Ever since I discovered climbing and diving for myself, I knew it would be a never-ending adventure. That since there are so many interesting places above and below the water in the world, why not make it possible for everyone to see them. I have been a mountain climber and cave explorer most of my life and have had the honor of participating in many amazing exploration expeditions. I have been professionally involved in scuba diving and dive training for more than a dozen years now.
At Costa Rica Divers, I am the manager and chief instructor. We take great care of the quality of training, so I personally teach or supervise all dive courses. Dive and snorkel tours led by our guides and Divemasters are also directly coordinated by me. You are in good hands!
Check also my expedition project: instagram.com/goexplorewith.me
We are proud to say that we are a PADI accredited diving center. This means not only high quality services and training, but also appropriate technical and logistical preparation. In order to obtain the status of a PADI dive center, it is necessary to meet a number of strict conditions and provide services at the required level at all times. If you are thinking about choosing the right place for your scuba diving course, then PADI dive centers will be the right choice.
Not everyone can meet the requirements for an accredited dive center, and their capabilities are limited for various reasons. Then they can apply for a lower status, which is called a dive resort. What implications does this have for you as a customer? Let me give you an example – a small neighborhood store is nice, but when you want to do complete shopping, you prefer a well-equipped place.
A PADI accredited dive center is a guarantee of a high level of service and adequate technical support. Obtaining status is a multi-step process that requires proof of high quality service. However, PADI dive center status is only granted for one year and we have to renew our license every year. This is to maintain a consistent level and reassure customers that they have made the right choice. You can check on the PADI website to see if the dive school of your choice has renewed status and what level it is.
Just visit this site and check it out: https://locator.padi.com
Another important issue is the instructor’s license. Every instructor who wants to conduct diving courses must have an instructor’s license, which must be renewed every year. This ensures not only that the training is of high quality, but also that we are up to date with industry standards. Similar to dive center licenses, instructors also have different levels of certification to teach different levels of courses. At Costa Rica Divers we train at all levels, from basic courses, through specialty courses such as night diving, to the professional PADI Divemaster level. If you want to know more about the diving instructor license and how to check its validity, here is a detailed guide on the subject: how to check the scuba instructor qualifications?
Do you have a good insurance?
Accidents can happen even in paradise and that sucks. That’s why it’s so important to have good insurance to keep you covered under and above the water.
