We track 17 dive operators in Central Pacific. 9 teach certification courses (9 PADI, 3 SSI). 12 run snorkelling trips. 1 offer accommodation alongside diving. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 17. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Costa Rica Dive and Surf | 4.9(1,070) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 17 dive operators in Central Pacific. 9 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (9 centres), followed by SSI (3).
1 operator in Central Pacific offers accommodation alongside diving.
12 of the 17 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
COSTA RICA DIVE AND SURF is a PADI 5 Star Dive Resort in Uvita, Costa Rica, offering scuba diving and snorkeling tours to Caño Island and Marino Ballena National Park. They have been in operation since 2008 and pride themselves on being the only dive center in the area with their own dive-specific boats. They offer a range of PADI courses and also provide surf lessons and whale watching tours.
Oceans Unlimited scuba diving & Go Pro Costa Rica is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Marina Pez Vela, Quepos. They offer a variety of diving and snorkeling services, including PADI courses and guided dives. The center is operational year-round and has a 4.6-star rating on Google based on 177 reviews.
Jaco Guides dive shop is a sports activity location in Herradura, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, situated in Herradura bay next to Cocos Restaurant. It has a 4.9-star rating from 199 reviews and is open daily from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with shorter hours on Sundays until 2:00 PM.
Iguana Divers is a sports activity location in Santa Teresa, Puntarenas Province, Costa Rica, with a 4.9-star rating from 165 reviews. They are open Monday through Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and are closed on Sundays.
Samara Dive School is a sports activity location in Samara, Guanacaste, with a 4.7-star rating from 93 reviews. They are open daily from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM and are noted as being good for children. The business offers free parking and accepts credit cards.
Buceo Costa Rica (Dive Costa Rica) is a sports club located in Jaco, Puntarenas Province. They are open six days a week, with shorter hours on Sundays. The business has received a 4.5-star rating from 64 reviews.
Blacktip Divers Costa Rica is a tour agency located in Uvita, Bahía, Costa Rica. They are operational and have a high Google rating of 4.9 based on 241 reviews. Their operating hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday, Wednesday through Sunday, and they are closed on Tuesdays.
Undersea Hunter is a tour agency located in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, with a Google rating of 4.8 stars from 75 reviews. They are operational and accept credit cards and cash. Their operating hours are varied, with some hours on Tuesday through Friday, and they are closed on Saturdays and Sundays.
Rica Freedivers is a freediving center located in Quepos, Costa Rica, with a 5-star rating on Google from 257 reviews. They specialize in freediving and are open year-round.
Costa Rica Dive Buddies is a sports activity location in Samara, Guanacaste, with a perfect 5-star rating from 19 reviews. They are open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The business accepts credit and debit cards.
| 2 | Oceans Unlimited | 4.6(177) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Jaco Guides dive shop | 4.9(199) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 4 | Iguana Divers | 4.9(165) | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Samara Dive School | 4.7(93) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Buceo Costa Rica | 4.5(64) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Blacktip Divers | 4.9(241) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Undersea Hunter | 4.8(75) | none | none | none | Visit |
