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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Sarafk8955au
Apr 25, 2025
First perfect pond walk - It was our first dive. We were perfectly tutored by Ivan and the two dives in beautiful places with great visibility were excellent and easy to handle. He was always by our side, you felt safe and could enjoy the underwater world. Even if the boat was well looked after. A unique experience that was absolutely worth it😍.
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Z7762tgmanfredg
Mar 21, 2025
Just magical! - Great group of scuba divers with so much knowledge and love for the sport. Dive spots were on point and got to see so much cool marine life. Would recommend to anyone whether they have experience or not.
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Trycpr72
Mar 5, 2025
Customer service and huge mantas! - It was the best, way better than I thought it could be! I love seeing the fish, eel and other critters. Then Ivan said we might see a giant manta, thought “that would cool” but man that was so awesome, and we saw more than one!! Two days ago we went and did the training with Ivan, he fantastic, he was patient with me and wife showing us what we need to know. Then when we got together with the rest of the group, the whole team that he works with made the trip a lot fun. We had, like I said the best time, so much so that we did the same trip again today! And it was even better, the mantas put on a show today!!!! Thank you so much Ivan! And a big thanks to the rest of the team that made it so fun!!!!
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Traceybj6719mk
Feb 28, 2025
First Time Scuba Diving - A highlight of my trip to Costa Rica! A great and fun activity to do while solo. I was able to hang with everybody on the boat and was partnered with Ivan as my guide who instructed very well and made me feel comfortable and safe on my first ever scuba dive. We saw tons of wildlife and got to swim with the Manta Rays! Insane! I highly recommend! Very friendly staff and great experience overall.
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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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From $199
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).