Coiba Dive Options
Coiba Dive Options – Choose Your Scuba Diving Experience in Panama
At Scuba Coiba, we offer flexible dive options designed for experienced divers who want to explore Coiba National Park in the best possible way.
Whether you are visiting for a few days or planning a full dive trip, we help you choose the right combination of diving, comfort, and logistics.
Day Trips to Coiba National Park
Our most popular option.
- 2–3 dives per day
- boat transfer from Santa Catalina
- access to top dive sites
- suitable for most certified divers
Ideal for:
- short stays
- first-time visitors
- flexible travel plans
Day Trips to Contreras Islands
The favorite for shark lovers
- 3 dives at the northern end of Coiba National Park
- Boat transfer from Santa Catalina 1:40 – 1:50
- Access to underwater seamounts in the open ocean
- Unprotected and exposed to sea conditions
Known for aggregations of hammerheads (especially April to July)
Ideal for:
- Experienced divers
- Divers who want to dive less dived sites deeming with life
- Divers who are certified to dive Nitrox
Multi-Day Dive Packages (either with a combination day trips – hotel in Santa Catalina or packages staying at a former scientific lab on a private island 5 minutes from the border to Coiba National Park)
Designed for divers who want to fully explore Coiba.
- multiple dive days
- better chances for pelagic encounters
- more relaxed pace
- optional Nitrox
Ideal for:
- experienced divers
- photographers
- shark-focused trips
Combination: Santa Catalina + Remote Diving
For divers who want:
- variety of dive sites
- access to more remote areas
- fewer crowds
These trips combine different dive zones within Coiba.
Local Diving Around Santa Catalina
While most diving happens inside Coiba National Park, we also occasionally offer local dive trips near Santa Catalina.
These are useful as:
- warm-up dives
- shorter travel days
- relaxed dive days between Coiba trips
Local sites are underrated but offer:
- reef fish
- huge schools of fish
- beautiful soft corals
Private and Custom Dive Trips
We can organize:
- small private groups
- custom itineraries
- extended dive programs
Ideal for dive clubs or experienced groups.
What Makes Our Dive Options Different
- small groups (no crowded boats)
- longer dives when possible
- Nitrox available for longer bottom times
- flexible dive planning
- focus on experienced divers
- no snorkelers on dive boats
This allows us to maintain a high-quality diving experience.
How to Choose the Right Dive Option
If you are:
- short on time → day trips
- experienced diver → multi-day
- want variety → combination trips
We are happy to help you decide.
Plan Your Coiba Dive Trip
Contact us to choose the best dive option based on your experience, schedule, and goals.
FAQs – Coiba Dive Options
How many days should I dive Coiba?
Most divers stay 3–5 days to fully experience the marine park.
Are day trips enough?
Yes, but multi-day trips increase your chances of seeing pelagic species.
Do you offer Nitrox?
Yes, for certified divers. We also offer Nitrox courses with certification.
Can I do a warm-up dive?
Yes, we occasionally offer local dives around Santa Catalina.
