Rich Coast Diving

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Rich Coast Diving is an Award winning SSI Career Center in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. We are proud to be Costa Rica first Career Center.

Rich Coast Diving is an SSI Career Center owned by Niels Prinssen and Celine Monfort, in Playas del Coco - Costa Rica. After managing liveaboard and dive center operations in East Africa and Indonesia, Celine and Niels bought Rich Coast Diving in 2022.

The dive shop has been around since 1993 and we offer scuba diving and snorkeling trips for beginners and advanced levels. This year we are celeb

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🐢 A dive we’ll never forget!

During a recent Open Water course, we had the privilege of joining Oriol and Araitz from CREMA when we encountered a juvenile hawksbill turtle. Thanks to CREMA’s ongoing research, the turtle was safely measured, photographed, and identified as an individual already tagged during a previous campaign.

Every turtle monitored provides valuable data that helps scientists better understand and protect this critically endangered species.

We’re proud to support local marine conservation and grateful for organizations like CREMA that work every day to protect Costa Rica’s incredible marine life. 💙🌊

15/07/2026

Dream your life… or LIVE YOUR DREAM? 🌊

One month ago, Manel left Spain with one goal: become an SSI Divemaster.

Today, he’s leaving Costa Rica with more than a certification.

✔️ Around 50 dives in just one month.
✔️ Experience guiding certified divers.
✔️ Hands-on training in equipment setup, dive planning, customer service, and the daily operation of a busy dive center.
✔️ New skills, more confidence, and memories that will stay with him forever.

At Rich Coast Diving, we don’t believe in Divemaster candidates standing around waiting for something to do. As Costa Rica’s first SSI Career Center, you’ll be part of the team from day one, receive one-on-one mentoring from experienced Instructors, and gain real-world experience that prepares you for a career in diving.

If you’re going to invest your time and money, make every dive count.

Your dream doesn’t have to stay a dream.

👇 Comment “DREAM” and we’ll send you everything you need to know about joining our Divemaster Program in Costa Rica.

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From their very first breaths underwater as an SSI Open Water Diver to earning the prestigious SSI Divemaster rating, there’s one thing we love seeing more than anything else… those smiles at the finish line. 😊

At Rich Coast Diving, we believe the best dive professionals aren’t created by taking shortcuts. They’re built through high standards, hard work, real-world experience, and plenty of unforgettable moments along the way.

High standards + Hard work + Fun = Happy, confident divers. 💙

Congratulations to all our students for trusting us with your diving journey. We couldn’t be prouder of what you’ve achieved!

Who’s ready to start their own adventure? 🤿

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🌊 Your professional diving career starts here.

Become an SSI Open Water Instructor at Rich Coast Diving during our next Instructor Training Course (ITC) from September 1–12.

What makes our ITC different?
We are the only SSI Career Center in Costa Rica with TWO dedicated Instructor Trainers working together throughout the entire program. Instead of relying on a single trainer, you'll benefit from two experienced professionals with complementary teaching styles, more personalized coaching, more detailed feedback, and greater availability, giving you every opportunity to succeed.

Your ITC includes:
✔️ 14 days accommodation
✔️ Complete Instructor Training Course
✔️ Instructor Evaluation (IE)
✔️ Digital & physical instructor materials
✔️ Instructor Crew Pack
✔️ 6 SSI Instructor Specialties FREE
✔️ FREE professional headshot
✔️ FREE T-shirt
✔️ DIVE for LIFE Membership
✔️ Shop discounts
✔️ No hidden fees

Why train with Rich Coast Diving?
🔹 The only SSI Career Center in Costa Rica with 2 dedicated Instructor Trainers
🔹 Small groups for maximum individual attention
🔹 100% Instructor Evaluation success rate
🔹 Job placement opportunities after certification
🔹 Real teaching experience in an active dive center

📅 Next ITC: September 1–12
Take the next step toward becoming the instructor your future students will remember.

📩 Contact us today for pricing, availability, and the full course schedule.

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Some memories deserve more than a selfie. 📸🌊

Your first shark encounter.�Your first breath underwater.�That perfect moment shared with your dive buddy.

These are the moments that make a dive unforgettable and now you can take them home with you.

Our award-winning underwater photographers and videographers capture your adventure while you focus on enjoying the dive.

From stunning underwater portraits to social media reels and cinematic films, we turn your dives into memories you’ll relive for years to come.

📸 Explorer Package – 15 professionally edited photos
�🎥 Adventure Reel Package – 15 photos + 30-second reel ⭐ Most Popular
�🎬 Signature Cinematic Package – 20 photos + 2–3 minute cinematic film
�👥 Group and Certification packages also available

⚠️ Only one photographer can be assigned per boat, so availability is limited.

Which underwater memory would you want captured forever? 👇





23/06/2026
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📸✨ Your dive lasts a few hours. The memories last a lifetime.

Imagine reliving your shark encounter, your first breath underwater, or that incredible moment surrounded by marine life through stunning professional photos and cinematic videos.

Our award-winning underwater photographer and videographer can capture your adventure and transform it into memories you’ll treasure forever.

🎥 Choose the package that fits your adventure:

📸 Explorer Package – $89�15 professionally edited underwater photos

🎥 Adventure Reel Package – $129 ⭐ Most Popular�15 photos + 30-second social media reel

🎬 Signature Cinematic Package – $249�20 photos + 2–3 minute cinematic film

👥 Dive Squad Package – $425�Perfect for families, friends, and dive clubs (3–6 divers)

🎓 Certification Story Package – $425�Celebrate your scuba journey with professional coverage of your course and certification experience

✅ Professionally edited content�✅ Fast delivery via WeTransfer�✅ Captured by award-winning creatives�✅ Available for divers and students

⚠️ Only one photographer can be assigned per boat, so availability is limited.

Ready to capture your next underwater adventure?
📩 Add a Photo & Video Package when booking your dive or course.

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June already!! Let’s go diving!

10/06/2026

100% success rate 😉🎉

Huge congratulations to Sophie and Alex for smashing their Instructor Evaluation and officially becoming SSI Open Water Instructors 🤿🌊

Their success didn’t happen by luck 👇

👥 Small groups — more personalized coaching, feedback and time to improve

🤿 2 Instructor Trainers — different perspectives, constant support and high-quality mentoring throughout the entire ITC

🌊 Real-world preparation — not just passing the IE, but building the confidence and adaptability needed for real life in the dive industry

At Rich Coast Diving, we keep our Instructor Training Courses focused, hands-on and personal. Because becoming a great instructor takes more than memorizing standards.

That’s why candidates from around the world choose us as one of the best places in Central America to start their instructor career 💙

👉 Thinking about taking the next step and becoming an instructor? Send us a DM 👇

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Mainstreet 151
El Coco
5019

Horario de Apertura

Lunes 07:00 - 17:00
Martes 07:00 - 17:00
Miércoles 07:00 - 17:00
Jueves 07:00 - 17:00
Viernes 07:00 - 17:00
Sábado 07:00 - 17:00
Domingo 07:00 - 14:00