FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What makes diving at Coiba National Park special?

Diving at Coiba National Park offers unparalleled underwater experiences in Panama with its vast biodiversity, including large schools of fish and the unique opportunity to dive with sharks. Our guided tours provide access to remote dive sites, ensuring a thrilling adventure for experienced divers.

How can I book a multi-day diving trip at Coiba?

You can easily book a multi-day diving trip through Scuba Coiba, which offers customized packages that include diving at Coiba National Park and accommodations at nearby locations. Choose from options like the Liquid Jungle Lab for a luxurious experience or the budget-friendly Hostel Yosi.

What diving courses are available at Scuba Coiba?

Scuba Coiba, a PADI 5-star center, offers a range of diving courses from beginner Trial Dives to professional Divemaster certifications. Our expert instructors ensure you receive top-notch training amidst the stunning backdrop of Coiba’s waters.

Can I dive in both the Caribbean and Pacific coasts of Panama?

Yes, our Ocean-2-Ocean packages let you explore both the Caribbean (Bocas del Toro) and Pacific (Coiba) coasts. This package is perfect for those wanting to experience the diverse marine environments Panama offers and includes a scenic stop in the Boquete highlands.

Are there diving opportunities suitable for digital nomads or young travelers in Panama?

Absolutely! Scuba Coiba caters to digital nomads and young adventurers looking for short-term diving experiences or to learn diving in Panama. With day trips and beginner courses available, our services match your flexible lifestyle.

Why should I choose Scuba Coiba for my diving adventure in Panama?

Scuba Coiba provides unique diving experiences in Panama, specializing in lesser-known, breathtaking dive sites. Our experienced guides ensure you witness the best underwater spectacles, guaranteeing you dive with sharks and explore vibrant marine life safely.

How do Scuba Coiba’s dive and hotel packages enhance my diving experience?

Our dive and hotel packages offer seamless diving experiences, from easy access to prime dive sites to comfortable accommodations near Coiba. With options tailored to both luxury seekers and economy travelers, our packages ensure memorable and hassle-free adventures.

How can I go to Santa Catalina?

The fastest way from Panama City is to fly. There are no scheduled flights at the moment but we can arrange charters for groups up to 10 passengers to the airstrip of Lago Bay, just 15 minutes from Santa Catalina.

If you are planning on visiting more sites in Panama, the best solution to rent a car, what is affordable in Panama.

There are also buses and shuttles available. Regular shuttles are between Boquete and Santa Catalina, other destinations in Panama are on request.

Where can I stay in Santa Catalina?

Santa Catalina offers a variety of accommodations, from resort style hotels with spacious rooms, pools, on site restaurants, to economic private rooms, beds in shared hostel bedrooms and apartments. Scuba Coiba offers Hotel & Dive packages with chosen hotels.

Where can I eat in Santa Catalina?

Santa Catalina is a very international place, where you can find everything from local restaurants (fondas), street food (hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza, grilled chicken….), international restaurants, breakfast places, cafeterias  and beach restaurants. If you rent an apartment with kitchen you can get the necessary ingredients in one of the mini-supermarkets.

When is the best time to dive Coiba?

Diving in Coiba is always diving with big marine animals, lots of them, schools of fish, sharks, turtles and rays. We have resident animals what can be seen all around the year and on most dives: shark encounters with white tip reef sharks are guaranteed, bull sharks are common on some sites, schools of jacks, snappers, spade fish, barracudas and grunts are very common, 5 of the 7 marine turtles live here or visit frequently and we have also a variety of small and colorful reef life. As Coiba is part of the Tropical Eastern Pacific Corridor – an important migration route, we also have visitors at certain times: whalesharks, mobulas and other plankton feeders can be seen mostly between December and March, especially around full moons, humpback whales are getting their babies end of June, beginning of July and stay here till October, hammerheads are common on some advanced dive sites around the Contreras islands from April to July, but some of them can be seen the whole year. Pelagic stingrays are roaming the are with the cold upwelling currents from February to April.