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

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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

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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

Diving Equipment
Diver - Guide
Snacks on Boat: Ice tea, water, seasonal fruits, cookies.
Hotel Pick Up & Drop Off - Selected Areas.

What's Not Included

Lunch
Diving Computer and Underwater Cameras

Additional Information

Join an introductory scuba diving course in Costa Rica to explore this exciting sport with two beginner-friendly dives at the Catalina Islands. This 5-hour program is designed for those new to scuba diving and without prior certification. While a PADI certification is not included, participants will enjoy a firsthand scuba experience in the inviting waters of Guanacaste.

Children must be accompanied by an adult

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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K3393clpaulm

Jun 1, 2026

Awesome experience - As a first-time scuba diving experience, I really enjoyed it. The whole experience was awesome, and my instructor, Siri, was really great, clear, and made me feel safe and comfortable throughout. I had the chance to see so many things, I highly recommended.

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P2228bkleam

May 26, 2026

Great experience! - Risky was an awesome instructor and guide. He made the trip enjoyable and fun!

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Tourist14323974669

May 23, 2026

Perfect First Scuba Experience - I had such a great time and couldn’t have asked for a better first scuba experience. Siri was a fantastic guide and made everything feel comfortable, safe, and easy from start to finish. She helped me feel so much more confident than I expected to as a first-time diver, and she pointed out all kinds of amazing critters I would have completely missed on my own. She also took incredible photos and videos so I could remember the experience forever. Not only was Siri wonderful, but the entire crew aboard the boat was warm, welcoming, and professional. I highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in scuba or snorkeling — especially if it’s your first time!

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W1410fbemilyh

May 4, 2026

Fantastic experience - Risky was fantastic! Recommend him 100%. We all had scuba dived before but it was nice to do a pool refresher for about an hour. We practice if our mouthpiece fell out how to bring it back in and had to clear our masks. We then drove about 10 minutes to the beach and took a 45 minute boat to the Catalina islands. Our first dive was done nice and slow so we could work out clearing our ears and had to send an ascent safely. Second dive was a total blast and whiskey took lots of photos and even saw a manta ray which was epic! And some sharks too. Risky was wonderful taking photos for us for an extra charge and then uploaded them to us that night. Had some fruit and cookies and drinks after the first dive. Felt very safe. There was a small family of snorkelers with us as well and they appeared well attended to as well while we dove

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227hanad

Apr 18, 2026

Amazing! - It was an amazing experience! Everybody was very kind, and Siri did a great job explaining everything, as well as taking care of us underwater. Thank you Siri! 💗

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Tialynj

Apr 15, 2026

Say Yes To Scuba with this company! - This was by far an incredible experience. I have never scuba dived before and they taught me what was necessary to know to be able to dive. They were great with teaching and ensuring I felt safe. We saw sharks, manta rays, and several other fish. I even got to hold a few starfish. I have snorkeled before however scuba allows you to see so much more. If you can swim and listen to directions- you can scuba! I highly recommend it! A big thank you to everyone on the team for making this an incredible experience!

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Shannon_w

Mar 19, 2026

Amazing crew for those new to scuba diving - I could not have asked for a better instructor/guide for my first ever scuba diving experience. Risky was absolutely incredible and patient even when I had some anxiety during the introduction lesson in the pool. He took his time and ensured I was comfortable before moving forward. They sea life was incredible! We heard whales, saw a sea turtle, school of devil rays, several reef sharks, and several other species. Such a great location and company to do your first scuba diving experience with!

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Finickyt

Feb 21, 2026

Incredible experience!! - This was such an incredible experience for us. Our instructor Sammy was so fun to work with and taught us the skills we needed in a way that was easy to understand, which allowed us to have a worry-free diving experience. We had no scuba or snorkeling experience prior to this but we are hooked. Sammy was attentive to us every moment of our dives and pointed out tons of oceanic life, include a variety of eels and fish, and even white tip sharks. All of the instructors were so friendly and fun to be around, it took the “newbie” nerves away instantly. I cannot recommend Pacific Coast enough for newbies like us, or experienced divers.

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Loganct2444sg

Feb 2, 2026

First dive success - Sandra was incredible for me and my dad’s first dive, helping make sure we were ok under the water and pointing out wildlife that we might have missed. Very good first dive and recommend them if you have any sort of inclination to dive

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444denisez

Feb 21, 2026

Beautiful Dive, but with a Bitter Note - The diving experience was beautiful in terms of scenery and visibility. However, I left feeling uncomfortable because of one specific situation: during the dive, the instructor deliberately disturbed an octopus to make it release ink. I found this unnecessary and disrespectful toward marine life. As divers, we expect professionals to promote responsible wildlife interaction and conservation, not to provoke animals for a reaction. I hope the company can reinforce responsible diving practices and prioritize the well-being of the ecosystem.

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From $223

up to 10 guests

1 - Adult