Dive with Purpose and create impact

Scuba diving experiences that restore and protect our oceans in Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Mission Driven Ecotourism

Our diving programs with Wonder Away, based in Playa Tamarindo, will align with The Clean Wave’s mission-driven approach to sustainable ecotourism and education.

Through guided dives, workshops, and community projects, participants will learn to enjoy our beautiful underwater worlds in a way that promotes the health of these vital ecosystems and directly contributes to conservation efforts.

Soon you’ll be able to join The Clean Wave for this experience and let yourself be swept away by wonder.
Recognition

We offer globally recognized PADI certifications, accepted by dive centers around the world:

Open Water
Advanced
Rescue Diver

Access to the Oceans Inspires Conservation

Access to the underwater world is essential for building true marine awareness, and we believe that expanding this access through training is vital for ocean conservation. Each certification not only empowers you as a diver but also helps grow the number of skilled volunteers able to support our restoration efforts.

Your Pathways to Meaningful Diving Experiences

Many of our diving trips run all year long while other diving locations and opportunities shift with the seasons and active conservation projects. 

Diving Locations from Tamarindo:

Program Details

We will keep our programs affordably priced so that meaningful and educational diving and volunteering opportunities are within everyone's reach.

Our diving partners will receive fair compensation for their expertise, and all remaining proceeds will go directly toward supporting our marine conservation and education initiatives.

  • Location:

    Tamarindo, Costa Rica and surrounding Pacific Coast and Islands

  • Duration:

    1 day -1 week

  • Accommodation:

    Provided through Wonder Away for participants 18-24 on multi-day trips and certifications

  • Languages:

    English and or Spanish, we are a bilingual organization

  • Age Requirements:

    18 or older

  • Dates

    Year-round booking, no fixed dates.

  • Program Fee / Inclusions:

    Program & itinerary dependent

Where Every Journey Makes a Difference

Each journey is an opportunity to learn, contribute, and create positive change for our ocean.

Explore with purpose.

Dive into living reefs and coastal ecosystems while taking part in coral restoration, underwater cleanups, and marine monitoring that directly support ocean health.

Learn through action.

Build your understanding of marine ecology and conservation while developing diving skills that empower you to protect what you love.

Be part of the solution.

Join a growing movement of divers, scientists, and community leaders working together to regenerate the world beneath the waves.

Explore with purpose.

Dive into living reefs and coastal ecosystems while taking part in coral restoration, underwater cleanups, and marine monitoring that directly support ocean health.

Learn through action.

Build your understanding of marine ecology and conservation while developing diving skills that empower you to protect what you love.

Be part of the solution.

Join a growing movement of divers, scientists, and community leaders working together to regenerate the world beneath the waves.

Your trips empower local youth.

When you volunteer & dive with us, a portion of the funds go towards vocational experience and training for local youth.

This means you’ll be working alongside Costa Rican’s gaining their own certifications, advancing their careers, and learning skills in ecotourism, scuba diving, and environmental fields.

Ready to Dive In?

We’ve got new diving programs available regularly. We’ll reach out to schedule a call with you next.