Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Excursions in Tamarindo
Explore the Pacific Underworld: Catalina Islands Scuba & Snorkeling
Guided dive trips, beginner discovery dives, and PADI courses—located right across the street from our hotel.
Why Dive With Our Local Partners?
- Doorstep Convenience: Our dive center partners are located right across the street, making equipment check-in and morning departure quick and easy.
- World-Class Dive Sites: Daily morning excursions out to the famous Catalina Islands—home to giant Pacific manta rays, white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, and massive schools of fish.
- Small Groups & Personal Safety: Focused attention with experienced local instructors and small group ratios for both first-timers and certified divers.
- All Equipment Included: Complete rental gear, wetsuits, tanks, weights, boat transport, snacks, and drinks are included in all packages.
Featured Diving & Snorkeling Packages
Why Dive With Our Local Partners?
- What’s Included: 2 ocean dives at different sites around Catalina Islands, full rental gear, boat transport, divemaster guide, snacks, and refreshments.
- Marine Life Highlights: Reef sharks, eagle rays, stingrays, sea turtles, and seasonal manta rays.
- Rate: $140 per diver (+ tax)
Discover Scuba Diving (No Certification Required)
- What’s Included: Basic instruction, shallow-water skill briefing, and 2 ocean dives accompanied step-by-step by a certified instructor.
- Who It’s For: Beginners, first-time divers, and families looking for an unforgettable underwater experience.
- Rate: $180 per person (+ tax)
Catalina Islands Snorkeling Excursion
- What’s Included: Boat ride to the islands, mask, snorkel, fins, flotation gear, guide, snacks, and drinks.
- Rate: Ask us for current daily boat passenger rates.
Interested in PADI Open Water Certification, Advanced Courses, or seasonal Bull Shark expeditions to Bat Islands (May–Sept)?
Reach out to us for schedules and prerequisites!
Please note that Scuba Diving is not offered during the month of October, during which conditions are generally poor and demand is slow.
What to Expect on Your Dive Day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Morning Pick-up / Check-in | Meet across the street to fit gear and board transport |
| Boat Ride Out | Scenic ocean boat ride to the Catalina Islands archipelago |
| Dive 1 | First guided dive (approx. 40–50 minutes depending on air) |
| Surface Interval | Snacks, fresh fruit, cold drinks, and rest on board |
| Dive 2 | Second guided dive at a new island reef location |
| Return | Head back to Tamarindo with plenty of afternoon time left to relax |
Ready to Dive? Let's Talk!
We don’t use complicated forms or third-party reservation engines. Reach out directly to us via WhatsApp or in person, and we’ll check real-time boat conditions, answer your questions, and hold your spots.
We also attend to email at questions@wethotel.com if you prefer to contact us that way.