Pacific Coast Dive Center

Pacific Coast Dive Center is a distinguished maritime operation based in Playa Flamingo within the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica. Established with over two decades of continuous experience, the company has developed a reputation that extends beyond recreational tourism into the specialized realm of commercial and professional underwater services. While widely visible as a premier destination for scuba training and aquatic excursions in the Northern Pacific, the organization maintains a robust operational capability designed to support industrial and civil maritime needs throughout the region. The company distinguishes itself from standard recreational dive operators by maintaining a dedicated division focused on professional underwater tasks. This commercial arm provides critical support to national and international companies, as well as government entities requiring technical marine intervention. The center’s scope of work includes complex underwater construction and civil works, such as the installation of emissaries and pipelines essential for coastal infrastructure. Additionally, the company is equipped to handle marine salvage operations, offering response capabilities for vessel recovery and underwater hazard mitigation in the surrounding Pacific waters. Routine vessel and port maintenance constitutes another core pillar of their professional services. The team performs essential husbandry tasks, including the replacement of sacrificial anodes to prevent hull corrosion, as well as comprehensive inspections of moorings, chains, and anchors to ensure the security of vessels at anchor. These technical operations are supported by the capability to conduct underwater filming and detailed inspections, allowing clients to assess submerged assets without dry-docking. By integrating these industrial services, the company plays a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness of local maritime infrastructure. On the logistical side, Pacific Coast Dive Center operates a fleet that includes significant assets such as The Golden Venture, a 54-foot vessel capable of accommodating large groups and supporting extended maritime activities. This vessel serves as a primary platform for both their extensive recreational programs—which explore sites like the Catalina Islands—and their logistical support missions. Through this dual operational model, the company effectively bridges the gap between high-standard leisure diving and rigorous commercial marine work, securing its status as a multifaceted maritime resource on Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.