident the whole time. the dive itself was unforgettable as we got tRead more”

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