Your Advanced Course at Rich Coast Diving in Costa Rica

Already certified as an Open Water Diver and ready for your next underwater adventure? Whether you're looking to dive deeper, explore wrecks, or improve your buoyancy and navigation skills, the SSI Advanced Adventurer course is your perfect next step — and there’s no better place to do it than in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica with Rich Coast Diving.

Located just 40 minutes from Liberia International Airport, our award-winning dive center in Playa del Coco has been helping divers from all over the world level up their scuba skills in paradise for over 30 years.

Here’s what you can expect when you take your Advanced diving course with Rich Coast Diving.

What is the Advanced Course?

At Rich Coast Diving, we offer the SSI Advanced Adventurer certification. It’s the equivalent of the Advanced Open Water, and just like the name suggests — it’s your gateway to more advanced dive sites, deeper diving, and more exciting underwater exploration.

• You’ll complete 5 specialty adventure dives, each introducing you to a new skill or environment.

• The course can be done in 2–3 days

• No final exam — it’s all about learning through diving!

You’ll gain valuable experience while diving with our experienced instructors at incredible dive sites along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.

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What Dives Will I Do?

We personalize your Advanced Adventurer course based on your goals and interests, but most divers choose:

• Boat diving

• Deep diving

• Navigation

• Night & Limited Visibility

• Perfect Buoyancy

• Search & Recovery

• Waves, tides and currents

• Wreck diving

  
  

All dives are conducted from our custom dive boats, and most sites are just 15–25 minutes from shore — no long boat rides here!

Add-On: Dive with Bull Sharks or Oceanic Manta Rays

Want to make your Advanced course even more unforgettable? Many of our students choose to include a dive trip to the famous Bat Islands or Catalina Islands as part of their training or as an add-on experience. The Bat Islands (seasonal, May–October) offer the rare and thrilling chance to dive with bull sharks in their natural habitat — no cages or feeding, just pure adrenaline in a safe, controlled environment.

Meanwhile, the Catalinas are home to majestic oceanic manta rays, from December to April. These sites are a bit further from Playas del Coco but can be included in your course package at additional cost, making your Advanced certification a truly world-class diving experience.

What Makes Playas del Coco the Best Place for Your Advanced Course?

• WaTropical Pacific waters year-round: No drysuits. Just tropical diving, even in winter.

• Epic marine life: Eagle rays, turtles, white-tip reef sharks, octopus, moray eels — and if you're lucky, manta rays or dolphins !

• Convenient location: Short flight from the U.S. or Canada, easy airport transfers, and no long travel days.

• Surface interval paradise: Waterfalls, volcanoes, beach bars, national parks — Playas del Coco has it all.

• Diving with friends: Meet other adventurous divers from North America, Europe, and around the world. At Rich Coast Diving we offer a family atmosphere where everyone is welcome to explore the underwater world with us.

Why Choose Rich Coast Diving?

We’re not just any dive shop — we’ are the first and oldest Career Training Center and the highest-rated dive center in Costa Rica.

Here’s what makes training with us special:

• Private courses available in English, French, Spanish, Dutch, German & Italian

• Accommodation packages available for students — walk to the beach & dive center

• 5-star reviews from thousands of happy divers on Google and TripAdvisor

• Brand new gear, custom dive boats, and safety as our top priority

• Experienced, multilingual instructors who love teaching and diving

• Private pool exclusive for dive training

  
  

We keep our group sizes small to ensure personalized training, and we’ll help you build the skills and confidence you need to go anywhere with your diving.

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Who Should Take the Advanced Course?

The SSI Advanced Adventurer is perfect for:

• Open Water Divers looking to unlock new dive locations and experiences

• Travelers who want to dive deeper, longer, and more confidently

• Divers who want a fun, flexible certification with no stress

• Anyone dreaming of becoming a Divemaster or Instructor someday

  
  

Even if your last dive was a year ago, we’ll do a refresher session with you to make sure you feel confident before heading out.

What’s Included?

• 5 Specialty adventure dives over 2–3 days + 1 FREE additional dive !

• Full gear and dive computer rental

• Online study materials (digital training through SSI app)

• Boat trips, snacks, drinks & amazing dive sites

• FREE Digital certification card

• Private course with multilingual instructor

Coming from the USA or Canada? Here's What You Need to Know:

• No visa required for stays under 90 days

• USD is widely accepted

• Fast, direct flights to Liberia (LIR) from many major cities

• We’ll help you arrange airport transfers, local lodging, and activities

• Most of our guests from the U.S. and Canada choose 3–5 day stays combining diving with exploring Costa Rica

Ready to Go Advanced?

There’s no better way to improve your scuba skills than with our friendly, professional team in one of the best diving destinations in the Americas.

👉 Email us now at info@richcoastdiving.com

👉 Or visit: www.richcoastdiving.com

👉 Ask about our Advanced Diver Course + Hotel Combo Packages for divers

Take the next step in your scuba adventure — go Advanced with Rich Coast Diving in Costa Rica!

Rich Coast Diving

Mrs. Céline Monfort

Email: info@richcoastdiving.com

WhatsApp +506 8610 0914