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​First, you will have a short entertaining classroom session reviewing topics covered in your initial dive training including, safe diving practices, dive planning fundamentals, dive problem management and dive tables. We like to make learning stimulating and exciting! Then, you head to the pool (great time) to practice some of the fundamental scuba skills such as clearing water from your mask, hand signals, regulatory recovery and buoyancy skills.

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The fastest way of getting you in the water and diving! This course is a full day and

requires no previous dive experience. First, basic dive theory and dive skills sessions, then

we will guide you on your first dive in Costa Rica’s tropical waters. With a PADI Professional instructor, you will experience the wonders of diving to a maximum depth of 12 meters/ 40 ft. This Discover Scuba Diving course includes 2 dives, local transport, instructor, boat captain, all equipment, snacks & beverage. You can earn a credit to continue your dive education on the Open   Water Course. Dive in!

 

The Manuel Antonio coastline with its 12 islands gives us the pick of numerous dive sites. We have an abundant marine life with schools of Snapper, Jacks and Barracuda, plus White Tip Reef Sharks, various rays & sea turtles. You will see volcanic rock formations, with many varieties of hard and soft corals. Other residents; Angel Fish, Moorish Idols, Parrot Fish, Puffer Fish, Octopus, Eels & Crustaceans. Visibility ranges between 25 and 65 feet

 

Most importantly, we maintain a fun, safe, and rewarding atmosphere during your chosen course and make sure our professional instructors provide you the best possible learning experience!

 

We have three boats; a 36', a 30' & a 24' boat all available for daily dive trips or custom tours. They are 3 of the fastest dive boats in Costa Rica, with top speeds approaching 45 mph on our new boat and 35 mph on the smaller two. The ride to & from the dive sites is both exhilarating & safe. This performance allows us to visit a greater range of dive sites and destinations as well as the ability to maximize our time diving! Our center line equipment layout enables you to enter the water from the same spot you put on your gear, no need to take a hike in you fins to the back of the boat! All boats are equipped with easy to use ladders. We are equipped to US & Costa Rica coast guard safety standards including on board oxygen, radios & GPS.

 

If you like adventure and want to experience something different then Manuel Antonio is the place for you. The warm waters, the relaxed atmosphere and the friendly people will give you an experience that you will never forget!

 

Life moves at a relaxed pace in Costa Rica. We have a variety of different dive sites and most locations are limited to one boat. You will never experience the feeling that there are more divers than fish!

 

For the more experienced diver

 

Are you a certified diver, but haven't been diving for sometime?
Are you looking to refresh your dive skills and knowledge?
If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need a PADI Scuba Review.
Let us help you brush up on you scuba skills or regain your diving confidence.
After your Scuba Review you'll be ready to get back into diving

 

Contact us regarding your experience; we also have advanced open water dives!

 

Dive Conditions in Manuel Antonio

 

Visibility: In the Quepos and Manuel Antonio area there is a high nutrient content in the water, this brings us an unbelievable amount of marine life. Though the visibility does vary it is normally in the region of 30 - 65 feet in the dry season (Dec - May) and 10 - 40 feet in the rainy season (June - November).

 

Water Temperature: There is very little variation throughout the year. Temperatures range from mid 80's at various depths to low 70's. For exposure protection we would recommend either a 2 or 3mm wetsuit.

 

Water Movement: We do experience some currents and surge. Dive sites are selected daily for the best conditions.

 

Average Dive Depths: 40 - 80 ft

 

Marine Life: We have an abundance and wide variety of marine life on the Central Pacific Coast of Costa Rica. Schools of Snapper, Jacks and Grunts cruise by. You can get up close and personal on the reef with Angel Fish, Moorish Idols, Surgeon Fish, Giant Damsel Fish, an array of Puffer Fish, Scrawled File Fish, Octopus, a variety of Eels and Crustaceans. Plus Reef Sharks, Rays, Sea Turtles, Pan Tropical Dolphins and in season the majestic Humpback whales and Manta rays (Dec - April).

 

Underwater Topography: We have a variety of soft and hard coral formations, though here on the pacific coast we cannot boast the coral gardens of the Caribbean. We do have an amazing underwater environment formed by the intense volcanic activity that formed this area.