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Panama Dive Center

Santa Catalina, Panama9 hrsListed on Direct
Operated by Panama Dive Center
PADI affiliated operator

Experience the raw beauty of Coiba National Park with daily dive trips from Santa Catalina.

Located in the remote village of Santa Catalina on Panama's Pacific coast, this dive center operates daily boat trips to Coiba National Park, a vast marine protected area encompassing islands like Isla Ranchería and Canales. Divers typically spend about 50 minutes per dive at depths ranging from 10 to 30 meters. The water is generally warm (26-30°C) for most of the year, though thermoclines can drop temperatures in spring. Currents vary significantly depending on conditions and site selection. The operation emphasizes small group sizes and safety, with all trips led by PADI-certified instructors. Guests often stop at a ranger station or beach within the park for lunch during their day trip.

Dive details

Certification requiredOpen Water
Max depth30 m
Duration9 hrs

Dive trips

Boat charters

from $155
2 Dives at Coiba National Park
Open Water · 7:30 AM briefing, return between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM
$155 / person
3 Dives at Coiba National Park
Open Water · 7:30 AM briefing, return between 3:30 PM and 4:00 PM
$185 / person

Dive sites

Coiba National Park Isla Ranchería Canales

What you'll see

white-tipped reef sharks turtles dolphins eagle rays devil rays sting rays lobsters sea horses frogfish bigeye jacks blue-fin trevallies barracudas moray eels wahoos snappers butterflyfish parrotfish whale shark giant manta

Included

equipment (also dive computer)
lunch (rice with chicken or with veggies)
fruit and water

Compared across booking platforms

Direct
cheapest listed trip — 2 Dives at Coiba National Park
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$155 / person
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