Every morning from Playa Herradura, a 4 hour tour to dive 2 different sites accompanied by our guides. Depth from 40 to 60 feet, Water temperature in the 80's. Meeting point is at 8.30 at Herradura shop and expect to be back around 12.30.
The dive sites are located in the Herradura Bay and surrounding areas, a region characterized by large volcanic rock formations. Locations are generally just a 15 minute boat ride from shore.
TORTUGA ISLAND DIVE AND SNORKEL
Tortuga Island is located 15 miles from Herradura Bay, about 1 hour by boat. It is famous for its beautiful white sand beach, and allows great diving and snorkeling. We dive between 30 to 70 feet there. Visibility at Tortuga is between 20 and 50 feet depending on the season and water temperature is in the 80's. Meeting point is at 8.00 am at the Herradura shop and expect to be back around 4:00 pm. Dive 2 different sites both accompanied by a guide and then enjoy lunch on the island.
Diving in the Pacific Ocean offers many unique opportunities.
Visibilty ranges between 10 to 45 feet depending on tide conditions and the high amount of nutrients in the water which attracts a large number of fish.
The best conditions are from December through May when the best visiblity is best and and Giant Manta Rays are present.
Temperatures range from the mid 70's to the mid 80's and depths are between 40 to 90 feet. The region has a history of volcanic activity and the underwater rock formations are home to different species of soft and hard corals. Common in the area Whitetip Reef Sharks, moray eels, lobsters, octopus, sea horses, nudibranch, cushion sea stars, big schools of various fishes, and rays.
Local dive sites are just10 minutes away and everyday different sites are selected depending on the weather conditions and the divers' expertise.
RATES 2010
FOR CERTIFIED DIVERS
LOCAL DIVING HERRADURA BAY
from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Includes fruit and refreshments (min. 2 pax)
RATE
2 TANKS DIVING (Divers with own gear)
$ 95
2 TANKS DIVING (with full equipment rental)
$ 110
NIGHT DIVE 1 tank (Divers with own gear)
$ 75
NIGHT DIVE 1 tank (with full equipment rental)
$ 85
TORTUGA ISLAND FULL DAY TOUR
from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Includes fruit, refreshments and lunch (min. 3 pax)
2 TANKS DIVING (Divers with own gear)
$ 170
2 TANKS DIVING (with full equipment rental)
$ 185
REFRESH LESSON with full equipment rental
Recommended if you have not been diving in the last 2 years
$ 35
FOR NON CERTIFIED DIVERS
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING PROGRAM
Learn and experience diving with a certified PADI Instructor in half a day.
Theory class, pool practice the day before and next day ocean
dives at 40 ft max.depth
LOCAL DIVING HERRADURA BAY
from 8.30 am to 12.30 pm
Includes fruit, refreshments and equipment (min. 2 pax)
1 TANK DIVING
$ 140
2 TANKS DIVING
$ 155
TORTUGA ISLAND FULL DAY TOUR
from 8.00 am to 4.00 pm
Includes fruit, refreshments, equipment and lunch (min. 3 pax)