Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico: The Epicenter & The Wall
Descend to coral reefs and open water where tropical fish and larger marine life meet your dive
A 2-tank scuba dive off Puerto Rico's southwest coast visiting The Epicenter and The Wall, two distinct underwater sites suited to different certification levels. You'll need Open Water Certification or higher from a recognized organization (PADI, NAUI, SSI). All scuba equipment, fresh water, snacks and direct supervision by a certified guide are included; the 5-hour trip departs subject to weather and boat capacity.
The Experience
The Epicenter sits 50–60 feet down on the ocean floor, born from a fissure an earthquake opened in January 2020. Healthy coral reefs and tropical marine life—yellowtail snappers, groupers, angels, rays, and turtles—fill the site. The Wall drops from around 50 feet to over 2,000 feet into the pelagic zone, with visibility averaging 80 feet or better; this is where larger encounters like sharks and barracudas appear. The Epicenter suits open water and above certified divers; The Wall is mainly for advanced and seasoned divers, so your certification level will shape which site or both you explore on the day.
You'll spend five hours on the boat and in the water, with a certified professional guiding both dives and providing instruction as needed. All scuba equipment comes with you—tanks, regulators, weights, the full setup—so you arrive ready to descend. Fresh water with reusable cups, snacks and all fees are included. The boat departs from Copamarina and operates subject to weather conditions, staff availability and minimum quorum, so bookings can shift if conditions change.
What’s included
- All scuba equipment (tanks, regulators, weights and full gear).
- fresh water with reusable cups.
- snacks.
- direct supervision and dive instruction from a certified professional.
- all fees and taxes.
- boat trip to both dive sites.
Operated by Scuba Dogs - GuánicAmazing
Is this one for you?The two dives span 5 hours on the water with two separate descents, so you're in and out of the water multiple times and need moderate fitness and comfort with ocean entry. Open Water Certification is the floor—The Epicenter welcomes you at that level, but The Wall requires advanced training, so your experience level shapes which site the day reaches.
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Top questions
What's the difference between The Epicenter and The Wall in Puerto Rico?
The Epicenter lies 50–60 feet deep and is home to colorful coral reefs and tropical fish like snappers, groupers and rays; it suits open water certified divers and above. The Wall drops from 50 feet to over 2,000 feet with 80+ foot visibility and is mainly for advanced divers, where you may encounter sharks and barracudas in the deeper pelagic zone.
Do I need to bring my own scuba gear or is it provided?
All scuba equipment is included with the dive—tanks, regulators, weights and everything else you need. You just bring yourself and your certification card.
How long is the entire 2-tank dive trip?
The full outing is 5 hours, covering both dives, boat time and surface intervals between tanks.
What certification do I need to book this dive?
You must hold at least an Open Water Certification from a recognized organization like PADI, NAUI or SSI. The Epicenter welcomes open water certified divers and above; The Wall requires advanced certification or higher.
What happens if weather or other conditions change on my dive day?
All bookings are subject to change due to weather, staff availability, boat quorum and unexpected events, so the operator may reschedule or adjust the dive sites based on conditions the morning of your trip.
Scuba Diving in Puerto Rico: The Epicenter & The Wall
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from US$ 235 per person
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