COCO WATER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE
Finish Your Open Water Certification Where the Pacific Opens Up: A Referral Course in Coco, Costa Rica
An Open Water Diver referral course with Rich Coast Diving that completes your certification via an afternoon pool session and two morning, two-tank dives—this guide explains what to expect and how to plan.
Finish Your Open Water Certification Where the Pacific Opens Up: A Referral Course in Coco, Costa Rica.
On the Pacific shore of Guanacaste, the Open Water Referral Course with Rich Coast Diving compresses the final, hands-on portion of your certification into a short, focused schedule—an afternoon pool session followed by two morning two-tank dives—so you spend less time studying on vacation and more time beneath a vibrant tropical surface.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Complete Your Open Water Referral in Two Days
Instead of four to five days of classroom and pool work on holiday, this referral option lets you finish the practical skills and open-water dives in Costa Rica after completing the online theory and pool sessions at home.
Afternoon Pool, Two Morning Ocean Dives
The course schedule is compact: one afternoon devoted to confined‑water skills in the pool, then two morning, two‑tank dives to complete your certification, maximizing time on the water when conditions are calm and visibility is at its best.
Pacific Coast Dive Sites for New and Seasoned Divers
Coco and the surrounding Pacific coast of Costa Rica offer dive sites suited to both beginners and experienced divers, making it an ideal place to finish your open-water training and explore local marine life.
What the day feels like
What the short, practical course feels like
This referral course feels like a concentrated finishing line: you arrive having completed the bulk of the theory and confined-water work online and with your home shop, spend one focused afternoon polishing confined-water skills, then rise early for two morning ocean dives where the instructor signs off on your open-water certification amid Costa Rica’s Pacific dive sites.
THE CERTIFICATION
Complete Your Open Water Referral in Two Days
Instead of four to five days of classroom and pool work on holiday, this referral option lets you finish the practical skills and open-water dives in Costa Rica after completing the online theory and pool sessions at home.
THE DAILY RHYTHM
Afternoon Pool, Two Morning Ocean Dives
The course schedule is compact: one afternoon devoted to confined‑water skills in the pool, then two morning, two‑tank dives to complete your certification, maximizing time on the water when conditions are calm and visibility is at its best.
THE SETTING
Pacific Coast Dive Sites for New and Seasoned Divers
Coco and the surrounding Pacific coast of Costa Rica offer dive sites suited to both beginners and experienced divers, making it an ideal place to finish your open-water training and explore local marine life.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this referral course suits—and who should consider another route.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Complete the online theory and confined‑water sessions before arrival so you can proceed directly to the afternoon pool session and two morning two‑tank dives during your stay.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Open Water Referral Course take on site?
On site the course consists of one afternoon pool session and two morning two‑tank dives.
How much does the course cost?
The rate is $400 per diver, including 13% VAT.
Do I need to complete anything before arriving?
Yes—this is a referral course: you should complete the online theory and the confined‑water/pool sessions at home before arriving so you can finish the certification dives in Costa Rica.
When are the ocean dives scheduled?
The open‑water portion runs as two morning two‑tank dives following the afternoon pool session.
Who operates the course?
The Open Water Referral Course in Coco is operated by Rich Coast Diving.