• Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
  • Whale Watching
  • Scuba Diving
  • Weather Dependent - Moderate

Try Scuba Diving / Basic Diver

5.0(242 reviews)Tamarindo, Costa RicaOperated by TamaDive Dive Center
  • Duration7 hours
  • GroupShared · max 6
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish

About this activity

Scuba dive without a certification! ​​There is nothing like breathing underwater for the very first time! It takes a little time getting used to it, but after a few minutes of breathing through a regulator most participants realize how easy scuba diving really is. The biggest challenge instructors have with the Try Scuba Diving is not getting participants into the water, but getting them out when the program is over. Try this course when visit, and you will tell us and your friends back home: This was the best part of my holiday!

What you will do

7 hoursShared tourMax 6 travellers

Scuba dive without a certification! You'll do the necessary paperwork, try on gear and get a profound predive briefing customized for your first scuba experience. After we'll head to the boat and navigate to the first dive site. We'll go scuba diving doing 2 dives with a break in between in two different dive sites. Then we'll head back to shore and finish the tour around mid day.

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.

Start

Meeting time is 6.30am

End / drop-off

Meeting time is 6.30am

Pickup locations20

Hotels & residences20

  • 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
  • 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
  • Travelers will have to fill out a medical questionnaire prior to the experience

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 6 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Child (10–14), Youth (15–17), Adult (18–85)

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 14 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Instant then manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
America/Costa_Rica
Product code
112293P2

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/ 5242 reviews
  • 5238
  • 43
  • 11

Ratings aggregated from Viator (27) and Tripadvisor (215).

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From USD 195 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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