Puerto Rico · SCUBA DIVING

The 14 Best Diving Trips in Puerto Rico

14 tours  ·  from $69 a head

The wall off the south coast and the reefs off Culebra do the serious work, but you can be certified in a weekend from San Juan. These 14 are compared on certification level, on how many tanks you get and on what the gear rental adds.

Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Videos, San Juan - Check-in, paperwork, and the first safety lesson
San Juan Tours, Scuba Diving, Tour Reviews, Turtle Snorkelling

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

Try scuba in San Juan from Escambrón Beach, with patient instruction, turtles, marine life, gear, and free underwater videos for $109.

“I had ever scuba diving before and let me tell you that it was a great beginner experience. Scott, our instructor was very patient, knowledgeable and helpful. We had the opportunity to appreciate the marine environment. I had a solo travel and for this activity I was the only woman in the group and I always felt protected. Thank you so much guys!!!”

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Fajardo Tours, Scuba Diving, Tour Reviews

Fajardo 2-Tank Scuba Dive for Certified Divers Only

Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed - What you may see around Rincón’s reef
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Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

3.Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

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

Try scuba in Rincón without certification, with PADI instruction, shore access, reef life, equipment, and small groups of up to six.

“This was meant to be an experience, to give my family an educated decision to go forward with certification classes, or not. We had such a great time that we have all decided to get certified, except one, which is totally fine. He was able to eRead more”

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Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving - Starting at Villa Marina Shopping Center at 7:30 a.m.
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Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

4.Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

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

Learn scuba skills, descend to 40 feet, and explore Fajardo’s Cordillero Reef on a two-tank boat trip with gear and guides included.

“The only reason why I give a one star is because I can’t give 0 stars. The worse experience with this tour! I reserved my tour on March 2nd 2021, it was supposed to take place on Tuesday June 29th. They called us like 3 days before saying that the boat was having some problems and they needed to change the date for Wednesday June 30th which we understood and worked that out even though we already had another tour for the 30th. We called and made the arrangements to switch the dates so we can do both. Then they called us on Tuesday 29th around 3pm or so to…”

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

Beginner Scuba Diving Guided Tour - No Experience Required - Getting comfortable with the scuba equipment
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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

Learn scuba skills in a private Rincón lesson with all gear, professional guides, free photos and video, and a weather-safe format.

“Connor and Luke were extremely helpful and friendly throughout the process. Connor was as enthusiastic and reassuring as a guide could be for a beginner like me! Would recommend to friends and family.”

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Discover Scuba Diving - Learning the gear before entering the sea
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Discover Scuba Diving

7.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Try scuba in Rincón with a PADI instructor, small groups, shallow reefs, full equipment, and a 40-foot maximum depth.

“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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Guided Shore Diving Tour - What you may see below the surface
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Guided Shore Diving Tour

8.Guided Shore Diving Tour

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

Explore Rincón’s reefs from shore with PADI-certified guides, small groups, warm water, sea turtles, octopus, and flexible site choices.

“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) - Choosing the reef site the night before
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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

Explore Rincón’s coral reefs on a small-group, one-tank scuba tour with a PADI guide, shore access, tanks, weights, and optional gear rental.

“This was a fun dive experience off a beautiful and peaceful beach. We got to see a lot of marine life, including an Angel fish. Our Dive Guide, Dave, was enthusiastic and personable! He had great stories and an awesome energy. He was patieRead more”

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Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving - Two tank sessions near Culebra
Fajardo Tours, Scuba Diving, Tour Reviews

Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

10.Discover Culebra: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

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

Explore Culebra’s reefs on a two-tank scuba trip from Fajardo with PADI guidance, gear, lunch, and a possible look at sea turtles.

“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 - What the 7:00 am start really means
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2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina

Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan - Before the beach: finish the knowledge work
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Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan

12.Get SCUBA Certified at San Juan

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

Earn your PADI Open Water certification in San Juan with hands-on training, beach-based practice, coral reefs, turtles, and small groups.

“Had the most amazing experience getting scuba certified and diving. Instructor Andy was amazing at teaching the entire course. He was an incredible guide taking us to amazing dive locations to see the amazing nature and fish underwater. Absolutely the best experience ever!”

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Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan - Escambrón Marine Park and its unusual underwater sights
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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

Explore San Juan’s protected Escambrón reef with a certified guide, full equipment, 45 minutes underwater, turtles, squid, and more.

“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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