Discover Scuba Diving

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

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No previous scuba experience is necessary and it is a great way to try scuba diving, before committing to learn to a full dive course. It allows you to breath under the water using dive equipment and experience a great way to explore an underwater Reef.

Introductory diving is also known as Discover Scuba Diving, because it is exactly that.

Ability to swim is necessary and prior snorkeling experience is recommended.

Additional Info

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Approximate time for completion: Half day (3-5 hours)

First, there's the paperwork to do at Check-in. You'll need to provide us with some basic personal information and answer some questions on your medical history.

After Check-in, you will meet your instructor and relax in our Training area to watch a short video which explains the course details.

Thereafter, we will begin equipment fitting, training and briefing from your Instructor. This check-in process will take approximately 45 minutes depending on the size of the group.

All activities START at the dive center and END on the beach--NO BOAT IS REQUIRED for a great experience. Transportation from the dive center to the beach (5 min. drive) is not provided. Limited taxis available in area.

At the beginning of the first dive, you will learn some basic diving skills in shallow water with your instructor, and then you're off exploring the same coral reefs as certified divers. You'll have a dive instructor with you at all times and can dive to a maximum depth of 12m, around 39 feet.

If you have chosen a second dive option, we will take an hour long break and conduct an additional briefing. We move to different coral reef where you'll go on the second dive with your instructor.

If you really loved the Discover Scuba Diving introductory dives then your next step is to get certified with the PADI Open Water Diver course.

WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS*: We reserve the right to cancel or reroute tours up until the last minute due to weather, safety, or other uncontrollable circumstances. In this case, we will try to reschedule, agree on another more accessible destination or, if necessary, give a full refund.

ALL GUESTS**: APPLY REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN and DRINK plenty of WATER BEFORE arrival. Reef safe sunscreen is sunscreens that does not contain oxybenzone. Most sunscreens containing natural minerals such as zinc oxide are better for the reef. Reef Safe sunscreen available for purchase in dive center as well.

WHAT TO BRING: Wear a SWIMSUIT and bring a TOWEL with you. Water temperature average is low-mid 80's Farenheit so additional thermal protection is not generally required.

IF YOU ARE ON A **DISCOVER SCUBA ADVENTURE TOUR**: It is suggested that you wear a t-shirt or sun SHIRT to avoid sunburn and abrasion from the equipment . Bring additional sunscreen to be used if needed. All equipment necessary for tour will be provided. If you have your own snorkeling/dive equipment, feel free to bring it for best personal fit.

IF you are on a Discover Scuba Diving tour and **YOU WILL BE FLYING WITHIN 18 HOURS** AFTER your tour, you can NOT participate in this tour.

Minimum age is 10, however, this activity may not be suitable for all children 10-14. Please call Dive Center before booking online if you have a child under the age of 14 participating

Participants should be able to swim. Prior snorkeling experience helpful.

Diving within 18 hours before flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor

We look forward to welcoming you at RINCON DIVING & SNORKELING.

Certain Medical Conditions will prevent you from participating in this course. If you feel you might have a medical condition, contact Dive Center prior to booking.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Use of snorkel equipment and all scuba diving equipment

Small Groups, maximum of 4 participants per instructor. We may have more space, call Dive Center to check additional availability of additional instructors. Experienced PADI Scuba Instructors in English. Spanish Guide by request. . Please call Dive Center after booking to confirm request for Spanish speaking Instructor. Safe and Fun. PADI certified instructors are highly qualified with hundreds of completed dives. Each instructor is fully insured. PADI--the way the World learns to dive--is the world's most recognized training agency. Highest Standards. All taxes, fees and handling charges

Bring your water bottle for free refills from our filtered rainwater collection

Meet at Rincon Diving & Snorkeling. If you need directions, please feel free to call us and we will guide you in.

There is a short drive from Dive Center to beach. Customers will caravan to beach a short 5 minutes drive from Dive Center in their own transportation.

What To Expect

This course is designed for the person who would like to try Scuba Diving without having to take the full dive certification course. No experience necessary. NO MINIMUM number of participants required to book. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the wonder of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor in ideal conditions.. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills in shallow sea water, before heading off on an open water dive on a shallow ocean reef.. Your open water dive takes you as deep as 40 feet/12 metres. The Discover Scuba Diving experience is a great way to get a head start on your PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification. That's because the skills you complete during this adventure, such as mask clearing, regulator recovery and sharing air, may credit these certification levels, so you can continue where you left off. Be sure to ask you instructor for more information. IDEAL FOR: *Water enthusiasts and Snorkelers looking for more adventure *Minimum age: 10 years All equipment included. Taught by professional PADI Instructors to the highest standards.

Options

Discover Scuba-1 dive

A great way to discover scuba diving on a shallow reef not more than 20 feet deep and always with an instructor.

Reviews

4.83

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

It was fun
Geon J,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
One of the best I experienced in puertorico. I even saw 3 sharks. Lesson at beginning was fast ending.
Bit expensive, but good scuba diving tour for beginners
SenthilV S,
Jun 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Good scuba diving tour for beginners. To begin with, the operator played 15 minutes of instructional video which clearly explained the basic techniques. The same thing was then re-iterated one more time by the guide. They also had few quiz questions that they asked the participants to answer to ensure everyone paid attention and understood the basic techniques. Then they took us to a shallow water area in the beach, and the guide went through the basic instructions one more time. We also did some practice in the shallow area before they took us to the deeper region. But unfortunately, the weather conditions were not ideal. The visibility in the water was not great which impacted the whole experience. Also, the depth to which they took us was only a few feet down and it was quite less compared to few other international locations that we did previously. Overall, we felt the tour was a bit expensive for the experience we got, but we still had a good time.
Older couples can do this.
gyalia,
May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We came to Puerto Rico with our friends and they had never tried scuba diving and my husband and I had only done a beginner class years ago. Claire was our instructor and she was fantastic! The classes were easy to understand and she was extremely patient with us. We are all grandparent (late 50’s and early 60) but all still in great shape. Even so, we were more than capable to do this so don’t let it scare you, try it! This was a great company to work with and we will be back.
Super diving experience
572svenjaj,
Apr 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Suitable for those who love to discover the underwater world:) Perfect for finding out if you like diving. Greg is a personable and patient guide.
Amazing scuba experience!!!
H5356ABamberr,
Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our first time scuba diving and it was amazing!! Beautiful fish and coral! The instructors, Greg and Laurel were excellent! They were very knowledgeable and patient!
Amazing experience
T7249ONdamianh,
Jun 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Father daughter discovery dive was amazing! Dive master Giovanni made an amazing experience even better!! Highly recommend Rincon snorkel and dive!!
Best Scuba Diving Experience.
495jaeyoungl,
Mar 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We were very nervous at the beginning since we both are afraid of being in the water. However, Megan was a superb and friendly staff who helped a lot in teaching and guiding us through. Even though it was our very first time, we were able to relax and enjoy this amazing and unforgettable experience. If we were to come back to Puerto Rico, we will definitely come here again for advanced scuba diving. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Life-changing experience for my teenagers.
Ashwin9,
Feb 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a spectacular event. After a lot of snorkeling, this was the first time ever scuba diving for my 14 year old son and 18 year old daughter. My daughter took a while to get her ears equalized and figure out buoyancy, but our guide Greg Nellermoe was super patient with her and she never got scared. After about 10-15 minutes of that, we started swimming underwater to and over the reefs and she did great. She relaxed enough to start noticing fish etc. My son is less fearful and ok with some risk taking in general but actually had a harder time—felt claustrophobic with all the gear and breathing through the regulator he said. That said, again the patience and good vibes coming from our Padi Divemaster Greg seemed to keep him engaged and he quickly got it. He took got excited being down there. When we finished despite sharing that excitement, he commented on the anxiety claustrophobia, when I asked if he wanted to do the certification. He hesitated which is unusual for him. I think he will do it. So hats off to Greg, because anyone who’s raised a 13 year old knows how easy it is for them to opt out of an activity the second they feel anxious or scared. That my son kept with it despite that was huge. Thank you Greg and Rincon Diving for an amazing, life changing experience!
Loved Discover Scuba Diving!
B7681SLkennethl,
Jan 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I did the discover scuba diving trip with Megan. Great experience. She's a great teacher and the shore dive was a good place to start. Equipment (including wet suit) was in great shape.
Excellent Scuba Experience
heaneys2017,
Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My teenage son and I did two Discover Scuba Diving Tours with Shaun this week. Shaun is an excellent instructor. She is patient, takes time to teach the skills properly and is enthusiastic about the dives. The reef was beautiful and we really enjoyed it. The most exciting thing was to see two dolphins swim along side us! Thanks so much Shaun - two awesome experiences!