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Try Scuba Diving - No Certification Needed!

Guided

Duration: 1.5 hours

Features

Kid Friendly
Locally Owned
Wildlife
Small Group Sizes
Beginner Friendly
Free Cancellation
On the Water
Instant Book
$99 Adult
(Ages 18+)
$99 Youth

Description

First Time Scuba Diving Adventure in San Juan!

Experience the magic of the Caribbean Sea with a guided Discover Scuba Diving tour in San Juan—no prior experience required! This beginner-friendly adventure puts you in a small group with a certified dive professional who will teach you the basics and guide you through a breathtaking underwater excursion.
Your professional guide will start you off on the beach, covering the essentials and basics of scuba diving. Typically, this briefing takes around 10-15 minutes. This will be followed with some practice in waist-deep water (3ft / 0.9 m), where your guide will assist you in practicing basic scuba diving skills until you feel confident. Once you’re comfortable, your guide will lead you on an underwater excursion, showcasing the beauty of aquatic life from colorful coral reefs to encountering sea turtles. With small group sizes and personalized attention, you’ll feel safe and supported every step of the way.
All gear is provided, and to make the experience even more special, your instructor will capture GoPro videos and photos of your dive. Book your Scuba experience today and take your first breath underwater in the beautiful waters of San Juan!

Duration of Adventure

  • 1.5 Hours

Location / Where to Meet

  1. Check in/ Departure Address: Escambron Beach
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the scheduled tour time.

Ages & Requirements

  • Minimum age of 10 years old to participate
  1. You will be required to complete a PADI Medical Questionnaire at Check-in. Presence of Health conditions listed on the Medical Statement will prevent participation without a doctor's consent. Call the dive center if you have any concerns.
  • You need to allow 18 hours to pass before flying after diving.

What’s Included

  • Rental Scuba Equipment (BCDs, regulators, mask, fins, etc.)
  • Certified Scuba Guide
  • Instruction
  • Tanks & Weights
  • GoPro Videos and Photos

Not Included

  • Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10 to 25% to your instructors and captains!
  • Certifications - These are solely dives, you are not a certified scuba diver after this.
  • Transportation to meeting point.
  • You can add trip protection for an extra fee at checkout.

What to Bring / Wear

  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  • Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
  • Dry bag
  • Snacks & Water
  • Sunglasses & Hats
  • Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
  • Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
  • Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.

Wildlife Guidelines

Please be respectful of the fact that coral is a living organism and any standing, touching, or knocking over will irreparably damage the organism that takes a very long time to grow and is essential to our marine reefs. Please also be respectful of any marine animals including but not limited to turtles, rays, sharks, seals, and dolphins. Please never chase, harass, feed, or TOUCH any of the marine species. Enjoy their company if they approach from a distance and calmly move away from them if in their path.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Try Scuba Diving - Puerto Rico

FAQs

Do I need prior experience?

 No, this tour is designed for beginners.

Will I receive photos and videos? 

Yes, complimentary GoPro videos and photos are included.

Do I need to be certified to go on this tour?

Nope! We want to provide an amazing diving San Juan experience to people who have never even strapped on an air tank before.

Do I need to know how to swim to go on this tour?

No, believe it or not! Diving in San Juan does not require you to be a diving pro OR a swimming pro. We will help you have an amazing experience whether or not you know how to swim. Call us to see how.

Is this a boat tour?

The beginner scuba tour is not a boat tour, it is a shore-entry tour. This means you will walk into the ocean straight from the shore.

How long will I be underwater?

The duration of your San Juan scuba diving tour varies based on your air consumption and comfort level in the water. This is a one-tank dive so usually you are in water for about an hour and underwater for about 20-45 minutes.

Can I dive with glasses on?

No, but you are perfectly fine to dive with contacts!

Can I fly after diving?

Flying directly after scuba diving is incredibly dangerous and could result in a life-threatening illness called the Bends/Decompression Sickness. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) guidelines for flying after diving include:

  • A single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000 ft (305 m) interval of 12 hours suggested.
  • Multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 18 hours is suggested.
  • Dives requiring decompression stops are recommended to have longer than 18 hours.

Please discuss with your dive guide ahead of time what is suggested!

Can I go hiking after diving?

Any activity that brings you above 1000 ft (305 m) can trigger the Bends/Decompression Sickness. Please check your hike elevation to ensure that at no time you will be going up in elevation. If the hike does go to elevation, you must treat it like a preflight interval as listed above in the flying FAQ.

What sunscreen can I use and why does it matter?

Common sunscreens contain chemicals that can harm coral reefs, as the particles are small enough to be absorbed by corals, causing toxicity and coral bleaching. Reef-friendly sunscreens are formulated without these harmful chemicals. Reef-SAFE sunscreens go a step further by using non-nano particles, which are too large for corals to ingest, helping to preserve marine ecosystems. 

Please avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Consider wearing sun-protective clothing, like long-sleeve rash guards, as an alternative to sunscreen. If you choose a mineral-based sunscreen, ensure it is labeled ‘non-nano.’

Cancellation Policy


Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)


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Location

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Escambron

San Juan, San Juan, 00910

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