Explore Isla del Caño’s clear-water reefs on a small-group dive from Drake Bay. This certified-diver tour emphasizes safety, eco-responsibility and close encounters with reef sharks, turtles and schools of tropical fish.
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You climb aboard a skiff in Drake Bay as the bay’s palms slide behind you and the open Pacific stretches ahead. The island appears as a low, rocky silhouette—its reef systems already humming beneath the surface—inviting you to descend into warm, clear water where reef sharks and turtles move like appointed guardians.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness—comfortable moving on a boat, carrying light gear, and performing multiple regulated entries/exits.
Wildlife
History
Isla del Caño is a legally protected biological reserve; archaeological finds on the island connect it to pre-Columbian populations of the Osa region.
Conservation
The reserve status restricts fishing and landing; divers should follow buoyancy and mooring rules to avoid coral damage and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce chemical impacts.
Reserve your spot on the Diving tour in Isla del Caño for certified divers today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring your certification and logbook
This tour is for certified divers only—bring your card and logbook showing recent dives if requested.
Be ready for currents
Many sites around Caño are drift-style; practice group buoyancy and entry/exit techniques and follow your divemaster.
Use reef-safe sunscreen
Apply mineral-based sunscreen before boarding and reapply sparingly on the boat to protect coral and marine life.
Pack seasickness remedies
Boat transit can be 40–60 minutes and choppy—bring motion-sickness meds or patches if needed.
Certification card & logbook
Required for boarding and to document experience level.
3–5mm wetsuit or shorty
Thermal protection for water temperatures in the mid-20s°C and to prevent scrapes on rock features.
summer
Surface marker buoy (SMB)
Useful for drift dives to signal your position to the boat during ascent.
Seasickness medication
Helps prevent nausea during the 40–60 minute boat transit to the island.