Location
  • Costa Rica
Length
4 - 12 weeks
Payment plans
Health & Safety

Program Details

Activities
Animal Viewing Scuba Diving
Timeframe
Year Round
Housing
Host Family
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18

Pricing

Starting Price
4250
Price Details
WHAT’S INCLUDED

Pre-departure support
San Jose airport transfers
Local staff
Homestay accommodation including breakfast, dinner, Wi-Fi and laundry
PADI Open Water & PADI Advanced Open Water
PADI Marine Conservation, PADI Nudibranch Awareness & PADI AWARE Shark specialties
PADI Emergency First Responder & PADI Rescue Diver (10 weeks only)
PADI Sponge ecology & PADI Octopus ecology specialities (10 weeks only
PADI Divemaster (10 weeks only)
Survey dives
24/7 emergency back-up
Financial bonding
What's Included
Accommodation Some Activities Airport Transfers Some Equipment Some Meals
What's Not Included
Airfare Some Equipment Some Meals Travel Insurance Visa
Feb 23, 2024
Sep 10, 2024
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About Program

Our oceans need saving! Join our 4 or 10 week Scuba Diving & Marine Conservation Training Course and you will become a qualified PADI Scuba Diver and also an ambassador for our oceans. Based at a Five Star PADI centre on the beautiful Pacific coast of Costa Rica, you will be trained to upto PADI Advanced Open Water diver (4 weeks) or Divemaster (10 weeks) whilst also teaching you practical marine science survey techniques. During the course, you will be able to contribute to the ongoing reef surveys which collectively help monitor the health of the ocean, and in your spare time, you can explore the country with its lakes, volcanoes, rainforests and endless beaches!

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Impact

We are committed to exert a positive impact on the regions, countries and communities which we visit. For us it is paramount that the local organisations and communities benefit from our cooperation by working with trusted local businesses and project partners who align with our sustainability objectives.
We are passionate about travel and the positive impact it has on young people’s outlook and future prospects. Our mission is to help people become global citizens through authentic, socially and environmentally responsible travel experiences which aid self-discovery and personal development.

As a small team, we are committed to providing a highly personalised service from your initial contact right through to your chosen adventure. We achieve this through our dedicated team of program leaders and support staff, all of whom are passionate travellers united by a common purpose to help young people explore the world.

Program Highlights

  • Become an experienced PADI qualified diver
  • Learn Marine Conservation techniques
  • Contribute to international coral and fish surveys
  • Swim with turtles, rays, sharks, dolphins and even whales!
  • Try some optional activities such as surfing or ziplining

Program Reviews

5.00 Rating
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  • Housing 4
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Value 5
  • Safety 3.5
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Melissa
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

EPIC wonderland of possibility!

I am blessed I had the opportunity to travel to Costa Rica and participate in the Diemaster program through Gap Force and Ocean's Unlimited. Coming from a place where there is no ocean, a very dry climate, the shift in culture was truly a breath of fresh air. I had never done Scuba before, but ended up getting my divemaster after 8 weeks. We dove almost everyday, I met some of my best friends, and the homestay family didn't speak a lick of english but they were as sweet as can be! It was beautiful!

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
If you do this program you have to be open to being uncomfortable at first and adjusting to a completely new way of living. Lots of rice and beans- food is a form of respect, if someone you trust is offering you something, try it- especially the plantains, they're so good! Bring lots of shorts and t-shirts, I never used a hoodie and I brought three- waste of suitcase space, lol!
Pros
  • Learning a TON about Marine Conservation
  • People were from all over the world and KIND
  • Most beautiful place in the world
Cons
  • Rainy season mean't visibility n the water was not the best
  • You have to throw your toilet paper in a trash can everywhere you go- country policy
  • Expensive food
10 people found this review helpful.
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Camryn
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Marine Scientist Training Review

I loved my time abroad in Quepos, Costa Rica! I did a four week program, which I felt was the perfect amount of time. The staff was very welcoming and I became good friends with the other interns quickly. The best part was all of the wildlife we saw while scuba diving. We conducted fish surveys, searched for sharks, tended to the coral nurseries, and practiced diving research techniques throughout the program. We also had classroom sessions and presentations. On our days off we were able to go hiking, swimming, and exploring around town. The lifestyle is so laid back compared to the US and I absolutely loved having a change of pace. This program is perfect for getting hands-on experience in the marine science field.

13 people found this review helpful.

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