San Juan: Beginner Scuba Diving Tour with Turtles and Videos
Old San Juan, Puerto Rico
Explore the underwater world in San Juan on a diving tour with a team specializing in beginner scuba divers. Learn basic scuba diving skills and spot turtles, fish, and more in Escambrón Marine Park.
Experience a beginner-friendly scuba diving lesson and underwater tour at Escambron Marine Park, San Juan, suitable for all comfort levels.
Highlights
- Explore an underwater world and learn scuba diving fundamentals
- Beginner-friendly diving adventure with professional instruction
- Practice skills in waist-deep water before exploring a protected bay
- Discover marine life including green sea turtles, seahorses, fish, and coral
Description
Start your scuba diving experience by meeting your instructor, getting fitted with equipment, and learning the basics before entering the water. You will begin practicing breathing underwater and mastering essential skills in waist-deep water (approximately 3 feet or 91 cm) to build confidence.
Once comfortable, follow your instructor on an underwater tour of La Pocita bay, a protected area known for abundant marine life. Look out for green sea turtles, seahorses, and various fish species as you explore the shallow dive site. The session concludes with a return to shore after your dive.
Includes
- All scuba diving equipment
- Professional instructor-led session
Excludes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuity
- Swimwear
Important Information
- The tour operates rain or shine
- No prior diving experience is required
- Swimming is not required, but participants must be comfortable in the water
- Consult your doctor if you have any health concerns before booking
- Flying within 12 hours after scuba diving is not recommended
- Prescription glasses cannot be worn under snorkel or scuba masks; contact lenses are allowed, or you may dive without corrective lenses as underwater magnification makes objects appear larger and closer
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, bring your own swimwear and arrive hydrated. Morning sessions tend to offer calmer waters and better visibility.