Costa Rica, Diving at it's Best 2021

FES has designed the ultimate dive trip for the discerning dive adventure traveler yearning to dive  Costa Rica. Costa Rica, is fast becoming a hot spot scuba diving destination, particularly along its Pacific shores. From enticing shark encounters to run ins with giant Manta Rays, Costa Rica’s volcanic pinnacles are filled with pelagic life. Divers frequently encounter sea turtles, stingrays, manta rays, moray eels, barracuda, tuna and snapper. Schooling fish can be found on every dive site, as well as small critters like sea horses, frog fish and harlequin clown shrimp. Sharks and dolphins are seen regularly, and humpback and pilot whales migrate twice seasonally. This package is designed to fly in and out of Liberia (LIR) International airport.

Highlights

•Dive Guanacaste reef sharks, turtles, sea horses, eels, octopus and massive schools of tropical fish.
•Easy to add additional dive days or tanks, upgraded dives or night dives
•Fly through the treetops and across the rainforest on zip line cables
•Best chance for sightings of sloths, monkeys, toucans and frogs of any tour from Guanacaste
•Visit Llanos de Cortez Waterfall. You will not be disappointed with all that Mother Nature presents in these tropical marine-filled waters.

FES COSTA RICA SEVEN NIGHT TRIP  August 14, 2021 – August 21, 2021  includes:

• Trip escorted by Fisheye Scuba
• 7 Nights Beach Hotel Accomidations
• All meals and snacks
• 10 dives (5 Dive Days -  2 Tank AM Boat Dives w/ Tanks, Weight Belts & Weights)
• Round-trip airport ground transfers
• Treetop Canopy Zip Line Adventure
• Sloths, Monkeys & Waterfall Adventure
• All Taxes and Service Charges

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   Diver Rate: $2,199 Per person double occupancy 

 Nitrox is available at $150 per week.

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Hotel Information: Grand Papagayo

Barcelo’s Occidental Papagayo is an Adults-Only, all-inclusive resort ideal for rest and relaxation mixed with adventure in superb natural setting. The pool is the focal point in the center of the property with rooms, lobby, restaurants, massage cabanas and beach all within a short distance. Set in an idyllic location surrounded by the wild, natural beauty characteristic of Costa Rica’s northern Pacific coast, guests will feel swept away to a tropical haven, enjoying all the amenities one could imagine.

Three restaurants and four bars are on the property, offering you exceptional Costa Rican cuisine and original international offerings combined with meticulous service. The Japanese restaurant offers table seating, private tatami rooms and a teppanyaki table. Dinners for à la carte restaurants at Occidental Papagayo can be booked after the second day of your stay, and you can enjoy one à la carte dinner for every 3 nights of your stay.

The U-Spa at Occidental Papagayo offers a tranquil atmosphere where every detail has been considered to provide guests with well-being, health, beauty and comfort while you enjoy treatments. Subtle aromas greet you before you enjoy the hot tub, sauna, Vichy shower or Turkish bath. Private rooms for relaxing and therapeutic massages and facials, plus a full range of beauty services are offered. The gym has equipment for cardio training and machines for resistance training.

Occidental Papagayo features spacious and bright rooms that have been designed for the enjoyment of their guests. Premium Level options give guests a VIP experience with preferential restaurant reservations, a Premium Level Lounge and other amenities for a perfect romantic vacation in tropical paradise setting.

Enjoy more of Costa Rica. The Guanacaste Province and the Culebra Bay offer great off-property opportunities too so you can enjoy Costa Rica and stay active. Some of the favorite activities enjoyed by guests include scuba diving, snorkeling cycling, kayaking, paddle-boarding, zip-lines, ATV tours, horseback riding, rappelling and much more.

Room Amenities

163 Deluxe, Deluxe Bay View, Deluxe Concierge, Deluxe Bay View Romance and Premium Level Luxury rooms have balconies or patios and are equipped with two Double Beds or one King Bed. Safe, Hair Dryer, writing area with seat.

Hotel Amenities

Free Parking (Self-Parking), 24 Hour Reception, Wi-Fi (Free with Royal Club or Barcelo membership, otherwise Fees apply), Three Restaurants, Four Bars, Two Swimming Pools and a Gym. Archery, Tennis, Chess, Volleyball, Snorkeling and Kayaking. Optional services include: Spa, Gift Shop, Laundry Services, Medical Care, Fax Service, Conference Rooms. Adventure, Nature and Cultural tours or Destination Weddings can be arranged, please ask our agents to coordinate.
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Restaurants & Bars

L’Buffet

(Breakfast 7am-10:30 am, Lunch 12:30pm-3pm, Dinner 6:30pm-9:30pm)
International buffet-style restaurant.

The Italian

(Dinner 6:00pm-9:30pm)

Italian restaurant with views overlooking the bay. Dishes on the menu are subject to availability and seasonal variations. Dress code: informal, beach wear not permitted.

D’Oriental

(Dinner 6:30pm-9:30pm)

Japanese and Asian fusion restaurant with private tatami rooms and a teppanyaki table. Dishes on the menu are subject to availability and seasonal variations. Dress code: informal, beach wear not permitted.

Snack Bar

(Drinks 10:30am-11:00pm, Snacks midday-5pm)
Snack and drinks buffet. Dishes on the menu are subject to availability and seasonal variations.

Disco Bar

(closes at 2 am)

The hotel also features a disco, where guests can dance and enjoy refreshing drinks and delicious cocktails (Smoking is prohibited in the club).

*Are you a solo dive traveler? We will find a roommate for you and a dive buddy to boot!

FES TRIP PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS: $300 initial deposit holds your spot until the next incremental payment is due.  1/3rd of your FES trip package cost is due no later than February 14, 2021 and 2/3rds is due April 14, 2021. Final Balance due must be paid to FES no later than June 14, 2021.  No refunds! Other than the what is listed above no other costs are included. FES will not be collecting payment for any other part of your trip.  There are out-of-pocket fees, charges and tips.  

YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS FROM OUR RETURN DATE.  U.S. Passport applications and information can be found on line at PASSPORT HOME

 TRIP CANCELATION POLICY:

Fisheye Scuba reserves the right to cancel the trip up to 30 days prior to departure. There is a minimum of 7 travelers (excluding trip leader) required for a trip to run. In the event Fisheye Scuba cancels the trip, we will either refund your monies paid or move you to another trip. It will be your choice.

If you must cancel, all deposit money is non-refundable unless we are able to fill your vacated space.  If we are able to fill your vacated spot at the full purchase price, FES will credit your refund to an in-store account minus a per person $300 cancelation fee.  If we are unable to fill your spot on the trip, all money paid toward the trip will be forfeited.

Trip Release of Liability Waiver Requirement:  Every person who reserves a spot on a trip through FES must have a completed TRIP WAIVER form on file at FES before being allowed on the trip.  If you do not know the cost of your trip to put in the "amount" space, contact Fuisheye Scuba.  Download, print, fill in the blanks, indicate you have read and understand the waiver by signing and dating the FISHEYE SCUBA COSTA RICA 2021 TRIP LIABILITY RELEASE and e-mail completed form to info@fisheyescuba.com 

Note 1. YOU MUST HAVE A PASSPORT VALID FOR AT LEAST SIX MONTHS BEYOND YOUR RETURN DATE o travel to THE PHILIPPINES.  U.S. Passport applications, renewal forms and information can be found on line at  PASSPORT HOME

Note 2:  Every diver on this trip should have Diver Accident Insurance coverage. If you do not wish to join Divers Alert Network and purchase their Diver Accident Insurance, proof of another plan you have that covers you for an an out-of- the- country accident including medical flight evacuation back to the U.S. or to a better medical facility should that be required is acceptable. 

Diver's Alert Network Divers Accident Insurance can be purchased on line by clicking this logo link:

NOTE 3:  For peace of mind, FES strongly recommends you purchase additional trip cancelation/interruption coverage to help defray costs arising from unforeseen events.  No one plans an emergency.  But you can prepare for one.  Carefully read any insurance policy before purchase to make sure it covers your specific needs.   *Fisheye Scuba is NOT a seller of insurance. We are giving you information about insurance coverage as a service only. Dive Assure has dive accident, trip interruption, and live-a-board trip interruption insurance packages.

NOTE 4: FES highly recommends purchase of this trip specific additional coverage.  In the event you have to cancel, the additional trip insurance coverage could help you receive reimbursement for non-refundable deposits and costs should you have to cancel or interrupt your trip to come home for reasons not covered under the Diver Accident Insurance Coverage.

NOTE 5: Complimentary  FISHEYE SCUBA TRIP PACKING LIST

NOTE 6: FISHEYE SCUBA ACTS ONLY AS AN ORGANIZER AND EXPEDITOR OF DIVE TRAVEL FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF OFFERING A SERVICE TOFISHEYE SCUBA. CUSTOMERS.  FES DOES NOT SELL DIVER ACCIDENT INSURANCE NOR DO WE SELL TRIP CANCELATION AND INTERRUPTION INSURANCE NOR ARE WE LICENSED TRAVEL AGENTS.  WE SOLICIT THE ASSISTANCE OF LICENSED REPUTABLE TRAVEL AND INSURANCE AGENTS TO ASSIST US ON YOUR BEHALF.