Welcome to Panama Dive Center
At Panama Dive Center, we’re dedicated to taking divers on an unforgettable journey through the breathtaking underwater world of Coiba National Park—Panama’s premier scuba diving location. Whether you’re a seasoned diver, only a beginner or a curious adventurer looking your first dive, you’ve found the perfect place to explore the ocean.
As the first 5-Star PADI Dive Resort in Santa Catalina, we take pride in offering exceptional diving experiences. We operate daily dive trips to Coiba National Park for certified divers and offer a full range of PADI courses , from entry to professional levels.
At Panama Dive Center, while we are constantly aspiring to provide our divers with life-changing experiences, we also make a point of always keeping your safety in mind, which is why our trips and courses are all led by highly trained, PADI-certified instructors.
Join us for the ultimate diving experience in Coiba
What divers say about us
I had an incredible experience diving with Panama Dive Centre. They were extremely professional. Camilo and Stefan were great – they were patient and helped me to feel comfortable after a year out of the water. Coiba marine park is a really special place. Highly recommend diving here with the best dive centre in town 😊
Katherine - November 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
I was in Santa Catalina for nearly a week and went diving with Panama Dive Center 4 amazing days. Everyone at Panama Dive center were just amazing, they made me feel at home. Apart from that, everyone is very knowledgeable and know where the best sites are. I have no words to express my gratitude to everyone. Muchas Gracias. If I return to Santa Catalina, I’ll surely go diving with then. To everyone planning to go down to Santa Catalina, be sure to go to Panama Dive Center, you won’t regret it 😊
Carlos Sengo - September 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
We had the greatest time, felt safe at all time, saw the most beautiful and amazing spots & species in Coiba. We are very grateful with the Panama Dive Center for bringing us to this magical place.
Maryerli Angarita - Agosto 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
A trip we will never forget🙏 10/10 Irecommend for everybody! We saw so much amazing stuff, diving with hammerhead sharks, white tips, bullsharks, dolphins and maaany turtles and other cool animals! Our instructor Sabrina was amazing in every way! And Camilo one of the owners was awesome, made everything very easy and helped us with all questions we had 🙂 we went 2 different days with 6 dives total and we are totally coming back! Big thanks to everybody in the shop!
Aaron Stolp - Abril 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
Diving in Coiba was the main reason I added Panama to my trip and the six dives I did with PDC did not disappoint! I messaged them before I booked my flight to ask about conditions and I really appreciated the super honest response. Despite not having the best visibility for all dives, I saw so much life and the location is just magical. Sitting on a different beautiful beach for every surface interval was pretty dreamy. The instructors, equipment, boats and overall vibe of the shop were all great, highly recommend 🙂
Natasha Benharoosh - April 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
We had an amazing time. The team at the center was friendly and cheerful and our instructor Sabrina was overflowing with enthusiasm while still having an eye on everyone. A trip we will never forget!
Markus Wurzer - April 2024https://www.google.com/search?q=panama+dive+center&oq=panama+dive+center&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyCggAEAAY4wIYgAQyDQgBEC4YrwEYxwEYgAQyCAgCEAAYFhgeMggIAxAAGBYYHjIICAQQABgWGB4yCAgFEAAYFhgeMggIBhAAGBYYHjIICAcQABgWGB4yCAgIEAAYFhgeMggICRAAGBYYHtIBCTU3MzFqMGoxNagCCLACAQ&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#mpd=~5184750678839294746/customers/reviewsGoogle Reviews
Scuba diving in Panama at its best!
