Snorkeling in Puerto Rico: Shore Entry with Video
Wade straight into the water from the beach and snorkel among sea creatures without a boat ride.
Snorkeling in Puerto Rico puts you in the water off the shore with a guide, full equipment and an ocean-side safety briefing before you enter. The whole experience runs 1.5 hours, with roughly an hour spent underwater. You get video of your dive transferred to you at the end. Swimming ability is required. Children are welcome from age 8.
What’s included
- Snorkeling equipment.
- guided instruction and ocean-side safety briefing.
- video of your dive transferred to you at the end.
- Every day 10:00 12:00 14:00
Information
Snorkel off the Puerto Rico shore with equipment, guide and video included: start from the beach, no boat required, about an hour in the water.
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The experience
You arrive at the beach and start with a safety briefing right there on the sand while the guide fits you for your snorkeling gear. The briefing covers how to interact responsibly with the wildlife you might see, so you know what to expect and how to move underwater. Then you walk down to the water and enter at your own pace. The guide keeps things slow at first so you can get used to the equipment and build confidence before you venture out.
The underwater part lasts about an hour. You stay in calm seas close to shore, moving at a pace that lets you actually look around instead of rushing through. The guide is there the whole time, and you're snorkeling among the sea creatures that live in Puerto Rico's waters. At the end, before you leave, the guide transfers the videos recorded during your dive to you, so you have footage of what you saw.
The whole outing, from arrival to departure, takes 1.5 hours. You need to be a swimmer and have at least moderate fitness. The activity is not suitable for pregnant travelers or anyone with cardiovascular concerns. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (8 to 17 years). Children under 8 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 much time do I actually spend underwater snorkeling?
About an hour in the water. The full experience is 1.5 hours from arrival to departure, which includes the safety briefing on the beach and getting fitted for your gear.
Do I need to be an experienced snorkeler to do this?
No, but you do need to be able to swim. The guide keeps the pace slow at the start so you can get comfortable with your equipment before you venture into deeper water.
What happens to the videos after we finish?
The guide transfers the videos to you at the end of the snorkeling session, so you leave with footage of your dive.
Can my 8-year-old come snorkeling?
Yes, children are welcome from age 8 and up, as long as they can swim and have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Do I need to bring my own snorkeling gear?
No. Snorkeling equipment is included: the guide fits you for everything you need before you enter the water.
Operated by Turtle Island Snorkel Co. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Snorkeling in Puerto Rico: Shore Entry with Video
1h 30m · EN
from US$ 49 per person
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