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Manta Ray Naturalist Dive
Flamingo Costa Rica
Duration: 1 day
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$200

About your trip

A specialized scuba dive focused on observing giant manta rays in their natural environment, guided with an emphasis on behavior, ecology, and responsible interaction.

About the experience:

This dive targets known manta ray cleaning and aggregation areas, with dive plans adapted to seasonal conditions and animal activity. Your guide provides in-water interpretation on manta behavior, identification, and cleaning station dynamics while maintaining strict observation protocols. Encounters are entirely wildlife-dependent and never guaranteed.

Naturalist Briefing

An online pre-dive naturalist briefing covers manta biology, behavior, site dynamics, positioning, and responsible interaction guidelines to prepare you for the dive.

Duration:

Approximately half-day, depending on conditions and dive planning.

  • Starting at 7:30am

  • Returning around 12:30pm

Important notes:

This is a nature-based experience. Manta ray presence varies by season and environmental conditions. Dive plans may change to prioritize safety, animal welfare, and experience quality.

What's included

Naturalist Briefing

Online pre-dive briefing covering manta ray biology, behavior, cleaning stations, responsible interaction, and dive strategy to improve encounters.

2 dives

Private guide

All equipment needed

Snacks and drinks

Post dive lunch

Lunch and debriefing on the activity

Location

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1. Flamingo Costa Rica

Flamingo Costa Rica

About your organizer

We’re Uncharted Diving Expeditions, a small crew of dive pros based in Playa Flamingo, Costa Rica. We specialize in private diving tours to the Catalina and Murciélago Islands. No crowds, no stress. Whether you’re chasing bull sharks or diving with manta rays, we’re here to guide the way. This is diving, done right, real and always personal.

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