Name: SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver
Location: Costa Rica

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If  you can’t decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the  SSI Advanced Adventurer program! With this program, you can try a  variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs.  It’s a great way to learn what advanced diver training is all about and  how it can benefit your diving adventures.During  the Advanced Adventurer program, you will test 5 different specialties.  You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a  comprehensive briefing with your SSI instructor.With  this dive specialty trial program, you will have total freedom to  explore. You can follow the complete specialty programs at any time and  use your Advanced Adventurer training there.

Costa Rica

SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver

ChrisDiving, Dive  Center Costa Rica

Very nice dives. The equipment is 5 stars. Chris dive master know the good places to see sharks, turtles,  eels, tropical fishes. 

Sorties plongées avec ChrisDiving,  16 au 19 novembre 2025

My wife and I traveled to Horizon Lodge for our anniversary.  Excellent choice!  Clean, quiet, great host, view, wonderful pool.  Perfect getaway!

Horizon Lodge, N°4, 2 pers. M. Randy McIntosh

An excellent experience - both in terms of safety and thoroughness pre dive, and equipment check, plus they had equipment that fit me and worked well. The boat out was well organised, and a smooth transition. The dives themselves were enjoyable. Just myself and the dive master. I never felt uncomfortable and was always within a safe distance (my responsibility and his). Chris was approachable and attentive throughout the whole day and I was able to steer the dive or lead where I chose and where was safe. A great pair of dives - i would strongly advise this small family company

Fun Dive Catalinas Island

Bat Island, dive with the Bull Sharks in a national park, min. 4 diver

We had a great diving experience.  My husband and two teenaged boys loved their two tank dives with Chris.  They saw a ton of sea life, lots of reef sharks.  Boat, equipment and staff were perfect.  Very accommodating to our needs!

Fun Dive Catalinas Island, special price with own gear

Diving with Chris and his son was a great and unforgettable  experience. Everything is perfectly organized. The dive sites, especially Bat Island are really spectacular!

Fun Dive Catalinas Island, special price without VAT

Amazing snorkelling trip to the Catalina’s. Wonderful spot, plenty of fish in so many shapes, sizes, and colours. We even got up close to majestic rays. Nealan was a brilliant guide and support. Muse and my two young boys aren’t confident in the water and Nealan made sure to make us feel safe and comfortable at all points. Brilliant. 

Snorkeling trip / Catalinas or neighborhood Island. ATV Flamingo Tour

Dear Amanda,

Thank you so much for your incredible comment. 

It was a great pleasure to dive with you. 

Congratulations for your dives number 3 and 4 to finish your certification.  The conditions on the dives number 4 was for an advanced dive and you manage it with success.

Enjoy your dive all around the world.

Kind regards.

Chris

Chris was extremely attentive to me as a beginner diver and made me feel 100% safe, even 60 ft down. He knew all the best spots for finding marine animals. We saw turtles, white tipped shark, manta rays, and more. The dive was an amazing experience!

My two sons and I had a brief window of opportunity to scuba on our trip to Costa Rica. I decided on ChrisDiving based on online reviews and the experience was everything promised and then some.

Chris picked us up from our hotel promptly at 6:30am. We traveled to his shop where great care was taken to fit us all with equipment that is obviously well cared for. We enjoyed coffee and met the other members of our dive party in a beautiful mountaintop overlook before heading to the boat.

We enjoyed three dives that day.  Never have I seen so many sharks.  It was awesome!  We of course saw several other fish and turtles, rays and eels.

Most notable was how Chris and his son Nealan cared for those on board.  They ensured our comfort with the dive ahead, kept everyone hydrated and fed and provided instruction.  My younger son has trouble equalizing.  Nealan was incredible, coaching him down and then staying with him throughout the dive to ensure his safety and comfort.

ChrisDiving is a class act!

The WORST experience. Chris should not be allowed to teach anyone how to scuba dive or to provide any certifications. I am 57 and my girlfriend is 56. We planned this trip months in advance to be after completion of our classroom and pool training in our home state. I only completed 2 dives, but my SSI profile says I am open water certified with 4 dives. My girlfriend only completed 1 dive, but her SSI profile shows 2 dives and an open water certification. This is proof that this guy is a fraud and unethical.

No dive plan was discussed before diving. We just signed a bunch of waivers and got on the boat.  There was no buddy equipment check or tank inspection like we were taught. What little instruction Chris did give us was different than what we had been provided by SSI (such as how to kick in the water) and he mentioned several times how he doesn't agree with SSI methods. Chris gave us wrist dive computers to wear with no instruction on how to use them.  Underwater there was also no instruction. Chris seemed more interested in chasing manta rays with his go pro cam.  

At one point in the dive Chris got physical with my girlfriend and yanked on her BC pulling her down because she was having problems with natural buoyancy due to not enough weight in her BC (he ignored the weights we had established at our home dive center). He also hit her arm when she reached for her SMB when she misunderstood his underwater instruction. He pulled her around during the dive and completely ignored me. We did not follow the buddy system at all. The dive was not enjoyable as he did not allow us time to observe the underwater marine life.

He also ignored my girlfriend's repeated hand signals that her ears hurt and her pulling back when he tried to make her dive deeper head first.

Back on the boat after the 1st dive, my girlfriend was visibly upset. Chris ignored that and wanted to keep diving, trying to talk her into going back into the water. Chris and I did my 2nd dive with my girlfriend staying on the boat.
Again, no instruction was given, just Chris chasing marine life with his go pro cam.  

I called off the 2nd day of diving and asked for a refund for the 2nd day. Chris refused to refund my money and tried to get me to dive with his son instead, admitting that he can be aggressive and short.

So, we paid over $1,100 and now have to pay again at our local dive shop to get our legitimate open water certification. 

If you waste your time with this guy, you get what you deserve. Read all the bad ratings (I wish I had read more of them).

SSI Referral Open Water

Chris and his son were a great team to work with my 12-year-old son and introduce him to diving.  The custom-made practice pool at his house with the windows, to the dive boat, to the open water dive was all perfect.  I really liked how comfortable Chris was in the water and how he was always in control of the situation.  Chris was a great guy, and we are hoping to return soon so both of my kids can get certified.  

Thanks again for a great experience.  

Nous habitions chez Chris, alors l’organisation a débuté chez lui avec l’essai des équipements. On a eu droit à une suberbe ballade en bateau et deux plongées en apnée. Son fils Nealan nous accompagnait tandis que Chris se chargeait des plongeurs. L’aspect sécurité est au coeur de l’activité tout en en faisant en sorte que la sortie soit réussie.

Snorkeling trip to Catalinas Island and surrounding Islands

Vue magnfique, appartement splendide et bien équipé
Nadia notre hôte très accueillante et avenante

Horizon Lodge, app. Number 4, 2 people, 4 nights, Normand Lanthier,

Chris is a true master of his craft. My partner and I had a great experience diving with him. We are seasoned divers and have been diving for over 30 years. Chris is simply the best that we have ever  dove with. You will not be disappointed.

SSI Diving Insurance for 5 days, 2 divers

Chris and his crew gave us a fantastic snorkeling excursion! They picked us up from the beach closest to our accommodations and took us to great spots. We felt safe and under the guidance of exceptionally knowledgeable people who are clearly comfortable with the local waters. We saw many manta rays and a wide variety of fish, as well as dolphins as we made our way to the Catalina Islands. A wonderful experience!

Beautiful rental in the middle of greenery, perfect for anyone seeking peace and tranquility in a natural setting. Clean and bright space. The bed is comfortable. The kitchen is spotless clean and well equipped. Secure parking is available. Nice and quiet beach is within 10 minutes drive. The terrace offered a stunning view of the ocean, serving as the perfect backdrop for our mornings and evenings.

The host family is super helpful, friendly, and discreet, responding immediately to all our questions and requests (leaving nearby) 

We truly enjoyed our time here and would love to return!


Horizon Lodge, app. Number 2, 2 people, 8 nights, Tatiana de Haas

Salut Jean-François, 
Merci beaucoup pour ve magnifique commentaire.
Que de bons mo.ents partagés.
Merci encore.
Meilleures salutations. 
Chris et Famille

Le centre de plongée ChrisDiving est l’endroit par excellence si vous voulez prendre une formation ou juste sortir faire une journée de snorkeling. Installation incroyable, endroit de plongée riche en mammifères. Je vous le recommande! 

SSI Open Water Diver, offre special, 550$ sans TVA

Salut Caroline, 

Merci beaucoup pour ce superbe commentaire. 

Que du bonheur. 

Meilleures salutations. 

Chris et Nealan

Nous sommes parties faire du snorkelling à Las Catalinas avec Chris et son fils. Moment super. Ils sont très bien bienveillants et professionnels. Nous avons eu la chance de nager avec 2 raies mantas, c’est un souvenir qui restera gravé. Merci  et bonne continuation 
Caroline 

Snorkeling trip / Catalinas or neighborhood  Island

Hi Eric,

Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. 
It was a great pleasure to dive with you.
Kind regards.

Chris

Great time diving with Chris.  Highly professional and made the whole process safe and easy.  Received media captured from the trip very quickly.  Would highly recommend!

Hi Martin 

Thank k you so much for your nice review.
Kind regards. 

Chris

Thank you so much Martin.

Kind regards. 

Chris

Horizon Lodge, app. Number 4, Martin Vautherot, 2 pax, 3 nights

Thank you so much Martin. Kind regards. Chris

SSI Basic Scuba Diver, 1 pool session & 2 dives in the ocean

Than you so much Martin. Kind regards. Chris

Dear Samantha,

Thank you so much for your beautiful review. It was a pleasure for Nealan to do the Snorkeling with you. And for me to meet you and share moment on the boat.

Kind regards.

Chris & Nealan

We had a great time snorkelling with ChrisDiving and his team! Great equipment, yummy snacks and excellent knowledge for all the creatures we saw! Thank you for a wonderful experience! 

Hi Mark,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was a huge pleasure to welcome you.

Kind regards.

Chris and Nadia

We were very pleased with our stay and hosts at Horizon Lodge. The view is spectacular! The unit is very well equipped, modern, comfortable and relaxing. We very much enjoyed the pool and outdoor lounge areas. The location was ideal overlooking the bay, away from the nearby town although close enough to drive to beaches and towns for day trips.

Horizon Lodge, app. Number 4, Mr Mark Blanchard,  2 pax, 8 nights

Dear Brian,

Thank you so much for your amazing review.

It was a great pleasure to dive with you.

Kind regards and hope to meet you soon underwater.

Chris & Nealan

Chris is an outstanding guide, he helped me remember my certification and also made an excellent video, hats OFF to Chris and his team 

Hi Carla & Kenny,

Thank you so much for your beautiful comment and review.

We are happy to welcome you soon for new incredible dives.

Kind regards. 

Nealan and Chris

We loved diving with Chris and son, Nealan!   They were very kind and accommodating to all our needs. We enjoyed all the fish and underwater beauty, starfish, white tip sharks and so much more. Professional service and trustworthy family owned business!!! 
We will be back! Carla & Kenny from College Station, Texas

Salut David,

Merci beaucoup pour ton super commentaire.

Meilleures salutations. 

Chris et Nealan

Pura Vida

Dear Eric,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. 

It was a huge pleasure to dive with you.

We hope to dive soon again with you.

Kind regards. 

Chris and Nealan

Best dive operator in the Potrero / Flamingo area. I’m an Advanced Diver, living in Costa Rica. Chris and his team are thorough, organized and accommodating. I felt like I was looked after yet had the freedom to dive to my abilities. Definitely RECOMMEND. 

SSI Diving Insurance for 1 day

Hi Douglas,

Thank you so much for your great review.

I hope to see you soon fir new dives.

Kind regards. 

Chris and Team

Great 2 tank dive with Chris and team. Very safe and well prepared. Saw a lot of sea life and some great go pro video also! 

Dear Alan,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. 
It was a really good moment to share all this dives with you and all your beautiful family. 

We hope to be able to welcome you another timecand dive with you again. 

Kind regards. 

Chris, Nealan and Team

Chris Diving as professional a dive experience as we have received ... and we have dove all over the world.  An amazing team and great dives.  I wouldn't use anyone else in Costa Rica. 

Fun dive Catalinas Island,  1 day /2 dives / special price for group

Dear Diana,

Thank you so much for your incredible comment.  It was a huge pleasure to meet you and dive with you.

Kind regards and we hope to dive with you again.

Chris, Nealan and Tim.

We had a wonderful time diving with Chris, his son Nealan  and Tim. Their knowledge of the local flora and fauna was very impressive!  They were very well organized and efficient with all the high quality gear they provided. Their enthusiasm for the sport was contagious. I would definitely dive with them again. I highly recommend Chrisdiving !

SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver in Costa Rica

If &nbsp;you can’t decide which specialty programs are best for you, join the &nbsp;SSI Advanced Adventurer program! With this program, you can try a &nbsp;variety of specialties before committing to full specialty programs. &nbsp;It’s a great way to learn what advanced diver training is all about and &nbsp;how it can benefit your diving adventures.During &nbsp;the Advanced Adventurer program, you will test 5 different specialties. &nbsp;You will complete one open water training dive per specialty after a &nbsp;comprehensive briefing with your SSI instructor.With &nbsp;this dive specialty trial program, you will have total freedom to &nbsp;explore. You can follow the complete specialty programs at any time and &nbsp;use your Advanced Adventurer training there.

SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver

SSI Advanced Adventurer Diver

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