AGUADILLA SCUBA FIELD GUIDE
Three-and-a-Half Hours to the Reef: SSI Basic Diver in Aguadilla
A hands-on SSI Basic Diver program in Aguadilla that teaches essential skills in 3.5 hours to dive up to 40 feet, with equipment, instruction, digital materials and certification included.
Three-and-a-Half Hours to the Reef: SSI Basic Diver in Aguadilla.
Off the northwest coast of Puerto Rico, Aguadilla’s nearshore reefs and clear water provide the setting for the SSI Basic Diver—an entry-level, instructor-led program that packs the essentials of SCUBA into a focused 3.5‑hour session, enabling participants to learn skills and dive to 40 feet under professional supervision.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
SSI Basic Diver in 3.5 Hours
The program is concentrated—students complete essential training and receive Basic Diver certification in a single 3.5‑hour session, making it an efficient way to begin diving and to rack up credit toward further SSI courses.
Instructor-Led Skill Building
Training is conducted alongside an SSI professional who guides skill practice and supervises dives, with basic scuba gear provided so you can focus on learning rather than logistics.
Gear, Digital Prep and Snacks
The package includes a complete scuba unit and necessary basic equipment, access to digital educational materials and app configuration, certification on completion, and snacks to refresh after the session.
What the day feels like
What the course feels like
The Basic Diver experience is compact and focused: an instructor-led briefing and app-based prep, hands-on familiarization with the scuba unit and fundamental skills, then supervised in-water practice and exploration to depths allowed by the certification—up to 40 feet—culminating in Basic Diver certification.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this course suits—quick notes on suitability by traveler type.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The package supplies a scuba unit and all necessary basic equipment, an instructor, access to digital educational materials and app configuration, certification upon completion, and snacks.
Digital educational materials and app configuration are part of the program; complete any app-based modules as instructed before your in-water session.
Snacks are provided as part of the package for post-session refreshment.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Basic Diver program?
The program lasts 3.5 hours.
What is the minimum age to participate?
Participants must be at least 10 years old.
To what depth does the certification allow me to dive?
The Basic Diver certification allows dives to a maximum depth of 40 feet when accompanied by an SSI Professional.
What equipment and support are provided?
A scuba unit and all necessary basic equipment are provided, along with an instructor and access to digital educational materials and app configuration.
Will I receive certification after completing the program?
Yes—participants receive Basic Diver certification upon completion; this certification can be applied toward Scuba Diver or Open Water programs if pursued within six months.
Are refreshments provided?
Yes—snacks are included in the package.