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“Such an incredible and amazing experience! Our guide was amazing at showing us all of the wildlife including sharks, star fish, blow fish and even a MANTA RAY! One of the best dives I have ever done”
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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“Miguel helped navigate the whole on line process, and he was so patient!! Franco was an amazing dive partner for my son who is certified, and Ignacio was super attentive and gentle with me, a 62 year old virgin diver. I can’t say enough about…”
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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“Super nice guys, very enjoyable experience! We recommend this company if you are looking for an amazing scuba diving experience.”
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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“I completed my Open Water certification here and had a great experience. The training was excellent from the very beginning – we were very well looked after and everything was explained clearly. Our instructor Gonzalo was professional, calm, and very attentive. He took great care…”
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40 reviews3 days (approx.)From $705.00
Keen to uncover the hidden treasures of the Catalina Islands' depths?
★ 4.5“This experience was fantastic. I have PADI Open Water certification and it was my husband’s and kids’ first time SCUBA diving. The instructors did a great job briefing about what to do with the regulators and other equipment. The instructors made sure the kids felt…”
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34 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $195.00
Yearning for an unforgettable underwater experience?
★ 5.0“Thanks Gonzalo and Julie for a great day of snorkelling. We had a great time and saw all kinds of amazing creatures. Highly recommended!!”
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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“My wife and I experienced the best training and preparation for diving, better then we did at 2 American dive shops. The entire staff are extremely patient when working with older couples. We had such a wonderful time diving around the Catalina and Sombrero islands.”
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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“THE BEST DIVE EVER !! I had dive many times before but because of COVID I was a bit rusty and scared to dive again…The entire team was amazing, friendly, funny and good vibe which made the experience 10 times better. I saw sharks, turtRead…”
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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.