Coiba Dive Center S.A.
Scuba Dive and Snorkel Coiba National Park and the Pacific Coast of
the Republic of Panama
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The best kept scuba diving
secrets on the planet are right here
in Panama.
Scuba-Charters, a sister company of
COIBA DIVE CENTER
located in Santa Catalina, Panama. This area is often described
by many as the "New Galapagos" and the "New Cocos
Islands." How can diving in Panama, a short plane trip from
the U.S., be described as similar to two of the ultimate, but
remote, destinations for divers? Well, it's part of the same underwater
mountain chain and the same geographical area. The same animals
you see in the Galapagos and Cocos are also here, close by, in
Panama. And, the bonus is that you'll see more
coral, less boat traffic, and far fewer divers.
When you dive with us, you will also find a unique and highly
personalized dive experience. We're not fans of crowded cattle
boats, so we limit the boat to 6 divers. We'll be your personal
guides and are happy to tailor your diving experience to your
skill level and preferences.
Wow, where do we start?
There are some areas best described as diving in a can of sardines.
At times the fish population here is so abundant you actually
have to take care that you don't bump into them. Of course, they
are doing the same, kind of a more pleasant rush hour without
the swearing and hand gestures. Though, we've seen some fin gestures
that seem familiar. You'll see hundreds of tropical ornamental
fish species here along with colorful hard and soft corals.
On the edge of deep waters, you'll find the big guys. The head
honchos of the sea: White Tip Reef Sharks, Whale Sharks, Humpback
Whales, Huge Yellow Fin Tuna, Bull Sharks, Enormous Marlin and
Sailfish, Galapagos Sharks, Giant Turtles, Tiger Sharks, Pilot
Whales, Oceanic White Tip Sharks, Giant Mantas, Hammerheads and
everything in between. When we see an abundance of cleaner fish,
it's guaranteed that something big will appear.
Special Guest Stars
There are certain seasons that bring in our "Special Guests".
From June to October, the Humpback Whales calve their young here
and it would be unusual not to see one breaching the surface somewhere.
From February to May, the Whale Sharks are here. From October
to December, the giant schools of Golden Rays fly through, literally.
January through April, the Mobula Manta´s school in the
hundreds and often you can see them flying up to three meters
out of the sea.
Most of the areas that we dive are either World Heritage Sites
and/or National Parks. There are specific rules that must always
be adhered to under the guidance and auspices of the National
Park regulations. You may not touch animals, remove fauna, flora
or marine plants. Even taking dead coral is heavily frowned upon.
We take great pride in our backyard and are not the type of dive
operator to turn a blind eye.
Remember, take only
pictures and leave only bubbles.
All divers should have sufficient skills and experience. Many
of our dives are considered advanced due to current and/or depth.
If you are a beginner, please advise us, and we will be happy
to adjust our locations accordingly until you feel comfortable.
If you need a refresher class, let us know and we'll be happy
to do one for you.
The entire Gulf of Chiriqui should have been named a World Heritage
Site, but that's not the case. Fortunately, Coiba National Park
was designated as such.
We Dive the "Gulf of Chiriqui" on the Pacific Coast
of Panama:
All of these areas are special and unique in their own way. And,
every one of them are great dives.
Mother nature (personal friend of ours) will always
throw in some surprises that will have you talking about these
dives to all of your friends. If you just want to see everything
(a diving buffet), We will be happy to put together tours by the
week or month.
contact
us with your questions
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