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Top 10 Puerto Rico scuba diving tours (2026)

Updated October 8, 2026 option prices and schedules; meeting points and limits

We compared all 18 scuba diving tours Viator has for Puerto Rico and kept 10, picked the way every tour here gets picked. You don't need certification for beginner dives.

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Scuba diving in Puerto Rico, compared by the exact option

Tour Level Where Dives Pickup Departs Hours Rating Price
1. Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan by Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico
 beginner, no certification Escambrón, San Juan 1 tank, from shore Escambrón parking lot Daily 9, 11 a.m., 1, 3 p.m. 90 min ★ 4.9 2,434 reviews $99 per person
2. Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan by Scuba Dogs
 beginner, no certification Escambrón, San Juan Shore lesson and dive Scuba Dogs, Escambrón Daily 8, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 2 h ★ 4.9 117 reviews $185.50 per adult
3. Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed by Great Escape PR
 beginner, no certification Rincón shore reefs Shore lesson and dive Rincón pavilions opposite baseball field Daily 7:30, 9 a.m., 1 p.m. 2.5 h ★ 4.6 111 reviews $119 per person
4. Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving by Sea Ventures Dive and Snorkel
 beginner, no certification Fajardo dive sites 2 tanks by boat Villa Marina Shopping Center Daily 7:45 a.m. 5.5 h ★ 4.7 99 reviews $206.28 per person
5. Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan: Perfect for First-Time Divers by Aqua Adventure
 beginner, no certification Caribe Hilton cove Pool lesson; shore dive Caribe Hilton activity center Daily 10 a.m. 2.5 h ★ 4.7 81 reviews $171.54 per person
6. Discover Scuba in Rincon | Expert Guides, Small Groups by Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
 beginner, no certification Rincón shore reefs 1 dive, from shore Rincón shop, Road 115 Daily 8:30, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 4 h ★ 4.8 71 reviews $139 per adult
7. Rincón Shore Dive | No Boat, No Seasickness | Expert Guides by Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
 certified divers Rincón shore reefs 1 tank, from shore Rincón shop, Road 115 Daily 8:30, 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 4 h ★ 4.7 62 reviews $70 per adult
8. Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan by Scuba Dogs
 certified divers Escambrón, San Juan 1 tank, from shore Scuba Dogs, Escambrón Daily 8, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. 2.5 h ★ 4.7 57 reviews $91 per adult
9. Guided Coral Reef Scuba Tour / 1 tank (Certified Divers Only) by Great Escape PR
 certified divers Rincón shore reefs 1 tank, from shore Stella Beach pavilion Mon to Sat 7:30, 9 a.m. 2.5 h ★ 4.8 54 reviews $73 per person
10. Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving by Bluekings
 beginner, no certification Santa Isabel offshore Snorkeling by boat; no tanks Santa Isabel Fishing Dock Thu to Sun, 8 a.m., 12:30 p.m. 3.5 h ★ 5.0 33 reviews $225 per person

Ratings and review counts as the booking platform shows them, read October 8, 2026; each one combines its own reviews with Tripadvisor's. Prices are the price of the exact option in U.S. dollars, read the same day. Times and what's in the price are the operator's own terms.

The 10

Our most recommended scuba diving tours in Puerto Rico

Ranked by reviews. Each card pairs prices with meeting points; inclusions and limits follow.

Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan#1 Gear included Free videos

Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan

Escambrón gives you a beach entry and a lesson before the dive. This beginner trip has the most reviews of the ten. Your gear and instructor are included. Free GoPro videos come with your guided dive booking, though a camera failure doesn't trigger a refund.

90 minutes Escambrón, San Juan · by Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico
★★★★★ 4.9 (2,434 reviews)

From $99 per person 1.5 hours 9 or 11 a.m., 1 or 3 p.m., daily gear and videos Escambrón lot, bridge with blue columns 10+; health questionnaire free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: Parking costs $7 per car; food and drinks aren't included.

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Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan#2 Showers and lockers Gear included

Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan

Scuba Dogs starts with skills practice in the shallows at Escambrón. You then explore the bay with a dive professional. Gear and 45 minutes underwater are included in this beginner outing. Your base has showers and lockers, which help when you've got plans after the dive.

2 hours Escambrón, San Juan · by Scuba Dogs
★★★★★ 4.9 (117 reviews)

Per person $185.50 in a group of two to eight, $212 solo 2 hours 8 or 11 a.m., 1 p.m., daily gear and facilities Scuba Dogs shop, Escambrón 10+ free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: Parking and hotel pickup aren't included.

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Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed#3 Taxes included Shore entry

Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed

Rincón's shore reefs suit you if you're staying on the west coast. Great Escape PR teaches the basics at a pavilion before you enter from the beach. Your equipment and taxes are included. Sea conditions can move your dive to another Rincón beach that day.

2.5 hours Rincón shore reefs · by Great Escape PR
★★★★★ 4.6 (111 reviews)

From $119 per person 2.5 hours 7:30 or 9 a.m., 1 p.m., daily gear and taxes Rincón pavilions opposite baseball field ages 10 to 80 no refund for your cancellation

The catch: Your booking isn't refundable; arriving over 15 minutes late can cost you the dive.

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Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving#4 Two tanks Gear included

Discover Fajardo: 2-Tank Scuba Diving

Fajardo's two-tank trip gives you a boat outing without prior certification. Sea Ventures supplies the gear and an instructor. Snacks and drinks come with your booking. You'll need to swim, and the 5.5-hour schedule makes this a choice for a day with room to spare.

5.5 hours Fajardo dive sites · by Sea Ventures Dive and Snorkel
★★★★★ 4.7 (99 reviews)

From $206.28 per person 5.5 hours 7:45 a.m., daily gear; snacks and drinks check-in by 7 a.m. at Villa Marina Shopping Center 10+; swimming and medical form required free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: Transport and entrance fees cost extra; missing the boat means no refund.

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Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan: Perfect for First-Time Divers#5 Hotel amenities included Four guests maximum

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

The Caribe Hilton's private beach keeps your lesson and dive in one place. Aqua Adventure starts with training before you enter the cove. The price includes hotel amenities for the day. Towels and bottled water are provided, so this suits beginners who want time at the hotel afterward.

2.5 hours Caribe Hilton, San Juan · by Aqua Adventure
★★★★★ 4.7 (81 reviews)

From $171.54 per person 2.5 hours 10 a.m., daily guide and hotel amenities; towels and water Caribe Hilton activity center 10+; children with an adult free cancellation until 24 h before instant for near dates; otherwise operator confirms after booking

The catch: The 2 p.m. option starts at $182.74 per person.

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Discover Scuba in Rincon | Expert Guides, Small Groups#6 Four per instructor Gear included

Discover Scuba in Rincon | Expert Guides, Small Groups

Up to four guests share each instructor on this Rincón beginner dive. Training starts at the dive shop before you drive to the beach. Your full scuba gear is included. Learn basic skills in the shallows before heading out onto the reef with your instructor.

4 hours Rincón shore reefs · by Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
★★★★★ 4.8 (71 reviews)

Per person $139 in a group of two to three, $149 solo 4 hours 8:30 or 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., daily scuba gear Rincón Diving & Snorkeling, Road 115 10+; call before booking under 14; swimming required free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: You need your own vehicle; guides can't carry passengers.

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Rincón Shore Dive | No Boat, No Seasickness | Expert Guides#7 Certified divers Tanks and weights

Rincón Shore Dive | No Boat, No Seasickness | Expert Guides

Certified divers can explore Rincón's reefs with a guide and their own equipment. Tanks and weights come with the booking. You drive from the dive center to the day's chosen entry point. It's a useful fit if you already have gear and want a guided shore dive.

4 hours Rincón shore reefs · by Rincon Diving & Snorkeling
★★★★★ 4.7 (62 reviews)

Per person $70 in a group of two to eight, $80 solo 4 hours 8:30 or 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., daily guide; tanks and weights Rincón Diving & Snorkeling, Road 115 15+; certification required free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: The price excludes equipment rental and the drive to the beach.

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Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan#8 Gear included Shore entry

Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan

Scuba Dogs takes certified divers from the Escambrón shore into the marine park. You can explore the fish wall and underwater sculptures with a guide. Full scuba gear comes with the tour. The shop's showers and lockers make this a practical choice if you haven't brought equipment.

2.5 hours Escambrón, San Juan · by Scuba Dogs
★★★★★ 4.7 (57 reviews)

Per person $91 in a group of two to eight, $117 solo 2.5 hours 8 or 11 a.m., 1 p.m., daily gear and facilities Scuba Dogs shop, Escambrón 10+; Open Water certification or higher free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: Visibility varies; you'll carry full gear into the water.

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Guided Coral Reef Scuba Tour / 1 tank (Certified Divers Only)#9 Certified divers Tanks and weights

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

Great Escape PR guides certified divers onto Rincón's coral reefs from the beach. The price includes a tank and weights. Expect your dive site to be chosen the night before to suit conditions. You can bring your own gear or rent the remaining equipment before the dive.

2.5 hours Rincón shore reefs · by Great Escape PR
★★★★★ 4.8 (54 reviews)

From $73 per person 2.5 hours 7:30 or 9 a.m., Mon to Sat tank and weights Stella Beach pavilion, opposite baseball field 12+; certification required no refund for your cancellation

The catch: The remaining gear costs $29 to rent; your cancellation isn't refundable.

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Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving#10 Snorkeling excursion Six guests maximum

Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving

Bluekings takes you offshore from Santa Isabel for snorkeling with a marine biologist. This is a snorkel trip with chances to see sharks. You don't need scuba certification, and your snorkeling gear is included. Snacks and water come with the boat trip for your group.

3.5 hours Santa Isabel offshore · by Bluekings
★★★★★ 5.0 (33 reviews)

Per person $225 , ages 5 to 7 and 17 to 64 priced the same 3.5 hours 8 a.m. or 12:30 p.m., Thu to Sun snorkel gear; snacks and water Santa Isabel Fishing Dock, first gate on right; arrive 30 min early 5+; no certification free cancellation until 24 h before

The catch: The booking page prices only ages 5 to 7 and 17 to 64; ask Bluekings about the rest.

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Which one

Which scuba diving tour is right for you

For a San Juan hotel stay without a car, book Try Scuba's beginner dive. Your price starts at $99 per person with gear and videos included. You meet at Escambrón and enter from shore. Hotel pickup isn't included.

A family with children aged 10 and up can choose Aqua Adventure's morning dive. You start with a lesson at the Caribe Hilton. The price starts at $171.54 per person and includes hotel amenities. Children under 10 aren't eligible for these beginner scuba options.

For a cruise day, book Scuba Dogs' Discover Scuba if your port hours allow two hours plus transfers. The Escambrón base has showers and lockers. You arrange transport from the pier yourself. Leave room for check-in and your ship's boarding deadline.

Certified divers watching their budget can choose Rincón Diving & Snorkeling's shore dive. It's $70 per person in a group of two to eight divers, or $80 per person solo. Bring your own gear beyond tanks and weights. Your car gets you from the shop to the beach.

Good to know

Know before you go

  • Getting there Hotel pickup isn't included in these price. You arrange transport to the meeting point; Rincón Diving & Snorkeling also requires your own ride from shop to shore.
  • Gear and extras Certified shore price in Rincón cover tanks and weights. Your other gear costs extra unless you bring it; Scuba Dogs includes full scuba equipment. Read the inclusions on the booking page before you pay.
  • Ages and flying Beginner scuba starts at age 10; your medical answers may require a doctor's clearance. Divers Alert Network advises at least 12 hours before flying after one no-decompression dive. Repeated no-decompression dives in one day or across several days call for at least 18 hours. Rincón Diving & Snorkeling requires 18 hours even for its beginner dive.
  • Booking and cancellation Most bookings are instant. Aqua Adventure may need operator approval. You can cancel most options free until 24 hours before departure. Great Escape PR doesn't refund your cancellation.
  • What to bring Wear your swimsuit and bring a towel. Certified divers need proof of certification; Rincón Diving & Snorkeling also suggests a sun shirt. Bring a refillable water bottle for its dive center.
  • Weather changes Sea conditions can change your dive site or cancel your trip. Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico offers rescheduling after a weather cancellation and a refund if that doesn't work.

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People also ask

  • Can you scuba dive in Puerto Rico without certification?

    Yes, guided beginner dives include lessons and don't require certification. Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico's Escambrón tour starts from $99 per person for ages 10 and up. You'll practice first; the experience doesn't give you a diving certification.

  • Where is the best scuba diving in Puerto Rico?

    Escambrón is the better pick if you're staying in San Juan; Rincón suits a west-coast stay. Scuba Dogs runs beginner and certified dives at Escambrón. For a boat outing, Sea Ventures' Fajardo Discover Scuba includes two tanks from $206.28 per person.

  • How much does scuba diving cost in Puerto Rico?

    Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico's beginner tour starts at $99 per person with gear. Great Escape PR's certified reef dive starts at $73 per person with tanks and weights. Its remaining gear costs $29 to rent, so your equipment needs change the total.

  • Can you dive from the shore in San Juan?

    Yes, Scuba Dogs runs beginner and certified shore dives at Escambrón in San Juan. Its certified tour includes scuba gear and 45 minutes underwater. You'll need an Open Water certification or higher, and you'll carry your equipment into the sea.

  • Do you need to know how to swim to try scuba diving?

    Swimming rules vary by tour, so read each one. Sea Ventures' Fajardo Discover Scuba and Rincón Diving & Snorkeling's beginner dive require swimming. Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico accepts nonswimmers who feel comfortable in water. Discuss your ability before booking.