OCEAN AND ITS STEWARDS
UNDER THE SURFACE
with Phil
An exploration of hidden reefs, extraordinary marine life and the smaller wonders of Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
MEET PHIL
_________Phil is the person people turn to for a little perspective, and usually a laugh. Warm, grounded and spontaneously silly, he has a way of making people feel comfortable in his company.
A seasoned Divemaster who has spent thousands of hours helping divers of different experience levels find their confidence in the water, he brings patience, close attention and a trained eye for the unusual creatures tucked into the rocky reef.
Above water, he is practical, resourceful and the person to ask when something needs fixing. That same attentive nature runs through his diving: noticing the small things, understanding what someone needs and knowing when a little humour helps.
His relaxed manner is part of the pleasure of spending time with him. You can ask questions, admit you’re feeling a little rusty, or simply enjoy his company as you get to know the coast beneath the surface.
WORLD: Ocean & Its Stewards
FOCUS: Coastal living, hospitality & hidden places
LOCATION: Costa Rica
IDEAL FOR: Couples • Families • Honeymooners • Celebrations • Slow travellers
“The longer you spend underwater, the more you realise how much there is still to notice.”
A sample rhythm for the experience. Every private day is adapted to the guests, ocean conditions and the season.
STEP INTO PHIL’S WORLD
Begin with a conversation with Phil: your previous dives, what you enjoy underwater and anything you would like him to know. There is room for questions and time to get acquainted before the dive briefing.
For Phil, understanding the person joining him matters as much as knowing the reef.
MEET & SETTLE IN
Head beneath the surface for a guided dive, following Phil’s eye across the reef.
Look more closely at its shapes, crevices and inhabitants. His trained eyes pick out unusual creatures that can be easy to overlook, giving you reasons to pause and notice what is happening around you.
The ocean will determine what appears. The pleasure is in paying attention.
EXPLORE THE ROCKY REEF
Perhaps you are fascinated by the smaller inhabitants of the reef. Perhaps you want to understand more about something you have seen on previous dives.
Share that curiosity with Phil. His experience and attentive approach bring a personal dimension to your time underwater, with the dive shaped within the agreed plan and prevailing conditions.
FOLLOW YOUR CURIOSITY
Once ashore, return to the details that caught your attention. Ask about a creature you couldn’t identify or compare what each of you noticed.
It is a chance to put names and stories to the underwater world and get to know a little more of the person who showed it to you.
BACK ABOVE WATER
What you’ll leave with
A closer appreciation of the life within a rocky reef.
Details you might otherwise have swum past.
The pleasure of sharing your curiosity with an experienced diver.
Time with someone whose warmth and humour make conversation easy.
A more personal connection to Costa Rica’s Pacific coast.
Why Phil
For his patience, his humour and the knowledge behind that relaxed manner.
Phil brings years of experience without making the encounter feel formal. He is someone you can ask questions, share your uncertainties with, and enjoy getting to know.
His particular gift is attention: to the reef, to its less obvious inhabitants and to the person beside him. That combination makes him a compelling companion for anyone who wants to look a little closer.
A different way to travel
Knowing a place through someone changes what you notice.
With Phil, the experience begins with his way of seeing: the unusual creature tucked into the reef, the small detail worth pausing over, the question that opens up a conversation.
This is what draws us to people-led travel. Time with someone who knows their world well enough to help you discover more of it.
Curious about spending a day with Phil?
Every Current experience is completely private and thoughtfully tailored to each guest.
Tell us who you are travelling with and when you will be in Costa Rica, and we will begin creating your day.