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

Learn scuba basics with an instructor such as Jordan, Andrew, Matt, Scott, or Daniel, then walk into the Caribbean from Escambron Beach for a beginner-friendly underwater outing. No certification is required, equipment and videos are included, and groups are capped at 10. Plan on 1 to 1.5 hours from check-in through video download.

“I had a blast scuba diving at the try scuba experience in Puerto Rico I came about 5 months ago and I love the fact that it was in a new spot so I could experience some new waters and it was amazing I love the thought of scuba diving and aRead more”

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2.Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

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

Spend about 2.5 hours learning scuba basics with a PADI instructor in Rincón, then head from the beach to a nearby coral reef. Hayden, Roxanne, Chandler, Shane, Robert, Karla, and other instructors guide small groups through equipment use and underwater skills. No certification is needed, and all core gear is included.

“Shane was awesome! Very professional and made it such a great experience. We were both first time divers, but comfortable with swimming/snorkeling. He took us through the basics to make sure we paid attention to the video and Read more”

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3.Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

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

Meet at Villa Marina Shopping Center at 7:30 a.m. for a half-day scuba course with Sea Ventures Pro Dive Center. You’ll learn basic PADI skills, practice one-on-one with an instructor, then visit two reef sites to a maximum of 40 feet. Guides including Jose, Luis, Victoriel, and Christoph have helped beginners feel calm and well supported.

“Very professional setup and training crew, a lot of focus on safety. The boat is fairly new, large, and spacious. The crew is great and very patient with training new divers like myself.”

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

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

Meet instructors such as Michael, Eddie, Carlos, or Luis at the Caribe Hilton for a short scuba safety lesson, pool practice, and a first ocean session in a shallow fish-filled cove. The non-certification experience suits beginners, with morning and afternoon times, towels, water, and hotel amenity access included.

“Eddie Ibarra was an excellent instructor and great person!! We had such an amazing time learning from him, he was very clear and explained things extremely well. He made the entire experience seamless and comfortable. Thank Eddie and hope to see you again!”

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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, Luke, or another professional instructor teaches you scuba basics in a private lesson for your group. No prior scuba or swimming experience is required. The $99 price includes every piece of equipment plus free underwater photos and video. Plan on about two hours.

“Amazing instructor had lots of fun he told us how to put everything was really good at giving instructions”

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6.Discover Scuba Diving

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

Spend about four hours learning basic scuba skills in Rincón, then explore a shallow coral reef with a PADI instructor beside you. Equipment, instruction, and bottled-water refills are included. No certification or previous scuba experience is needed, but you must swim, complete a health form, and avoid flying for 18 hours afterward.

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

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7.Guided Shore Diving Tour

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

Meet PADI Divemasters and Instructors at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling, then follow your guide in your own vehicle to a nearby shore entry. With one tank and weights included, you may see coral, reef fish, octopus, turtles, nurse sharks, or a wall site. Guides such as Greg, Tiger, Shawn, Kai, and Brenda tailor the outing to your experience.

“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

Join an SDI or PADI professional in Rincón for a guided one-tank shore scuba session lasting about 2.5 hours. You may see turtles, reef fish, coral, wall sites, or macro life. Tanks and weights are included, while basic gear rental costs $29. Groups are limited to eight certified participants.

“Awesome shore dive. Definitely recommend. We had some serious current but it was still a great experience”

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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 half-day ocean trip with two underwater sessions near Puerto Del Rey Marina. You receive gear, basic instruction, snacks, drinks, and lunch, with a PADI instructor nearby throughout. Guides may include Luis, Valerie, Nelson, and Ramon. Swimming ability is required.

“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 a.m. for a five-hour, two-tank scuba trip along Puerto Rico’s southwest coast. Open Water certified participants visit sites such as The Epicenter and The Wall, with equipment, snacks, fresh water, fees, and professional supervision included. The boat carries no more than six people.

“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

Spend two days earning your PADI Open Water certification at Escambrón Marine Park in San Juan. You’ll study dive theory, practice skills in shallow water, then explore Atlantis City, the old fish wall, coral reefs, tropical fish, and turtles with certified instructors such as Paco, Dale, Andy, or Francisco.

“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 small groups of up to 10, full equipment, safety training, lockers, restrooms, showers, and chances to see tropical fish, turtles, and the park’s unusual underwater sculptures.

“I took the open water diving course with Dale Ramsey & Scuba Dogs, it was extremely fun and would highly recommend it to anyone looking to become certified. Dale was extremely knowledgeable and helped everyone in the class pass, the course was an amazing experience!”

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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 small-group, one-tank scuba outing to a maximum of 30 feet. A certified guide leads 45 minutes underwater past reef formations, historic ruins, sculptures, turtles, stingrays, squid, and other marine life. Manolo and Paco are among the guides praised for safety and care.

“Good shore dive with a nice turtle and numerous swim throughs. Good cruise excursion with a great dive instructor.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews

Spend about four hours aboard a private boat from Villa Marina in Fajardo with PADI instructor Ruthie and the Simpatico Charters crew. Visit two Northeast Puerto Rico reefs, usually 25 to 92 feet deep, with lunch, drinks, and a possible coral restoration stop. SCUBA gear costs $40 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 the Scuba Motion team in Vega Baja at 8:00 am for a private, small-group scuba session. You’ll learn basic skills, get fitted with equipment, practice in shallow water, and then explore Puerto Rico’s underwater life with guidance from instructors such as Jason.

“Jason was such a great leader. We had so much fun visiting all the reefs, seeing the coral and even got to see some eels, nurse sharks and lion fish! I would 100% recommend this experience, felt very safe and the guidance was incredible. Great diving experience for beginners or more advanced divers. Will certainly be coming back!”

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