Scuba Diving Puerto Rico: Swim in Endangered Coral Reefs

Dive deep into the turquoise waters and discover the marine life that lives amongst endangered coral reefs

Scuba diving off Puerto Rico’s Steps Beach is unlike any other. Just off the coast of this gloriously white, sandy beach are six intermingling coral reefs, home to extraordinary sea life and diverse ecology. Come scuba diving with us, to understand just how special this island and it’s surrounding seas are.

Highlights of Scuba Diving Puerto Rico

• Professional, guided underwater tour of an endangered coral reef.
• Swim amongst sea turtles and schools of tropical fish.
• Marvel at marine life in their natural habitat.

Tour Information

• Duration: 2 hours
• Departure: Steps Beach, Rincon

Itinerary

Our scuba diving Puerto Rico trip will commence when you meet our guide on Steps Beach. He will get you fully kitted out with tanks, weights and any other diving equipment you may need. Then, you know what to do; it’s just a case of hopping straight into the water.

Lying hidden by the ocean, just off Steps Beach is the Tres Palmas Marine Reserve; here you will dive amongst the largest remaining Elkhorn Coral population in the whole of the Caribbean Sea. This type of coral is particularly important for the ecosystem, as besides being the natural habitat of sea turtles and schools of tropical fish, due to the way it grows, it also acts as a natural barrier which prevents the swell energy of waves causing erosion of the coastline.

These reefs are also home to species such as, Parrot Fish, Blue Tang, Surgeonfish, Spiny Lobster and most exciting of all, Humpback Whales have been spotted in this area.

Our experienced guide will lead you through the coral reefs to make sure you get the best out of your trip and see as much of the phenomenal sea life local to this region as possible.

What’s Included

• Experienced guide to show you the way.
• All tanks and weights.

What to Bring

• Your own personal standard scuba dive gear (this is available to rent at an extra cost if you don’t have your own).
• Swimming kit.
• Change of clothes (including towel).

Important Information

• This excursion requires dive certification.
• The best time to go diving is in Low Season, during High Season the waves are high this side of the island and best for surfing.
• Cancellation policy: free cancellation and modification up to 48 hours in advance. Cancellations within the 48 hour period will incur a charge.

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Steps Beach, Puerto Rico

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Steps Beach, Puerto Rico 18.356399, -67.269115