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Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan

4.9 · 2,436 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 97% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Puerto Rico Operated by Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
1h 30m
Group
Shared tour
Guide languages
English, Spanish
Start & pickup
09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Instant confirmation · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

A first dive with no certification needed, from a San Juan beach where turtles are common, with all gear, an instructor and a free camera video.

A health questionnaire comes first, no flying within twelve hours after, and no refund if the camera fails. 4.89 from 2,436 reviews at €90 per person.

Best for: No certificate needed, shore entry where turtles graze, gear, instructor and a free video at €90 per person for 1h 30m; from ten. 4.89 from 2,436 reviews. Scuba Diving comparison

Trade-off: No pickup; no refund if the camera fails.

In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

Editorial check: September 19, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Price and inclusions

One price for every traveller: €90 per adult.

Included and not included

  • Complimentary GoPro Videos. If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour.
  • All gear included
  • Professional Instructor
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup

Children from €88 (ages 10 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 19 September 2026.

Reviews

4.9
2,436 ratings
Tripadvisor 2,206 · Viator 230

97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 2,371 of 2,436

Star breakdown of all 2,436 ratings

5 stars
2,322 · 95%
4 stars
49 · 2%
3 stars
17 · 1%
2 stars
8 · 0%
1 star
40 · 2%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise clear teaching, patient support and turtle sightings; some feel the underwater portion ends too soon.

Praised

  • Clear, step by step explanations that help beginners learn the basics
  • Patient support that helps nervous divers feel comfortable
  • Turtle and fish sightings during the dive
  • Underwater photos and videos valued as keepsakes

Complaints

  • Some feel the underwater portion ends too soon
  • Cloudy water and poor visibility on some dives
  • Nausea or motion sickness affects some participants

Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (30 July 2026 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
Escambron Beach Park: Enter through the pay station $7. Park in main parking lot to right. Guides will meet you at the far right (if you're facing the ocean) of the main parking lot . Look for a large bridge with blue columns, life jackets hanging and black bins of snorkel gear. · Open in Google Maps
Departure
09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Try scuba diving today, with no certification required. Come explore the beautiful underwater world of Puerto Rico and see tons of tropical life and fish!

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Walking and health

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Flying within 12 hours after Scuba diving is not recommended. All participants need to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc)

Children

  • Not Suitable for children under 10 years old

Accessibility

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Food not included bring or buy your own
  • Children from €88 ages 10 to 17

The booking form will also ask for: dates of birth

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Scuba Diving

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 11€901h 30m4.89 (2436)shared
Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving€2043h 30m5.0 (33)shared
Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan€1692h4.87 (117)shared
2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina€2105h4.85 (74)shared

Ranked #1 of 11 in Scuba Diving by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €64 to €210, median €126; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 11 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 11 Scuba Diving

From €90 per adult