Discover Scuba in Rincon | Expert Guides, Small Groups

Your adventure starts at our dive center on Road 115 — the only brick-and-mortar dive shop in the area. After check-in, you'll watch a training video covering everything you'll learn and practice in the water, so nothing comes as a surprise when you're underwater. Then you'll get properly fitted with your scuba gear — mask, fins, tank — before sitting down with your instructor for a marine life and eco briefing. You'll learn what you're about to see on the reef, how these ecosystems work, and how to move through the water without disturbing them.

From there, you'll follow your instructor in your own vehicle five minutes to the beach entry point.

In the water, your instructor walks you through basic scuba skills in the shallows — mask clearing, breathing, buoyancy — before you head out to explore a live coral reef, descending to a maximum of 12 metres / 40 feet. You'll have your instructor with you the entire time.

The experience ends on the beach.

Total time: 3–4 hours.

1. Tres Palmas Marine Reserve

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Approximate time for completion: Half day (3-5 hours)
• First, there's the paperwork to do at Check-in. You'll need to provide us with some basic personal information and answer some questions on your medical history.
• After Check-in, you will meet your instructor and relax in our Training area to watch a short video which explains the course details.
• Thereafter, we will begin equipment fitting, training and briefing from your Instructor. This check-in process will take approximately 45 minutes depending on the size of the group.
• All activities START at the dive center and END on the beach--NO BOAT IS REQUIRED for a great experience. Transportation from the dive center to the beach (5 min. drive) is not provided. Limited taxis available in area.
• At the beginning of the first dive, you will learn some basic diving skills in shallow water with your instructor, and then you're off exploring the same coral reefs as certified divers. You'll have a dive instructor with you at all times and can dive to a maximum depth of 12m, around 39 feet.
• If you have chosen a second dive option, we will take an hour long break and conduct an additional briefing. We move to different coral reef where you'll go on the second dive with your instructor.
• If you really loved the Discover Scuba Diving introductory dives then your next step is to get certified with the PADI Open Water Diver course.
• WEATHER RELATED CANCELLATIONS*: We reserve the right to cancel or reroute tours up until the last minute due to weather, safety, or other uncontrollable circumstances. In this case, we will try to reschedule, agree on another more accessible destination or, if necessary, give a full refund.
• ALL GUESTS**: APPLY REEF SAFE SUNSCREEN and DRINK plenty of WATER BEFORE arrival. Reef safe sunscreen is sunscreens that does not contain oxybenzone. Most sunscreens containing natural minerals such as zinc oxide are better for the reef. Reef Safe sunscreen available for purchase in dive center as well.
• WHAT TO BRING: Wear a SWIMSUIT and bring a TOWEL with you. Water temperature average is low-mid 80's Farenheit so additional thermal protection is not generally required.
• IF YOU ARE ON A **DISCOVER SCUBA ADVENTURE TOUR**: It is suggested that you wear a t-shirt or sun SHIRT to avoid sunburn and abrasion from the equipment . Bring additional sunscreen to be used if needed. All equipment necessary for tour will be provided. If you have your own snorkeling/dive equipment, feel free to bring it for best personal fit.
• IF you are on a Discover Scuba Diving tour and **YOU WILL BE FLYING WITHIN 18 HOURS** AFTER your tour, you can NOT participate in this tour.
• Minimum age is 10, however, this activity may not be suitable for all children 10-14. Please call Dive Center before booking online if you have a child under the age of 14 participating
• Participants should be able to swim. Prior snorkeling experience helpful.
• Diving within 18 hours before flying is not recommended. All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some pre-existing medical conditions (eg asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
• We look forward to welcoming you at RINCON DIVING & SNORKELING.
• Certain Medical Conditions will prevent you from participating in this course. If you feel you might have a medical condition, contact Dive Center prior to booking.