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Family Snorkeling Adventure in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico - San Juan

Family Snorkeling Adventure in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

2–3 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for individuals in basic physical shape, including children 8 years and older who can swim.

Overview

Join Adventure Time PR for a private family snorkeling trip in Old San Juan! Perfect for kids 8 and up, explore coral reefs, enjoy a treasure hunt, and create lasting memories.

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San Juan, San Juan

Learn to Snorkel for Families with Children

Ages 8+ • 2 Hours

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Adventure Photos

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About This Adventure

Experience an unforgettable family snorkeling adventure in Old San Juan! Guided by a certified PADI professional, explore vibrant coral reefs teeming with marine life. Enjoy a safe, fun environment as you learn to snorkel together, capture memories with complimentary videos, and even participate in a treasure hunt. Perfect for ages 8 and up!

Snorkel with the whole family!

Duration

2 Hours: Ages 8+

About

Families with children 8 years and older can now enjoy snorkeling in Old San Juan on a coral reef with a variety of marine animals and fish including blue tang, sargent major fish, parrot fish, and the occasional sighting of squid, eel, octopus, barracuda, sting ray, flounder, green sea turtles, eagle and whip tail sting rays.

Under the guidance of a certified PADI SCUBA dive professional, families with small children can learn to snorkel together in a safe yet fun aquatic environment. Ages 8+. Here’s how your experience will go:

  1. Family check in.

  2. Receive COVID-19 and marine safety brief.

  3. Receive Intro to marine life and (optional) snorkeling treasure hunt game.

  4. Get your equipment & secure personal property in our secure storage bins.

  5. In shallow water, learn to prepare, put on, and use snorkel equipment.

  6. Snorkel for marine life to the comfort level of all family members (we capture complimentary videos during your in-water experience). Time snorkeling (depends on punctual arrival and everyone’s comfort in water) approximately 1.5 hour.

  7. After, hit the beach shower, retrieve personal items from secure storage.

  8. Take a group photo with your Adventure Mermaid instructor. (Optional).

  9. Receive thank-you and media retrieval instructions.

  10. Finally, download your media, enjoy, and share with friends.

Adventure Tips

Use Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Protect your skin without harming coral reefs by choosing reef-safe sunscreen products.

Stay Close to Your Guide

Keep close to the PADI-certified guide for safety tips and to spot marine life easily.

Practice Breathing Before Entering Water

Encourage children to practice breathing through the snorkel on land to build comfort before snorkeling.

Bring an Extra Towel and Change of Clothes

Have dry clothes and towels handy for after the adventure to stay comfortable.

Local Insights

Wildlife

  • Green sea turtles often spotted gliding near reefs
  • Vibrant parrotfish swimming among corals

History

Old San Juan’s waters have been a historic maritime route since the 16th century, rich with cultural heritage reflecting centuries of exploration and trade.

Conservation

Efforts to protect coral reefs in Puerto Rico include strict guidelines on reef-safe products and education initiatives to minimize environmental impact.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Recommended Gear

Reef-Safe Sunscreen

Essential

Protects skin while preserving the delicate marine ecosystem.

summer specific

Snorkel Mask and Fins

Essential

Provides better visibility and swimming efficiency underwater.

Quick-Dry Towel

Useful for drying off quickly after snorkeling.

Waterproof Camera or GoPro

Capture underwater moments and family memories with ease.