My brother and I are heading to Costa Rica in a week or so. We already have our hotel and car rental taken care of, and are looking to book with one of two dive groups in Coco. I have been emailing with the Rich Coast Diving and the Deep Blue Diving. Does anyone have any experience with either group? How are the staff and the diving? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
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Mashley,
i did several dives with Deep Blue Diving, and there are no critics so far.
Rich Coast Diving is a big diving operator and i heard good things from them.
Diving in Playas del Coco is nice, especialy Argentaria, Monkey Head and Punta Gorda.
A nightdive is always a nice and surprising experience and if the weatherconditions are good give the Islas Muriecelagos a try.
Even if the Bullsharks are getting rare (i was 3 times there without spotting them) the 2 houre ride over there is so scenic that it is worth the money.
Chris
i did several dives with Deep Blue Diving, and there are no critics so far.
Rich Coast Diving is a big diving operator and i heard good things from them.
Diving in Playas del Coco is nice, especialy Argentaria, Monkey Head and Punta Gorda.
A nightdive is always a nice and surprising experience and if the weatherconditions are good give the Islas Muriecelagos a try.
Even if the Bullsharks are getting rare (i was 3 times there without spotting them) the 2 houre ride over there is so scenic that it is worth the money.
Chris
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Hi Mashley,
Of course I can't say anything about who is better, it's a personal choice. I did want to mention that it's manta season right now and we have been spotting mantas every day, even at the local dive sites like Argentina. I hope somebody gives you a reply but I can tell you a bit about our shop. The owners are Dutch, Martin is a Course Director and Brenda a Staff instructor. The rest of the staff is very international, they come from all over the world and are all highly trained. Most are MSDT or staff instructors. We have 3 boats so it's never too crowded on board. We guide in small groups, every instructor guides a maximum of 4 divers. Our shop is a social place and we have 4 picknick tables outside to drink coffee or soda, log your dives or look at the fish books to identify what you saw on your dive. Every diver gets the attention he or she wants.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.
Happy Diving
Brenda
Of course I can't say anything about who is better, it's a personal choice. I did want to mention that it's manta season right now and we have been spotting mantas every day, even at the local dive sites like Argentina. I hope somebody gives you a reply but I can tell you a bit about our shop. The owners are Dutch, Martin is a Course Director and Brenda a Staff instructor. The rest of the staff is very international, they come from all over the world and are all highly trained. Most are MSDT or staff instructors. We have 3 boats so it's never too crowded on board. We guide in small groups, every instructor guides a maximum of 4 divers. Our shop is a social place and we have 4 picknick tables outside to drink coffee or soda, log your dives or look at the fish books to identify what you saw on your dive. Every diver gets the attention he or she wants.
Don't hesitate to contact us if you need more information.
Happy Diving
Brenda
Scubadude
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Does RCD have storage lockers for gear? We don't want to be lugging gear back and forth to our room. Is Coco Palms the closest hotel to the dive shop and the beach, how far from town?
Scubadude
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Rich Coast Diving
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Yes, you can leave your gear at our shop, the hotel is a 5 min walk from the shop, and in the center of town basically.
I can really recommend Rich Coast Diving! I did my open water course at Rich Coast Diving and it was perfect! The staff and my dive instructor were very relax and calm in explaining me all the things you have to know. All the staff is very interested in the progress and help you wherever they can. The dives were amazing, sharks, rays, lots of fishes. It could not been better. The atmosphere on the boat was great, all the staff were so friendly and helpful. Im really happy that my first dive experience was at Rich Coast Diving!
Scubadude
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Hey Lisan,
Where did you stay for accomodations and how close were you to the dock, dive shop etc?. Your thread is very helpful as we are going in December.
Thanx,
George
Where did you stay for accomodations and how close were you to the dock, dive shop etc?. Your thread is very helpful as we are going in December.
Thanx,
George
Rich Coast Diving
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There are many hotels in Coco, Savannah is a basic room and they have a small pool, nice, clean and cheap. There are quit a few places like that, but of course there are also higher up places.
I guess Coco has something for everyones needs. there are also loads of different restaurants.
If you need anything specific let me know.
Brenda
I guess Coco has something for everyones needs. there are also loads of different restaurants.
If you need anything specific let me know.
Brenda
divecon_nik
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So, i hate to hijack, but i have a quick question... How is costa rica diving? what kind of diving is available? Is there good surf in playa del coco? We are currently researching good places to get married in costa rica. We are doing a scouting trip this feb. and planning to get married there a year from feb.(2011) I want the best spot for our wedding, however, if that happens to jive with a place that i can both surf AND dive, Im a happy camper!
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