
Night Diving in Costa Rica
Night diving in Costa Rica offers a completely different underwater experience. As daylight fades, marine life changes and new species emerge. Discover why more divers are adding night dives to their bucket list.
Plan your day hassle-free with our modern tourist shuttles. For just $10 round trip, enjoy safe and reliable transportation. Check out our detailed schedules, prepare to be 5 minutes early and review the routes in detail.
May 4, 2026
28°C / 82°F
10m / 32ft
May 4, 2026
28°C / 82°F
16m / 52ft

With more than 20 years of experience behind us, we know every single step to satisfy your needs.
We fit all sizes, up to 19 divers and +15 snorkelers on the perfect boat to give you the best experience out in the ocean. All the equipment used is checked daily to offer the maximum security and enjoyment of our customers.
Our experienced team will give you everything you need to really enjoy your holiday experience. Because even the smallest detail matters.
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Night diving in Costa Rica offers a completely different underwater experience. As daylight fades, marine life changes and new species emerge. Discover why more divers are adding night dives to their bucket list.

Your scuba gear is not only an investment but also a key part of your underwater safety. Performing basic scuba gear maintenance helps extend equipment life, improve performance, and prevent unexpected failures. This guide explains how to properly care for your gear after diving.

When planning a trip to Costa Rica, one of the most common questions is: Is it better to visit the Pacific or the Caribbean coast? Both coasts offer completely different experiences, from the climate to the marine life, the atmosphere, and the activities. Here we explain everything you need to know to choose the best option for your travel style.

Costa Rica is not only famous for its land biodiversity but also for its incredible marine life. With over 550,000 km² of ocean territory, the country offers a wide range of marine ecosystems and species.

Getting started in the world of scuba diving is an exciting experience, but as with any new activity, it’s normal to make mistakes. The good news is that most of these mistakes are easy to avoid with knowledge, practice, and good guidance.

Costa Rica is one of the most spectacular destinations in the world for whale and dolphin watching. Thanks to its strategic location between two oceans and rich marine biodiversity, thousands of visitors gather each year to observe these incredible marine mammals in their natural habitat.
Whether you’re planning a boat tour, recreational diving, or simply ocean views from shore, this guide will help you understand when, where, and why to see whales and dolphins in Costa Rica.
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Two dives at different sites are included, one dive for each site visited.
If you are a certified Open Water diver, your maximum depth limit is 18–20 meters (60 feet). If you are an Advanced diver and wish to go on deeper dives, please request this in advance. An additional fee will apply so we can assign you a private guide, as the rest of the divers on the boat will be doing shallower dives.
The price includes all diving equipment (except dive computers or cameras), two guided dives, very small groups underwater (maximum 4-5 divers per guide), dive master or bilingual instructor who will give you a very personalized treatment and refreshments on board (water, cold tea, cookies and seasonal fruits).
To come diving you will need your bathing suit, sun protection, a cloth and cash if you wish to tip our staff or buy pictures from our guides. Anyway, the boat is very habitable and we have a dry area where you can leave your bag or backpack during the tour.
At Pacific Coast we provide all the equipment you need, but if you wish to bring your own equipment we offer a $15 discount if you bring your own BCD, regulator, wetsuit and fins. However it is important that you understand that we cannot be responsible for the proper functioning of your equipment (inflator and deflator of your BCD, plastic clips, zippers) and that is why we always recommend you to use the ones we give you from Pacific Coast.
Of course! Our operation is ideal for combined groups.
Check out the option for your husband/friend to go DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING, SNORKEL or just join us as a BOAT RIDER.
Both Catalinas and the North Coast do not have a coral bottom, so the main attraction of our rocky bottoms, apart from the geological formations, is to observe large schools of tropical fish, giant manta rays, different types of rays, octopus, echinoderms and of course two or three kinds of sharks, such as white tip, black tip or nurse sharks.
Pacific Coast does not sell photos on board, however some of our dive guides have underwater cameras and can arrange with them the direct purchase of photos or videos. In exchange Pacific Coast will only ask you to leave us a review on Google, to improve our positioning on the Internet.
The Pacific coast of Costa Rica is quite unpredictable, and it is very difficult for us to give you a simple answer to this question. However, we have implemented a section on our website where we are updating the conditions we are having on our dives and snorkels.
In response to the request of our clients who stay from Tamarindo to Las Catalinas, and all points in between, we have developed a shared shuttle that follows a pre-established route and can bring them to the dive shop. The bus costs $10 per person round trip and must be booked when you make your dive reservation.
Check the transportation map to see which point close to your hotel you can choose to be picked up.
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. We leave Flamingo around 8 am and return around 12 noon. The exact time of arrival we never know, and sometimes we decide to stay longer at sea, because we have observed something especially interesting.
As a general rule you will always be back at your hotel at 2 pm, so try to avoid booking activities that start before 2 pm, the same day of your dive tour.
Your tour includes two snorkels at different points in the Catalina Islands or North Coast. We include all snorkeling equipment, flotation devices (BCDs, rings or flaoties), bilingual guides and snacks on board.
There is no minimum age to participate; however, we recommend that children be at least 6 years old and comfortable in the water to fully enjoy the experience. If you feel that your child could benefit from additional attention, we are happy to offer you the option of hiring a private guide who can provide personalized accompaniment for the child.
Our guides strive to cater to all members of the group and ensure a safe and fun experience for everyone.
We can help you with flotation devices, so you don’t have to be an expert swimmer. What we do need is that you feel comfortable in the water, since this snorkeling tour is in deep water, not on beaches; and therefore, this is very important for you to enjoy the activity.
You should bring a bathing suit, sunscreen, a cloth and some cash in case you want to leave tips or buy pictures from the guides.
Of course! You can join us as a BOAT RIDER!
The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. We leave Flamingo around 8 am and return around 12 noon. The exact time of arrival we never know, and sometimes we decide to stay longer at sea, because we have observed something especially interesting.
As a general rule you will always be back at your hotel by 2 pm, so try to avoid booking activities that start before 2 pm on the same day as your snorkeling tour.
The Pacific Ocean is very unpredictable so conditions vary a lot from one season to another and even from one day to the next. To try to give you a more accurate answer we have created a section on our website where we detail the conditions of the last few days.
Our guides will help you to see octopuses, starfish, different types of echinoderms, and if you are able to dive and freedive, you will be able to observe them by yourself. From your position, floating on the surface you will also be able to see schools of tropical fish, sharks, different types of rays and even sharks.
Publicado en Lise PhilippeTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Une expérience incroyable ! Nous sommes des plongeurs novices et notre instructrice, Marie, a été au top. Elle est super gentille, rassurante et explique les choses à la perfection, ce qui met tout de suite en confiance. La sortie en mer était magnifique avec une incroyable variété de poissons à observer. En bonus, Marie nous a envoyé des photos et vidéos pour graver ce moment magique dans nos mémoires ! Le reste de l’équipe est tout aussi bienveillant et friendly. Vous pouvez y aller les yeux fermés, merci pour toutPublicado en ToriTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Had the best time snorkelling with Marie on our vacation!! She was knowledgeable about the area and the types of animals we would see, the boat had snacks, the entire crew was so nice. Marie was passionate about her job and made the experience so fun!Publicado en JohnTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. It was a little annoying that we seemed to spend twice as long at the first snorkel site compared with the second (which also had better conditions too). I was also surprised that they passed out cheap pool noodles for additional flotation to people since those break down so easily. And the fins they provided were in pretty bad shape. Multiple sets they gave me had significant tears in the rubber and they all seemed to be overly pliable and not the best for actually swimming with. All that said, the staff was great and well informed and the water was great.Publicado en John KosankeTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Recently did a two tank dive with Pacific Coast Dive Center. Our guide was helpful and friendly throughout the dives. Marie-Pier (Mary) did a great job at finding marine life. Also took the time to take videos and pictures. Always great to have memories captured. Mary also shared her experience's of different cameras, giving me the pro's and con's. The rest of the crew did great. Also provided plenty of snacks and water to drink. I would dive with them again. A little bummed that they had no dive shirts in stock. Maybe next time.Publicado en Chris WallsTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Pacific Coast Dive was terrific! We loved diving with Marie and Risky. One of our group was a discover scuba and Marie was an excellent teacher and had the perfect patient and supportive approach to teaching. Risky is a super exciting dive master who loves sharing in the discovery of wildlife on the dives. Terrible outfit.Publicado en L. Taylor BartzTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. We had a great time with Pacific Coast Dive Center! I started the morning with a SCUBA refresher course with instructor Risky, and then had the pleasure of diving with his guidance. He was thorough, informative, and efficient during the refresher course, and continued to be attentive and helpful underwater as well. I am not an experienced diver but felt safe and comfortable with Risky’s guidance! We saw tons of different sea life and Risky was able to recognize and point out everything! It was a really lovely time. And he took amazing pictures underwater for a very reasonable price! All SCUBA and snorkel equipment was provided. My family snorkeled while I dove and we were able to chat in between swims on the boat with snacks provided, which was a really nice set up. We also had a bit of a scheduling snafu and Susana was patient and helpful to us and got us quickly sorted. Everyone we met in the time was welcoming and enjoyable. I sincerely hope to dive with Pacific Coast Dive Center again!Publicado en creeferTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Dove Catalina islands today with them. Mary was great. Showed us white tip reef sharks and spotted eagle rays among many fish. Very friendly and professional. Great dive briefing. Service by crew was top notch.Publicado en Luke SalvageTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Really great time diving with Pacific Coast. I had Fernando my first day and Marie my second two days. Both were great, super friendly and professional, I felt very safe diving with them and we saw all sorts of things from Mantas to Sharks. Each trip was really well organized too, and we were always back on land in good time. Felt very well taken care of and highly recommendPublicado en Thomas GarciaTrustindex verifica que la fuente original de la reseña sea Google. Nous avons fait deux plongés et nous avons beaucoup appréciés L'équipe est géniale, on est bien pris en charge et nous ne nous occupons de rien. Matos préparés, prêt à plonger Mention spéciale a notre mono Marie avec qui nous avons passé un excellent moment
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