Introductory Scuba Diving at Catalina Islands, Costa Rica: Tour for the Beginners

Experience the thrill of scuba diving in Costa Rica’s Catalina Islands. This 5-hour introductory course is perfect for beginners looking to try scuba diving for the first time. No certification required!

Duration: 5 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Islas Santa Catalina - Have you ever wonder what it is like to breathe underwater? If you want to try diving, but do not feel ready to get certified, then the PADI Discover Scuba Diving course is perfect for you!
    Although it is not a certified course, this Discover Scuba Diving is the easiest and fastest way to introduce you to the exciting…
What's Included
  • Complimentary hotel pick-up and drop-off in selected areas
  • All necessary diving equipment provided
  • Expert diver guides to lead the adventure
  • Refreshments on board: ice tea, water, seasonal fruits, and cookies
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Diving Computer and Underwater Cameras
Additional Information

Embark on a beginner’s scuba diving adventure in Costa Rica and take part in two straightforward dives at the Catalina Islands. This 5-hour training is designed for individuals attempting scuba diving for the first time and who are not currently certified. Although you will not earn a PADI certification, you will gain firsthand scuba diving experience…

Location
Pacific Coast Dive Center
Ruta Nacional Secundaria 180
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Adambt9012bm
Feb 20, 2025
Yes yes yes great tour - Ivan was a great guide. He gave us an informative and quick training where we learned the necessary skills. He was entertaining and funny too. The whole team was exceptional and we saw fantastic stuff including a giant mante ray. Crazy.
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Allisonwalters
Feb 10, 2025
Great first diving lesson - Easy transfer from Villareal, super good crew, lesson, snacks, fun 😁 Ivan was our instructor and he was very good. Thank you!!
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Marinavidaguren
Jan 29, 2025
Excellent - Great diving! Specially with Ivan as instructor. The boat was good, the equipment is good too and everything is very well organised. All the staff is very friendly.
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Fabiennem744
Jan 25, 2025
An Unforgettable First Dive Experience! - Diving with Ivan was amazing! As a beginner, his instructions were clear and reassuring. The sea dive was fantastic, with lots of fish to see. The team was very friendly, professional, and made the whole experience enjoyable. The fresh fruits and drinks were a great touch. Thanks to Ivan and the team!
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Erick_g
Jan 23, 2025
Amazing experience! - The pool lessons was very helpful. The instructors are very friendly & kind. They wont hesitate to help you if they need to. They're also very encouraging. Jose & Angie were our instructors.
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Sherpa09269228710
Jan 22, 2025
I’m now PADI certified and I saw a Giant Manta Ray! - Great experience getting my PADI Open Water Diver certification from this dive shop. Everyone at Pacific Coast spoke English and communicated well over email to answer my questions and make all necessary arrangements. Ivan Neira was my dive instructor and is a very good and very patient instructor. He taught me all the necessary skills per PADI dive curriculum. The best part of the experience were the four training dives at the Catalina Islands. Not only did we practice the diving skills, but I also saw two Giant Manta Rays! I also saw White-tipped Reef Sharks, Spotted Manta Rays, eels, starfish and tons of different kinds of tropical fish. I did the eLearning portion of the training before arriving in Flamingo, one day of pool work in Flamingo (with Ivan) and two days of open water dives.
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Fiamas2025
Jan 19, 2025
Great everything - Excellent experience! Chilean instructor Ivan a great professional. It helped me a lot with my fears and ended up being unforgettable.
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W5601dmivanap
Jan 3, 2025
First time divers - This crew was awesome. First dive experience and felt super comfortable. Ivan was our guide during our dives and made for an extremely enjoyable time. We still talk about this day and can’t wait for our next dive thanks to these guys!
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Quest26731543879
Dec 11, 2024
Great dives - Great team. Great venue. Well organised. Really enjoyable dives. Saw a shark, mantas, turtles and all sorts of others. Thanks team.
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Roym648
Dec 31, 2024
Instructions need to be updated. - It was okay. We went for non-certified. a) It was a long ride and the ROI is small. you basically get 2 45min dives (if you are lucky) and can spend ~5hrs on boats, getting ready, getting some initial lessons etc. Thats ok - maybe thats the price you pay in terms of time required. b) However, what really ticked us of was that the training was hardly anything related to what you really experience in the ocean. For instance, there was no training on how to equalize the ear pressure. Or how to breathe calmly and all the hand signals to be used. They really need to give us more relevant training and not corner cases that don't happen.
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