Build Confidence in the Ocean
Whether you’re nervous about the ocean or new to swimming, our Beginner Snorkeling tour is designed to help you feel safe and confident in the water.
With patient instructors by your side and flotation aids for extra support, you’ll get personal attention as you learn step by step. We take our time to make sure you feel comfortable before moving on.
All instruction takes place in calm, shallow ocean waters, where you’ll practice floating, breathing, and basic snorkeling skills. As you gain confidence, you’ll glide over a beautiful reef, watching colorful fish and ocean life below.
With our expert help, you’ll discover how fun and easy snorkeling can be!
There’s nothing like the feeling of being fully relaxed, weightless, and held by the sea. As your worries fade, they are replaced by a sense of calm and confidence to explore.
With each breath, your confidence grows, and soon, you’re gliding effortlessly over a vibrant underwater world filled with colorful coral and mesmerizing marine life.
Highlights
Trip Details
Trip Details
Price
- $79 for one person / $69 per person for 2+ people
*** BRING A FRIEND AND SAVE
Departure time
- 9 AM – finish by 12
Meeting point
Rincón Diving & Snorkeling- 2207 Ave Pedro Albizu Campos Carr Rd 115 Km 12.0, Rincón, PR 00677, Puerto Rico, USA
Availability
Daily, year-round
Group size
No minimum – if the number of participants in your group exceeds the quantity available to book online, call the dive center.
Included
- Professional instruction and guidance
- Mask, snorkel, fins and flotation
- Drinking water – bring your refillable water bottle for free refills from our filtered rainwater collection
Not included
- Transportation from dive center to entry point at the beach
- Wetsuit – available to rent
What to bring
- Wear your swimsuit
- Bring a towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
Good to know
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NO BOAT REQUIRED to snorkel the Tres Palmas Marine reserve! The reef is accessible by shore entry.
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After equipment fitting and marine life briefing, you will follow the guide in your own transportation to the entry point for the snorkeling tour (5 min from the dive center).
- Approximately 3 hours for the entire snorkeling tour experience. This time includes check-in, personal gear fittings, local marine life briefing, safety briefing, travel to tour site (5 min), and the in-water snorkeling portion. Time spent continuously snorkeling is approximately 30 minutes.
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Ages 5+ welcome- please call the dive center if child under age 10 for booking assistance
- If you have physical, cognitive, or sensory disabilities and need additional support or specialized equipment to participate in the snorkeling experience, look into the Adaptive Snorkeling Tour.
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Rincon Diving & Snorkeling is endorsed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company as a Sustainable & Eco-Tourism Company
What you'll learn
- How to select snorkel equipment for best personal fit
- Learn to identify various fish by color and name
- How to protect the reef
- Introduction to ocean and water safety
- Relaxation techniques
- How to snorkel with ease
- Feel free to ask lots of questions-our guides are experts in what they do with years of diving and snorkeling experience.
Ideal for
- Beginner snorkelers
- Uneasy swimmers
- Anyone who would like to feel more comfortable in the ocean
Sun Protection
- PROTECT THE MARINE RESERVE: Avoid using sunscreens that contain oxybenzone, octinoxate, and parabens. Reef-Friendly sunscreen is available for purchase at the dive center.
- Sun protective clothing like long-sleeve rash guards are a great alternative to sunscreen and are available for purchase.
- The chemicals found in regular sunscreens are harmful to coral. Their tiny particles can be ingested, leading to toxicity and coral bleaching. Reef-friendly sunscreens avoid these toxic ingredients. Reef-SAFE sunscreens avoid harmful chemicals AND use ‘non-nano’ particles that are too large to be absorbed by corals, thus protecting marine ecosystems.
- If you’re looking at a mineral-based formula, be sure it says ‘non-nano’
What You’ll See & Do
Meet up with your group at our dive center located in central Rincón, and prepare to leave either in the morning or afternoon (depending on the trip you’ve selected). After being fitted with snorkel gear, your guide will give you a briefing on the location and what marine life you can expect to see at the snorkel site.
Next, you’ll proceed to the beach and onto the day’s chosen snorkel site. Transportation from the dive center is not included in the tour so you will need to make your way there in your own vehicle.
Once at the beach we’ll wade in and start swimming to the reef. Your guide will be with you all the way and there to support you if you need it. Enjoy the underwater delights of the Tres Palmas Reserve as you explore the snorkel site. Your location will vary depending on the day’s weather, ocean conditions, and your experience level – we consider all these points to ensure your experience is as enjoyable as possible. No matter what location you end up visiting, you’re sure to have a unique experience discovering the majestic world beneath the waves. Expect to see a variety of fish, coral, and even sea turtles!
Finish your snorkeling trip on the beach and spend the rest of the day relaxing and soaking up the sun’s rays
Answers to Your Questions
No boat is required to get to the beautiful reefs in Rincón, we swim there from the beach.
We recommend using your own transportation for this activity. On certain occasions, with advance notice, we may be able to arrange for pickup at one of the local hotels in Rincón. Additional charges may apply.
No, we will provide snorkelers with flotation aids so you don’t need to know how to swim. However, you do need to be comfortable in the water as we will spend 1 hour on the reef. Snorkelers will be provided with snorkeling equipment, life vests and, if preferred, snorkeling noodles for flotation. Guides will instruct on snorkeling techniques for beginners.
A group tour may have participants who don’t know each other. If you have smaller children or need extra attention, guides may not be able to give you the best service without compromising the safety and enjoyment of other participants. Also, if you want a more personal service, hire a private guide by booking a Private Guided Snorkeling or diving tour.
We would recommend selecting the private tour option for a more customized experience.
