Puerto Rico Dive Sites

Snorkeling

Snorkeling in Puerto Rico

11 sites in this guide have a current source saying snorkelers use them — shallow reef tops, sheltered shore entries and lagoons. Each site page shows exactly what the source says.

Sea turtle swimming over the reef

Before you get in

  • Check the sea state

    North and west coasts get big winter swell; some spots are only calm roughly mid-April to October. Use the live conditions page.

  • Watch for boats

    Several sites are used by dive and fishing boats. Stay close to shore or use a dive flag and float.

  • Mind the current

    Currents can pull you along a beach or away from a pier. Snorkel with a buddy and know your exit.

  • Respect protected areas

    Many reefs are inside DRNA reserves: don't stand on coral, touch or take anything, and check current rules.

Live sea conditions →Full safety notes →

By region

San Juan & North Coast

  • Cerro Gordo

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    to 25 ft (8 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Reef

  • Escambrón

    Verified
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    20–30 ft (6–9 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Artificial reef · Wall · Reef

Culebra

  • Carlos Rosario

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    15–50 ft (5–15 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Wall · Reef

  • Punta Soldado

    Verified
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    to 60 ft (18 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

  • Tamarindo

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    30–80 ft (9–24 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

Ponce & South Coast

Guánica & La Parguera

  • Enrique

    Verified
    Access
    Access not established
    Depth
    0–60 ft (0–18 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Reef

  • Gilligan's Island

    Verified
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    7–16 ft (2–5 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

West Coast

  • Tres Palmas (Steps)

    Verified
    Access
    Shore or boat
    Depth
    10–66 ft (3–20 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly

Aguadilla & Northwest

  • Shacks

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Shore dive
    Depth
    5–30 ft (2–9 m) (1998)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Caves & swim-throughs

Isla Desecheo

  • Las Cuevas

    Moderate confidence
    Access
    Boat dive
    Depth
    10–40 ft (3–12 m)
    Activity
    Snorkel-friendly
    Site type
    Caves & swim-throughs

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