Location: Las Catalinas Islands, Costa Rica
Recommended by Me, The Directionally Challenged Traveler
How do I know it’s ethical?
The basics of scuba diving, besides safety, is respect. Respect for the nature surrounding us. Scuba diving promotes taking pictures and videos, but not touching or interacting with the animals in any way. The animals are wild and can come and go as they please.
Description of the Experience
The Catalina dive tour starts at 6:50 am at the dive center where you get fitted for gear. It’s about a 45-minute boat ride to the Catalina archipelago. On the way, you may find devil rays flying from the water.
The full-day tour includes two dives with a break in between and snacks on the boat. The tour boats are divided among the islands so there aren’t too many snorkelers/scuba divers at any given time.
The wildlife at the Catalinas islands ranges throughout the year. Turtles, dolphins, white tip reef sharks, Manta rays, and even whale sharks. Keep your underwater camera handy for some incredible photo opportunities!
You can read more about the best things to do in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
Company/ Cost:
I dove with Tamarindo Diving. A PADI certification is required. The cost to go diving at the Catalinas Islands is $120 plus 3% booking fee and includes diving equipment rental.
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