Plongée à Puerto Rico — United States

Puerto Rico combines dramatic wall diving at Desecheo Island and La Parguera with the world's brightest bioluminescent bay at Mosquito Bay. No passport needed for US travelers, and San Juan's food scene rivals any Caribbean capital. Culebra and Vieques islands offer quieter, more pristine reef diving away from the mainland.

Score
72.8
Visibilité
12–30m
Température
26–29°C
Meilleurs mois
December, January, February
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World Class
Intermediate
Puerto Rico
United StatesCaribbean
72.8

SCORE

18.2208°N

-66.5901°E

Puerto Rico combines dramatic wall diving at Desecheo Island and La Parguera with the world's brightest bioluminescent bay at Mosquito Bay. No passport needed for US travelers, and San Juan's food scene rivals any Caribbean capital. Culebra and Vieques islands offer quieter, more pristine reef diving away from the mainland.

Walls, Wrecks, and Bioluminescence

Visibility12–30 m
Temperature26–29°C
Max Depth40 m
Currentmoderate
2-Tank Dive$105
Best MonthsDecember, January, February, March
CertificationOpen WaterIntermediate

Score Breakdown

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ML68.0CH60.0VIS68.0SV72.0TMP85.0DA68.0OP72.0TS88.0GT88.0VAL62.0CRD65.0SP68.0

Marine Life

68.0

Species diversity, megafauna encounters, reef fish abundance, macro life, and endemic species.

Species Diversity
68
Megafauna Encounters
55
Reef Fish Abundance
70
Macro Life
65
Endemic Species
58
Marine Life Diversity
68.0
Coral & Reef Health
60.0
Visibility & Conditions
68.0
Dive Site Variety
72.0
Water Temperature
85.0
Depth & Access
68.0
Operator Quality
72.0
Topside Experience
88.0
Getting There
88.0
Value & Cost
62.0
Crowding
65.0
Social Proof
68.0

Dive Types

wallreefwreckdrift

Traveling with Non-Divers?

Your non-diving travel companions will find plenty to enjoy topside while you're underwater. Here are some activities to consider.

Activities for Non-Divers

Old San Juan walking tourEl Yunque rainforestbioluminescent bay kayaksurfing in Rincón

Nearby Cultural Sites

  • Old San Juan (UNESCO)
  • El Morro fortress

Non-Diver Score

10/10

Excellent for non-divers — they'll love it here.

Family FriendlyYes
Restaurants & Nightlifevibrant

Safety & Emergency

Dive Insurance

DAN recommends dive insurance for all divers.

Learn more at DAN.org
Hyperbaric Chamber20 km — Hospital del Maestro Hyperbaric Unit
Nearest Hospital10 km

Chamber in San Juan; US-standard medical infrastructure throughout the island

Skill LevelIntermediate
Current Strengthmoderate

Top Operators

Sea Ventures Dive Center

PADI

4.7
300 reviewsNITROX

Taíno Divers

PADI

4.6
220 reviewsNITROX