Drake Divers, your local PADI dive center in Drake Bay, Costa Rica:
daily guided dives, discover scuba diving, snorkeling tours and PADI courses at Cano Island (Isla del Caño Biological Reserve). Small groups, personalized attention and expert local guides in Isla del Caño diving and at the Corcovado Tours.
Just steps from one of the most biodiverse marine reserves in the Pacific.
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Drake Divers is your base to explore the most biodiverse place on Earth — above and below the water.
In the water: daily snorkeling tours, Discover Scuba dives, guided fun dives and PADI courses (Open Water & Advanced) at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve (Cano Island) — where manta rays, whale sharks, humpback whales and sea turtles share crystal-clear Pacific waters.
On land: expert-guided tours into Corcovado National Park, where jaguars, tapirs and scarlet macaws roam one of the last virgin rainforests in the Americas.
Isla del Caño Biological Reserve — one of the top dive sites in Costa Rica and one of the most biodiverse marine ecosystems in the Pacific:
White-tip reef sharks, manta rays, whale sharks, humpback whales, eagle rays and sea turtles — all in the same dive.
Crystal-clear waters, pristine reef systems and nutrient-rich currents — just 45 minutes from Drake Bay by boat.
During whale season (July–November), humpback whales from both hemispheres meet here. Only two places on Earth where this happens — Drake Bay is one.
Expert local guides with 15+ years reading Caño Island’s reefs, currents and marine life.
This is not just a dive trip. This is the reason people fly to Costa Rica.
Two guided dives at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve. From $155/person — all equipment included, park fees, SCUBAPRO gear, certified dive guide. Departs Drake Bay daily at 7:30am.
Three guided dives at Isla del Caño — maximum marine life, maximum bottom time. From $210/person — equipment, park fees, SCUBAPRO gear and dive guide included. Departs Drake Bay daily.
Try scuba diving for the first time at Caño Island. No experience or certification needed — your PADI instructor handles everything. One unforgettable dive in one of the Pacific’s most biodiverse marine reserves.
Theory, pool session and 4 open water dives at Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, Drake Bay.
Five adventure dives at Isla del Caño: deep, navigation and 3 specialty dives of your choice.
Rescue Diver, EFR and specialty courses: available on request at Drake Divers, at Isla del Caño.
PADI diving courses in Drake Bay, Costa Rica — taught at one of the most biodiverse marine reserves in the Pacific. Whether you are starting from zero with the Open Water or advancing your skills with the Advanced course, Isla del Caño is where you learn to dive for real.
Small groups, certified PADI instructors with decades of experience, and a dive site that turns every training dive into an unforgettable experience.
Get certified in Drake Bay — and dive Caño Island from day one.
Limited spots, Book NOW! Only 20 spaces available per day to ensure a personalized experience.
Daily Snorkeling tours at Caño Island (Isla del Caño Biological Reserve), departing Drake Bay. Snorkeling at one of the best snorkeling experiences in Costa Rica.
Sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, manta rays, eagle rays and reef fish in crystal-clear Pacific waters, just 45 minutes by boat from Drake Bay.
No experience or certification needed.
From $100/person, snorkeling gear included.
Discover Scuba Diving at Caño Island: one of the most extraordinary first-dive experiences on the planet. No certification or prior experience required. Your PADI instructor handles everything:
1️⃣Briefing.
2️⃣Equipment
3️⃣In-water guidance.
Sea turtles, white-tip reef sharks, manta rays and vibrant coral reefs, just 45 minutes by boat from Drake Bay.
The perfect introduction to scuba diving in one of the Pacific’s most biodiverse marine reserves.
Explore the most biodiverse place on Earth — right here in Drake Bay.
Corcovado National Park is home to jaguars, tapirs, scarlet macaws, and over 500 species of trees. Our expert bilingual naturalist guides lead small-group tours deep into this living rainforest, maximizing your chances of extraordinary wildlife encounters.
With Drake Divers, every detail is handled — boat transfers, park permits, meals, and gear — so all you have to do is show up and experience the wild.
Venture into one of the most biodiverse places on Earth from Drake Bay. Local expert guides lead you through Corcovado National Park: monkeys, tapirs, scarlet macaws and poison dart frogs on every trail.
Over 350 bird species, four monkey types, three-toed sloths and river otters share the forests of Drake Bay’s Osa Peninsula. Morning birdwatching and wildlife tours led by expert local naturalist guides.
Drake Bay is one of two places on Earth where humpback whales from both hemispheres meet. Year-round dolphin pods, spinner dolphins and bottlenose sightings from our daily open boat tours from Drake Bay.
Drake Divers is the local PADI dive center in Drake Bay, Costa Rica — rooted in Bahía Drake for over 15 years and backed by more than 30 years of combined diving and teaching experience.
We operate daily dive trips to Isla del Caño Biological Reserve, one of the top dive sites on the Pacific coast, alongside PADI courses from Open Water to Divemaster, snorkeling tours, Corcovado hikes, and wildlife excursions throughout the Osa Peninsula.
Small groups, expert local guides, and a genuine connection to this corner of Costa Rica — that’s what makes Drake Divers different.
In our Google reviews, we are one of the highest-rated dive centers in Costa Rica. Our community highlights our organization, professionalism and the personal touch that makes us unique. connection to this corner of Costa Rica — that’s what makes Drake Divers different.
From 10 years old with the PADI Junior Open Water certification, and from 8 years old with a Discover Scuba experience in shallow water. Adult certification starts at 15. There is no upper age limit. Book a Discover Scuba experience.
Isla del Caño is home to white-tip reef sharks, manta rays, sea turtles, spotted eagle rays, moray eels, and large schools of fish. During humpback whale season (Jul–Oct and Dec–Apr), you may spot whales from the boat. Explore our diving experiences.
No experience needed for our Discover Scuba sessions — our PADI instructors guide you every step of the way. For certified divers, fun dives are open to Open Water level and above. Start here if you are a beginner.
Diving is available year-round. Visibility peaks from December to April (dry season), with calm seas and up to 20m visibility. From May to November, plankton blooms attract manta rays and whale sharks — among the most spectacular diving conditions anywhere. See our dive packages.
The boat trip from Drake Bay to Isla del Caño takes approximately 45–50 minutes. We depart early morning to make the most of sea conditions. All equipment is prepared, transported, and rinsed by our crew — you just show up ready to dive.
All dive packages include full scuba equipment, boat transfer, PADI-certified guide, and national park entrance fees. Our 2-tank dive is $155 and 3-tank dive is $210. Everything is handled by our team so you can focus entirely on the dive. View full details.
For Discover Scuba, you complete a PADI medical declaration form on arrival. For certification courses, a medical certificate may be required if you have pre-existing conditions (heart, asthma, diabetes). If in doubt, contact us before booking and we will advise you.
Yes. Our snorkeling tour at Caño Island ($100) requires no prior experience or certification. You will explore coral reefs in shallow, crystal-clear water with a local guide. Perfect for families, first-timers, or anyone who prefers to stay near the surface. Book a snorkeling tour.
Call or message us directly. Talk to one of our local instructors.
We’ll listen to you and help you choose the best diving or snorkeling experience for your level.
