What you see isn’t always what you get.
Nobody wants to pay extra for an ‘ocean view’ room that is more parking lot and trees than ocean.
Our team lives and dives in Central America. We provide honest first-hand recommendations -the good, the bad, and the ugly - so you don’t get catfished at check-in. Unlike impersonal robotic booking sites, we’ve been there ourselves and are invested in getting you the most out of your vacation days - above and below the water!
Meet Katie, your go-to dive & adventure buddy!
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Katie’s love for travel started with her first international trip to Thailand in 2018. She then soon discovered her passion for scuba diving in Costa Rica, earning her PADI Open Water certification and turning her entire life around to pursue a career in the scuba industry.
She has since gotten her Rescue Certification, experienced her first liveaboard, and is gearing up to start her Dive Master program this year. Katie is now a drysuit repair technician, PSI certified tank visual inspector, valve repair specialist, and O2 clean technician.
Latin America, specifically Costa Rica, has captured her heart, and she dreams of buying a place there someday.
Whether you’re looking for dive tips or travel advice, Katie’s passion and expertise are here to guide you. Reach out to start your next adventure with a true expert by your side!
what exactly do we do?
Our experts work with you to design a custom day-by-day itinerary that includes hotels, transfers, dives, tours, and everything in-between. Our trips are for all levels of divers (and non-divers), families, friends, couples, and solo travelers.
This one is pretty straightforward. We make booking dive-focused liveaboards easy and transparent. We can take the stress out of pre & post-boarding logistics so you can focus on the fun!
Getting scuba certified is easy. Our experts will walk you through the process and set you up with a safe reliable dive center so you can feel confident in the water. There are three basic steps involved: e-learning, pool sessions with an instructor, and open water dives with an instructor. You will learn the skills you need for a lifetime of underwater discovery.
EXPLORE DESTINATIONS
We book trips outside of our specialty destinations, however, they are subject to a booking fee. Ask your DTA expert for details.
EXPLORE liveaboards
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NOT INCLUDED: International Airfare, Travel Insurance
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Share your trip details: the what, where, when and who? If you’re not sure, we can help!
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Our itineraries are 100% customizable and include DTA-exclusive perks. We will work with you until the trip is perfect.
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We will send you a final itinerary with details like pick-up times, entry requirements, packing list, pre-vacation guides, and more!
The DTA Way
How does it work?
Would definitely call again for my next adventure.
Kathleen was awesome and very helpful. We were arranging for a diving trip to Belieze and in no time she provided us with best option for our trip with best diving center.. Our flight from U.S got delayed and she was able to help us to rebook the connecting flight from Belieze to San Pedro.. She will text and check that everything is going well. I have no words to thank her enough for such great service.. Would definitely call again for my next adventure.
— Ehab Wanas, Belize
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
She brought us to places I wouldn’t even have known about, and gave us the experiences of a lifetime.
I am typically a person who does everything herself, including vacation planning. As a single mom of four, the youngest special-needs, a lot of places can’t accommodate our needs or understand our family. Kathleen is the exception to the rule. She spent time to listen to me, to hear about my family and budget, and set up the vacation of a lifetime to help celebrate my birthday. The trip took into consideration all of our wants, and our needs, and every single one of us, myself and four teenage girls, made memories that will be with us forever. I never say this, but she did a better job than I could, lol. Kathleen was there for every question and every ask for information and always greeted me with a smile. She brought us to places I wouldn’t even have known about, and gave us the experiences of a lifetime. I’ve already talked to her about the next trip - and you should too!!
— Micaela Orpheus, Costa Rica
a unique experience of Costa Rica that I would not have been able to achieve on my own
I recently got my diving certification with DTA's help this past January as a part of project that my college assigns. I spoke with Kathleen back in November about the idea and she was incredibly helpful and offered me insider information. She made sure I was able to do everything on my itinerary. Booking through DTA offered me a unique experience of Costa Rica that I would not have been able to achieve on my own or through any old travel company. Even as I was still in Costa Rica I found myself planning my next diving trip because I fell so in love with the experience. I would 100% recommend booking through DTA if you are looking for a life changing diving adventure!
— sarah elizabeth, costa rica
DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
If you are looking for a seamless trip, this is the company to go with.
Before I found DTA I was lost where to go in Costa Rica. I had heard about different places, but had trouble finding info about the best places, and the logistics. I contacted Mel and Kathleen based on their extensive knowledge, and their passion for diving was evident from the start. We ultimately landed on Cano Island, and it was AMAZING! We saw sharks, turtles, rays, and more species of fish than I can count. If you are looking for a seamless trip, this is the company to go with. I am looking forward to future endeavors planned by DTA : )
— jake alexander, costa rica
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