Learn the basics of scuba diving with an introductory course on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Depart from Playa Flamingo or Tamarindo, then set out for the Catalina Islands with your scuba guide. Your course covers the essential skills of scuba diving, and you’ll do two dives where you view fish and other marine life. Your tour includes use of scuba equipment, and underwater photos and video.

Insightful commentary shared by the guide
No experience or certification needed
Snacks and beverages provided on the boat
Includes hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned vehicle

What's Included

Snacks
Bottled water
Soda/Pop
Use of Scuba equipment
Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Scuba instructor

Tips
Sun protection (hats, sun screen etc.)

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

TamaDive Tamarindo - Diving Center
Avenida central. 80 metros al este del banco nacional Guanacaste Tamarindo, Provincia de Guanacaste, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Meeting time is 6.15am

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.

Opening hours

10/9/2021 - 4/9/2024
Monday - Sunday : 07:00 am - 05:00 pm

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We can pick you up at your place for free as long as it is in Tamarindo or Langosta. We will always contact you the day before the activity about pick up.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 12 hours of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travellers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travellers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

101 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travellers.

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Such a great experience!

Courtney_H, Oct 2022

This was such a great experience! Pur guides were so kind and patient. They really made it easy to learn and understand everything. We would definitely book with them again!

amazing first dive

Maike_J, Sept 2022

We had such an amazing experience! It was our first time diving and it couldn’t have been better. Chris is a very kind person and your going to have a lot of fun:) The underwater world of Costa Rica is so pretty, definitely worth seeing!

Mémorable !

Sofia_G, Feb 2020

TamaDive est sans doute l'organisme de plongée à choisir les yeux fermés. Anxieuse d'effectuer mon baptême de plongée, mon moniteur Franco fût patient, pédagogue, consciencieux et à su me détendre avec sa touche d'humour... Au programme une bonne humeur du staff sur le bateau, une prise en charge et retour à l'hôtel mais surtout une large diversité de poissons, un poulpe, des raies... et des requins à pointe blanche! J'ai tellement adoré que je suis repartie en plongée avec TamaDive 3 jours plus tard. Merci pour cette expérience inoubliable ;)