We track 18 dive operators in Caño Island. 4 teach certification courses (4 PADI, 2 SSI). 4 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 18. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drake Divers | 4.5(245) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 18 dive operators in Caño Island. 4 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (4 centres), followed by SSI (2).
1 operator in Caño Island offers accommodation alongside diving.
4 of the 18 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.
Drake Divers is a PADI dive center based in Drake Bay, Costa Rica, operating since 2003. They offer guided dives, PADI certification courses, and snorkeling tours at the Caño Island Biological Reserve, as well as excursions to Corcovado National Park.
Costa Rica Adventure Divers is a PADI 5 Star Dive Center located in Drake Bay, offering daily scuba diving and snorkeling tours to Caño Island Biological Reserve. They have been operating since 1997 and provide a range of PADI courses, from Discover Scuba Diving to Divemaster. Their services include guided dives, courses, and equipment rental.
The Sea Hunter is a 115-foot liveaboard vessel designed for long-range diving expeditions to Cocos Island. The boat features ten staterooms, a well-equipped galley, and specialized facilities for divers and photographers including gear lockers and camera storage.
The Okeanos Aggressor II is a 120 foot yacht based in Puntarenas, Costa Rica, that provides liveaboard scuba diving trips to Cocos Island. The vessel features 11 staterooms with private bathrooms and offers amenities including a salon, sun deck, and dining services.
Aggressor Adventures provides personalized liveaboard diving and snorkeling experiences in various international destinations. The company operates a fleet of yachts that offer guests accommodations, meals, and guided water activities.
Howlanders offers guided scuba diving tours to Cano Island from Drake Bay. The tours include two dives in different areas with a certified guide and boat transportation.
Playa Cativo Lodge offers boat diving trips in the Golfo Dulce area. Trips include two tanks, dive equipment, and a dive master.
Galapagos Shark Diving organizes liveaboard expeditions that combine diving with marine conservation and shark research. Guests participate in data collection and attend onboard presentations led by shark scientists while exploring the Galapagos Islands.
| 2 | Costa Rica Adventure Divers | 4.8(298) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Sea Hunter | none | none | none | none | Visit |
| 4 | Okeanos Aggressor II | none | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 5 | Oceans Pro Divers Golfito | 4.8(16) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 6 | Aggressor Adventures | none | none | none | PADI · SSI | Visit |
| 7 | Howlanders | none | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Playa Cativo Lodge | none | none | none | none | Visit |