Fun dive
in Tamarindo, Costa Rica
For certified divers – 2 dives, small groups, dive in the famous Catalina Islands!
4.9 Google rating!
Fun dive
7am to 12:30pm Certification required Catalina Islands 2 dives 2 sites All equipment included
$130 / person
Prices are in cash and do not include +3% service fee
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Everything is included for your diving session
All diving equipment
Wetsuit, BCD, regulator, mask, fins, everything provided
SSI diving guide
A bilingual instructor or Dive Master who knows the Catalina Islands dive sites well
Custom shaded boat
Comfortable shaded boat for the trip to and from the Catalina Islands
On board safety briefing
Before each dive, your guide covers the site, what to expect, and what to look out for
Snacks & water on board
Drinks, fruits and snacks between and after your dive sessions!
2 dives at 2 different sites
Two different spots around the Catalina Islands for a bit of variety underwater
HOW IT WORKS
What happens on the day
1
Meet at 7 AM
At our dive center in Tamarindo. We check your certification and fit your gear
2
Boat to Catalina Islands
30 minutes boat ride to the islands. Watch out for dolphins on the way.
3
Dive 1
First site: briefing, entry, and your first dive of the day.
4
Surface interval + Dive 2
Snacks on board, then a second dive at a different site.
5
Back in Tamarindo
We’re back in Tamarindo around 12:30pm.
⚠️ No fly for 24h after diving is mandatory.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
What do I need for the Fun dive?
⚠️ Certification required
This tour is for certified divers only, Open Water SSI, PADI, NAUI or any recognized equivalent. You’ll need to show your certification card on the day. If you’re not yet certified, check out our Discover Scuba Diving experience or our SSI Open Water course.
🎒 What to bring on the fun dive day
On the day, bring your swimsuit, a towel, sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses. We take car of everything else: gear, snacks, drinks and good company!
WHAT IS A FUN DIVE?
Two dives, two sites, one great day
A fun dive is exactly what it sounds like, a dive for the pleasure of diving. No coursework, no exams, just you and the ocean. This tour is designed for certified divers (SSI, PADI, NAUI or equivalent) who want to explore the Catalina Islands properly, with time to breathe, look around, and actually enjoy what’s down there.
We do two dives at two different sites around the Catalinas, so you get to see a variety of underwater marine life. Your bilingual SSI guide stays with the group throughout, pointing out what’s worth looking at and making sure everyone’s comfortable.
Depending on the season and conditions, you might cross paths with white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, moray eels, schools of tropical fish, octopuses, and during manta ray season (December to May), the occasional manta gliding by. Keep an eye open on the boat ride out too, dolphins and humpback whales are regular visitors along the way.
Fun diving at the Catalina Islands, Tamarindo
The Catalina Islands are one of the most well-known dive destinations on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast. Located about 30 minutes by boat from Tamarindo, they sit at the confluence of warm and cold currents, which creates a surprisingly rich underwater environment, varied marine life, interesting topography, and conditions that change with the seasons.
As a certified diver, a fun dive at the Catalinas is one of the best ways to explore what Guanacaste has to offer underwater. Be Water Diving has been running these trips for over 10 years, with small groups, experienced bilingual guides, and a straightforward approach, good diving.
If you’re based in Tamarindo or visiting the Guanacaste region of Costa Rica, the Catalina Islands are worth the boat ride.
FAQ
Your questions about the Fun Dive
Any recognized open water certification works, SSI, PADI, NAUI or equivalent. Bring your certification card on the day. If you’re not yet certified, we offer a Discover Scuba Diving experience for beginners, or a full SSI Open Water course.
It depends on the season and conditions, but white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, moray eels, octopuses, and large schools of tropical fish are common year-round. During manta ray season (December to May), sightings are fairly frequent. Dolphins and humpback whales sometimes appear on the boat ride.
Depth varies by site and diver certification level, typically between 15 (50 feet) and 25 meters (82 feet). Your guide adapts the dive profile to the group’s experience and conditions on the day.
Yes, as long as you hold a valid Open Water certification. Our guides keep groups small and adapt the dive to everyone’s comfort level. If you haven’t dived in a while, just let us know when you book.
Diving at the Catalinas is good year-round. The dry season (December to April) tends to offer better visibility and calmer seas. The rainy season (May to November) can bring stronger currents, which often means more pelagic activity. Manta ray sightings are most common from December to May.
⚠️ No fly for 24h after diving is mandatory.
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BE WATER DIVING
Why fun dive with Be Water Diving?
Be Water Diving is an SSI-certified dive center based in Tamarindo, with over 10 years of experience running diving trips to the Catalina Islands and beyond. We know these dive sites well, the currents, the best spots depending on the season, where the sharks and octopus tend to hang out. That local knowledge makes a difference underwater.
We keep our groups small, with a maximum of 4 divers per guide, so the pace works for everyone and nobody gets left behind. Our guides are bilingual (English & Spanish), fully qualified, and always enjoy what they do. No rushed turnaround, no oversized groups, just a proper day of diving.
