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Shark Diving
Involves Animals
Wildlife Watching
Swimming

SSI Open Water Diver Course

5.0(44 reviews)Tamarindo, Costa RicaOperated by TamaDive Dive Center

Duration3 days
GroupShared · max 4
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

About this activity

TamaDive is focused on safety and personalized service. Don’t worry about anything; that's our job!

In this 3 days course you will learn the basics of diving. During the first day, you will watch some diving videos and practice basic diving skills in the pool with your instructor. On the second day, you will discover the wonderful underwater fauna of Costa Rica in 2 open water dives while applying everything learned in the first day. And, on the last day, you will do the last 2 dives and take the final exam, thus consolidating everything seen before.

What you will do

3 daysShared tourMax 4 travellers

3 day certification course according to SSI standards (international). It's a full day course including scuba theory. The theory you will do at home before you get here, so you can enjoy your holidays to the most.

Places you'll visit

Tamarindo BeachTamarindo, Costa Rica

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

Pickup starts about 15 minutes before the departure time.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start

Meeting time is 6.15am

End / drop-off

Meeting time is 6.15am

Pickup locations21

Hotels & residences21

Costa Rica Surf ClubTamarindo, Costa Rica
Pueblo Dorado Surf HotelCamino Principal 1100, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Diria Beach ResortCalle Central, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Wyndham TamarindoCalle Vista, Este Y 800 Norte Del Banco Nacional, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Hotel NahuaCentral Ave, Del Cruce A Playa Langosta 125 Metros Norte Frente Al Hotel Pasatiempo, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Maravida Boutique Hotel & ResortCalle Principal 1000, Tamarindo, 11000, Costa Rica
Hotel Laguna del CocodriloCalle Central 275, Tamarindo, 50205, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Bay Boutique Hotel150 Metros Sur Este del Banco Nacional, Costado Oeste Del Hotel Arcoiris, Tamarindo, 11111, Costa Rica
Jardin del Eden Boutique HotelTamarindo Beach, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Hotel ZullyMar AptosRotonda de Tamarindo, Frente Palapa Centro de Tamarindo, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Occidental TamarindoAvenida Espana Calle Playa Langosta, Playa Langosta, 50309, Costa Rica
Hotel Arco IrisPlaya Tamarindo, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Cala Luna Boutique Hotel2 km South Of Tamarindo Airport, Playa Langosta, 50309, Costa Rica
La ColinaEn Frente de Jardin Del Eden Hotel, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Tamarindo Village HotelRedondo Street, South 100 Meters From Seasons Restaurant, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
La Ramona Charming HotelDe Villas Mariposa 100 Sur, 100 meters south and 100 meters west of National Bank, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Capitan Suizo Beachfront Boutique HotelPlaya Tamarindo, Tamarindo, 11000, Costa Rica
The Coast Beachfront HotelCalle Cardinal, 1 Kilometer South Of Downtown Tamarindo Beach, Costa Rica, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Ten North Tamarindo Beach HotelCalle del Parque de Ninos, In Front Of Super Compro Market, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Ocho Artisan Bungalows200 Meters South of Via Condotti, Playa Tamarindo, Tamarindo, 50309, Costa Rica
Hotel Paraje del DiriaBarrio Limon, Santa Cruz, 50301, Costa Rica

You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

We can pick you up at your place for free as long as it is in Tamarindo or Langosta. We will always contact you the day before the activity about pick up.

What's included

Included

Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Use of SCUBA equipment
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Air-conditioned vehicle
Scuba instructor

Not included

Tips
Sun protection (hats, sun screen etc.)

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

Minimum 1 traveller per booking
Maximum 4 travellers per booking
Age bands: Adult (10–80)

Languages

Guide: English, Spanish

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

This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off: Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
Confirmation: Manual
Tickets: One per booking
Local time zone: America/Costa_Rica
Product code: 112293P3

What you'll be asked when booking

Age of each traveller
Date of birth
First name of each traveller
Last name of each traveller
Your preferred pickup point
Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 544 reviews

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (44).

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