Puerto Rico Dive Sites

Good for beginners

Sites where a current source describes the dive as suitable for beginners, all levels, or training dives. That's the source's description, not our rating — conditions change, so dive within your training and check the sea state.

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SiteAccessDepthWhat the source says
EscambrónSan Juan & North CoastShore dive20–30 ft (6–9 m)operator runs Discover Scuba (beginner) dives here
Cayo LobosFajardo & La CordilleraBoat dive6–35 ft (2–11 m)operator: beginner to intermediate; good for navigation practice
Palomino ReefFajardo & La CordilleraBoat diveto 30 ft (9 m)operator: beginner-friendly, sheltered, no current
Sand SlideFajardo & La CordilleraBoat dive15–80 ft (5–24 m)suitable for all levels
AirplaneCulebraAccess not establishedto 50 ft (15 m)operator rates Beginner/Advanced
Bajo AmarilloCulebraAccess not established20–80 ft (6–24 m)operator rates Beginner to Advanced
Carlos RosarioCulebraBoat dive15–50 ft (5–15 m)listed as suitable for all levels
Cayo del AguaCulebraBoat dive30–60 ft (9–18 m)operator rates Beginner/Advanced
Cayo LoboCulebraBoat diveto 60 ft (18 m)operator rates Beginner/Advanced
Chutes and LaddersCulebraAccess not establishedto 40 ft (12 m)operator rates Beginner to Advanced
Devon's DropCulebraAccess not established—operator rates Beginner/Advanced
Land's EndCulebraBoat diveto 40 ft (12 m)operator rates Beginner to Advanced
Punta SoldadoCulebraShore diveto 60 ft (18 m)operator rates Beginner/Advanced; gentle slope aids natural navigation
The ArchCulebraBoat dive20–50 ft (6–15 m)operator rates Beginner/Advanced
WIT PowerCulebraBoat diveto 40 ft (12 m)operator rates Beginner to Advanced
Mosquito PierViequesShore diveto 40 ft (12 m)operator says suitable for beginners and experienced divers
Gilligan's IslandGuánica & La PargueraBoat dive7–16 ft (2–5 m)resort program lists it for kids and beginners
Crash BoatAguadilla & NorthwestShore dive15–80 ft (5–24 m) (1998)travel listing calls it beginner-friendly
El NaturalAguadilla & NorthwestShore diveto 40 ft (12 m)operator says suitable for all levels
Bomber Anchor ValleyIsla DesecheoBoat dive49–66 ft (15–20 m)SSI blog lists as shallow and suitable for all levels
CandylandIsla DesecheoBoat diveto 80 ft (24 m)SSI blog lists it as suitable for all levels (shallow)