Tamarindo
I’ve gathered the dive shops running trips to the Catalina Islands, volcanic rocks where this coast’s diving gets serious. Expect big animals over rocky pinnacles rather than coral gardens, mainly giant Pacific mantas and white-tip reef sharks. Briefings here stress hands off and plenty of room; mantas show most reliably December through April.
Take the plunge into the mysterious depths of the Catalina Islands, where certified divers will encounter awe-inspiring sights and thrilling underwater adventures.
Most Popular★ 5.0“A lovely dive with this centre. The guides were lovely and the service was excellent can only highly recommended”
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381 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $165.00
Fascinate your senses as you plunge into the mysterious depths of the ocean, where hidden wonders await in the 'Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver' tour in Costa Rica.
★ 5.0“This was my very first experience diving and I absolutely loved it. My instructor was Gonzalo who was patient and very informative. This experience made me want to pursue more diving experience and maybe certification. I recommend this school/activity for anyone who is just curious…”
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207 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $195.00
Embark on a thrilling underwater adventure with the Catalina Island Diving Tour from Tamarindo and Langosta, where you'll discover a hidden paradise beneath the waves.
★ 5.0“Amazing! The crew had great energy and they were really helpful even when the current was much stronger than expected. Our group had licensed divers and beginners, fair to say they were more than prepared to cater to all of us!! We saw sharks and…”
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117 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $152.00
Fascinate your senses with the SSI/PADI Open Water Diver Course in Costa Rica, where underwater wonders await.
★ 5.0“Oh my gosh one of the best experiences of my life! My friend and I did the three day open water scuba diving course. We were initially apprehensive about it being a SSI and not PADI qualification but we soon realised it doesn’t matter as…”
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40 reviews3 days (approx.)From $705.00
Keen to uncover the hidden treasures of the Catalina Islands' depths?
★ 4.5“Imagine seeing turtles, sting rays, and sharks. The whole cast of finding Nemo floating above and below you while you float weightlessly like your in space. Absolutely incredible!”
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34 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $195.00
Yearning for an unforgettable underwater experience?
★ 5.0“We had the best time on our private snorkeling trip with TamaDive — I can’t recommend them highly enough! From start to finish, everything was thoughtfully organized and truly enjoyable. Our guide, Remo, was absolutely wonderful — such a skilled instructor and a kind, attentive…”
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22 reviews7 hours (approx.)From $98.00
Begin your underwater adventure with an Open Water Diver Certification (OWD) and dive into a world of mysteries waiting to be explored.
★ 5.0“Awesome experience. Booked a discovery dive and ended up doing my open water diver certification. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful and knowledgeable. I paid an extra 30 to have them video and was lucky to see sharks, mantas stone fish the list goes…”
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12 reviewsFrom $703.59
Wander into the depths of the ocean's secrets with the SSI/PADI Advanced Adventurer Diver Course, where new skills and challenges await those brave enough to dive in.
★ 5.0“My experience with TamaDive in Tamarindo was fantastic from start to finish. The team was responsive, well-organized, and made sure everything ran smoothly. The equipment was in great condition, and the overall setup was very professionRead more”
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6 reviewsFrom $705.00
Prepare for an exhilarating underwater adventure in Tamarindo with the Advanced Open Water certification, where mystery and exploration await!
★ 3.5“I am so thankful for Tamarindo Diving for teaching me how to dive so I can acquire certification. Davide, Andy, and Isa were all so kind and helped to soothe any nerves I had. Andy and Isa my in water teachers helped me to become…”
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3 reviewsFrom $653.54
Safeguard your dives with the SSI Diver Stress & Rescue Course, where you'll learn crucial skills for handling underwater emergencies and supporting fellow divers.
★ 5.0“Perfect experience doing Rescue class and fun dives with Tamadive. Attentive and experienced instructor, excellent equipment, good dive sites and a lot of fun along the way. Highly recommended!”
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2 reviewsFrom $705.00
Surf town first, party town second; Tamarindo is my base for Guanacaste's beaches, volcanoes and boat days.