Bull Shark Diving
Bats Islands (Murcielago)

An amazing Bull Shark Diving Experience in Guanacaste - Costa Rica

Included

2 tank dive morning departure.
Including Park fees $17 USD
We dive in small groups of up to 4 divers per guide.
Refreshments (water, iced tea, fruit, and cookies) are included.

Note: *Equipment rental is not included and costs $30 USD for a full set per day.

Due to its remote location dive insurance is mandatory for diving trips to Bats Islands and it costs only 10 USD per day.

*Conditions apply: We need a minimum of 4 divers to guarantee a trip. And we require guests to do a local diving trip with Rich Coast Diving prior to booking a trip to Bats Islands.

About Diving with Bullsharks

From June to October only. Costa Rica is the best and safest place in the world to dive with bull sharks. Due to the the windy conditions we only offer Bullshark diving from June to October. The first dive site ´Big Scare´ is a 2 hour boat ride from Playas del Coco, so we leave early in the morning at 6 AM and return around 2 PM. The first dive is Big Scare the famous Bullshark dive. And the second dive site is the amazing 'Black Rock' with big schools of fish and plenty of pelagic encounters.

The Bat Islands (Murcielago Archipelago) belong to the National Park of Santa Rosa, that include a protected marine area with a great diversity of marine life. The scenery is spectacular and you can appreciate both the beauty of the sea and of the archipelago.

Worldwide, the Bats Islands are considered one of the best bull shark dive sites. But only advanced certified divers are allowed due to the depths. The Bats are most famous for the chances of seeing the Bull sharks, although during the dive we can also encounter different types of rays, schools of fish including snappers, groupers, grunts in addition to octopuses and pelagic animals.

*Conditions apply: We need a minimum of 4 divers to guarantee a trip. And we require guests to do a local diving trip with Rich Coast Diving prior to booking a trip to Bats Islands.

Dive Insurance is mandatory for diving trip to Bats Islands and it costs only 10 USD per day.

Other Information

Advanced certified divers min. requirement
1 day of local diving prior to the trip required.
Please ensure that you leave sufficient time between diving and your return flight !
Proof of certification is required. You must show your diving licence to staff at the store when completing paperwork.
Contact us for pick up from your accommodation and prices
All reservations are confirmed with a deposit only.
We have a 72-hour cancellation policy. If a cancellation is made later the deposit will be non-refundable.
All transfer fees are at the charge of the customer.

What to Bring

Please bring your scuba diving license, towels, cameras (plenty of dry space is available onboard), Credit card or cash for payment, cash for tips or extra services, sunscreen and or a sunhat.

If you are sensative to seasickness we recomend you to take motion sickness tablets before coming on board. Consult the farmacy or doctor if needed. Please note that especially on the way back the ocean can be rough and windy. Resulting in a wet and bumpy ride !

Price

$ 182 USD

Including 13% VAT

2-tank dive & Park fees

*Excluding Equipment rental $30 and Dive insurance $10 USD

Advanced Diver Course

With Shark Specialty Course at Bats Islands

SPECIAL OFFER !

*conditions apply

All You need to Know...
Scuba Diving Bats Islands (Murcielago), Costa Rica

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How to get to Bats Islands (Murcielago)?

The Bats Islands (Murcielago) are known for offer a mesmerizing diving experience with one of the ocean's most captivating creatures: the bullsharks. Trips to Costa Rica's Bats Islands departure from the beach town of Playas del Coco in Guanacaste Province. The easiest way to get to Playas del Coco is to fly to the international airport of Liberia. Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport is Costa Rica's second largest airport and well connected to destinations in north and Central America and Europe. From the airport it is a 30-minute drive to the beach town of Playas del Coco. For bookings you need to make a reservation in advance in order to guarantee your departure. For all our trips we meet at 6 AM at our dive center and return around 2 pm.

When to Dive Bats Islands?

Generally we only offer Bullshark diving from June to October as this time of the year the wind conditions are calm with flat seas. However if conditions are favorable we also go to Bats earlier or later in the year. Contact us directly for availability.

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Are Bull shark sightings guaranteed at Bats Islands?

It is not guaranteed that you will see bull sharks during your dives at Murcielago. Bull sharks are pelagic animals which means that they can travel large distances and come and go as they please. However, in our experience the chances of seeing bull sharks are very good and our experienced captains and instructors at Rich Coast Diving will take you to the dive spot (The Big Scare) where they are likely to be found. And when you see a Bull shark, diving with these majestic creatures is an experience that you will never forget.

Is Diving with Bull sharks at Bats Islands safe?

Yes, diving with bull sharks is a safe diving experience. There is no feeding of bull sharks and the encounters with these majestic animals are completely natural. Nobody knows exactly why the bull sharks like to hang out at Bats but generally the chances to have an encounter with one or more bull sharks are very likely. Every now and then we see a curious bull shark but these large gentle giants like to keep several feet distance from divers. The dive site big scare is a relatively small dive site and depth ranges between 75 to 30 feet (25-10 meters). Currents and swells can be strong around the Bats islands and sharks are generally seen at depths below 60 feet (20 meters) and therefore we only take advanced certified divers.

Dive Insurance is mandatory for diving trip to Bats Islands and it costs only 10 USD per day.

Is diving with Bull sharks at Murcielago expensive?

Diving with bull sharks at Bats Island in Costa Rica is not more expensive than diving with bull sharks in other places around the world. In comparison a 2-tank shark dive in Florida with equipment will cost around $250 USD. So here at Rich Coast Diving we offer a great price for this unforgettable shark diving experience. All our trips to Bats Islands include diving in small groups (max 4 divers per guide), Marine Park fees, a 1.5-hour boat ride to the islands, expert guides, 2 dives, snack and drinks on board. If you do not have your own dive equipment, we do offer full equipment (BCD, Mask, Fins, Regulator, wetsuit).

What Experience level or Scuba certification is required to dive Bats Islands (Murcielago)?

Bats Islands is accessible only for divers with Advanced Diver certification or equivalent. As the conditions around the islands are highly unpredictable and currents, swells and visibility change from day to day we require all divers to do a local diving trip before diving at Bats. This way you are comfortable with your equipment, weights and diving experience so you will enjoy your diving at Murcielago.

Not yet advanced certified ? Do you advanced diver course with Shark Specialty at Bats and get two certifications with a trip to Murcielagos Islands included. Contact us directly for more information at info@richcoastdiving.com

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