--- title: Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 108 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.61 reviews: 111 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [pt, en, es] rank_in_category: 11 of 11 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-04 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/experience-scuba-diving-no-certification-needed/ --- # Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed **Guidekin's take:** A first scuba experience on the reefs off Rincón under an instructor's direct supervision, gear included, no certificate given or required. They need your shoe and vest sizes in advance, and you cannot fly for a day after diving. 4.61 from 111 reviews at €108 per person. In our comparison: #11 of 11 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discovery Scuba Diving is a combination of scuba diving in which an uncertified diver tries scuba diving under the direct supervision of a PADI or SDI instructor. This is a experience program only and no no certification is given. After the learning part your instructor, who is experienced and knowledgeable with the local coral reefs, helps and guides you through the beautiful coral reefs of Rincon PR so you can get the most from your scuba adventure. IMPORTANT NOTE: NO FLY TIME OF 12HRS AFTER END OF DIVE so book accordingly. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at the pavilions across from the… - Starts 07:30, 09:00, 13:00: 3 departures a day - Children from €108: ages 10 to 17 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €108 per person for the Discovery Scuba Diving option; other options up to €134 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.61/5 from 111 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Great Escape PR - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish - Start times: 07:30, 09:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.61 from 111 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 90% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 100 of 111. - 5 stars: 97 (87%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 1 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (2%) - 1 star: 8 (7%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise patient teaching and reef life, but some beginners report inadequate preparation and support. **Praised:** - Patient instructors help nervous beginners get comfortable underwater - Clear explanations of equipment and diving skills - Frequent underwater checks help participants feel supported - Coral reefs and varied fish are highlights of the dive **Complaints:** - Delayed or disputed refunds after weather cancellations - Some felt safe, while others reported unsafe conditions, late instructors and equipment problems - Rough surf and murky water can make the shore dive difficult - Some praise patient teaching, while others report too little practice or no chance to retry Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2021-04-20 to 2026-06-20); last checked 2026-10-04. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Discovery Scuba Diving | €108 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | - | | Private group | €134 / person | Spanish, Portuguese, English | Private group | ## What's included - Use of SCUBA equipment - All Fees and Taxes ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 07:30, 09:00, 13:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point We meet at the pavilions across from the baseball field. All travelers must arrive at the time of the tour or before. Customers that arrive more than 15min after scheduled tour time are subject to losing their space with no refund. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:EiY3NSBDbGwgMTAsIFJpbmPDs24sIDAwNjc3LCBQdWVydG8gUmljbyIaEhgKFAoSCbXDKl97rwKMEV9xG3ioq6dXEEs Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - We need to know for each person shoe size (male or female) & BCD sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL) similar to winter coat size call for questions Booking asks for: dates of birth, weights ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 11** | €108 | 2h 30m | 4.61 (111) | shared | | [Beginner Scuba Diving with Turtles and Free Videos, San Juan](/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/beginner-scuba-diving-with-turtles-and-free-videos-san-juan/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #11 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/experience-scuba-diving-no-certification-needed/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md