Scuba Diving at Playa Hermosa, Coco and Ocotal Beach

Summary

Your tour starts with pickup from your hotel in Playa del Coco, Playa Hermosa, or Playa Ocotal. Head to the beach loading area where your divemaster guides prepare your scuba gear and provide a dive briefing that details the dive site’s geography, marine life, and the maximum depth for each dive. During the 1-hour break in between dives, snacks and beverages are provided. After your last dive, your guide rinses the gear (both personal and rental) and returns you to your hotel via car or boat. Night and long-range dives to the Catalina and Bat Islands are offered for certified and advanced divers. Choose from tour options such as: 2-tank morning local dive, 2-tank afternoon local dive 2-tank morning long-range dive to Catalina Islands (4 person minimum) 2-tank morning long-range dive to Bat Islands (6 person minimum; advanced divers only) 1-tank night dive (4 person minimum) Please note that a third tank can be added to any dive option (2 person minimum).

Tour info

Duration
4 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Scuba diving tour (must show proof of dive certification) in Playa Hermosa, Gulf of Papagayo. The dive sites are perfect for beginners, certified divers, and students. Night and long-range dives to the Catalina Islands are offered for certified divers. Advanced Diver Certification is required for long-range dives to the Bat Islands (Park fees are additional if going to Bat Islands).

What’s included?

  • Tanks, weights and weight belt

  • Snacks on the boat

  • Transportation by car from Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal (or boat pickup from beach if more than 6 persons, beach conditions permitting)

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from hotels located outside Playa Hermosa, Playas del Coco and Playa Ocotal

  • Dive Rental Equipment: BCD (buoyancy compensator device), regulator, wetsuit, mask, fins, snorkel, dive computer

  • Park entrance fees

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 4h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Bill Beard's Costa Rica

About operator:

Bill Beard's Costa Rica has been operating scuba diving and adventure tours in Costa Rica since 1970. U.S. Phones 954 453-5044 - 877 853-0538. We assemble packages with or without international & domestic air for scuba diving, whitewater river rafting & tubing, sailing sunset cruises, sport fishing, surfing, soft, moderate & extreme adventure tours, transportation, accommodations and activities throughout the country for individuals, families, groups and honeymoon couples. We offer classes for surfing, scuba diving and training for all our adventure activities.

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