Puerto Rico is the best location in the Caribbean for experiencing the region’s culture, food, and natural beauty. The capital city of San Juan is a dream come true for history enthusiasts and sightseers with its historical landmarks like the fortresses El Morro and Castillo San Cristóbal and the ancient theater of Teatro Tapia. You can visit remarkable beaches at the islands of Culebra and Vieques while also witnessing the world’s brightest bioluminescent bay. Puerto Rico also offers almost all water sports on its stunning beaches which are famous for having beautiful views and year-round sunshine. What better way to experience the wonders of life under the sea than choosing to stay in a resort that offers you all the necessary amenities required to go on a diving adventure? Read on to find our list of the top dive resorts in Puerto Rico.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to diving spots, equipment, and diver education. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on March 22, 2024.
1. Villa Montaña Beach Resort; Isabela (from USD 350)
This fascinating beach resort is spread across 35 acres (14.16 hectares) including 5 kilometers (3.11 miles) of the beach. On prior booking, you can enjoy scuba diving at the dive hole on the private beach or witness reefs and wrecks a short drive away from the resort. Additionally, you can go snorkeling with complimentary equipment, or enjoy treatments at the on-site spa.
To give your taste buds a revolutionary experience, enjoy delectable cuisine in the sea-facing restaurant.
Villa Montaña Beach Resort
Address: Road 4466 KM 1.9 Interior Barrio Bajuras
15.21 km (9.5 mi) from Túnel de Guajataca
2. Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa; Guanica (from USD 259)
Expensive food and water activities, but worth the cost for a peaceful, stress-free vacation.
Excellent amenities including water sports, scuba diving, and well-kept gardens.
Secluded location with access to Gilligan's Isle and proximity to Guanica Dry Forest.
Two very good restaurants with tasty menus, but some meals were overpriced and limited in variety.
This beach resort and spa is perfect for those looking for a world-class diving experience. You will get to dive in the United Nations’ Protected Guánica Biosphere Reserve, which has great visibility and a healthy coral reef with abundant marine life. Your diving experience will be made seamless with the help of an all-inclusive package that will include services such as equipment rentals, professional guides, boat trips, and refreshments.
Further, there is a high chance that experienced divers will encounter exciting large sea life like sharks and barracudas on their underwater adventure if they choose The Wall as their diving site. Other sites for beginners and certified divers may bring them face-to-face with underwater life like turtles and manatees.
Copamarina Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Road 333 km 6.5
60.36 km (37.6 mi) from Túnel de Guajataca
3. Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve; Dorado (from USD 2995)
Experience the perfect amalgamation of luxury and natural living at this highly-rated beachfront resort where you can enjoy several water sports and activities. This resort organizes all-day excursions to the spell-binding Desecheo Island and Cayo Diablo, where you can witness diverse marine life and coral formations. If you wish to spend a calming day in-house, then you can avail the resort’s spa services or lounge next to the two outdoor swimming pools.
Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve
Address: 100 Dorado Beach Drive
72.51 km (45.1 mi) from Túnel de Guajataca
4. Caribe Hilton; San Juan (from USD 579)
Caribe Hilton is the perfect spot for your next family vacation because of its favorable location right in the capital city of San Juan and its vast tropical gardens and bird sanctuary. Divers will be happy to note that the resort offers in-house snuba, scuba diving, sea trekking, and paddle boarding along with LED kayaking for nighttime sea adventures.
You can also become a manatee caretaker at the Manatee Conservation Center next to the resort and do your bit to conserve sea life.
Caribe Hilton
Address: 1 San Geronimo Street
92.22 km (57.3 mi) from Túnel de Guajataca
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5. Rincon Beach Resort; Rincon (from USD 205)
This stunning beachfront resort is the place to be for those looking for peace and quiet on their tropical vacation. If you wish to explore life over and above the sea, you will not need to go far as the resort organizes activities such as snorkeling, diving, whale-watching, sailing, and kayaking for its guests. Moreover, you can enjoy a drink at the swim bar in the resort’s infinity swimming pool while enjoying unobstructed views of the Caribbean.
Rincon Beach Resort
Address: Road 115, Kilometro 5.8
34.04 km (21.2 mi) from Túnel de Guajataca
Experience the underwater like never before in Puerto Rico
Life under the ocean reminds us of everything that is unexplored on this planet and all the beauty that we are yet to encounter and appreciate. Puerto Rico is a fabulous destination for both novice and experienced divers and your sea adventures here will give you memories that last a lifetime. Choose any of the dive resorts listed above to have a fun-filled escapade in the Caribbean.
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