Fun Dive · Bat Islands
Bull shark diving in Costa Rica: three privately guided dives at the Bat Islands, one of the few places on Earth with regular bull shark encounters, for certified Advanced Open Water divers.
Important Information
Fully flexible scheduling: this trip is arranged directly with your instructor, given the boat ride of about 2 hours from Tamarindo to the Bat Islands, depending on conditions.
What to Bring
- Swimsuit & towel
- Reef-safe sunscreen
- A change of clothes
Fun Dive · Bat Islands
One of the few places on Earth with regular bull shark encounters, completely unbaited and closely supervised.
The bull sharks gather naturally at a cleaning station, where smaller fish remove parasites from their bodies, a behavior you get to watch play out at close range. Three privately guided dives at one of Costa Rica's most memorable dive sites.
- 3 privately guided dives
- All scuba equipment
- Snacks & drinks
- Photos & videos included
- Advanced Open Water certification required
- Not certified yet? Take our PADI Advanced Open Water course
Frequently asked questions
Yes. This trip is reserved for certified Advanced Open Water divers, given the depth and current conditions. Not certified yet? Take a PADI Advanced Open Water course first.
Three privately guided dives at the Bat Islands, all scuba equipment, snacks and drinks, and photos and videos of your dive.
Bat Islands trips generally run from May to November.
Bull sharks gathering naturally at a cleaning station, along with the marine life typical of Guanacaste's protected waters. Encounters are completely unbaited.
Dives at the Bat Islands average around 25 metres and reach about 30 metres at most, and currents can be strong. That is why this trip is reserved for certified Advanced Open Water divers.
The Bat Islands (Islas Murciélago) are part of the Marine Sector of the Área de Conservación Guanacaste, managed by SINAC. The trip is about a two-hour boat ride from Tamarindo.