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.

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Nomad07713008988
Sep 2, 2024
Great non-certified diving course! - We did the scuba dive package for non-certified diver in early September. My wife and I loved the adventure! We got up early to do a pool learning session that taught us the basics and was enough for us to get comfortable. My wife and I felt very safe before going to the ocean for our dives. We had our instructor Ivan to ourselves to keep us safe and guide us. He was awesome! We got two open water dives that day. We saw tons of wildlife including all kinds of fish, eels, sea turtles, rays, and white tip sharks! We got a small rest between dives where they had fruit and cookies to refuel us. Overall it was a great experience for those looking to try diving without getting ur license yet.
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Curiosity10149215764
Aug 15, 2024
Saw a whale, dolphins, tons of different fish, pudder fish, octopus’s, sea turtle, different types of eels, starfish….. - An amazing experience. Jose the instructor is with you all the way. Went twice and will come back again. 5 out of 5 stars..
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Heatherpo8468kh
Jul 30, 2024
Safety, fun, and underwater wonders - the perfect trifecta! - I just had the most incredible Discover Scuba Diving experience with Pacific Coast Dive Center! My instructor, Jose, was engaging and knowledgeable. He thoroughly covered the basic safety guidelines and skills in a pool beforehand, ensuring I was well-prepared for the open water dives. While there were six groups on the boat to the dive site, everything was organized, and it never felt chaotic. All the instructors worked efficiently together to manage the equipment, and each one clearly explained to their divers what was going to occur. The dives were incredible! I was fortunate enough to see a sea turtle, sharks, octopuses, moray eels, cornetfish, angelfish, puffers, stingrays, and more. Much of what I saw was thanks to Jose, who pointed out the octopuses that I definitely would have missed otherwise. After the dive, he took the time to discuss what we had seen, which added to the experience. Overall, I had so much fun and felt safe throughout the entire experience. Huge shoutout to my amazing instructor, Jose, for making this dive unforgettable. Safety, fun, and underwater wonders - the perfect trifecta!
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Resort772080
Jul 29, 2024
Life Changing First Dive - If you want a life-changing spiritual experience without psychedelic drugs, I highly recommend the Pacific Coast Dive center. I went on my first dive alone with no prior experience, and was met by the warm, safe and professional guide Gaby. Even though I was initially very nervous, I quickly understood that my safety and comfort were top priorities, along with having a joyous experience. I got to join a boat of other divers and snorkelers and immediately felt taken care of and part of a cohort. Every step of the way, Gaby was by my side to offer me reassurance and care. I got to swim with turtles, sharks, eels, clown fish, sea serpents and even glimpsed a very rare manta ray. The Catalina islands are magical. Seeing under the sea is such an incredibly rare and beautiful experience that made me want to fight harder for this planet and its creatures.
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Karen
Jul 26, 2024
The best experience in the world!!! - My husband and I dived on Catalina Island and it was a stunning experience, truly amazing. They picked us up at the hotel, took us to the offices where they tested us and gave us the suits and fins, from there they took us to a pool where they put the tanks and explained everything in detail, doing individual tests so that the guides verified that we all knew how to do it and that we had understood. From there we went to the beach and moved in a boat, where our guide gave us another brief talk. Despite being several people, we were divided into groups. My husband and I went with one more person and the guide, Gabi. A very kind person, attentive, super careful, I really want you to touch them!!! If you are doubting it don’t think about it anymore and book, you will not regret it!! They have all the security measures and you're not alone for a second under the sea.
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R8386owjoshb
Jul 15, 2024
Awesome! Highly Recommend - This was one of the coolest things I have ever done! Gabi and Eze were great instructors and made me feel very safe and made sure we had fun.
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Culture40665110153
Jul 14, 2024
10/10 would definitely come again - Amazing people. Really loved being with my instructors and seeing all the sea creatures! We had so much fun diving with these people. 10/10 will come again
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Anthonycc6198iq
Jul 9, 2024
Very good first time scuba dive with family - We were well taken care of the entire time. Our guides were very helpful, spoke good English, and took very good pictures (do charge money for them like all excursions though. Overall really good first time scuba diving and with no certification 👍
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K8128wnantonioc
Jul 7, 2024
First and best scuba diving experience - I had an amazing time with Jose from Mallorca!! My family and I had never done this before and I am glad we had Jose help us out. The guy is very knowledgeable and caring, just like the rest of the staff. I highly recommend doing this even if you are unsure, Jose made use feel like we could do it and we did!
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Inspiration75745
Jul 5, 2024
An amazing and unforgettable adventure! - We had never been scuba diving before, and had a fantastic first experience with Pacific Coast Dive Center, as they offer a beginner course for non-certified divers. We saw Pacific Spotted Dolphins, White Tip Sharks, octopuses, eels, and other awesome marine life. Delicious fresh fruit and snacks were served on board and everyone was very friendly. Our instructors, Gabi and Vivi, were outstanding! They were attentive and made sure we felt comfortable and confident every step of the way (especially the kids, 11 and 15), and took beautiful photos and videos. After the dives, Gabi also showed us all the species we had seen on a folding guide. We were totally hooked and are already looking forward to diving again!
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