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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E8965toamyl
Jul 13, 2025
Fantastic first diving experience - Great introduction to scuba diving for our teenagers & review for hubby. Everything ran smoothly & everyone felt very safe the whole time. “Risky” the dive instructor was very detailed & experienced with diving and still made the experience light hearted & fun. The boys saw some amazing aquatic life & said it was the best part of their trip to CR. Snacks were yummy & the photos will forever be treasured. We booked through our resort consierge but I’m sure you could book directly through the dive shop too.
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Mary_l
Jul 9, 2025
Loved the whole... - Loved the whole experience! Risky was super nice and took the best photos of us while scuba diving! He was an amazing dive instructor and photographer! Thank you Risky!
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F2571fssimonp
Jul 1, 2025
Amazing experience!! - We had an amazing experience and an amazing dive. It started out with confusion on our booking. But the people here hurried to get us situated and actually got us on a boat even with the missed confusion. Is great customer service and an amazing experience!!! I would highly recommend this company!
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Cherryserrano06
Jun 26, 2025
Best dive experience - Ask for Billy!!! He is the best guide for Scuba! You even get to see several different kinds of sharks! They do 2 tank dives and really deliver an amazing experience!
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Ctoon
May 29, 2025
First-time and Anxious Divers who now want to get certified!! - We couldn’t have asked for a more amazing trip! We are avid snorkelers but this diving experience, for inexperienced and first time divers, opened up a whole new world and we most definitely will use Pacific Coast Dive Center again! Billy, our guide, was exceptional! He was patient, a great teacher, and assisted this 50+ yr old mom with all the heavy equipment and mental blocks (water filling up in mask). Once I got over my fears, my 2 nineteen yr old daughters and I saw sea-life that can only be seen by diving. We saw a beautiful spotted eagle ray, octopus, a nest of baby white tipped sharks, a scorpion fish, several eels, a sea snake, a school of puffer fish, starfish, the list goes on…we will be back as certified scuba divers…something I thought I would NEVER do! This was definitely the highlight of our very full week in Costa Rica!
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880minnan
May 7, 2025
The best memory! - What a life changing experience!! I was very nervous to scuba dive since it was my first time, but Ivan was the absolute best and made this trip a core memory for me. He was an extremely patient and competent teacher, keeping me calm and guiding me while we dove. We ended up seeing so much wild life: giant manta rays, sharks, sea turtles, and eels. I would recommend this excursion to anyone, and definitely ask for Ivan - I don’t think it would’ve been the same without him.
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429tannerh
May 7, 2025
Non certified scuba adventure - Amazing day in the water! Our first time doing a scuba adventure. Our guide Ivan was the absolute best. Such a calm presence and great teacher. Never felt worried or scared with him around. The whole crew was awesome and cannot thank them enough for such a memorable day. Highly highly recommend for non certified scuba diving, certified scuba diving and snorkeling. Thank you again Ivan for an incredibly memorable day.
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Catherineam8175em
May 6, 2025
Great second dive! - Great experience with Billy! We saw about five reef sharks and four huge eels and numerous other beautiful fish and lots of sea stars. More importantly, I felt safe and well guided for my second time out. Thank you!
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Lohanet2025
May 3, 2025
Incredible diving - Incredible experience I saw lots of fish, a big ray😍 the instructor was super and very clear about his explanations. Thank you for this unforgettable moment
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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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From $199
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).