Experience Scuba Diving / NO certification Needed
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
We go in the water from the beach after book work & briefing at pavilion. We also have other locations we use in Rincon within a 10 minute drive if marine conditions are not safe at this location on the day of your adventure. *This is shore diving, we don’t use a boat.
What‘s Included
Use of SCUBA equipment
All Fees and Taxes
Options
Private group
Private group
Discovery Scuba Diving
Reviews
107 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
M4426XDluisq,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good experience with Juan, very attentive to details and always very friendly. Very patient when teaching and motivating.
Dream come true!!!
bednabelc,Jan 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the experience, our first time and it was perfect. They were well professional and friendly. They explain everything in detail and help you feel good during the process. The stage was beautiful, the corals and the fish, we even saw a huge, super nice turtle. I recommend you take this tour, you will not regret it.
Terrible customer service
Emily W,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00My excursion was cancelled due to weather. Despite attempts to reschedule we were unable to do so. They refused to give me a refund, and kept offering options for excursions I did not book. The manager I dealt with, Joey, was the worst part of my trip. He was rude, unhelpful, and kept blaming Trip Advisor and telling me to deal with them. They made it clear I shouldn’t have booked on this site and with them directly. They said it was out of their control to be able to issue a refund, even though they are a manager. He kept talking over me instead of validating my concerns and frustration to the point where if I don’t get a refund I would rather eat the $120 then have to deal with this business. 10/10 do not recommend even bothering. And I guarantee there will be a response to this review that is defensive and lacks any accountability for their poor policies, communication, and customer service.
Chandler is the BEST
Sara M,May 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I am grateful for the experience. Even though I freaked out and decided not to go on Chandler Is amazing and my friend has an absolute great Time.
Scuba Diving - Must Do!
Natoshea C,Dec 1, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an incredible time doing the scuba diving experience. It was my fiance and I’s first time ever diving and the instructors made sure we were well informed and comfortable the entire time. Hayden & Roxanne are fantastic! We can’t wait to come back and do it again.
No experience dive in PR!
Adam D,Nov 18, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Had such a great time with Hayden on our Discovery Scuba Dive!! He is extremely friendly and personable, while maintaining the professionalism needed for this kind of activity. My wife and I went and even though she wasn’t able to do the actual dive, she still aced the drills. It was a cloudy day and the visibility wasn’t looking too good, but I told Hayden “Send It!” and we did. It ended up clearing up the farther out we went and could see all kinds of fish and reefs. He constantly kept making sure I was okay while underwater so I felt extremely safe. We were at 35ft for about 40mins and I was itching for more. My one word of advice for anyone thinking about doing this is to KEEP BREATHING NORMALLY!!! You’ll be just fine. 10/10 experience! Would recommend to anyone interested in an intro to scuba diving.
Ethan was the best
danhB3790DR,Nov 13, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience for beginners instructor was prompt and knowledgeable and thoughtful. Would go again. Great staff.
Great Escapes: Great Experience!
marymE4009KB,Oct 8, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Perfect Dives with not perfect conditions. We went Scuba diving 3 weeks ago with Hayden. He is an amazing person and instructor. After the orientation we felt well prepared and eager to get in the water! He made our dives super fun even though the conditions were cloudy. After the dives he gave us a lot of local recommendations for food and beaches. Would definitely go again with Great Escapes PR !
Absolutely Horrifying Experience – Avoid at All Costs
benjaminrE640WT,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I have been a certified diver for years and have worked in scuba diving insurance for over 4 years, and what I experienced at Great Escapes was a nightmare that made me lose faith in humanity. This is by far the most negligent, unsafe, and unprofessional dive operation I have ever encountered. If you value your safety and that of your loved ones, do NOT trust this business with your time or your money. I visit Puerto Rico annually as my grandmother was born here, and this year, I wanted to share that experience with my girlfriend and 4 of our friends. I booked a Discover Scuba Diving (DSD) course for 7:30 AM, hoping for an incredible introduction to the sport I love. Instead, what we received was a disaster from start to finish. The instructor, Chandler, arrived an hour late without any sense of urgency or apology. From there, it only got worse. He rushed through the pre-dive instructions, skipping crucial safety protocols. Out of the six vital skills that must be taught for a Discover Scuba Diving session, he barely mentioned three. This is a violation of safety standards that could seriously endanger people’s lives. When we finally made it to the water, two hours after arriving, I noticed my air tank was leaking, and one of my friends was taking in water through her regulator. Both issues were brushed off by Chandler, who assured us “it’ll be fine.” It was NOT fine. To make matters worse, we later found out that they had sent us to the wrong location—a snorkeling spot—where the current was dangerously strong and completely unsafe for scuba diving. The instructors forgot basic safety equipment, including the safety flag, and the strong current quickly separated our group. This was beyond unacceptable—it was reckless. Three of my friends were so terrified that they returned to shore, feeling utterly abandoned by the instructors. When we finally went underwater, Chandler was completely inattentive, only sticking with one person while the rest of us were left fending for ourselves. I found one of my friends completely alone. This is exactly how accidents and fatalities happen. This level of negligence is the reason why dive shops have astronomical insurance rates, and why people think diving is dangerous. Because of careless, irresponsible operations like this one. As if that wasn’t bad enough, Chandler talked about wanting to spear fish during our session—a complete lack of focus and professionalism. The visibility underwater was awful, and we barely saw any marine life, maybe 3 fish in total. It felt like a total scam. After the ordeal, I contacted the owners, Dave and Robert, hoping to address the situation and at least give them the chance to make things right. Instead of listening, they became defensive, hostile, and dismissive. They accused us of lying and demanded that we provide proof of our experience. They even went so far as to threaten to charge my card further. This is not how a business should handle a customer’s legitimate safety concerns—it was downright appalling. Here’s where it gets even worse—when my mother overheard how they spoke to me and wrote an honest review based on what happened, they retaliated by looking her up online and leaving an inappropriate, defamatory review on her small business page, trying to damage her reputation. This was a direct attack on her livelihood—completely uncalled-for and disgusting behavior. It was an attempt at intimidation and defamation, purely because we stood up for ourselves. This company is a disaster waiting to happen. The aggression, unprofessionalism, and complete lack of regard for safety and customer experience was beyond anything I’ve ever encountered in my life. Do not go to Great Escapes if you value your safety or your sanity. Stay far away from this place. They put profits over people’s lives, and that is unforgivable.
Stay away from this escape or you might not return.
Mroxey,Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Stay clear. Being a business owner and someone who has frequently visited Rincon over the past 15 years all I can say is please consider another reputable business. Taino Divers, Rincon Paddleboards, Rincon Diving & Snorkeling, 413 Divers, Puntas Surf School…. My son is a certified scuba diver as well as in the scuba and dive insurance industry. Between taking a group out in unsafe conditions, instructors arring 1hr late and having faulty equipment where do I begin! And for the absentee owner Dave to discount the groups experience taking his instructors word is beyond horrible. Rincon is a beautiful place filled with beautiful people however this is not the place nor the people.
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