Colombia · SCUBA DIVING IN SAN ANDRÉS
The 7 best scuba diving in San Andrés you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
San Andrés intro scuba with hotel pickup, ADI instructors, a first 12 m underwater excursion at Big Mamá, and a Discovery scuba certificate.
“Everything was perfect !! I recommend it 🤩 It was my first dive and I really enjoyed it. The instructors were nice and professional, and the driver really nice.”
Private beginner SCUBA training in San Andrés with patient guides, shallow skills first, clear water at 6 to 12 meters, and included photos.
“Incredible expertise - Boris the instructor was it only great at explaining every step but also funny. We had never dived and it was an amazing experience we would recommend. 10/10!!!”
Try scuba in San Andrés with a PADI instructor: pool practice, shallow open water to 10 m, gear and transport included, $75.
“We had such a great time with the Discovery Dive! Andres explained everything that we needed to know and practiced with us until we felt comfortable. My husband was did not feel comfortable breathing underwater and felt like he might panic. Andres was very understanding and had him practice in the pool longer to get more comfortable. He then stated that his assistant would stay with my husband closer to the surface and he took me diving up to 40 ft. It was a great experience and I now know that I definitely want to get certified and my husband definitely does not!”
Aquanautas in San Andres: up to 25 minutes walking the ocean floor with a breathing helmet, Poseidon statue, max-6 group, for $54.
“Passeio excelente. Já havíamos feito um semelhante em cancun mas achamos esse até melhor. Muitos peixes que literalmente comem na nossa mão. Uma delícia com a sensação de andar no fundo do mar.”
Private two-tank scuba outing in San Andrés for certified scuba participants, 4 hours. Gear, wetsuit, snacks, transport, health insurance, scuba computer.
“This was my second time diving, and unfortunately, my experience wasn’t as comfortable as the first. My instructor, Boris, initially worked with me one-on-one, but I felt he lacked patience as I struggled to find my breathing rhythm. We later joined two other divers, but his teaching method didn’t help me feel at ease. Additionally, while removing my equipment, the weight belt slipped and landed on my foot, leaving me with a swollen foot, though the team did provide ice to alleviate the pain. While I love diving and was hoping to feel comfortable, the lack of effective communication and patience from the instructor was disappointing. Lastly, I was a…”
Beginner scuba training in San Andrés with pool skills, hotel pickup, English instruction, and a guided descent to 10 meters.
“We went during a raining season so expect the experience to be a bit more rough if you go during this time. The instructors were great, kind, patient and guided you. Shot out to Luis Fer he was very patient and attentive and a good instructor.”
Beginner scuba in San Andrés with coral reefs and submerged statues, plus hotel pickup, gear, and guided training for $37.
“We booked this beginner scuba diving experience in Colombia and found it to be just okay overall, mainly due to several mismatches between the listing and the actual experience. The activity description stated that there would be an English-speaking guide available. However, when we arrived, there were no English-speaking guides at all — everything was conducted in Spanish. Since my partner and I only speak English, this made us feel uncomfortable and somewhat unsafe because we couldn’t fully understand the instructions or what to expect. The listing also mentioned submerged statues as part of the dive, but there were no statues during the experience, which felt misleading. There were also…”
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