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Dennis F
May 26, 2026
Snorkeling trip was a blast. We actually had our trip planned with a group on Friday but couldn't make it. ChrisDiving and Neal went ahead and made special arrangements for just the two of us for Saturday morning. That went a long way in my book. Neal communicates well and was very knowledgeable. I would recommend ChisDiving and Neal to everyone. Dennis
Snorkeling trip to Catalinas Island and surrounding Islands
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Dennis F
May 21, 2026
ChrisDiving went over and beyond accommodating myself and brother-in-law. We were suppose to go snorkling with a group on a Friday but couldn't make it at the last minute. He didn't have anyone scheduled the following morning but took just two of us. He could of said no since he didn't have the numbers but we went out anyway and had great time. Lot's of tropical fish / Schools of fish all around us. Highly recommend
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Christopher G
May 12, 2026
Absolutely a life changer! Chris is extremely knowledgeable with diving operations and the Costa Rican wildlife. Alfonso was on point on the boat and underwater. Captain Fabian's navigation skills are spot on. This elite dive outfit will maximize your underwater adventures. Chris certified my girlfriend as a SSI Deep Diver. He took every saftey precaution to ensure seamless dives at Bats Island. The videos my girlfriend and I took are blowing up on social media!!!
Bat Island, dive with the Bull Sharks in a national park, min. 4 diver
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Rhett B
May 01, 2026
Such a fun dive! Seeing the giant manta rays was amazing. Lots of other sea life as well including a decent amount of sharks.
SSI Diving Insurance for 1 day
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Kara G
Apr 27, 2026
Chris was a great guide! Super familiar with the area, sharp eye for finding species of interest, and safety minded. We met up early in the morning and completed two fun dives with snacks in between. My friend completed their first discovery dive, as well as snorkeling in the afternoon. We really appreciated the adaptability and attention to safety, and had a very fun day!
Fun Dive Catalinas Island

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Devin P
03 Mar, 2026
This is a two-part review. On one hand, my friend enjoyed the dive. Chris was very friendly to both of us the day before and helped us get our gear ready. My friend had a great experience on the dive. For me, I informed Chris on the day of the dive that I take a little longer to descend and just need a little extra time. I’ve been on 14+ dives and have had issues between 10–20 feet where I just need to go slowly, and then everything is fine. I’ve had my ears examined by multiple doctors and completed every test to determine what the issue might be. I’ve simply been told that this is how my body is, and I’ve been cleared to continue diving. After informing Chris, we geared up, got dropped off at the dive site, and began to descend. Chris had me hold onto a rope, which I did not need, and he kept forcing my hand onto it. I was being tugged, and at one point, when I was kicking my fins slightly to go up a bit, Chris grabbed my feet and held them together. You should never touch a diver underwater or prevent them from keeping themselves safe. I eventually let go of the rope and moved away, but by that point I had a crushing headache and significant pain, so I signaled that I needed to go up. Once back on the boat, I removed my mask, and the other guests who were there to snorkel told me that my nose was bleeding. I have never had such a bad diving experience in my life. Chris was visibly upset once we reached the surface. Not once during the rest of the trip or back on shore did he speak to me about what happened or acknowledge the incident. I fully paid for a dive that was effectively canceled due to his actions. While my travel partner did have a successful dive, I did not. However, due to the visibility during this time of year, I actually ended up seeing more while snorkeling than they did while diving. So at least we both had fun in the end. The other coworker with Chris was amazing and fun. I can’t remember his name, but he was fantastic.