--- title: Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 88 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 2410 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: 2026-09-20 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 2410 reviews at €88 per person. **First dive?:** No certificate needed, shore entry where turtles graze, gear, instructor and a free video at €88 per person for 1h 30m; from ten. 4.89 from 2410 reviews. Trade-off: No pickup; no refund if the camera fails. (last checked September 19, 2026) ## 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! ## Key facts - Price: from €88 per person - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 4.89/5 from 2410 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Try Scuba Diving Puerto Rico ## 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. ## 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 ## How it compares in Scuba Diving Ranked **#1 of 11** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [Puerto Rico Half-Day Shark Diving](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/puerto-rico-half-day-shark-diving/?format=md) — €199 per person, 5.0 (33) 2. [Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/discover-scuba-diving-in-san-juan/?format=md) — €164 per person, 4.86 (108) 3. [2-Tank Scuba Boat Trip in World-Class Sites @ Copamarina](https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/2-tank-scuba-boat-trip-in-world-class-sites-copamarina/?format=md) — €208 per person, 4.85 (74) 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/ ## Query this catalogue with URLs Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/: | Group | Parameters | Values | |---|---|---| | Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. 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