Why Catalina Islands? Catalina Islands are widely considered one of the best places in the Eastern Pacific to dive with giant manta rays (Mobula birostris) . Located just a short boat ride from Tamarindo, these volcanic islands offer a unique combination of currents, food availability, and cleaning stations  that mantas actively seek. Conditions matter a lot when it comes to manta encounters. If you want to understand how seasons, wind, and visibility  affect diving in this a

The rainy season, from May to November, is actually the best time to dive. Closer to February → colder water (down to 16 °C / 61°F), stronger winds, bigger waves, less visibility. Closer to August → warmer water (up to 30 °C / 86°F), calmer seas, clearer dives.