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Here is a list of frequently asked
questions. Please feel
contact us if your
question is not listed below.
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What
is your climate like and when are
the seasons?
There are two seasons that affect us
in Guanacaste, the DRY season
(summer) and the RAINY season
(winter). Both are great times to
visit. In the dry season many of
the trees exchange their leaves for
colorful flowers and during the
rainy season Guanacaste becomes a
lush tropical garden. People always
ask “When is the best time of year
to come to Costa Rica” we always say
“Any time you can get here”.
Dry season is December through
March. The Papagayo winds blow this
time of year, however mornings are
usually calm. Visibility averages
from 15-40ft / 3-12m with water
temperature averaging from 70-75f
/21-24c with thermo clines. A 5/3mm
wetsuit is recommended.
Rainy season is April
through November with September and
October being the wettest months.
Mornings are usually sunny with
afternoon rain showers, clearing in
the evening for fantastic sunsets.
Visibility averages 20-60ft / 7-20m
with water temperature averaging
75-80f / 24c-27c with cooler thermo
clines.
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Are the dives
guided?
Yes, there is a
certified divemaster for every 5
divers.
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Do you offer group
specials?
Yes, the 10th
diver is free.
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Do you offer
discounts for multiple days of
diving?
Yes, see our rates
page.
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What type of
wetsuit?
Dry season 5/3mm,
Rainy season 3/2mm or shorty.
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Do you need to be
certified to dive?
Yes,
you will need to show proof of
diving certification to be able to
dive. If you do not have your card,
we can check PADI certifications
on-line. If we can not verify your
certification you will need to take
the Discover Scuba class and dive
with an instructor.
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What brand is the
rental equipment?
Sherwood
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How many divers are
on the boat?
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Giorgiana: 15 divers plus
five crew
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Soyla: Six divers plus
two
crew
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Grace: Six divers plus
two
crew
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What is your
capacity?
We can accommodate 30
divers per day.
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How long does it
take to get certified?
4 days
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Do you offer
Nitrox?
Yes, 24 hour notice
for fills.
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Do you offer
fishing, surfing, or other
activities?
Yes, please visit our
adventure page.
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What is CRDP?
Costa
Rica dive Professionals. Business members that display the CRDP
logo on their store front must
follow an agreed upon set of safety
rules and guidelines; have their air
tested quarterly, and hire
professionally certified divemasters
and instructors. They must also
follow the PADI standards and
regulations, be licensed with the
Costa Rican Institute of Tourism (ICT)
and follow Costa Rican laws and
regulations. CRDP in a non-profit
organization, any money that is
donated goes to maintaining and
building moorings at the dive sites,
protecting the dive sites,
organizing beach clean ups and
education.
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Do you work with any environmental
groups?
Yes, in fact every year we organize
and host the Project Aware
International Clean up Day event.
For more information
click
here
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