--- title: Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Rico country: Caribbean price: 83 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 57 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Certified, in town? rank_in_category: 7 of 11 (Scuba Diving) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/tours/scuba-tour-for-certified-divers-in-san-juan/ --- # Scuba Tour for Certified Divers in San Juan **Guidekin's take:** A shallow guided dive for certified divers inside a protected marine park in San Juan, with all gear, lockers, showers and a beach with swings right at the site, so there is no travel and no decompression worry. It is a skills and buoyancy friendly dive rather than a deep one; gratuities are extra. 4.74 from 57 reviews at €83 per person. **Certified, in town?:** Guided shallow dive in a protected park, gear, lockers and showers on site at €83 per person for 2h 30m; two to book, tips extra. 4.74 from 57 reviews. Trade-off: Shallow buoyancy dive, not a deep one. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #7 of 11 in Scuba Diving, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Scuba Dogs is a PADI 5-Star Dive Center; the only official operator with all gear, restrooms, showers, lockers and professional staff right there at the Marine Park. In particular, this scuba tour for certified divers is uniquely AMAZING in the sense that it's a shallow dive no deeper than 30' which allows you to explore safely without decompression issues; practice basic skills and neutral buoyancy in a protected bay; encounter a great diversity and abundance marine life including yellowtail snappers, damselfish, stingrays and turtles; and explore a diverse bottom composition including the historic fish wall, statues, roman columns, shipwreck structures, and coral reef formations. After a colorful description of the historic and ecological value of this epic site, a professional theory review on the science of diving, and basic skills training in the shallow part of the shoreline, you'll be exploring the entire bay safely under the direct supervision of a dive professional. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet us at the dive shop, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:00, 11:00, 13:00: 3 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Age 10+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €83 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.74/5 from 57 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Scuba Dogs - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:00, 11:00, 13:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.74 from 57 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 53 of 57. - 5 stars: 51 (89%) - 4 stars: 2 (4%) - 3 stars: 1 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (2%) - 1 star: 2 (4%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers value patient refreshers and attentive dive guidance; rough water and currents can leave visibility poor. **Praised:** - Patient refresher instruction that helps returning divers regain confidence - Thorough briefings and attentive guidance that help divers feel safe - Fish and turtle sightings, with guides pointing out marine life - Caves and swim throughs that add interest to the dive **Complaints:** - Rough water and currents sometimes leave very poor visibility - Some praise communication, while others report conflicting dive times Written by Guidekin from the 54 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2022-07-12 to 2026-08-22); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Direct supervision by a certified professional to guide you - 45 minutes exploring underwater in direct contact with the diverse marine life - Use of SCUBA equipment - Use of our excellent facilities with lockers, restrooms, and fresh-water showers to rinse afterward - Swings on the beach & gift shop with refreshments ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Enjoy the natural beauty of an urban reef located in a historic site in the m...** (admission included) - Enjoy the natural beauty of an urban reef located in a historic site in the middle of metropolitan San Juan. Dive alongside our guides as we explore a protected bay area, natural and artificial reef formations, ruins of the historic "fish wall", and our version of Atlantis... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:00, 11:00, 13:00 - 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 Meet us at the dive shop, look for the dive flag! Parking Entrance of the Escambrón Beach FW84+CWJ, C. San Agustín, San Juan, 00901 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJYYLzLiJvA4wRpcMNcsrDTHE Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - 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 ## Compared with other Scuba Diving | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 11** | €83 | 2h 30m | 4.74 (57) | 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 #7 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/scuba-tour-for-certified-divers-in-san-juan/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/caribbean/puerto-rico/?format=md