Dive the Papagayo
2-Tank Dive$85
3-Tank Dive nitrox*$155
1-Tank Night Dive$75
- Snorkeling — $50
- Passenger on boat — $50
- Fruit, snacks & water included
Playas del Coco · Guanacaste, Costa Rica
Prices for Diving in Costa Rica
Straightforward prices, no surprises at the dock. Day trips to the Gulf de Papagayo, the Catalinas and the Bat Islands, full PADI courses, and gear when you need it — here's what it all costs.
Prices in USD · 13% Costa Rica sales tax not includedDaily diving prices
Every day trip includes fresh fruit, snacks and bottled water, plus weights and tanks. Pick your destination and how many tanks you're diving.
Dive the Catalinas
2-Tank Dive$135
3-Tank Dive nitrox*$205
- Snorkeling — $50
- Passenger on boat — $50
- Fruit, snacks & water included
Dive the Bat Islands
2-Tank Dive$165
3-Tank Dive nitrox*$235
- Lunch included
- National park entrance fee included
- Fruit, snacks & water included
*About the 3-tank dives: every 3-tank trip now includes three tanks of enriched air (nitrox), so you'll need to be nitrox certified to book one. Not certified yet? It's a quick add-on — ask us about the nitrox course.
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10-Day Package
10 days of local diving$950
- 13% tax included
- FREE gear rental
- FREE nitrox (if certified)
Rental gear
Travelling light? We'll kit you out head to toe. Weights and tanks come with every dive at no extra charge.
Full rental gearBCD, regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel$30
Dive computer$10
Nitroxper tank$10
Snorkel gearmask, fins, snorkel$25
PADI course pricing
From a first breath underwater to going pro. Course prices include your PADI materials and certification fees, classroom and pool sessions, full equipment rental, and your open water training dives.
| Course | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Discover Scuba Diving | 2 days | $160 |
| Scuba Refresher | — | $160 / $50 pool only |
| Scuba Diver | — | $295 |
| Referral | — | $295 |
| Open Water Diver | 3–4 days | $475 |
| Advanced Open Water | 2–3 days | $340 |
| Enriched Air / Nitrox | 1 day | $125 |
| Rescue Diver | 3 days | $375 |
| Emergency First Response | 1 day | $125 |
| Divemaster Internship | 1+ month | $740 |
The Nitrox course includes free nitrox for the rest of your stay with us. All prices in USD and subject to change; the 13% Costa Rica sales tax isn't included above. See the full range of PADI courses for what each one covers.
Before you book
The fine print, up front
We'd rather you know exactly what you're paying before you show up. A few things worth reading:
Tax & currency
All prices are in US dollars and can change. A 13% Costa Rica sales tax is added to day trips and courses — it isn't baked into the numbers on this page.
What's included
Every day trip comes with fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, weights and tanks. The Bat Islands trip also covers your lunch and the national park entrance fee.
Nitrox & 3-tank days
Three-tank trips run on enriched air, so you'll need a nitrox certification to join one. Otherwise nitrox is $10 per tank if you're certified and want it.
Getting to the dock
We offer complimentary transport to your accommodation in the immediate area. Staying a bit further out? Additional fees may apply — just contact us for details.
Diving without insurance? Short-term dive cover from DAN (Divers Alert Network) is cheap peace of mind for your trip.
Get DAN dive insurance →Pricing questions
Is the 13% tax included in these prices?
No — the prices on this page are before tax. A 13% Costa Rica sales tax is added to day trips and courses at checkout.
Do I need to be nitrox certified for a 3-tank dive?
Yes. Our 3-tank trips now include three tanks of enriched air, so you'll need a nitrox certification from a recognized agency. Not certified yet? It's a quick course to add — just ask.
What's included in a day trip?
Fresh fruit, snacks, bottled water, weights and tanks come with every trip. The Bat Islands day also includes lunch and the national park entrance fee. Rental gear is separate if you need it.
Do you offer pickup from my hotel?
We offer complimentary transport to accommodations in the immediate area. If you're staying further out, there may be a small fee — contact us and we'll sort it.
Ready to make some bubbles?
Tell us your dates and where you want to dive — the Papagayo, the Catalinas, or the Bat Islands — and we'll sort the rest. Fruit, snacks and a good day on the water are on us.
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