Scuba Diving Caño Island Costa Rica
The coastal diving surrounding Caño Island Biological Marine Reserve is some of the best on Costa Rica’s Pacific shore. Beneath cobalt blue waters surrounding Caño Island, you’ll discover an Eden of brilliantly colored formations of coral and volcanic rock that house schools of vibrant tropical fish. These clear waters around the reserve are a diver’s paradise.
Diving Caño largely centers around traveling from one rock and coral formation to another, revealing small caves and interesting pinnacles. These formations create an incredibly well-populated habit for grunts, blue and gold stripe snappers, plus horse-eye jacks, barracudas, and the several species of groupers. and lots more.
Look diligently among the volcanic rock outcroppings to find the elusive frogfish and a plethora of eels. Reef sharks patrol these formations and are typically found in schools of five or six. There’s also a good possibility of seeing mobula rays, sting rays, manta rays, or the big dog snapper and amberjacks. Hawksbill and green sea turtles can be seen, moving among them all.
Then, there are smaller, intensely interesting fish and nudibranch. You love watching the many varieties of bright-colored blennies with their funny faces bopping up in down in their little holes, keeping themselves hidden in the coral and rock formations.
There truly are so many species of fish that live in an around the reserve, communities if you will, of gobies, wrasse, and triple fin blennies, to name a few. If you’re really lucky, a Pacific seahorse or maybe some harlequin (clown) shrimps may show themselves. Cruising in these areas, there’s a good chance of finding a cleaning station. It’s amazing how nature works, revealing how different fish species collaborate in working together and basically living in harmony… despite being on the menu for some of the less community-minded reef residents.
These waters are special. They draw two migrations of Humpback whales, one from the south (July till October) and one from the north (December till April) to give birth. This area of Costa Rica the only place in the world where both migratory groups use the same waters for birthing their calves. For around seven months out of the year, chances of seeing these majestic mammals on your way to the island are fairly common. While diving, hearing their beautiful songs underwater will send shivers through your body. That’s why diving in the Osa and off Caño Island a must.
Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced diver, you’ll be well looked after by our PADI certified dive instructors and dive masters. So come aboard our 30-foot Island Hopper dive boat and set off for some spectacular marine adventures beneath the waves. Dive Caño Island with Aguila de Osa!
About Our Caño Island Scuba Adventure….
Price: $170 per person + taxes
Duration: 6 Hours
Departure Time /Place: 7:30-8:00 am at Aguila de Osa dock
Ages: 10+
Activity level: Challenging when the current is strong, or visibility is low
Number of Divers: We at Aguila take only 8 divers per boat unless you are a travel group we will take up to10.
Includes: Two dives with a PADI professional bilingual dive instructor and dive masters, our 30’ island Hopper dive boat, with crew, plus all Caño island and park diving fees.
We provide top-of-the-line professional dive gear, featuring Sherwood Oasis Regulators, Scubapro BCD’s and Oneil, Henderson, and Scubapro wetsuits. There’s are fresh fruits and homemade snacks on board. Back in the Great Room, Dixon will have an amazing lunch ready when you arrive.
Due to weight restrictions on the Sansa airline, we include all top-of-the-line dive equipment in our diving price. But should you want, bring your regulator and mask.
Also bring coral-safe sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, and underwater camera to get those amazing pictures above and below the waterline. We have fresh drinking water on the boat. If you want to bring a water bottle, it must be a reusable bottle as no single use bottles are allowed on the island.
NOTES:
PADI: Junior Open Water Divers ages 10 and 11 must dive with a PADI Professional or a certified parent or guardian. Dives may not exceed 12 meters/40feet.
PADI: Junior Open Water Divers who are at least 12 but under 15 years old may dive to a maximum depth of 18 meters/60 feet and may only dive with a certified adult.
Divers Alert Network: DAN diving insurance is must when diving outside your country. The Aguila dive team highly recommends purchasing a policy before visiting Costa Rica. It’s very affordable and well worth the price.
Open Water Certificate: Looking to get your dive certificate? Give us a call! For those who have finished their pool, theory, and classroom work, you can finish up your open water certificate with the four open dives you’ll need to get your open water certificate. Just let us know… we will be glad to accommodate you.
Discovery Dive Course for non- certified divers: Aguila de Osa loves offering our guests chances to try new adventures, so here’s your chance to take the dive challenge and go swim with the fishes underwater. If you’re interested, we’ll link you up with our dive instructor to consult with you about the chance to do a discovery dive course.
“The location is ideal for adventurers who want luxurious accommodation, five star meals and excellent staff who know your name. We had four spectacular dives, seeing turtles, colorful fish of many varieties, dolphins, corals and much more. It’s paradise!”
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