WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY
"Diving with Marco has been incredibly rewarding and effortless. Our family booked a guided dive of the Catalina Island in March during Manta season...
Marco is extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic and passionate; he made our time in Costa Rica very memorable and we'll definitely dive with him again when we return"
Rebecca Stier
"We had an absolutely fantastic dive at Catalina Island, Costa Rica. The experience was unforgettable, with stunning marine life, including manta rays and reef sharks...
A huge thank you to our dive instructor, Marco, who did an amazing job! He was professional, knowledgeable, and made sure we felt safe and comfortable throughout the dive."
"I just got back from Costa Rica and my two tank dive with Marco was definitely one of the highlights...
the Pacific Ocean off Costa Rica wowed me with an abundance of manta rays and white tipped sharks. The manta rays in particular were fascinating...
Don’t hesitate and book a trip with Marco, you will have a great time!"
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Pre-Dive Naturalist Briefing
Learn manta biology, behavior, cleaning station etiquette, and how to dive with them respectfully
Online session of 30 minutes
Manta Photo-ID Basics
Quick session on identifying individuals by patterns, scars, and features.
Online session of 30 minutes
Exclusive Manta Spotter Guide
A custom set of waterproof identification slates we created for the Catalina Islands
Two Guided Naturalist Dives
Private guide included. We focus on the main cleaning stations, with the option to explore other parts of the reef depending on conditions and manta activity.
Post-Dive Debrief & Lunch
Review your photos, ID the mantas you encountered, and contribute your sightings. All while enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
WHAT SETS THIS EXPERIENCE APART
UNIQUE IN
THE REGION
Currently the only guided dive combining behavior interpretation, ID training, and cleaning station observation.
PRIVATE NATURALIST-
STYLE GUIDING
Slow, controlled diving with a private guide experienced in manta behavior and identification.
SCIENCE MEETS
ADVENTURE
Learn how to read environmental cues, identify individuals, and understand what mantas are doing in real time.
CONTRIBUTE TO
RESEARCH
Your photos and IDs help support ongoing Pacific manta monitoring projects.
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
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DURATION:
Half-day tour, aprrox. 6 hours including lunch
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DEPARTURE:
Playa Flamingo to the Catalina Islands
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SCHEDULE:
- 7:30 am meet at the dive shop
- 12:30 -1:00 pm. Return to Flamingo beach
- 1:30pm -2:30pm Lunch and debrief at local restaurant
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SEASON:
Manta ray season starts in December through May. Peak season in February and March
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GROUP SIZE:
1 to 4 divers max
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REQUIREMENTS:
Certified divers only (Open Water or higher) with good buoyancy control
