Learn to Scuba Dive
No Experience Necessary
Perform an Open Water Dive
Get a Taste For Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico
This quick and easy introduction into the world of diving has no added pressure as there is no certification at the end. The purpose of the course is to give people a taste of scuba diving to decide whether they want to proceed to certification levels. On this Aguadilla scuba diving adventure, you’ll get more privileged access to the reef than snorkeling. We’ll be exploring the warm waters of Playa Crashboat which is a haven for sea creatures and coral.
Highlights
Find out about the equipment you use to dive and how to move around underwater with your gear
Learn key skills that you'll use during every scuba dive
Have fun swimming around in the warm waters and exploring the vibrant reefs
Discover what it's like to breathe underwater
Get instruction from an experienced instructor
Perform an open water dive that takes you as deep as 40 feet/12 meters
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Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
- 1 tank dive: $135 + taxes
- 2 tank dive: $190 + taxes
Departure time
- 9 AM (the 2 tank dive must start at 9 AM)
- 1 PM
Meeting point
Crashboat Watersports – 2010 Ave Dr Pedro Albizu Campos, Aguadilla Pueblo, Aguadilla 00603, Puerto Rico
Availability
Every day, year-round
Duration
- 1 tank: 3 hours
- 2 tank: 4-5 hours
Included
- Instruction
- Tanks and weights
- Drinking water
Not included
- Transportation to the beach
- Wetsuit
What to bring
- Towel
- Swimsuit
- Reef-safe sunscreen
About your guide
1 instructor/divemaster – we allow 4 participants per instructor
Good to know
- It is important to drink plenty of water before arrival to ensure you are hydrated.
- Apply ocean-friendly/reef-safe sunscreen before arrival so it soaks into your skin and not the precious reef. Ocean-friendly sunscreen is available for purchase in the shop.
- You will be required to complete a PADI medical questionnaire at check-in. Without a doctor’s consent, certain health conditions can prevent you from participating in the course. Call the dive center if you have any concerns.
- As part of the training, you will learn that you need to allow 18 hours to pass before flying after diving.
Coming Up on the Tour
There’s no better place to try out scuba diving than in the warm and sea life-abundant waters of Aguadilla, Puerto Rico. We’ll start the experience by briefing you on basic diving skills such as mask clearing, regulator recovery, and sharing air. Your instructors will explain the different pieces of equipment and ensure they are fitted correctly. At this stage, you’ll also learn about what animals you may see during your open water dive.
Next, you’ll head down to Playa Crashboat, one of the most beautiful beaches in Puerto Rico. The beach was once a military port and a network of piers were constructed on the shore. Over the years and with the help of a few storms and hurricanes, the piers have crumbled and collapsed creating a wreck site. This area evolved into the perfect habitat for sea life, coral formed on the pier columns and continues to attract a diverse range of tropical fish, seahorses, trumpet fish, turtles, and much more.
First, you’ll practice your skills in shallow water near the shore’s edge, then once your instructor is happy with your progress, you’ll head out to the reef to perform an open water dive. This is when you’ll truly understand the attraction of scuba diving. You’ll enter a magical world of brightly colored coral and fish and feel the adrenaline rush when you see larger creatures such as turtles. Once you’ve performed your dive, we’ll head back to the dive center.
