PADI Discover Scuba Diving
in Tamarindo

It is your first taste of scuba diving! Discover Scuba Diving is a mini-course designed for beginners to explore the underwater world without needing any prior certification. It’s perfect for getting a feel for diving and seeing if you’d like to go further with a full certification course.

You don’t need any prior experience or diving certification. Whether you’ve never dived before or want to dive again without any certification, you’re in the right place. As long as you’re at least 10 years old, in good health, and feel comfortable in the water, you’re all set. Our diving instructors will take care of the rest. They’ll walk you through the basics, from using your gear to breathing underwater, and make sure you feel confident.

Absolutely! Diving to 12 meters (40 feet) offers a fantastic view of marine life. You can observe schools of colorful fish, octopuses, rays, sea turtles, moray eels, sharks and much more! The Catalina Islands are known for their rich biodiversity, so there’s always plenty to see and explore!

Yes, your instructor will guide you through some basic exercises in the water before you head out on your dive, to make sure you’re ready. You’ll get to practice clearing water from your mask, giving your regulator a quick water expulsion workout, and mastering those essential underwater hand signals. These exercises are designed to help you feel comfortable and confident in the water.

It’s completely normal to feel a bit nervous about your first dive. Our instructors are there to guide you every step of the way. They’ll make sure you’re comfortable and confident before you even enter the water, and they’ll be right by your side throughout the dive.

Your Discover Scuba Diving experience includes two dives, each lasting about 30 to 45 minutes (can vary depending on how efficiently you use your air and how comfortable you feel underwater). This gives you plenty of time to explore and enjoy the underwater world of the Catalina Islands while ensuring you have a safe diving experience.

After your dive, your body absorbs a bit of nitrogen from the air you breathed underwater. Think of it like letting a fizzy drink settle before you pop the cap. If you fly too soon, the lower pressure in the airplane can make this nitrogen come out of your body too quickly, which isn’t great for your well-being. To keep things smooth and safe, we suggest waiting at least 24 hours before your flight. This way, you can enjoy your dive with no worries!

You can still enjoy scuba diving even if you wear glasses. Most divers with vision needs use prescription dive masks, which are specifically designed to correct vision underwater. If you have a prescription mask, feel free to bring it along. Please note that we don’t provide prescription masks, so having your own ensures you’ll be comfortable and see everything perfectly. If you don’t have a prescription mask, we will provide a standard mask that works for most people, but it may not address specific vision needs.

Booking is easy! Simply get in touch with us by email at [email protected] or contact us directly through WhatsApp +506 8389 5022. We’ll help answer any additional questions you may have, and ensure everything is set for your dive adventure in Costa Rica!

For all the details on how we ensure a smooth experience for everyone, check out the information at the bottom of our pages.