Private Discover Scuba Diver Adventure
Rincon, Puerto Rico, USA
4 Hours • Ages 10+ - Ideal for 1st time Divers • Private Instructor
Health & Safety
Health & Safety Guidelines for First-Time Divers
🩺 Health Requirements
- Participants must be in good health and able to participate in physical activity.
- If you have any medical conditions (e.g., asthma, heart conditions, epilepsy) or are taking medications, consult your doctor and notify us before booking.
- Pregnant individuals cannot participate in scuba diving activities.
- Feeling unwell? Please reschedule for another day.
📜 Medical Questionnaire
- All participants must complete a medical questionnaire before diving.
- A doctor’s clearance may be required if you answer “yes” to any questions about health conditions.
🤿 Pre-Dive Preparation
- No prior diving experience is required, but you must feel comfortable in the water.
- Avoid alcohol or recreational drugs for at least 12 hours before your dive.
- Stay hydrated and eat a light meal beforehand.
🎓 Briefing & Training
- All participants will receive a full safety briefing and training from a certified dive instructor before entering the water.
- Practice basic skills in shallow water before progressing to deeper areas.
🌊 In-Water Safety
- Follow all instructions from your dive instructor at all times.
- Never hold your breath while underwater; always breathe slowly and continuously.
- Stay close to your instructor and within the designated diving area.
- Equalize your ears frequently during descent to avoid discomfort.
- Signal to your instructor immediately if you feel unwell or need assistance.
🛟 Equipment Use
- We provide sanitized, properly maintained diving equipment.
- Your instructor will help fit and check your gear before the dive.
- Do not attempt to adjust or remove equipment without your instructor’s assistance.
⚠️ Safety Limits
- Maximum depth for Discover Scuba Diving is 40 feet (12 meters).
- You must remain under direct supervision of your instructor at all times.
🚨 Emergencies
- Your instructor carries safety equipment and first aid supplies.
- If you experience any discomfort (e.g., ear pain, dizziness, or difficulty breathing), signal your instructor immediately.
☀️ Environmental Considerations
- Avoid touching coral, marine life, or the ocean floor to protect yourself and the ecosystem.
- Respect all marine life and keep a safe distance from larger animals.
📏 Booking Agreement
- By booking, you acknowledge the inherent risks of scuba diving and agree to follow all safety guidelines provided.
Duration:
4 hours
Worried that you will slow the group down? Why not book a PRIVATE DISCOVER SCUBA DIVER experience. Only your group and your instructor. Go at your own pace with a patient and knowledgeable instructor. IDEAL for first time divers who need a little extra time and attention or families wanting a once in a lifetime group experience.
Taught to the highest PADI standards by active PADI certified instructors.
Minimum: 4 divers
All equipment included.
Taught by professional PADI Professional Instructors following the highest standards.
Maximum of 4 participants per instructor. If the number of participants in your group exceeds the quantity available to book online, Call the Dive Center for personalized attention.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
The PADI Discover Scuba Diving program lets you experience the wonder of diving under the supervision of a PADI Instructor in ideal conditions.. During your adventure, you'll master some basic concepts and scuba skills in shallow sea water, before heading off on an open water dive on a shallow ocean reef..
Your open water dive takes you as deep as 40 feet/12 metres. The Discover Scuba Diving experience is a great way to get a head start on your PADI Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver certification. That's because the skills you complete during this adventure, such as mask clearing, regulator recovery and sharing air, may credit these certification levels, so you can continue where you left off. Be sure to ask you instructor for more information.
IDEAL FOR:
- Water enthusiasts and Snorkelers looking for more adventure
- Minimum age: 10 years
Note: You will be required to complete a PADI Medical Questionaire at Check-in. Presence of Health conditions listed on the Medical Statement will prevent participation without a doctor's consent. Call the dive center if you have any concerns.
As part of the training, you will learn that you need to allow 18 hours to pass before flying after diving!
WHATS INCLUDED:
All diving & snorkeling equipment. Wear your swimsuit. You might also want to rent a wetsuit for comfort and warmth.
We only use top of the range equipment for your comfort. Professional fitting for best personal comfort.
Expert Safety Briefings and instruction.
The best part is you don’t have to be an expert to enjoy this experience.. All our staff are professional PADI Instructors who will take the time to teach you safely.
EXCLUDED:
Transportation to/from dive center to tour entry point (5 min drive away). Too far to walk but only a 5-minute drive to entry point on beach. GUIDES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO CARRY PASSENGERS.