★★★★★ 4.9 · 400+ Google reviews

Scuba diving in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

🤿 Discover Scuba 🐠 Fun dives 🏅 SSI courses 🌊 Snorkeling ⛵ Private charter

Be Water Diving is Tamarindo’s SSI certified dive center. Manta rays, sharks, turtles, all 30 minutes from shore at the Catalina Islands.
No experience needed. Small groups, expert instructors.

✦ Manta Rays ✦ White-tip Sharks ✦ Sea Turtles ✦ Dolphins ✦ Octopus ✦ Pufferfish ✦ Humpback Whales ✦ Moray Eels ✦ Bull Sharks

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO?

Scuba diving & snorkeling in Tamarindo

Discover Scuba Diving Tamarindo

Try scuba diving for the first time at the Catalina Islands. No certification required, our SSI instructors guide you the whole way.

$170 / person

Fun dives in Catalina Islands

Certified diver? Enjoy two dives at two sites in Catalina Islands. Sharks, manta rays, turtles, one incredible morning in Costa Rica.

$130 / person

Snorkeling tour – Catalina Islands

Family-friendly. No gear or experience required. Marine life guaranteed at one of Costa Rica’s best snorkel spots.

$80 / person

SSI CERTIFICATION

Get your scuba diving certification in Tamarindo

International SSI certification. All levels. Bilingual instructors. Catalina Islands.

Basic Diver

The ideal introduction to the underwater world. This course offers a safe and exciting way to begin your SSI certification.

$365 / person

Open Water Diver

Get your first official scuba diving certification. This course teaches you the essential theory and practical skills to dive safely anywhere in the world.

$530 / person

Referral course

If you’ve completed your SSI Open Water theory and confined water training, join us for your certification as an SSI Open Water Diver!

$380 / person

Advanced Diver

Take your skills to the next level, improve your buoyancy, and expand your underwater limits. Explore new depths and build confidence.

$500 / person

Rescue Diver

Learn how to prevent and manage problems in the water, becoming a safer and more confident dive buddy. A challenging and highly rewarding course!

$590 / person

Scuba skills update

Refresh your diving skills in Tamarindo. If it’s been a while since your last dive, this course is crucial for your safety and confidence.

$250 / person

WHY CHOOSE US?

Tamarindo's trusted SSI dive center since +10 years

Safety first

SSI certified instructors. Emergency O₂ on board. Max 4 divers per instructor on every dive.

Local experts

Diving in Catalina Islands since 2017. We know every current, every spot, every season.

Multilingual team

English, Spanish, we brief you clearly in your language, above and below water.

Amazing marine life

Manta rays, sting rays, white-tip sharks, sea turtles, the Catalina Islands are among the best dive sites in Costa Rica.

Small groups only

Never more than 4 divers per instructor. Real attention, real guidance, every single dive.

The little extras

Homemade banana bread, fresh pineapple, warm smiles. People always come back for these too.

OUR BOAT

Your scuba diving adventure starts on board

The Ocean Rider is our purpose-built dive boat, departing from Tamarindo beach every morning at 7:00 AM toward the Catalina Islands, one of the top dive sites on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Modern, well-maintained scuba diving equipment
Small groups, never overcrowded
Fresh pineapple & homemade cake on every trip
Emergency oxygen always on board

THE TEAM

Meet your scuba diving instructors in Tamarindo

Nico

SSI Instructor · Founder

3,500+ dives. 10+ years in Tamarindo. Patient, educational, speaks EN / ES / FR.

Lucas

SSI Instructor

Good vibes and total passion for diving. Beginners love his energy and patience.

Ines

SSI Instructor

Professional and always happy to chat, she makes every diver feel at ease!

Jessi

Dive master

Calm, chill and totally in her element underwater, she guides certified divers to the best spots.

WHAT GUESTS SAY

400+ divers. One verdict.

4.9 Excellent

★★★★★ 4.9 · 400+ Google reviews - Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Jonas Engl

4 days ago

The support was excellent, all the guides were very friendly and relaxed! We saw great spots with lots of wildlife. All in all, highly recommended!

Lucía Pascual

5 days ago

10/10 experience, Inés and Lucas are the best, it was a very fun morning and the diving was incredible, I recommend it 100%

Eric Muniz

6 days ago

We arrived at the office at 7am and they were waiting and on time. They briefed us and then we took a skiff to the snorkel/dive boat. The crew was awesome and there was some comedy. The crew looked like a Costa Rican version of Money Heist and entertaining and attentive. They gave us water and snacks. We saw an abundance of fish including eels, sharks, a water snake, and a baby shark. We would recommend them to our friends and family and to anyone else who wanted to know a good snorkel or dive guide. Thank you.

Robbie Lakey

1 week ago

Well I chose Be Water down to the reviews, and I can delightfully say they didn’t disappoint.

I felt safe and confident in this team throughout my experience with them and truly look forward to visiting again.

Cassidy Hergott

2 weeks ago

We booked through our hostel and had an incredible time snorkelling! Our guide Lucas was great at spotting wildlife and keeping us safe. Our group only had 3 people in it! We saw sharks, an octopus, LOTS of jellyfish, and a bunch of fishies. 🐠🐡🐟

Jamie Fogel

2 weeks ago

Jathedra

4 weeks ago

I came here on May 5, 2026. It was my first experience diving and I was blown away by the instructors and the dive spot. My instructor Lucas was patient explaining above water and remained level headed in the water. We were lucky enough to see two manta rays, a turtle, and lots of other amazing creatures. The rest of the crew was great and the banana bread they served as a snack was one of the greatest things I’ve ever eaten. It’s safe to say I’m now hooked on diving. Thanks for the amazing adventure! Pura vida!!

Noah Tourigny

4 weeks ago

Great experience with this team! Sam was professional and knowledgeable with lots of great little facts about local sea and wildlife. They were friendly and made us feel safe.

Ben Barnard

4 weeks ago

Had an amazing time with Be Water. We were a a massive group of 9 people! They took such great care of us. They were very accommodating especially dealing with such a big group. They were extremely professional and safe with us and took amazing photos! Thanks again.

Robin

1 month ago

Amazing trip start to finish. From siting dolphins on the way out, to snorkeling above the giant mantas and a reef shark. The guides were always aware of everyone and the boat was in sight. Very safe.

Canivenq Emma

1 month ago

I got my certification with Lucas and the Be Water Diving team, and it was just perfect! Lucas was incredibly patient and always in a great mood. He was reassuring and encouraging throughout the entire certification process. The team made this new experience fantastic and unforgettable! Thank you for these wonderful moments!!

fanny

1 month ago

We scuba dived with Ines, it was amazing, we saw many stuffs including sharks. The dive was safe and Ines was a great instructor, thanks a lot 😊😊

Kyleigh McClennan

1 month ago

Great snorkelling experience! We saw dolphins, manta rays, devil rays, white tip reef sharks and many more fish species! We stopped at 2 dive sites and got some delicious pineapple in between.

F Hoffmann

1 month ago

We went snorkelling with Maria and Ines, amazing trip! Mantas, dolphins, a shark, …

Senna Hesseling

1 month ago

We were with instructor Sam; everything was perfectly arranged. We were able to sit comfortably on the boat on the way to the dive site.
We saw beautiful fish and scenery. And I received very good instruction.

Definitely recommended!

Berend Nijenhuis

1 month ago

The dive was truly fantastic! Together with instructor Sam, we saw sharks and a manta ray, which was an amazing experience. The boat was also super comfortable and everyone on board was incredibly friendly and helpful. It really felt like a top-notch day underwater and on the boat! Definitely recommended for anyone who loves diving.

Jessica Vannucchi

1 month ago

Incroyable expérience de plongée à Tamarindo avec Be Water Diving !

Toute l’équipe est extrêmement sympathique, accueillante et très professionnelle. Nous avons plongé aux Islas Catalinas et le spectacle était incroyable : des raies manta par dizaines, des requins à pointes blanches, des raies léopards, etc.

Le centre de plongée à Tamarindo est parfaitement organisé, et une excellente attention portée à la sécurité en plongée, ce qui nous a tout de suite mis en confiance.

Sans hésiter, l’une des meilleures expériences de scuba diving au Costa Rica. Je recommande Be Water Diving à 100 % vivre une plongée inoubliable !

Ana Paula Morel

1 month ago

Tivemos uma ótima experiência de mergulho com cilindro. A equipe argentina foi muito querida e simpática. O capitão do barco também. Tivemos ótimos mergulhos com muita vida marinha!

Maxi

2 months ago

The team is great and we had an amazing day of diving, with many Highlights. I felt in very good hands throughout the whole experience.

Grant Gilron

2 months ago

Excellent, professional and friendly staff. Great equipment, and incredible diving!

Emon AA

2 months ago

Such an amazing experience! We went for first time scuba and I was a bit nervous at the beginning but Lucas was super patient and helpful. The wildlife was absolutely magnificent!

Luis

2 months ago

I had the pleasure of meeting Lucas, Maru, and Captain LuisMi—excellent people. And the experience was incredible. 1000000% recommended!

“I had the pleasure of meeting Lucas, Maru, and Captain LuisMi. They are wonderful people, and the experience was incredible. 1000000% recommended!”

Jose Uñón

2 months ago

Everything was fantastic thanks to Lucas, Inés, and Jessi—great professionals and really nice people.

The conditions weren't ideal—strong currents and medium-low visibility—but thanks to them, the experience was safe and very enjoyable. We saw amazing marine life: sharks, manta rays, moray eels, pufferfish...

Definitely a highly recommended dive center!

Reed Borgmann

2 months ago

Incredible time with Jessica and Lucas. True snorkeling and scuba excursions. We saw many trips like this that were more of a booze cruise and are ecstatic with our decision. We had a small group on the boat with us and all had an incredible time. The snorkeling was fantastic and we got to see multiple types of rays including a manta, sharks, all sorts of fish, and even some eels. 10/10 experience.

Pauline Meichel

2 months ago

Nous avons fait deux activités avec Be water diving : Plongée / snorkeling et tortues. Les deux activités étaient très bien organisées. Pour la plongée le matériel est bien entretenu et de qualité. La plongée au top avec des mantas, raie aigle, requin,... Pensez à prendre un médicament contre le mal de mer car ca secoue. Notre guide de palanquée Ines était au top, à l'écoute, attentive à notre sécurité et notre confort. Super club de plongée.
Pour l'activité tortues, très bonne orga. Nous avons eu la chance de voir une tortue nidifier + des bébés tortues

Nicolas Peitz

2 months ago

My group did 7 dives and 2 snorkeling trips with Be Water Diving. Every time was a great experience. The staff are very knowledgeable, experienced, and professional.

Special thanks to Ines, Jessica, Lucas, and Nicolas. We dove with all of them, and they were all amazing.

My girlfriend had never dived before. Ines helped her feel very comfortable, and she had a great first experience.

Good prices, great team. We highly recommend Be Water Diving!

Madison Campbell

2 months ago

First time diving and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience with Be Water Diving!!! Huge thank you to Lucas and Ines for making my first two dives so amazing — I felt safe and supported the whole time. 10/10 recommend and can’t wait to come back next time we’re in Tamarindo!

Daniela Grimm

2 months ago

Had two amazing days of diving with Veronica & Lucas. Everything was well organized, they did such a good job guiding us and showing us lots of animals. It was an unforgettable experience. Thank you so much!

Aidan Patterson

3 months ago

The crew here are absolutely phenomenal from the captains to the instructors (they also have the coolest shop). We did our Open Water Certification with Ines and she was amazing to work with and took great care of us. Super fun dive both days and got to see some amazing marine life, thanks to Lucas (another instructor) for offering to take our picture underwater even though we weren’t part of his dive crew!

Dylan Patterson

3 months ago

Wonderful experience, our instructors Ines and Lucas were very knowledgable and passionate about diving, we saw lots of cool critters and beasts, would recommend!

Solene Gully

3 months ago

Loved diving with the team of Ines, Jessica, Lucas and Nicolas. 3 days of fun discovery the sealives in las Catalinas. Sleeping sharks, schools of flying rays above us. And a manta ray passing by so close we could have touched it. Currents, thermoclimes all under Lucas professional ans knowledgeable watch. Thank you!

Tessa von Richthofen

3 months ago

Our guide Lucas was fantastic and exuded a wonderful calmness. We were a small group of three people and saw, among other things, manta rays and reef sharks.

Duane Johnson

3 months ago

Mother Nature did not cooperate
Visibility was not great and it was a bit rough for snorkelling
They did take us to a more sheltered area near shore to do the 2nd swim

Zach Regehr

3 months ago

Had a fantastic time snorkelling! Staff was fantastic and all the equipment was well cared for.

Kim Lowman Vollmer

3 months ago

Great attention to detail, extremely helpful and safe , and very accommodating for older generation. Organized but relaxed and upbeat. Costa Rica water was cold and not very clear. Saw manta rays, snakes. Eels, rays, starfish, octopus, sharks. Dolphins, sea slug. Scorpion fish. Cornetfish. Morey, porcupine fish. Sea urchin. Guitar fish. And other fish

Paiz Basner

3 months ago

The instructors are so professional and caring for first time snorkelers. They emphasize safety and had a wide breadth of knowledge about the sea creatures we were about to see. Including a manta rays, tropical fish, eels, one reef shark that stayed at the floor of the ocean. The adventure also takes you on a 45 minute boat ride to gorgeous Catalinas Island. Highly recommend!

Bautista Ruival

3 months ago

These people are a 10/10

Andreas Castillo

3 months ago

Pretty bad service

Paul Antolik

3 months ago

Had an amazing experience diving Catalina islands with Be water. The team are friendly and professional, Lucas was a great dive instructor. The rental equipment was all well maintained and they made it so easy by having everything set up and ready on the boat.

michelle fallas

4 months ago

It was my first time scuba diving, and I couldn't have chosen a better place than Be Water Diving.

From the very first moment, they made me feel incredibly comfortable, safe, and confident. They took the time to patiently explain everything, which made the experience even more special.

I'm from Costa Rica, and experiencing this in my own country was simply amazing.

I highly recommend them. An experience I'll never forget! 🇨🇷🤿✨

Chadd Kerr

4 months ago

I dove with Be Water Diving Center and had a really good experience.

It was my first time scuba diving in the open ocean. They explained everything clearly and made sure I was ready to go.

Both dives had great wildlife. Sharks, fish, mantas and a ton of other cool stuff. Overall it was smooth, well run, and a great first ocean dive experience. I’d definitely go with them again.

Jean Schneller

4 months ago

Great snorkeling even on a rough seas day. Excellent staff. Very supportive and a happy group.

Luciana Grabois

4 months ago

One of the best experiences of my life!

I'm so grateful my first dive was with them. They gave me so much peace of mind from beginning to end. They're incredibly responsible! They were constantly monitoring everything underwater, making sure we were okay, comfortable, and enjoying the activity. On top of that, we saw so much flora and fauna. The guys are awesome, both for diving and snorkeling!
I'm so grateful!! Our vacation went from a 10 to a 1000!! 🩷✨

I D

4 months ago

An incredible experience! So much marine life, and the experience was even better thanks to Inés, Lucas, and Magda 🙂 I finished my Open Water Diver certification with them, and they made the dives super enjoyable. They showed us marine life that you can't see with the naked eye (octopuses, moray eels, stonefish, etc.). Plus, the cakes they give you on board are delicious!!! And fruit to keep us refreshed. I would definitely dive with them again a hundred times over!
Oh, and I can't forget Nico! He's really nice and explained the marine life of Tamarindo to us :)))

Florence H

4 months ago

The team is really great, but the snorkeling spot wasn't interesting.

FIONA LANGOT

4 months ago

I have no words to express how extraordinary these people are. They are so kind, patient, friendly, and passionate about their work.

They are very attentive and always give great advice. It was my first dive, and I will remember it for the rest of my life. I will remember the amazing animals I saw and how wonderful these people were to me.
I truly thank the entire team, and especially Lucas, who taught me everything and helped me manage my breathing despite my nerves. If you want to go diving in Tamarindo or need other services, don't hesitate; you've come to the right place.

Adj

5 months ago

Lucas is a great instructor! He made sure all off the skills were properly demonstrated and not just checked off a list.

b mckersie

5 months ago

The dive master was awesome. Magda was very informative, helpful and fun. The crew was so helpful with the equipment & assisting. They put in a great effort to make our experience wonderful!

Guillaume Szor

5 months ago

We had such a good experience with Be Water Diving center. Lucas was super helpful in the dive, taking the time to make sure that my son and I had a very good experience and showing us lots of cool stuff during the dive. I highly recommend this dive center!

emily pappas

5 months ago

Our group of 12 really enjoyed this excursion!! We wanted to try something new and adventurous and the crew was friendly, helpful and made us feel super safe. The delicious pineapple and homeade cakes were a great added touch to our trip:) Would highly reccomend!!

Javier Cobos

5 months ago

The diving experience was average, as is typical of the ocean. There was plenty of marine life and fish, but we were hoping for good visibility and to see manta rays. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be. It's still early, being January. We'll have to come back. The experience with the dive center was outstanding. The reception, service, equipment, explanations, and knowledge of the guide and assistants were all excellent. The equipment worked perfectly. The boat is safe and well-equipped. Everything was perfect and highly recommended.

Benjamin Calleja

5 months ago

Nico, Luca and Ines were amazing, so friendly and accommodating.
We did several dives in the Catalina Islands, great service and very convenient right by the beach.
We saw white tip sharks, turtles, plenty of morays rockas and plenty of life despite limited 10m visibility.

Andreas Vassilaros

5 months ago

We had a fantastic experience with Be Water. We dived with the family and the instructors really created such a relaxed and fun atmosphere. I can really recommend the dive shop.

Philip Vassilaros

5 months ago

Had a wonderful time completing my Advanced Diver certificate with Be Water! Everyone are very kind and polite and you truly feel safe when you dive with the divemasters! I dived with Luca and Ines and they were great!!

Patricia Ramos Hernandez

5 months ago

The staff where amazing! So welcoming and helpful. Really recommend to go diving with them!

gymnasie arbete

5 months ago

I took my Open water diver certificat here with Ines and Luca and i could not be happier. All the staff where so welcoming and i had the best time. Really recommend them!!

Alexander Blomqvist

5 months ago

Did two morning dives with Be water diving. Well organized and nice and knowledgeable staff. Dived at Catalina Island, saw a lot of wildlife, white tip sharks, eagleray etc. Visibility was not the best (3-5 m), but still very nice dives. Approx. 12-15 meters. The boat trip was nice, saw dolphins and the staff offered fruit and cake. No problems with the language! Recommend!

SuperEguren

5 months ago

Great instructors and really helpful. I took my open water certification here and I’m really happy about it. Lukas was my teacher and is now a friend.
Bilingual and really professional staff. And last but not least, great chocolate cake afterwards

Alessandra Rivera

5 months ago

I took my Open Water Course with Be Water Diving Tamarindo and it was a fantastic experience.

I learned to dive with Lucas, who was very kind, patient, and funny, which made the whole course feel friendly and relaxed. Even though I took the course alone, I felt confident the entire time.

The entire staff is very friendly and helpful, always willing to assist. I highly recommend them for your diving course, especially if it's your first time.

Sofia Cometta

6 months ago

We did two nice dives at Catalina Island on December 2, 2025. We saw a variety of fish and several whitetip reef sharks. There was some current and visibility wasn't the best, but we're in the Pacific Ocean! The “Ocean Rider” boat is perfect for a morning trip, and the staff and guide were super welcoming!

6 months ago

Melisa Leyland

6 months ago

My family of 4 booked the half day snorkel trip with Be Water Diving. What an experience! The trip started with a 30min smooth and acenic ride to the Catalina Islands. We saw 2 large turtles in the way. Once we got to the first destination, we all jumped in and snorkelled. We saw many pools of tropical fish, puffers, starfish and other fish. We then went to another location and snorkeled more. The crew were professional, kind, funny and reassuring. We felt very safe the whole time. Snacks and drinks were provided too. I highly recommend this trip. My 19 yr old said this was the best part of our trip to CR which says a lot because we did a ton!
Shoutout to Jessie! Thank you 🙏

JOANNA CEBULA

6 months ago

An excellent diving experience.

The team is friendly and very professional, adapting to each diver's experience level. Diving at the Catalina Islands was one of the best I've ever done. You can see whitetip reef sharks, turtles, rays, and countless schools of fish. Dolphins even came to greet us.
Snorkeling is also possible there.
If you're ever in Tamarindo, don't hesitate to visit this small local dive center!

Olivia L

7 months ago

Amazing experience diving in Costa Rica, we did a refresher dive course with Luca and he was amazing and so patient ! Thank you!

Francisco Chedufau

7 months ago

We went scuba diving with Lucas, Jordi, and Ine—a fantastic team! We had a great time, and they were super professional! Highly recommended!

Victor Jimenez

8 months ago

I had an amazing experience! It was my first time diving and Lucas, the instructor for first timers was great. He made it so easy and it was truly a great and fun experience. We got to see sharks, turtles, whales, rays, eels, puffer fish and more def recommend going with them, everyone was very friendly and made the whole experience rly fun

Mic

8 months ago

Lucas did amazing job! Communicated very well. Had a great diving assistant and support team. A couple great dives on a beautiful September day. Capn did a great job driving the boat. Saw humpback whales, green turtles, dolphins (all on the surface), some white tip reef sharks resting on the bottom and a myriad of other cool things!

christina case

8 months ago

My experience was AMAZINNGGG! I was terrified tbh bc I was nervous about my ears, but they went down slowly with me and made sure I was okay before going down further. They were awesome at spotting cool stuff too!! Very professional and kind!

Cooper Mota

9 months ago

Be Water Diving was amazing with a well educated and very kind staff! Lucas was my instructor and he made the entire process of completing my Open Water certification seamless and super fun! The boat captain was great, happily venturing “off course” when we would spot whales and dolphins!

P.S. the restaurant next door (Caprichos) is delicious and the perfect spot to grab lunch after the dive (highly recommend the Bomba Schnitzel).

Maya

9 months ago

In the face of all the amazing reviews I contacted them the day before, they said we do snorkelling from 7-12. We planned to be there the next day and they weren’t there. We asked someone, he said they are closed. And later they responded to my whats app message saying we are closed today, even though the day before they said they were open.

Serena Fenske

9 months ago

Such a great experience!! The guys were so awesome and really walked us through the steps to make sure we were all always safe and doing well. Seriously the best! You won't regret booking your scuba experience with them. Much love !!💓

Camilla Marassi

9 months ago

We had a great time with this dive center. We did two dives at Las Catalinas, at the El Classico and Los Sombreros sites, and we loved both dive sites. We booked and prepaid through a reliable website they recommended and showed up at 7:00 AM. We reached the dive site in a 40-minute boat ride. We saw numerous sharks, many pufferfish, many moray eels of various colors, and an eagle ray. During the boat trip, we also saw a couple of whales, dolphins, and turtles. Excellent organization. Our instructor, Lucas, was well-trained, spoke good English, and gave us all the necessary instructions before diving. The briefing was well-conducted, and everything was completely safe. The equipment was good and modern. There were only three of us diving with the instructor. We recommend this dive center if you want to dive from Tamarindo.

Víctor Ruibal Riesgo

9 months ago

Todo excelente. El equipo, Martina, Lucas y Jordi encantadores y profesionales. Recomendado 100%

Javier Acebal

9 months ago

Excellent diving! The guys are super professional, attentive, and cool!
They took me to some great spots; I saw sharks, manta rays, turtles, and I was even lucky enough to see whales from the boat! Highly recommended.

Austin Bazuk

9 months ago

Great time and very helpful

Fabrice Roth

9 months ago

Wow, what a great company! I really enjoyed the entire experience. From the very first contact over WhatsApp—where the BeWater team was quick to respond and very helpful—to the actual diving itself, everything was perfect.

I booked three discovery dives for my wife and two daughters, as well as a dive trip for myself. Luca, my dive instructor, was extremely kind and made sure I had all the information I needed during our boat trip. The kids also received clear instructions, and I must admit—I was even more excited about their dive than my own. And I was not disappointed! Neither by my dive, nor by the enthusiasm the kids showed after their very first dive.

I was able to join my wife and kids for their second dive, and switching groups was no problem at all. As I said, really wonderful people.
Result: my kids now want to go for their certification!

Great job, BeWater team!

Thank you so much for this unforgettable morning, where we saw sharks, stingrays, turtles, whales on the horizon, and even dolphins jumping out of the water.

Emily

9 months ago

We saw baby sharks and lots of fish—it was such a great experience, and I highly recommend going there! It was my first time scuba diving, and the staff was very friendly, explaining everything thoroughly. Underwater, we didn’t have many complications, and even when we did, they helped us immediately.
I enjoyed it so much that I’ve decided to go for my dive certification!

Leili

9 months ago

Tom Woodford

9 months ago

Excellent staff, excellent dive, unfortunately I got sea sick so next time I will not forget the Dramamine

Sophia Schmoll

10 months ago

It was a great experience. Super friendly crew and nice people.

Julia Lammers

10 months ago

Great experience! The guides were very kind and helpful! We went to the Catalina islands and saw lots of beautiful wildlife!

Melina Ciatti

10 months ago

The snorkeling tour was incredible! We saw many species and felt safe the entire time. Thank you so much, Lucas and Jordi!

Catherine Bonde

10 months ago

This is such a great outfit! The sign up process was easy, communication prior to visit was excellent and staff very responsive! Our dive guide and boat staff were helpful and informative. Safety was top priority! Our group had 1 that was trying scuba and the instructor/guide was so patient and really made him enjoy his experience! I think we have a new diver! The dive spots were incredible! Especially Mexican Hat with sharks, octopus and swimming with schools of fish! Best dive EVER! Thank you, Be Water Diving!

Ernesto D

10 months ago

We had an amazing experience with We Water Diving Center in Costa Rica! Our instructors, Luca and Nico, were fantastic—professional, friendly, and made us feel safe and excited throughout the adventure.
We went snorkeling and were blown away by what we saw: reef sharks, colorful tropical fish, a pufferfish, giant sea turtles, whales, and playful dolphins. The water was crystal clear, the equipment was in great condition, and the atmosphere was relaxed yet full of energy.
Highly recommended for anyone visiting Costa Rica and looking for an unforgettable marine experience!

Makayla Fernandez

10 months ago

Thank you so much again for taking us on this wonderful snorkeling trip. You made me feel safe and I was able to have so much fun 💕🇨🇷. Pura vida!!

F B

10 months ago

We did our Open Water certification here. We had a fantastic time with a very competent and friendly instructor. Lucas organized some great dives for us, taught us a lot during the training, and made us feel safe. I highly recommend this diving school and would come back anytime to do more dives here.

Chris Zarraga

10 months ago

So, I get super skeptical when I see perfect five star reviews for the dive outfits that I use for scuba internationally. I visited Be Water’s website, and I was intrigued enough to sign up for a two tank dive with them while I was in Tamarindo vacationing with my family.

Having gone on a dive with Luca and Luis, I now understand… and I agree that they indeed deserve my five stars.

I watched some YouTube videos about scuba diving in the area, so I set my expectations low. I’m happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised. It was about an hour - hour and 15 minutes boat ride out to two dives in Catalina Islands @ Clasico & Pyelas dive sites.

Luis was a patient diver, even with my Master Diver status, and despite alternating thermoclines and rotating currents at 60 to 80 feet deep, we still had a blast seeing families of snoozing white tip reef sharks, several eels, hundreds of schooling fish, and even an eagle ray!

If I had more time in Tamarindo, I definitely would have scheduled more dives with this company. Highly recommend, without reservation; Luis u rock! #puravida

Rikki Reddick

10 months ago

Great diving with this team! Lucas was so helpful to me and I had amazing dives. Highly recommend using this team to dive in Costa Rica.

Katherina Lewis

10 months ago

Fantastic trip, we saw mantarays, puffer fish, sharks, turtles and loads of colorful fish. Big thanks to Capitano George and our guides Lolo and Lucas, they made this trip unbelievable!

Hernán Rein

10 months ago

Great service and super friendly. We took our girl for her first dive and they made sure it was Safe and Fun

Yusuf Ahmed

11 months ago

First time scuba diving and it was amazing

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11 months ago

Theresa Eaves

11 months ago

As a woman that will typically join a dive center alone, I would like to lead with the fact that I felt very safe and comfortable diving with this team. From initial contact when I inquired about the dive schedule all the way to saying goodbye. Engaging, respectful, helpful, and fun!

As a divemaster that has worked in many dive centers, I found the team to be very efficient and capable. My Divemaster, Lucas, lead our dive safely, identified aquatic life enthusiastically, provided excellent briefings, and took great care for our hungry bellies and comfort in between dives. The captain drove the boat with skill and respect for both the ocean and us passengers.

Plenty of schools of fish, white tip reef sharks, eagle rays, lobster, needlenose, box/cowfish, puffers- all galore! The coral is still suffering as most of our beloved sites are. I LOVE to dive and so I LOVED these dives and will absolutely return to Be Water.

Juan Pablo Vásquez

11 months ago

Excellent experience, very attentive guides who made us feel comfortable and confident throughout the entire open water certification. I will definitely dive with them again in the future!

Jule Kari

11 months ago

Did the Open Water diver here in May - amazing experience, 100% recommendation.

Lilou Moiret-Rose

11 months ago

It was my first time diving since graduating. I was a little apprehensive, but the support was great!! We had the chance to dive with rays, sharks, lots of fish, and even a visit from dolphins along the way. It was incredible 🤩🤩

Olivia Todd

11 months ago

Be water diving was a great shop in Tamarindo. Luca was a fantastic guide - he knew all the best spots to see wildlife. We even saw 4 baby reef sharks!! Relaxed and safe diving with Be Water Diving.

Kate H

12 months ago

Carlos García

12 months ago

Myles Mclaughlin

12 months ago

Incredible experience with Luca and Katie. This was my first dive in 20 years and my son’s first dive since getting his certificate and they were both Extremely professional , safe and engaging. Lucas and Katie gave guidance throughout and we could not have asked for better experience. Got to see incredible sites such as sharks, zebra eel, starfish and lots of schools of fish. Highly recommend

Tamara Fahey

2 years ago

Couldn’t have asked for a better day out diving! Very thorough briefing and instructions which made us feel safe and comfortable in the water. Perfect amount of time spent diving, we really got to explore the reef and take in our surroundings! Thank you Lucas, Mariano and Gabi!!!

Jayde Lavis

2 years ago

First time diving and felt so safe and comfortable with Lucas and Mariano. Saw lots of sea life including sharks, eels, octopus and plenty of fish. Nice cold water & great snacks also provided!

Maddie Filgate

2 years ago

I did the fun dive at the Catalina Islands and it was incredible. Really lovely instructors and saw some amazing marine life!

JR crouch

2 years ago

Had a great time. Everyone of these guys went out of their way to give you a great dive experience. Lucas was our dive master on all four of my dives. Got to check of one of my bucket list items (White Tip Sharks). Appreciate you guys and truly enjoyed it all. Kudos to Be Water Diving. Hope to see you again. Pura Vida

Andreas Lenz

2 years ago

Ritesh Chitalia

2 years ago

I cannot say enough good things about this dive company. I dove three days with them - the guides (Fernando and Lucas) were awesome, and did a great job showing us stuff underwater. They run small boats so it doesn’t feel like too many people to a guide. Despite visibility not being the best (related to the time of year), it felt very safe since the guides were always nearby and had their attention of us. Only (minor) negative that I would note is that it the boat is on the smaller side with not much space to move around. But it is well-equipped for diving, and that’s what’s important!

Additionally, I had a group of four that did a discover dive with them. Everyone that participated said it was a great experience - Lucas and Fernando were patient, they felt very safe and would do it again! Highly recommend giving them a shot if you’re looking for a dive company in the area.

S Lynn

2 years ago

I am happy to have chosen to dive with Be Water Diving. When searching for a local operator, with a small outfit and great reviews this dive shop showed up. We always plan out vacations around diving and we prefer the local small shops vs the PADI shops that have all this amazing expensive equipment and fast boats but we prefer the friendly interaction, the local vibe and dive culture. This shop fell nothing short of that.

Willy and Nico were super friendly. Fernando and Lucas were wonderful guides. From start to finish these guys made us feel right at home and made sure we got the best experience we could have.

We went 2 separate days. One was after a week of wind and visibility was maybe 5ft but we saw dolphins on the way out. The other set of dives were made after a few days without wind and visibility was substantially better and we saw a bunch of things!

Highly recommended!

Meghan Philpot

2 years ago

An amazing spot for our first ocean dives! We did our 4 open water dives to finish our scuba certification and it was the perfect combination of learning and exploring!! The instructors we dove with—Fernando, Lucas and Nico—were knowledgeable and made it such an enjoyable experience! We saw sharks, a barracuda, eels, colorful fish, starfish and many other sea creatures. The boat staff were incredibly helpful and the entire experience was one to remember!!

Tomas Diaz

2 years ago

This is a great dive shop. We went out with Fernando and Adriana. While Diving we got to hear whales in the water. We didn’t see them because they were far but it was totally cool to hear them in the water. The crew was really nice and safe. There was tons of marine life. The visibility is not great in these parts, so know that. The dive Shop is small but highly recommended!!

Bethany Bhattacharya

3 years ago

Amazing experience!!!! Communication was incredible. Friendly staff who went out of their way for me and my daughter on short notice. Mariano was patient and very skilled! We had a blast and saw so many beautiful creatures to include giant eels, octopus, and white tip shark along with their baby. Incredible day and in between dives we were welcomed with fresh pineapple and a sweet along with water and tea. Highly recommend this place for all your water adventure needs!!!

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Scuba diving in Tamarindo with Be Water Diving

Be Water Diving is Tamarindo’s SSI certified dive center, located on Calle Cruz, steps from the beach. We offer scuba diving tours, Discover Scuba Diving for beginners, SSI certification courses, snorkeling tours, and private boat charters to the Catalina Islands, one of the best dive sites on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

Our team of bilingual SSI instructors welcomes divers of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced divers looking for an unforgettable two-tank dive. Whether you’re looking for your first breath underwater or your Open Water certification, our small-group approach ensures a safe, personal, and unforgettable experience.

Departing from Tamarindo beach every morning, our dive boat reaches the Catalina Islands in 30 minutes, where you can encounter manta rays, white-tip reef sharks, sea turtles, eagle rays, moray eels, dolphins, and humpback whales. Scuba diving in Tamarindo has never been more accessible or more rewarding.

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