Dive Sites

Average visibility ranges from 30 ft. to 50 ft. with possibilities of up to 80 ft. We dive volcanic rock formations and rock pinnacles. There is very little hard coral, but we do have black coral, soft coral and orange cup coral that is spectacular at night. There is an abundance of life among the rocks that can be seen on both day and night dives.

Night dives are consistently a favorite. We begin the dive with a relaxing ride during which you will experience a sunset unlike any other. The dive itself offers you the chance to explore the micro life, along with very large puffer fish, nudibranchs, gigantic slumbering parrot fish, lobster, tube worms, sea hares and sea horses. In addition to the marine life we take the opportunity to extinguish our lights and play by the light of the phosphorous, which can create quite a light show.

Also offered are long-range dive trips to both the Catalina and Bat Islands. The best months for diving the Catalina Islands are December through April, schools of Manta rays with wing spans from 14 ft. to 20 ft. have been seen along with numerous white tip sharks and an occasional bull or tiger sharks. This site is also known for the large schools of jacks, mobula rays and cow-nosed rays. The Catalina Islands are considered a slightly more advanced dive due to stronger currents and surge.

The relaxing cruise to the Bat Islands is a worthwhile trip year round--weather permitting. However, March through November are the optimum months for this long range trip. Here you might see the impressive 8 ft. to 14 ft. bull sharks, schools of cow-nosed rays, eagle rays and an occasional manta ray. The Bat Islands are famous for the ever--present varieties of larger schooling fish: rainbow runners, horse-eye jacks, spade fish, pompano, snapper and wahoo. This is a challenging dive, but well worth the extra effort.

Here is some additional information you might find useful. Water temperature from mid-May to mid-December is generally from 75°-78° at depth and a polartec or 3mm suit are usually sufficient. From mid-December to mid-April, water temperatures vary from day to day, with thermoclines causing temperatures to dip to 70° at depth so you will want to bring a full 3mm suit during this period (5 mm if you are easily chilled). Outside temperature at the beaches is 85° to 90° year round. The rainy season runs from May to November, and these months provide some of our best diving. Since we are located in a protected Gulf and do not have rivers draining into our water, visibility is not adversely affected by the rain. In fact, visibility is often enhanced as the rain settles the plankton and rich nutrients that are abundant in Costa Rica. We are located well below the hurricane line and have not had a hurricane in the past 100 years.

Our first dive is usually 70 to 80 feet and the second dive is from 40 to 60 feet. The surface interval is usually done on one of our many secluded beaches where you can relax, snorkel, explore or body surf. We need to know in advance if you wish to dive NITROX. We have excellent, local under-water guides that have been diving this area all of their lives. They know all the best sites and have a very keen eye. If you want to see more and enjoy your dive, we suggest that you follow one of our guides. We take care of your equipment from the moment you arrive until you depart. We carry, wash, dry, store and have it on the boat ready to go for your next dive.

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