Editorial spotlight · Aguadilla, Puerto Rico

2026 Coquí Awards nominee
Best Desecheo Island Dive Trip

Aquatica Underwater Adventures

A family-run dive center in Aguadilla that says it has operated since the 1980s, teaches PADI, SSI and SDI and runs the small-group boat trip to Desecheo Island. Discovery dives start at Crashboat Beach and need no certification.

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Discovery dive: $140
Desecheo 2-tank: $275
Tripadvisor: 4.9
Reviews: 455

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The crew

Owner-instructors you can name

The site lists Damian Wright (owner and instructor, PADI and SSI), Josue Varela (owner and instructor, SSI, equipment technician) and Lelah Wright (owner and manager), plus instructors John Bradshaw, Gina Burns, Roean Wright and Estefania Ojeda Otero.

The site says 35+ years in business; SSI lists 1986 and Tripadvisor 1987, so we say since the 1980s. SSI lists the center as an Instructor Training Center at Diamond level and as endorsed by the Puerto Rico Tourism Company.

“FREE photos with every dive.”

Aquatica Underwater Adventures, on its homepage

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Owner and instructor, PADI and SSI
Damian Wright
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Owner and instructor, SSI
Josue Varela
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Owner and manager
Lelah Wright

Titles as published on the center's site.

The one to book

Desecheo Island Dive Trip

A four-hour boat dive with up to five people. All gear, snacks, water and photos are included, per the center. Open Water certification or higher, age 13 and up, comfort to 100 ft and prior boat-diving experience are required; a $150 boat-diving certification add-on is offered.

Few dates are bookable: on the checked calendar only 6 days in October and 9 each in November and December are open.

Desecheo, 2 tanks	$275
Discovery dive	$140
Night dive	$150

Checked against FareHarbor on October 1, 2026.

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The offerings

Dives, snorkel and courses

Courses from entry level to specialties are SSI, with PADI and SDI also taught per the center.

Dives

Discovery: 3 hours, no certification
Desecheo: 4 hours, max 5
Night dive: Crashboat Beach
DPV: Scooter tour

Learn

Lionfish class and hunt: 5 hours
SSI Open Water: Through Divemaster
Specialties: Nitrox, deep, boat and more

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Dives and tours

Per person at list price. Checked against FareHarbor on October 1, 2026.

3 hours · No experience

Discovery Dive

A supervised first dive; mask, fins and one tank included.

Per person	$140

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4 hours · Up to 5

Desecheo Island

A two-tank boat trip for certified divers.

Diver	$275

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Crashboat Beach

Night Dive

A guided night dive for certified divers.

Certified diver	$150

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Scooter dive

DPV Tour

Ride a diver propulsion vehicle further and faster underwater.

Per person	$250

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5 hours

Lionfish Class and Hunt

Learn to hunt invasive lionfish.

Per person	$420

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One or two sites

Snorkel Tour

Guided snorkeling, with a deluxe two-site option.

Snorkel	$65
Deluxe	$95

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Also: SSI Open Water, Advanced, specialty and refresher courses.

Before you go

Know before you go

Where

Rt 110 Km 32.0, Gate 5, Aguadilla (behind Cabrera Car Rental); discovery dives depart from Crashboat Beach. Hours 8 am to 5 pm daily per Tripadvisor.

Cancellation

The center says 72+ hours full refund, 48 to 72 hours 50 percent, under 48 hours full charge, and a full refund if the operator cancels for weather. Product pages do not state it; confirm at checkout.