If you would like to discover the underwater world, diving in Uvita will fulfill your dreams! Marino Ballena National Park is a good place to start your diving adventure or to do a quick dive if you don’t have time for a full-day trip to Isla del Cano.
Here at our PADI 5 Star Dive Center, we offer the best gear and instruction and the safest and most enjoyable diving experiences. We take you on dive trips to the best spots at Marino Ballena National Park to swim with sea turtles, rays, and colorful tropical fish. Are you ready to dive into the magic underneath? Let’s go!
This trip is for certified divers with a minimum PADI Scuba Diver certification.
If you don’t have a diving license yet, check out this offer: Scuba Diving for Beginners
We offer 1, 2, or 3 dives on the same trip, so you can choose the experience that suits you best.
Costa Rica Divers
Half Day
Yes, you must be a certified diver to join this tour. Since we explore the deeper waters of Marino Ballena National Park, participants need to have at least an Scuba Diver certification or equivalent. If you’re not certified yet, don’t worry! You can start with a PADI Discover Scuba Diving experience or take a full scuba course at our PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Uvita before joining this dive.
We offer 1, 2, or 3 dives during this trip, depending on your preference. Each dive takes place at a different site within Marino Ballena National Park, giving you the chance to explore a variety of underwater landscapes and encounter diverse marine life. Whether you want a single dive or a full three-dive adventure, we’ve got you covered. Just let us know how many dives you’d like to include when booking your tour!
The dive sites we visit in Marino Ballena National Park depend on sea conditions and group experience levels. However, some of the most popular sites include rock formations, coral reefs, and areas with abundant marine life, where you can spot sea turtles, rays, and schools of tropical fish. Each dive site offers a unique underwater experience, ensuring that every dive is exciting and memorable. Our experienced guides at our PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Uvita will choose the best locations on the day of your trip to maximize your diving adventure!
During this experience, you will dive in Marino Ballena National Park, one of Costa Rica’s most stunning marine reserves. The park is famous for its vibrant coral reefs, volcanic rock formations, and abundant marine life, including sea turtles, rays, and colorful tropical fish. Depending on the conditions and group experience level, we will visit some of the best dive sites in the area. Our PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Uvita ensures a safe and exciting dive at this breathtaking location!
The trip typically lasts around 4 to 5 hours. This includes time for travel to and from the dive sites, two dives with a surface interval in between, and a bit of time for relaxing on the boat. We aim to give you the best possible diving experience, ensuring you have enough time to explore the stunning underwater world of Marino Ballena National Park while keeping everything safe and enjoyable.
No, you don’t need to bring your own diving gear! We provide all the essential equipment for your dive, including wetsuits, BCDs (buoyancy control devices), regulators, masks, fins, weights, and tanks. If you have your own gear and prefer to use it, you’re welcome to bring it along. We also offer dive computers for rent if needed. Our PADI 5 Star Dive Center ensures that all equipment is well-maintained and ready for your dive in Marino Ballena National Park.
Yes, Marino Ballena National Park is a national park in Costa Rica that includes both land and marine areas. The park is famous for its protected beaches, coral reefs, and waters, which are home to a variety of marine species, including whales, sea turtles, and tropical fish. It is one of the most popular places for scuba diving and snorkeling in Costa Rica, offering unique experiences in a beautiful, natural setting.
The best time for this scuba diving tour in Marino Ballena National Park is during the dry season, which typically runs from December to April. During this time, the weather is sunny, the waters are calm, and visibility is excellent, allowing for the best diving experience. However, diving in the rainy season (from May to November) can also be fantastic, with fewer crowds and still great visibility. Just keep in mind that conditions may vary, but our expert guides at the PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Uvita will ensure your safety and comfort regardless of the season.
We understand that plans can change, which is why we recommend reviewing our full cancellation policy to ensure you have all the necessary information. You can find all the details about cancellations, rescheduling, and refunds by visiting the link above. This will help make your booking process as smooth and stress-free as possible.
If you have more questions, feel free to contact us directly through our website, or you can reach out to us via phone or email. Our friendly team at the PADI 5 Star Dive Center in Uvita is always happy to help and provide more details about the tour, equipment, and anything else you may need to know. We want to make sure you have the best diving experience, so don’t hesitate to ask!
How about becoming a licensed diver?
Take a basic scuba diving course and earn your PADI international diver’s license. It’s really easy!
Scuba diving in Marino Ballena National Park in Uvita is a great way to try diving in Costa Rica. Contact us to book your trip