• Freediving
  • Extreme Sports
  • Short term availability
  • Fishing Charters

Discover Spearfishing course

4.9(64 reviews)Tamarindo, Costa RicaOperated by Freedive Costa Rica
  • Duration5 hours 30 min
  • GroupShared · max 8
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish

About this activity

Have you ever thought how cool it would be to dive underwater on one breath and coming back with your dinner? This Spearfishing introduction course is for you! You will learn diving techniques, speargun use and safety, choosing, stalking and spearing fish, and all the secrets of the sport. Freedive Costa Rica will provide you with the best foundation to get into the sport of Spearfishing. Welcome to the wonderful world of the ocean below!

What you will do

5 hours 30 minShared tourMax 8 travellers

You will meet your professional Spearfishing instructor at 1pm at the Spearfishing school in Tamarindo. You will start the afternoon preparing your first Spearfishing experience with some theory about Spearfishing equipment, techniques and safety. You will learn how to choose, stalk and spear a fish, and all the secrets of the sport. At around 2pm, you will head to Flamingo in our shuttle and jump on the boat with your instructor for the open water session. Time to get a fish for dinner!

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start
End / drop-off

This activity ends back at the starting point.

Redemption

• Be able to swim • No previous Spearfishing experience required • Minimum age is 18 years • Bring swimwear and sun protections • Spearfishing equipment included

What's included

Included

  • Souvenir Photo/video
  • Transport from freediving school to boat and back
  • Fruits and drinks
  • Spearfishing equipment

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tips for the crew

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 8 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Adult (18–120)

Additional information

  • No previous Spearfishing experience required
  • Minimum age is 18 years
  • Bring swimwear and sun protections
  • Be able to swim

Languages

Guide
English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Product code
64209P3

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

4.9/ 564 reviews
  • 561
  • 42
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (14) and Tripadvisor (50).

Ready to book Discover Spearfishing course?

From USD 192.1 per person · Free cancellation available

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Activity information provided by Viator, an authorized travel partner. Gateera does not operate this activity.

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