Explore the world beneath the waves, and get a head start on your PADI scuba certification, during this half-day diving excursion. You’ll take an instructional diving class before trying your new skills during an open water dive as deep as 40 feet (12 meters) to view the Cordillero Reef System. All equipment is included and optional hotel is available as well.

Learn the basics of scuba on this instructional underwater diving lesson near Fajardo
Get an introduction to skills necessary to complete a PADI scuba certification
Try a personal training dive with one-on-one assistance from a certified guide
Explore the corals of the Cordillero Reef System just offshore
Receive a form that lets you continue your PADI certification process when you leave
Great introduction to scuba diving

What's Included

Beverages
Snacks
Professional guide
Use of necessary equipment

Gratuities
Transportation cost is NOT included in tour price
Marine reserve fee of $3 pp payable at check in in cash

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Safe Harbor Puerto Del Rey
4900 State Rd 3 Km. 51.4, Fajardo, 00738, Puerto Rico
Check in by 7:00 am at suite 108 Sea Ventures dive shop. Once you enter marina is first 2 story white building at left side. We are located inside PUERTO DEL REY MARINA IN FAJARDO. Transport is NOT included in price. Call us to get price and time.

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

07:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

Transportation cost is NOT included in tour price. We can help arrange it for an extra cost. Please contact us for pricing.

What To Expect

Head to the Marina Puerto Del Rey in Fajardo in the morning to begin your course. After signing the necessary waivers, you’ll take an introductory course on PADI skills and then meet your instructor.

Once you’ve been fitted with included dive gear, head out by boat to one of the numerous dives sites nearby, all of which lie along the Cordillero Reef System. This chain of coral atolls offers a wealth of dive sites where you can explore the hard and soft corals known to thrive in the area.

You’ll take your first dive as a personal training dive, offering your one-on-one instruction with a certified guide to help you along. Most dives will descend to depths of no more than 40 feet (12 meters). The second dive will be a guided dive with others led by your instructor. At the end of the trip, return back to the marina to end your trip in the early afternoon.

When you leave class, all you need to do is complete a ‘Student Diver Record and Referral Form,’ which will allow you to pick up on your PADI certification where you left off at a later date.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive

Service animals allowed
Diving within 18 hours of 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
Most travelers can participate
Must know how to swim
Please visits the PADI medical form. If you answer any yes to the following you will need medical clearance form your doctor.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Featured review

vamsikrishnakuppachi

The overall experience was good . The staff was very knowledgeable and took very good care to make me feel comfortable under water. I got panicked under water and backed out but overall this is a good starting point if you are interested in scuba diving. Would definitely try again.

Reviews

4.5

66 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

Showing 1-10 of 66 reviews

Perfect way to try diving

Steve_O, Sep 2023

The entire crew was amazing. The dive masters and instructor never left our side, yet gave us enough space to explore. It was perfect. The first dive site was blocked by thousands of jellyfish and was called off (right call). They made sure the 2nd site was perfect.

Great beginner scuba experience

Sean_P, Aug 2023

Had a great time. Very well organized crew. 3 adults did the intro to scuba experience and felt safe and supported at each step. The first experience in the water was one on one with our instructor Victoriel. He made sure we each felt comfortable with the key basic skills per the PADI material. Our second experience in the water was along a reef as a group of 4 plus tge instructor. He checked on us frequently. We saw a lot of reef life including turtles, countless fish and jellyfish (non-stinging variety). I thought this experience was great for beginners

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Dear Sean, I'm very happy to read that you had such a great experience in your Discover scuba diving. I will make sure to share your reviews with the staff. We hope to see you again for many other fun adventures.

Don’t miss this amazing experience!

Yasmin_B, Jul 2023

Absolutely wonderful experience! This was our first time trying scuba. The guides were absolutely top notch. The instruction was comprehensive and very well delivered. Our first dive was one on one with the instructor to learn skills. The second dive was about 40 minutes long. We saw sting rays, sea turtles, an octopus, lots of fish, and a beautiful reef. The boat ride was fun too. Highly, highly recommend. Worth it!

The BEST

Addison_M, May 2023

This is the BEST team! Super cool and very experienced. I 10000000% would recommend them to anyone and I can't wait to back! - Addison ✨✨✨

Diving into a documentary.

Dominic_W, Feb 2023

A memorable trip that reminds me the successes of protected habitats. Especially the marine habitat.

Great learning experience

vamsikrishnakuppachi, Aug 2022

Great Scuba experience!

Michele_K, Jun 2022

Alvin and Jose were both so knowledgeable and helpful. This is a non-certified dive and Jose was with me and my two teens every step of the way prior to and after we entered the water. He was a very good teacher explaining what we needed to know in and out of the water. We felt very safe and in good hands!

Bucket list item!

Nathaniel_N, Apr 2022

Said, Dre and Jose are quite a team! The instructors made our trip what it was. Offered up great advice on my first dive ever. Thanks for helping me get this off the bucket list!

Very professional setup...

Nathan_N, Mar 2022

Very professional setup and training crew, a lot of focus on safety. The boat is fairly new, large, and spacious. The crew is great and very patient with training new divers like myself.

Tried but failed 😞

Michelle_B, Dec 2021

If you can’t mouth breathe, this isn’t for you. I have a cpap machine and I just couldn’t get it down without my nose wanting to join the party. Gave up and just snorkeled. Instructor was excellent, calm and reassuring. Master snorkeling first then give this a try. The boat ride was awesome and the water was beautiful!

Response from Host, Dec 2021

Hola Michael, Thank you for the review. Sorry you were not able to fully master the discover scuba experience. For some people it takes more time than for others but don’t give up I’m sure in the next time you be able to master this. I hope to see you again in the future.

Amazing experience

Anel_P, Jul 2021

The Sea Adventure crew were amazing and the dives were spectacular. They took the time to point out everything so we won’t miss anything. They choose the perfect place for the dives.

Adventurous

Angel_A, Jul 2021

Laughing and joking with friends that we’re having a difficult time diving, everyone on board was very friendly and helpful

Worse tour experience ever

Carlos_D, Jul 2021

The only reason why I give a one star is because I can’t give 0 stars. The worse experience with this tour! I reserved my tour on March 2nd 2021, it was supposed to take place on Tuesday June 29th. They called us like 3 days before saying that the boat was having some problems and they needed to change the date for Wednesday June 30th which we understood and worked that out even though we already had another tour for the 30th. We called and made the arrangements to switch the dates so we can do both. Then they called us on Tuesday 29th around 3pm or so to tell us that the boat was broken and they needed to change the date again for Friday. We came to Puerto Rico with an itinerary made for each day but we left one day off just in case something like this happened, we told them we couldn’t make it on Friday but we could do it on Thursday, they said ok but then canceled again because of the weather, they schedule again for Friday so we had to cancel our Friday tour to attend this one. Then Thursday afternoon they canceled again. We missed the opportunity of going on the Yunque tour because they kept canceling our dates. Please don’t go with this plow please, find another place more reliable that maybe has a second boat to use in case that the other one “broke” supposing that this is what really happened.

Response from Host, Jul 2021

Dear Angie, Thank you for the review. I’m very sorry to read about it. I do apologize for the inconvenience but also have to clear some areas on your review of our company. Yes, we had some boat engine trouble that forced us to cancel or reschedule some trips as all other companies every now and then are forced to do. This are working boats and even with the proper maintenance still can be damaged and are not easily repaired. We called you as soon as we knew so we could make arrangements with your family to reschedule. You mentioned you were able to do Thursday or Friday and we were clear to inform you that we could only give you a new date once we were sure about the boat being ready. We told you not to cancel or move any other trips you had. Yesterday Puerto Rico had the passing of a tropical depression and today we still remain with bad sea conditions. Between yesterday and today we had to cancel over 90 paying customers after having to pay costly repairs. So that was money greatly needed. But we always aim on the side of safety Firts even if it means loosing money. So we and all other tour companies decided to cancel the trips for 2 even 3 days in a row to ensure safety and enjoyment to all their passengers as did we. We do apologize for any inconvenience and hope you will give the chance in the future to provide you with a 5 star excursion as we al always do.

Amazing experience

YeniferYulieth_A, May 2021

The instructor was very helpful, he explained very well every detail. He was very patient when we thought the divings was hard and he didn’t let us give up.

Super experience for beginner

Shengkun_M, May 2021

Super friendly crew and the program included two dives, one for first time learning and second for a deeper dive to see the amazing sea life. Highly recommend

Excellent!!

lauragW7078VW, Nov 2019

We did the discover diving 2 tank dive and had a great time! I took my boyfriend who had never done scuba diving, and he really enjoyed it. Crew was awesome, organized, and safe. Luis our instructor was really amazing. Thank you so much for a great time!

Great Dive

Daniel S, Oct 2019

This was the best dive I've done so far. Great experience with good instructors and guides. I would definitely book again.

Grata experiencia

Jorge_P, Jun 2022

Fui con mi hijo en el Día de Padres. Fue una gran experiencia!! Altamente recomendable para “bond” con un hijo!!