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Scuba Diving

Explore Marina Diversity With Expert PADI Training

Scuba Diving

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Starting from $750

Explore marine diversity with Experienced PADI guides and instructors.

Scuba Diving in the Gulf of Papagayo: Discover the incredible underwater world of Costa Rica’s North Pacific coast. The Gulf of Papagayo is home to some of the richest marine biodiversity in the Pacific, where plankton-filled waters attract a variety of marine life—from massive schools of fish to majestic manta rays and bull sharks. Whether you’re a seasoned diver or trying scuba for the first time, we offer experiences suited for all levels.

Dive Experiences: Choose a dedicated dive trip to maximize your bottom time, or extend your surface interval by combining your dives with other activities during an Ocean Discovery Tour. You can add diving to the list of other activities that we have available on these tours, and make the most out of your time on the ocean.

Dive Courses: If you are a new to scuba diving, or simply want to elevate your certification, we offer all levels of dive courses. Our PADI-trained instructors provide courses ranging from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster certification. Training can begin in the comfort of your own pool before heading into the open water. Feel free to combine your PADI training with other activities and family members by customizing an Ocean Discovery Tour to include instruction.

Seasonal Highlights

Dry Season (December – April): Cooler water ( mid 70´s°F) bring sightings of humpback whales, whale sharks, large schools of fish, giant pacific manta rays, southern stingrays, large schools of devil rays and golden rays.
Wet Season (June – November): Warmer waters (up to 85°F) and increased visibility (35+ ft) increase the chances of seeing turtles and white tip reef sharks, as well as bull sharks at Bat Islands; this time of year brings more humpback whales with it, and is considered the best time of year for diving in the area

Explore over 10 dive sites within a 20-minute boat ride. These waters are teeming with marine life, from vibrant reef fish, to eagle rays to white tip reef sharks. Additionally you can hope to see octopus, sea horses, many different kinds of moray eels, turtles, and other animals both large and small.

LOGISTICS:

Discover Scuba Diving and Dive Courses: 7:30am start time in pool, 9am boat departure
Local Dives start time 9am, back between 12:30-1pm
*All students and certified divers must complete the online Diver Information Form at least 24-hours prior to departure; depending on date of last dive might be required to take a Refresher course
48-hour cancellation policy
Beach Pick-up in: Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panama, Marina Papagayo, Sombrero Oscuro, Nacascolo, Playa Blanca, Playa Huevo
Max capacity- depends on boat
Don’t forget towels and sunscreen

Famous for their visiting Giant Pacific Manta Rays, these islands offer a breathtaking spectacle as mantas glide gracefully above divers, as well as an opportunity to see large schools of roving devil rays as they pass through to feed. 45-50 minute boat ride away.

LOGISTICS:

Catalinas start time 8am, back between 12:30-1pm
*All students and certified divers must complete the online Diver Information Form at least 24-hours prior to departure; depending on date of last dive might be required to take a Refresher course
*For Catalinas all divers must show proof of experience
48-hour cancellation policy
Beach Pick-up in: Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panama, Marina Papagayo, Sombrero Oscuro, Nacascolo, Playa Blanca, Playa Huevo
Max capacity- depends on boat
Don’t forget towels and sunscreen

Located in Santa Rosa National Park, this UNESCO World Heritage site is home to large bull sharks, pelagic fish, and occasional whale sharks and giant manta rays. One hour from shore, this full-day adventure includes a delicious box lunch. Experienced divers only.

LOGISTICS:

Bat Islands: 7am departure, returning around 1pm
*All students and certified divers must complete the online Diver Information Form at least 24-hours prior to departure; depending on date of last dive might be required to take a Refresher course
*For Bat Islands all divers must show proof of experience
48-hour cancellation policy
Beach Pick-up in: Playas del Coco, Ocotal, Hermosa, Panama, Marina Papagayo, Sombrero Oscuro, Nacascolo, Playa Blanca, Playa Huevo
Max capacity- depends on boat
Don’t forget towels and sunscreen

Discovery Scuba Diving (DSD): perfect for the curious ocean lover who wants to give diving a try before committing to the full certification course.This begins with a 90-minute practice and theory course in the pool, and is followed by 1-2 dives in the ocean.

7:30am start time
Minimum age 10-years old

Open Water Course: This is a lifetime certification course that includes an academic portion of learning that is done online prior to arriving and takes approximately 12-15 hours of time. Once you arrive in Costa Rica we begin with a day of pool work to learn all basic skills, and follow this with two days of diving, for a total of four open water dives.

7:30am start time in pool
Requires 3 committed days of learning and diving
Minimum age 10-years old
Theory must be completed prior to arrival; ask for details
We can also accept referral students with proper paperwork

Advanced Open Water Course and Adventure Dives: Take your certification to the next level by focusing on more concrete skills and aquiring a more comprehensive knowledge of the sport. You can begin simply with Adventure Dives and gather credits slowly over time, or do the whole course at once. This requires 5 dives done over 2 days. Adventure Dive options include:

Night Dive
Peak Performance Bouyancy
Project AWARE
Navigation Dive (**required)
Deep Dive (**required)
Underwater Naturalist
Search and Recovery
Requires 2 commited days of learning, one of which is a full day
Minimum age 12 years old for Jr. Advanced and 15-years old for standard Advanced
Theory can be completed as you go

Rescue Diver and Divemaster: ask for more details!

LOGISTICS:

Don’t forget towels and sunscreen
48-hour cancellation policy
All students and certified divers must complete the online Diver Information Form at least 24-hours prior to departure.

Scuba Diving

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Starting from $750

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Playas del Coco, Guanacaste

+506 8945 5974

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