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Catalina Islands Scuba Tour

Islas Catalina Scuba Diving

The Catalina Islands are located in front of the coast of North Guanacaste, near Flamingo, El Coco, Ocotal. The Catalinas are fun sites to explore during a half day tour. Our trip includes snacks, the equipments and two immersions in different sites around the islands ( Sites are chosen depending on various factors, including conditions, client interests and guide knowledge and suggestions ). The tour depart around 7 AM and returns around noon to 1 PM.

  • Price U$ 162 Catamaran / U$ 187 3 dives
  • Tour duration: Half day
  • Departure: 7 AM
  • Return: 1 PM

This dive tour is the most popular in the province of Guanacaste. The short boat ride ( around 30 minutes ( and the good conditions including visibility and underwater wildlife make it a fun place to explore. Ideal for beginners and intermediate divers. The Catalinas Islands are a group of volcanic islands located approximately 40 minutes from Playas del Coco, where marine life abounds thanks to its coral reef and rocky. These islands are known locally and internationally for the spectacular migrations of Golden Stripes and the constant presence of Móbulas, Oceanic Blanket, Whip Stripes and other marine animals like turtles, clown shrimp, whitetip sharks, moray eels. After leaving Playas del Coco at 07:30 am, we will visit the main dive points of the area: La Pared, La Viuda, Sombrero and Aquarium, conducted by our experienced Dive Master. Points to visit vary depending on wind and current conditions. After the first dive, you will enjoy a healthy snack of fresh fruits and non-alcoholic drinks. In the second dive visit another point inside the area to complete the underwater experience and return to Playas del Coco. Between the second and third immersion you will enjoy a cold beachfront lunch consisting of a fresh bread sandwich with roasted chicken, avocado, tomato and fresh cheese.

Diving Catalina Islands

Where we operate

El Refugio Nacazcol Eco tours is the premier tour operator for catamaran sailing trips and scuba diving and snorkeling for all the hotels and resorts located in the areas in between the Four Seasons Papagayo, Mangroove, Andaz Papagayo, Secrets Papagayo, Playa Panama Beach, Playa Hermosa Beach, El Coco, Ocotal and both Riu Hotels, Rui Palace and Riu Guanacaste. Whenever it is possible, most of the times, we pick people up right on the beach.

  • Four Seasons Papagayo
  • Andaz Papagayo
  • Playa Hermosa Beach
  • El Coco
  • Ocotal
  • Riu Palace
  • Riu Guanacaste
  • Playa Panama Beach

Papagayo

Papagayo

Riu

Riu

El Coco

El Coco

Ocotal

Ocotal

Private Tours and Charters

All our Catamaran Sailing Tours are private, ideal for families, smaller to medium sized groups and even honeymooners or couples. Each tour includes amazing snorkeling, plenty of nature and beach time, open water sailing, anchoring near secluded beaches, pristine bays and coves. All our sailing charters and private tours include limitless alcoholic beverages, sodas, fruit juice, sodas and water, spirits, and as far as food, snacks like chips, dips and burritos, fresh cut fruit.