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Join the SSI Manta and Ray Ecology specialty program and you will learn how to dive with rays and recognize different ray species. You will be taught how rays contribute to healthy ocean ecosystems and why these precious animals need our protection. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.

Become More Than a Certified Divemaster. Become a Confident Dive Professional.Whether you're taking a gap year, considering a career in diving, or simply want to become the best diver you can be.Our Divemaster Internship is designed to challenge you, build your confidence, and give you real-world experience that lasts long after you earn your certification.

Become More Than a Certified Divemaster. Become a Confident Dive Professional.Whether you're taking a gap year, considering a career in diving, or simply want to become the best diver you can be.Our Divemaster Internship is designed to challenge you, build your confidence, and give you real-world experience that lasts long after you earn your certification.

Take an Enriched Air Nitrox Specialty course if you want to shorten your surface intervals and extend your dive time. You'll spend more time exploring your favorite dive sites instead of waiting! With the course you will expand your diving knowledge to plan safe dives with enriched air mixtures up to 40% oxygen. After completing the course you will receive an SSI Enriched Air Nitrox certification for 32% or 40%.

Join our kayak and snorkel tour in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica, and explore the beautiful coastline of the Gulf of Papagayo with professional guides.This 3 hour guided experience combines ocean kayaking with snorkeling at some of the best sites in the area. Paddle along volcanic rock formations and around the Pelonas Islands before jumping into the water to explore vibrant marine life.Our multilingual guides ensure a safe, fun, and educational experience for both beginners and experienced adventurers.Tours depart daily at 8 AM, when ocean conditions are at their calmest. After a short paddle, you will stop at selected snorkel sites to explore the underwater world.During the tour, enjoy fresh fruit, iced tea, and cake while relaxing between activities.

The SSI Perfect Buoyancy specialty is the best way to improve your buoyancy and get the most from every dive. Buoyancy is an essential dive skill, but any diver will tell you it takes time to perfect. The Perfect Buoyancy specialty will teach you advanced buoyancy skills and techniques, so you can master your buoyancy more quickly and enjoy more relaxed dive adventures. In this fascinating program, you will also learn new skills that protect the environment and work in every diving situation. Upon completion, you will earn the SSI Perfect Buoyancy Specialty certification. With better buoyancy skills, you will soon be able to hover with ease and take the underwater photographs you dream of!

Choosing and buying your dive equipment is one of the biggest and most important investments you will make as a diver, but it is easy to get it a bit wrong. We want you to choose the right dive kit for your needs and know how to look after it properly. With the right knowledge, you can get the most from your investment and enjoy safe and comfortable dives for years to come. The SSI Equipment Techniques specialty is the best way to learn how to choose and store your dive kit. Working with an experienced and trained SSI Professional, you will learn in-depth information about the components of your Total Diving System and develop a thorough understanding of your diving equipment. You will also practice basic preventative dive equipment maintenance to ensure you get maximum performance and longevity from your Total Diving System. Start this dive equipment specialty today!

Is there good snorkeling in Costa Rica ? Yes ! The Guanacaste province offers a rich variety of marine life and has the best snorkeling in Costa Rica ! Our expert snorkeling guides look forward to take you out for a fun and safe experience. Starting at our dive shop (at 7.00AM) for paperwork and equipment fitting. Then we leave at 7.30 and you’ll have the opportunity to snorkel around the islands in the Papagayo Gulf. Each water session is around 40 mins in length. After evaluating the conditions, we find the most suitable place to get in and follow the rock formations looking for sharks, rays and a large variety of reef fish. Maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see one of our beautiful sea turtles ! We return to the dive center around noon.

Diving around Playa del Coco is great and it offers the best dive sites in Guanacaste. We look forward to take you out and show you a wide range of marine life ! We offer daily 2-tank dive trips to our local dive sites in the Gulf of Papagayo, for all certification levels. Upon request we can also offer a third dive (min. 2 divers). Dive sites are characterised by volcanic rock formations approx. 10 mins boat ride from the shore. You can book a third dive for only $40 USD extra. Starting at 7.30 am at our dive shop in Playa del Coco, returning to shore around 12.00 pm. We require sign up for all dive trips a day in advance, for paperwork and equipment fittings. We require a refresher if you have not been diving for more than 12 months. The temperature in the North Pacific coast of Costa Rica ranges between 21-30ºC / 70-86ºF depending on the time of year. Visibility can change on a daily basis. The rocky underwater terrain is home to a huge variety of marine life, some seasonal. We can see white tip reef sharks, giant manta rays, stingrays, eagle rays, jewel and green morays, nudibranchs, angel and butterfly fish and schools of damsels, jacks, grunts and spadefish. Check out our favorite dive sites below. All our dives have a maximum dive time of 1 hour and depth range depends on your certification level (max 18-30 meters). ​ Are you planning to do several days of diving then choose the 10 day 2-tank (20 dives) local dive package and receive a discount price ! Full set of rental equipment is available at $35 USD per day incl. 13% VAT. ​

Night dives require very different skills than daylight dives. The SSI Night Diving & Limited Visibility Specialty course is the best way to learn all about night diving and practice the techniques required to make you a safe and confident night diver. This course will give you all the knowledge and skills to dive safely and relaxed at night or in limited visibility conditions. In a balanced mix of online learning and open water dives, you will learn how to use special equipment, the correct entry and exit techniques and how to communicate with your dive buddy at night and in limited visibility. Upon completion of the course, you will receive the SSI Night Diving and Limited Visibility Specialty certification and be ready to dive into the dark with confidence.

The world’s oceans are home to thousands of fish species, and you will encounter plenty of these fascinating creatures on your dives! In this course, you will be taught all the skills and concepts you need to identify common families of Caribbean, Indo-Pacific and Red Sea reef fish. Upon completion, you will earn your SSI Fish Identification specialty certification.

Using online learning, confined and open water dives, the SSI Scuba Diver program is a perfect foundation to become a confident and safe diver. You will learn all you need to scuba dive in open water up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. In this program, you will complete almost half of the Open Water Diver course training and can upgrade your certification easily. You just need to complete the remaining academic and confined water sessions, plus two open water training dives.

In the SSI Basic Diver program, you will learn the skills and knowledge you need to try diving up to 12 meters deep with an SSI Professional. It is a great way to explore the underwater world more fully as you try diving. The entire Basic Diver program can be credited towards the Scuba Diver or Open Water Dive programs within 6 months, so you can take the next step in your dive adventure.

Welcome to the Nudibranch Ecology course, where you’ll explore the world of sea slugs in seven detailed sessions. Begin with their classification and habitats, then learn about their movement, sensory, and respiratory systems. Discover their complex reproductive strategies, relationships with other marine organisms, feeding habits, and crucial role in ecosystems. Explore their defense mechanisms and interactions with humans, emphasizing their research and conservation significance. This course will deepen your understanding of these extraordinary creatures, perfect for marine biology enthusiasts, students, or the curious. Join us and uncover the secrets of nudibranchs.

Our Divemaster program is one of the best rated professional programs in the industry. It is our goal to train you to become a Divemaster ready to be employed. You can start the internship any day and our programs are from 1 - 3 months. We offer accommodation to our interns. Contact us directly for availability at info@richcoastdiving.com Included with our 3 month internship: ​- The only internship that includes 5 Specialties to make you a better Dive Pro ! - Personalised training and mentorship during your training period- DIVE for LIFE Membership - Manta & Bull shark Diving - A FREE Rich Coast Diving T-shirt - Unlimited world-class diving during training - Experience workshops like equipment maintenance - FREE Candies and Coffee -- FREE Wifi at the shop - Discount on shop retail​ ...And much more !