Scuba Diving Hermosa and Coco Beach for Certified Divers

4.9 (26 reviews) Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica
Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Scuba diving tour (must show proof of dive certification) in Playa Hermosa, Gulf of Papagayo. The dive sites are perfect for beginners, certified divers, and students. Night and long-range dives to the Catalina Islands are offered for certified divers. Advanced Diver Certification is required for long-range dives to the Bat Islands (Park fees are additional if going to Bat Islands).

What's included

  • Transportation by car from Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal (or boat pickup from beach if more than 6 persons, beach conditions permitting)
  • Tanks, weights and weight belt
  • Snacks on the boat
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels located outside Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal
  • Dive Rental Equipment: BCD (buoyancy compensator device), regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer
  • Park entrance fees
  • Gratuities

What to expect

The Gulf of Papagayo area has more than 20 dive sites all near the shore (around 10-20 minutes). Many schooling fish, small critters, sea horses, and sharks can be found around the dive sites. Certified divers will enjoy two dives. First dive is generally to a max depth of 80 feet and the second dive is 20-60 ft depth. Between the dives, divers will be treated to fresh pineapple, cookies and water on the surface interval. Experience dive guide leads divers around the dive site, and a back up safety diver is available to assist divers who may run low on air or need to return to the boat so the remainder of divers can continue to enjoy their underwater adventure.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

We pick up at many hotels in Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa and the Gulf of Papagayo. There are also some AirBnBs and private residences near the specified hotels where we can pickup. Please provide location and verify that we are able to pickup at your location. Additional charges may apply.

Additional information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Evidence of dive certification is required from all divers wishing to participate in a certified dive.
  • If certified diver has not been diving within past 12 months, dive operator reserves right to refuse to take certified diver unless Refresher Course is taken (at additional charge).
  • All passengers must sign waiver/release of liability prior to boarding boat
  • All participants will be required to complete a health questionnaire prior to diving. Some preexisting medical conditions (ie asthma, heart conditions, etc) may prevent you from diving, please consult your doctor
  • Diving within 48 hours of flying is not recommended.
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Multi-lingual guide: Spanish and English
  • A minimum number of people is need per booking for the following tours: 4 people per booking is required for CATALINA ISLAND DIVE TRIP (Long-Range) 4 people per booking is required for NIGHT DIVES 6 people per booking is required for BAT ISLAND DIVE TRIP (Long-Range -- ADVANCED DIVERS ONLY)

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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