Overview

Scuba diving in the Catalina Islands in the Pacific Ocean, one of the best places to dive in Costa Rica.

Tour Description

Have you ever wanted to experience scuba diving in Costa Rica?  Curious about what it is like to float weightless in another world?  Is scuba diving amongst the ocean creatures on your bucket list?  Then scuba diving in Costa Rica is definitely for you!  Starting with a medical check-list you then head to the pool with your instructor to learn the basics regarding equipment and safety rules. 

Your “Experience Scuba” adventure will include performing some skills underwater and having a swim around to get accustomed to how it feels to breathe using scuba!

Weather & daily conditions permitting, we choose 2 dive sites to perform shallow (40ft max) dives. We will be exploring the Catalina Islands in the Pacific Ocean, one of the best places to dive in Costa Rica.

With the possibility of seeing White tip reef sharks, Spotted eagle rays, Giant Manta Rays, Nudibranchs, Octopus, big schools of fish, eels and even maybe a seahorse!

What does the word “scuba” actually mean?

The word SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Prior to the advent of scuba, divers had to rely on a tethered hose to the surface that supplied their air to breath.  With scuba, you are free to move around completely unencumbered!  The variety of aquatic life in this ocean is astounding and you are lucky to experience all it has to offer with this half day tour.

Note: This tour is only to experience scuba diving in Costa Rica and does not result in any type of certification.  If you are interested in becoming certified in Costa Rica, head over to our PADI Open Water Scuba Certification course.

Reviews (05)

Mike Snow

25 Mar 2019

Our January 12 to the 22 stay was our second trip to Villa la Sata. We didn’t think it could get any better but this was a very special time in this extremely special place. For all our experiences here in Guanacaste this Estate cannot be matched. The village of Flamingo provides varied opportunities for dining and entertainment. Whether at Angelina’s, Coco Loco or La Forketta the food was amazing. The in home chef Jean Luc was the BEST! The beauty of the white sand beach of Flamingo is unparalleled. The staff at Villa la Sata was extremely accommodating. There was no better way to escape the cold of Montana. We will return yet again, Michael Snow

Josh Wright

02 Apr 2018

It would be tougher to spend a week in Costa Rica in a nicer home than Villa La Sata. Not only is it centrally located to the “hopping” area of the Pacific Coast side of Costa Rica, it is positioned on the property and Bay perfectly. A view of over 180 degrees of the ocean is breathtaking. The home is beautiful, updated and unquestionably a once-in-a-lifetime vacation home. This will go down as the nicest home we have ever spent time in, on vacation.

T. Meehan

21 Mar 2018

We stayed at Villa La Sata, in Costa Rica for a few days in February. It is a very special place which is beautifully appointed with detail after detail. I can’t imagine a better location in the world to soak up the sun on its terraces, perched on a cliff overlooking a mile or so of wonderful beach. We had magnificent sunsets every night that were among the best I have ever seen. My wife was in heaven as she cannot miss a sunset.

Holden Ogg

23 Mar 2018

Staying at Villa La Sata was an amazing experience! The views were immaculate and the villa was very impressive… I loved waking up to the sound and site of the beach each morning. The fact that you can see the water as the front gate opens and from every room is why I would consider this the Gem of Flamingo. I’ve never experienced anything like the sunsets here as well. As a videographer and photographer it was more than just a paradise it was Heaven.