Diving in San Andres: Statues and Marine Life

Underwater statues and schools of fish, no experience needed

Diving in San Andres takes you to a specific reef site where statues sit on the seafloor alongside tropical marine species, in water up to 12 meters deep. The dive lasts roughly 40 minutes underwater, with 30 minutes of instruction and practice beforehand. Certified guides lead the activity and provide all SCUBA equipment. Transport to and from your hotel is included.

The experience

San Andres has a dive site built around statues placed on the reef, where you'll see schools of fish and other marine life in clear water. The dive itself runs about 40 minutes at a maximum depth of 12 meters: shallow enough for beginners but deep enough to reach the sculptures. Before you enter the water, your guide spends 30 minutes going over the basics and letting you practice breathing and movement in the shallows, so you can feel confident once you descend.

The full activity takes roughly an hour and a half from start to finish, not counting the transfer. Your guide is certified and speaks Spanish. They handle all the SCUBA gear setup and stay with you the entire dive. The operator picks you up from your hotel or wherever you're staying, takes you to the site, and brings you back afterward at no extra charge.

What’s included

• Use of SCUBA equipment.
• certified guide leading the dive.
• hotel pickup and return transport.
• 30 minutes of instruction and practice before the dive.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30, 10:30 and 14:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Youth (12 to 17 years) · Under 12: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideSpanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Martínez Renta Autos

Is this one for you?The activity fits inside an hour and a half, so it leaves your morning or afternoon free for other plans around the island. Children from age 12 can join. Travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health, or pregnancy should check with a doctor first.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 17 years). Children under 12 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How deep do you go when diving in San Andres?

The maximum depth is 12 meters, which keeps the dive accessible for beginners while still reaching the statues and the reef where the fish congregate.

Do I need diving experience to book this?

No. The dive welcomes people with or without experience. Your guide spends 30 minutes teaching you the basics and letting you practice in shallow water before the full descent.

What's included in the price?

All SCUBA equipment, the guide, and transport to and from your hotel are included. You just bring yourself and a swimsuit.

How long does the whole thing take?

The activity runs about an hour and a half total (30 minutes of instruction and practice, then 40 minutes underwater) plus travel time to the dive site and back.

What can you actually see down there?

Statues sit on the seafloor, and you'll see a variety of tropical fish and other marine species around the reef. The guide points out what's worth looking at as you move through the site.