Take your diving skills deeper with the SSI Stress & Rescue Diver Course offered by Rich Coast Diving in Coco, Costa Rica. This three-day program trains you to handle emergencies confidently and helps build safer underwater adventures.
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Difficulty
challenging
Duration
3 days
Fitness Level
Participants should be in good physical condition, able to swim confidently and handle demanding rescue drills.
Wildlife
History
Playas del Coco has evolved from a quiet fishing village into one of Costa Rica’s premier dive hubs, attracting divers worldwide.
Conservation
Rich Coast Diving emphasizes responsible diving practices to protect Costa Rica’s delicate coral reefs and marine species.
Rich Coast Diving
Take your diving skills deeper with the SSI Stress & Rescue Diver Course offered by Rich Coast Diving in Coco, Costa Rica. This three-day program trains you to handle emergencies confidently and helps build safer underwater adventures.
Rich Coast Diving is a dive operator based in Coco, Guanacaste Province, Costa Rica, offering a full range of scuba training, guided dives, conservation programs, and short-term dive insurance. The center runs PADI and SSI courses from introductory experiences—Try Scuba and Scuba Diver—to full Open Water, Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Master Scuba Diver certifications.
The operation offers multi-length Divemaster internships (one-, two-, and three-month options) that prepare candidates for professional work; the three-month program includes both SSI and PADI certifications. Specialty courses cover more than 20 options such as deep diving and underwater photography, and focused ecology specialties on sharks, mantas, and sea turtles. Marine Conservation Programs run at multiple levels (one-week, two-week, and four-week options) and include fish monitoring and species-specific monitoring programs like shark and pufferfish surveys.
Daily experiences include two-tank morning dives in the Gulf of Papagayo for certified divers, guided snorkel tours, and pool-based refresh sessions paired with morning dives led by multilingual PADI instructors. Dive insurance is available through DAN short-term plans covering 1–30 day options with incremental coverage levels. First Aid and other safety courses are offered.
Rich Coast Diving emphasizes safety, certifications recognized worldwide, and field-based conservation training in biodiverse Pacific waters. The center serves divers of all levels seeking professional training, wildlife encounters, or career-focused internships in Costa Rica.
Location
Coco, Guanacaste
Located in Guanacaste Province
Tours & Courses
26+
Dives, courses, and internships
Certifications
PADI & SSI
Worldwide-recognized training
Insurance Range
$20–$60 USD
Short-term DAN coverage options
Secure a spot for guided dives, specialty courses, or multi-week internships—short-term DAN dive insurance available from $20 to $60 USD.
Complete prerequisite certifications first
Ensure you have your Open Water and Advanced Open Water certifications before enrolling in the Rescue Diver Course.
Prepare for physical exertion
The course involves demanding rescue drills; good basic fitness helps you keep pace and focus.
Invest in personal dive gear
While gear is often provided, having your own mask, fins, and snorkel improves comfort and performance.
Stay hydrated and rest between sessions
Courses span multiple days; adequate hydration and rest aid recovery for optimal learning and safety.
Mask, Fins, Snorkel
Using your own gear enhances comfort and ensures proper fit during critical maneuvers.
Wetsuit (3mm or thicker)
A wetsuit protects against cooler water temperatures common in the dry season.
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Dive computer
Helpful for monitoring depth and bottom time during training dives.
Dive boots
Protect feet from rocky shore entries and cooler water temperatures.
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