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Dive San Juan - Caribe Hilton Shore/Beach Dive

Guided

Duration: 1 hour

Features

Free Cancellation
On the Water
Kid Friendly
Wildlife
Locally Owned
Instant Book
$89 One Tank Diver
(All gear included)

Description

Shore Dive at Caribe Hilton in San Juan - Certified Divers Only!

Certified divers can take the plunge into Puerto Rico’s underwater world with this Shore Diving Adventure! Your journey will begin at the Caribe Hilton, where you’ll meet your guide and walk directly into the water from the beach! 
Awaiting you are coral reefs right in the heart of San Juan! The “house reef” will greet you with an array of underwater caverns teeming with countless tropical fish, giant sea cucumbers, colorful nudibranchs, ancient turtles, and even the occasional manatee! 
The dive site is situated within the San Juan Bay Estuary, a critical aquatic ecosystem made up of marshlands, mangroves, lagoons, and bays. Known as the Escambron dive site by locals, the protected bay is perfect for divers of any skill, from beginner to advanced! With a maximum depth of 30 ft (9 m) and water temperatures around 80ºF (27ºC), your comfort is assured! No matter your age or experience, your guide is committed to providing a magical experience!
Not certified but eager to dive in San Juan? Check out this Discover Scuba Diving in San Juan option!

Duration of Adventure

  1. 1 hour

Location / Where to Meet

  1. Address: 1 San Geronimo St, San Juan, PR 00907
  2. The meeting place is at the Caribe Hilton Hotel.

Ages & Requirements

  1. Minimum age is 10 years and older and be certified
  2. Participating adults are required with minors
  3. Must be a certified diver 
  4. Must have basic swimming abilities
  5. BCDs range from XS to 2XL
  6. There will be a medical questionnaire that must be filled out ahead of the dive. If you answer yes to certain questions, you may be asked to obtain a signed doctor's note clearing you for the activity. The questionnaire often used can also be searched as the PADI/DAN Medical Scuba Statement/questionnaire. 

What’s Included

  1. Certified Scuba Guide
  2. 1 open water shore dive
  3. Rental scuba equipment (BCDs, wetsuits, regulators, etc.)
  4. Towels
  5. Bottle of water
  6. Use of facilities while on the tour

Not Included

  1. Gratuity - Never expected but if you have a great experience, please consider gifting 10-25% to your guides and captain!
  2. Certification - This is 1 dive for already certified divers.
  3. No prescription masks are available, please rent from a different shop if needed ahead of your dive time.
  4. No wetsuits are used but if you’d like to use your own, feel free to bring it along!
  5. Nitrox is not used or available

What to Bring / Wear

  1. Swimsuit
  2. Towel
  3. Reef-Safe Sunscreen
  4. Extra layers of clothing - sweatshirts and warm hats
  5. Dry bag
  6. Snacks & Water
  7. Certification cards
  8. Required paperwork - Signed medical form if required, waivers, etc.
  9. Waterproof & Pressure Proof Camera (e.g. GoPros NEED the special DIVE case) - The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost items.
  10. Please remove any jewelry, watches, or anything that can get caught by the equipment or damaged by the water and pressure.

Wildlife Guidelines

Puerto Rico is home to some of the most diverse coral reefs and includes threatened species of coral. Please be respectful of the fact that coral is a living organism and any standing, touching, or knocking over will irreparably damage the organism that takes a very long time to grow and is essential to our marine reefs. Please also be respectful of any marine animals including but not limited to turtles, rays, sharks, seals, and dolphins. Please never chase, harass, feed, or TOUCH any of the marine species. Enjoy their company if they approach from a distance and calmly move away from them if in their path.

ADVENTURE PROVIDED BY Aqua Adventures Puerto Rico

FAQs

Are there any health, weight, or experience restrictions?

Most likely by this point in your certification, you've already been cleared to dive but if you've answered "YES" to any of the questions on the Medical Questionnaire, you will need to provide a physician's signed PADI Medical Statement and Guidelines for Recreational Scuba Divers Physical Examination prior to diving. If you have not consulted with a physician and have a signed document at the time of the dive, you will not be able to dive and the cost will not be refunded.

You must be a certified diver and 10+ years of age to participate in this activity.

Can I fly after diving? **ANY elevation above 1000FT (305m) is DANGEROUS

Flying directly after scuba diving is incredibly dangerous and could result in a life-threatening illness called the Bends/Decompression Sickness. The Divers Alert Network (DAN) guidelines for flying after diving include:

  • A single no-decompression dive, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 12 hours suggested.
  • Multiple dives per day or multiple days of diving, a minimum preflight surface or any driving to above 1000ft (305m) interval of 18 hours is suggested.
  • Dives requiring decompression stops are recommended to have longer than 18 hours.

Please discuss with your dive guide ahead of time what is suggested!

Can I bring a camera?

You are welcome to bring a camera but it is your responsibility to ensure it is in a DIVE safe case. Pressure increases when you are diving down and although it doesn't feel all that different to you, it will impact your camera. To be safe, a case certified to 60 feet or 18 meters is a good idea!

GoPros for example have a specific clear dive housing that is rated to bring them to depth. The case must be more than just waterproof, also depth and pressure proof. The company is not responsible for any damaged or lost equipment.

What about sharks?

Sharks hunt at dusk and dawn and therefore rarely, if ever, seen on tours. They are simply wild animals that also share the ocean but most often people rarely see them. The most common sharks to spot are small reef sharks that prefer to immediately leave the presence of people and boats and tend to be harmless towards people.

Cancellation Policy

CANCELLATION POLICY

Upon confirming a tour, we reserve a space for you and coordinate personnel, equipment, transportation and others to provide you with the best service.
  • Notifications of any changes to your tour, including a cancellation, must be made by 6:00pm the day before your tour to avoid any penalties.
  • If you do not show up on the day of your tour you will be charged in full for the particular activity you booked.
  • If we receive a cancelation on the same day of the tour you will be charged 100% of the tour.
  • No shows, not completing the tour or cancelling on site will result in 100% charge of the tour.
  • Basic swimming ability is required for all tours with the exception of Sea Trek. If not knowing how to swim becomes an impediment to complete the tour, you will still be charged 100% the cost of the tour.
    Aqua Adventure will not penalize you for sudden cancelations due to severe ocean/weather conditions. Cancelations due to weather will be determined by Aqua Adventure only.
  • Note: It is highly recommended that all participants arrive to the tour sites ready to enter the water by wearing their bathing suits underneath their clothing. This will prevent delays in the organization of our tours.
    Thanks for choosing Aqua Adventure as part of your entertainment on your vacation in Puerto Rico; we hope you have a great time here in this beautiful and enchanted Island.
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1 San Geronimo Street

San Juan, , 00907

PR

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