--- title: Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 90 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 2436 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First dive? rank_in_category: 1 of 11 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/beginner-scuba-diving-with-turtles-and-free-videos-san-juan/ --- # Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan **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 2436 reviews at €90 per person. **First dive?:** 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 2436 reviews. Trade-off: No pickup; no refund if the camera fails. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 11 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Escambron Beach Park: Enter through the… - 4 start times: between 09:00 and 15:00 - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €88: ages 10 to 17 **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €90 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 2436 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.89 from 2436 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 2371 of 2436. - 5 stars: 2322 (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 (2026-07-30 to 2026-09-25); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Complimentary GoPro Videos. If camera malfunctions there is no refund for the tour. - All gear included - Professional Instructor ## Not included - Gratuities - Food and drinks - Hotel pickup ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ-ybpcwBvA4wRGskt2dFDuLk Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - 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) - GLASSES/CONTACT LENSES: (if needed) Prescription glasses cannot be worn under snorkel or scuba masks. Contact lenses are allowed, or you may go without—underwater magnification makes objects appear about 25% closer and larger. - Swimming is not required, but you must be comfortable in the water - Not Suitable for children under 10 years old Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 11** | €90 | 1h 30m | 4.89 (2436) | shared | | [Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rico-half-day-shark-diving/?format=md) | €204 | 3h 30m | 5.0 (33) | shared | | [Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-san-juan/?format=md) | €169 | 2h | 4.87 (117) | shared | | [2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/2-tank-scuba-boat-trip-in-world-class-sites-copamarina/?format=md) | €210 | 5h | 4.85 (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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/scuba-diving-puerto-rico/?format=md ## More in Puerto Rico - All Puerto Rico tours: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/beginner-scuba-diving-with-turtles-and-free-videos-san-juan/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md