Barbara & Harald, with more than 14 years experience in diving, for 7 years Scuba Instructors and for 8 years the owners of the diving center Costa Rica Diving. Costa Rica Diving is the only PDIC Trainings - and Certification Center ( PDIC = Professional Diving Instructors Corporation ) We certify from Beginner to Instructor. For each course you need to bring a doctor`s certificate of health and two passport photos Junior Open Water Diver , min. 12 years old Open Water Diver , min. 15 years old 4 days with theory exercises in the swimming pool written exam 4 dives in the ocean $ 320.- Because of the variety from this underwater world around the Catalina Islands we decided to become Specialty Instructors with focus Marine Biology. Interested divers we offer one-day-courses in Marine Biology. Specialty Diver : 1 day Theory in chosen Speciality *Marine Biology *Deep Diver *Drift Diver *Night Diver $125.- each Speciality Advanced Open Water Diver : 2 days Theory, 5 dives, examination $ 250.- Courses on request : Rescue Diver Divemaster Instructor for Non Divers we offer RESORT COURSES: Basic Theory, exercises in the pool, shallow dive, with max. depth 33 feet $ 90.- For our daily trips we are using different boats. All boats are equiped with Marine Radios, Oxygen Tanks, First Aid Kits. There is plenty of space for all divers and their equipment. Guestrooms on our dive center : simple rooms with fan , bathroom , double bed or 2 single beds Single $ 25.- Double $ 40.- incl. taxes , breakfast , bicycles , BodyBoards Our Dive & Internet Shop is located mid of Flamingo. Here you will find everything about diving. Who does not want to do without the Internet during the vacation is welcome to visit our Internet Shop. Our PC`s are equipped with Pentium III Processor, also available a fast HP- Scanner and a color printer. The Internet connection is via Satellite. Snorkeling Trips: Enjoy our snorkeling trips to Honeymoonbeach, Frigatebird Island, Brummel Island. Our snorkelguide will assist you to discover the underwater scenery. Trips with 2.5 or 3.5 hours. soft drinks, fruits incl. Snorkeling - Sunset - Boatride Discover and enjoy the snorkeling spots, then look for a colorful pacific sunset around the Catalina Islands soft drinks, fruits, sandwiches and beer incl. A three-hour cruise to enjoy .... Catalina Islands: soft drinks, snacks, beer incl. Kayaks for rent Sit-On-Top KayakÒ‘s , singles / doubles, to discover the different Bays and much more... Mountain Bikes Vulcano Tours Canopy Tours Fishing Trips
The Catalina Islands, rocky volcanic outcrops about 2-8 miles from the coast, are host to many species of marine life including giant manta rays, stingrays, barracudas, sharks, moray eels, sea turtles and a variety of schooling tropical fish which you will not find anywhere else . We have the choice of more than 30 different dive spots, for beginners and for advanced divers. Visibility can vary, sometimes same day same spot, between 15 ft and 70 ft. and we have to reckon with some currents. Water temperature is between 64 F and 86 F. The dive spots around the Catalina-Islands are fun and adventure for every diver. Here you will see : •huge Manta Rays •White Tip reef Sharks •Nurse Sharks •Bull Sharks •Octopuses •Turtles •schools of Cow Nose Rays and Mobulas •Eagle Rays •Guitar Rays •American Rays •Moray Eels •and a variety of tropical fish which you will not find anywhere else. During the boat rides you will be able to watch Dolphins, Humpback - Grey- and Pilot Wales, as well as the green Sea turtles.
