



by Pacific Coast Dive Center
This scuba diving tour lasts about five hours in the waters near Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. It includes two tank dives around the Catalina Islands and North Island. The underwater environment features various sea animals and rock formations. The tour provides all necessary diving equipment and is led by a driver and guide. Participants receive snacks including water, ice tea, seasonal fruits, and cookies. Lunch is not included, and divers must bring their own diving computer and underwater cameras if desired. Divers must show proof of dive certification to take part.
Dive-Center Start and Briefing
Tours with two dives operate daily from Monday to Sunday. The primary dive locations are the Catalina Islands and North Island, volcanic rock formations approximately 40 minutes from the coast. The tour begins at 7.30 am at the dive center in Flamingo, where participants complete paperwork and test equipment. The tour ends around noon. Water temperatures on Costa Rica's north Pacific coast range between 16 and 30ºC (60 to 86ºF) depending on the season, with visibility changing almost daily. The rocky seabed hosts various marine species, including seasonal giant manta rays and humpback whales, white tip sharks, rays, moray eels, nudibranchs, angelfish, butterfly fish, and large schools of tropical fish. Each dive lasts up to 40 minutes at 18 meters (60 feet) depth.
300 min