Certified 2 Tank Scuba Diving in Tamarindo

Scuba diving in Tamarindo is a must if you are visiting Costa Rica's Pacific coast. The Catalina Islands are considered one of the best places to dive in Costa Rica. Our 2 tank scuba dive to the Catalina Islands offers an amazing underwater experience for all skill levels of divers. Seriously, if you are a certified diver, there is no reason you should not book our 2 tank scuba diving trip to Catalina Islands.

Catalina Islands: One of the Best Places to Dive in Costa Rica

A dive trip to Catalina Islands is an absolute MUST for more experienced divers. The Catalina Island chain is a series of rocky outcrops 2-8 miles off the Pacific Coast of northwestern Costa Rica. These islands are volcanic and sedimentary rising from a sandy bottom about 60 - 120 feet. For the best show, the average diving depth maximum is around 16 meters, or 60 feet. And wet suits are not always needed either. The average water temperature ranges between 16-30 C (60 to 80 F). Gotta love scuba diving in Costa Rica!

All our dive trips include two 40-minute scuba diving sessions at 2 of 17 different popular Catalina dive sites. Two of the most popular dive sites in the Catalina Islands are Elephant Rock & Los Sombreros. But leave it up the experience of the captain and crew to determine the best dive spots in Catalina Islands depending on the visibility and ocean conditions of the day. And they change daily. With over 20 years' experience, you can definitely trust them to choose the best diving spots in Guanacaste for you.

Marine Life in Catalina Islands Costa Rica

Catalina Islands are a haven for marine life including white tip reef sharks, golden rays, nurse sharks and southern sting rays. You can also see large schools of colorful tropical fish here and the beautiful yet tiny nudibranchs. Giant Pacific Manta rays can be viewed here between November and May. These are not just ordinary manta rays but Mobula Birostri, the scientific name for GIANT MANTAS! This species of manta ray can have a wingspan of up 7.3 meters and weigh up to nearly 1,363 kg. These enormous animals feed primarily on the microscopic plants and animals found in plankton which is plentiful at the Catalinas Islands. Not big enough? Try diving Guanacaste between September and March when even whales can be heard singing and sometimes spotted!

Dive with the Best Dive Shop in Tamarindo

If you are staying anywhere in Guanacaste, you will most likely have access to the Catalina Islands. But if you are staying in Tamarindo you are in luck. The Catalina Islands are only a short 40 minute boat trip from the dive shop located in Flamingo Beach. Meaning less time on the boat and more time in the water diving. No car? Not to worry, they offer transportation from Tamarindo and most beach destinations too.

Better yet, the crew has over 20 years' experience. They know all the best dive spots in Costa Rica and when is the best time to visit In addition to Spanish and English, they also have guides from all over the world who have chosen to call Costa Rica home. (Did we mention diving in Guanacaste Costa Rica is amazing?!). The dive shop offers quality diving gear for nearly all sizes so you do not have to lug yours on vacation. However, if you have your own BCD & Regulator, they offer a discount if you bring your own diving equipment too! The boat is a double decker with plenty of room for everyone, a shaded space for instruction, a sun deck on top, and a bathroom on board for your comfort. That’s right, this is not just a dive trip, but a comfy boat cruise too.

The Real Deal Tours offers you the best deals on certified scuba diving in Costa Rica with only the best dive shops in Costa Rica. So book your spaces for your Catalinas Islands diving trip in Costa Rica today!