Caño Island Discovery Diving

Why choose this experience

Get to know the equipment, practise the instructions and discover what breathing underwater feels like. Preparation is part of this introduction to diving.

• Initial preparation to become familiar with equipment and instructions.
• An introductory underwater experience with professional support.
• A way to discover scuba before deciding whether to continue your training.

Discovery · your first diving experience

Explore Caño Island’s underwater world with professional support and a safety briefing.

Discovery is an introductory experience and does not award a diving certification.

Your first underwater adventure

1. 01

   Depart from Drake Bay

   Travel by boat to Caño Island Biological Reserve, taking in the coastal scenery of the Osa Peninsula.

2. 02

   Introduction to diving

   Before entering the water, receive instruction on equipment, breathing, underwater communication signals and safety.

3. 03

   Explore with professional support

   Once prepared, discover rocky formations and look for tropical fish, rays, turtles and other species. The activity depends on ocean conditions and sightings are not guaranteed.

What is included

• Round-trip boat transport between Drake Bay and Caño Island.
• Caño Island Biological Reserve entry.
• Complete diving equipment and basic instruction before entering the water.
• Support from diving professionals.
• Lunch and a safety briefing before diving.

Departure and return

Leave Drake Bay in the morning and return in the early afternoon. Exact times and the meeting point are confirmed when booking and may vary with weather and ocean conditions.

Dive sites are selected according to ocean conditions, participants’ experience and professional judgement. You may encounter reef sharks, turtles, rays, moray eels and schools of fish; sightings are not guaranteed.

What to bring

• Swimwear, towel, sandals and lightweight clothes.
• Sunscreen and a reusable water bottle.
• Underwater camera if you have one, and a waterproof bag for devices.

Before confirming

Participation is subject to the operator’s age, health and safety requirements. Ask about these before confirming and follow the diving professionals’ instructions.

Share your flight plans with the diving team so they can review the appropriate safety intervals before flying with you.

Boarding and landing take place directly on the beach. Bring sandals and be prepared to get your feet wet. Observe wildlife without touching, chasing or feeding it.

What is paid separately

Personal expenses and additional services outside the programme. Boat transport, entry, equipment, professional support and lunch are already included.

Plan your booking

Choose your diving option and date, add the participants and your contact details. You can send any missing equipment sizes later by email or WhatsApp.

Payment and cancellations

No deposit is required. Full payment is due the day before the tour. If you cancel at least 24 hours before departure, there is no penalty and any payment received is refunded. Cancellations less than 24 hours before departure are non-refundable. Date changes are arranged with our team subject to availability.

For tours outside Corcovado, if the operator cancels before the activity starts because of unsafe weather, you can choose another date subject to availability. If the new date does not suit you, unprovided services are refunded, excluding non-refundable entrance fees disclosed before payment.