PADI Open Water Certification Course

Coiba National Park

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Coiba Dive Center S.A.
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44 reviews
Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 4
PADI Open Water Certification Course
Coiba National Park

Coiba Dive Center S.A.
  • Email address verified
44 reviews

Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 4

About this trip

What’s included

  • 4 Ocean Dives
    Four open water dives in Coiba National Park. Training dives begin at shallower depths on day one, 12 meters maximum, and continue to a maximum of 18 meters on day two.
  • PADI eLearning Materials
    PADI eLearning makes it easy to fit scuba lessons into a busy schedule. Learn about scuba diving principles and terminology whenever, wherever it's convenient for you. It's your course on your time.
  • All Rental Gear
    Includes BCD, regulator, mask, fins, and snorkel. Wetsuit, tanks and weights.
  • DAN Medical Insurance
    Up to US$25,000 coverage for medical expenses for injuries occurring during open water training. Coverage in and out of the water.
  • Lunch, snacks & water
    Your choice of lunch, along with fruit and water. Coffee and bananas available most mornings at the Dive Center.
  • Certification Card
    PADI Certification e-card upon completion. Certification cards are valid for one lifetime and accepted worldwide.
  • Divers Log Book
    Your passport to experience other dive sites. Keep a detailed log and gain access to more challenging adventures.
  • Coiba National Park Fees
    Participate in keeping Coiba safe and secure. Park fees allow the authorities to patrol and enforce the park boundaries.

What’s not included

  • Additional dive day 2
    Additional dive day 2

Available Packages

PADI OW (2 PAYMENTS)
Deposit: $200
Available until 1 days before departure
$550
Deposit: $200

Itinerary

Day 1
Confined & Dive

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Coiba Dive Center S.A.
44 reviews
Coiba Dive Center is located in the heart of Santa Catalina, Panama, just a one-hour boat ride to world class diving. Coiba National Park has been described by many as the "New Galapagos" and the "New Cocos," Isla Coiba is by far the best diving Panama has to offer. Day Tours Wildlife abounds under Coiba’s waters. Amongst many other amazing animals, we see White Tip Reef Sharks (Guaranteed for all 3 tank divers), Whale Sharks, Humpback Whales, Mobula and Giant Mantas, Frogfish, Seahorses, Turtles, tons of Eels and much more.

Reviews

Awesome family run business, fabulous diving experience and I have no hesitation in recommending Coiba Dive Center to anyone entertaining diving these world class sites. Have fun!
By Chris G for Coiba Dive Tour on Aug 22, 2025
Hi Chris...was really great meeting you, so happy you enjoyed your dives with us here. Our best on your next amazing adventures!! Julie and Damien
By Coiba Dive Center S.A. on Aug 22, 2025
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Julie and Damian were great hosts for our 4-day Coiba dive trip. The accommodations on Isla Bahia Honda were comfortable and the food was good. We had two dive boats for 12 people and the boats were in good condition and functioned perfectly during the trip. The runs to the various dive sites were fairly long but not too bad. The diving was good with a variety of dive sites. The water conditions were highly variable but this should be expected in the wet season. The positive for this time of year is that we saw many humpback whales on the surface and heard them on most dives. my wife saw one underwater in the distance on one dive. Thanks to Coiba Dive Center for a great trip!
By Jason V for Coiba Multi-Day Trip on Aug 17, 2025
3 duiken gemaakt, de trip naar coiba is langer dan we gewend zijn, maar met de snelle boot ben je er met n uur en de kans is er dat je dolfijnen of walvissen ziet. Wij hadden dat gelukt op de trip tussen de 2 duikspots. Zeer gaaf om walvissen te zien zwemmen!! (Helaas niet tijdens de duik). De spots zijn gaaf met veel haaien en echt anders dan bijv in azie. Het team is vriendelijk en professioneel, zijn er onder water als er wat is, maar lieten ons ook vrij (hoewel advanced gecertificeers zijn onze kinderen van 13 en 15 nog best jong om zelfstandig te laten op een site). Al met al top!
By Maarten J for Coiba Dive Tour on Aug 08, 2025
Kat was a great instructor / guide - very clear briefing, pointed out so many interesting things - turtles, sharks, octopus and we even saw whales !
By Marie-Claire S for Coiba Dive Tour on Aug 06, 2025
We had an awesome trip. Kat and the crew took us to Coiba Dive sides. Our kids (12and 14) were in good hands with Kat. We have seen so many underwater wildlife, including turtles, sharks, spotted eagle ray, puffer fish, seahorse and more The crew took us safely back and forth, Coiba is a long trip from Santa Catalina, but worth it. Under water, Kat made.our kids feel comfortable and took.us to great dive sides.
By Marcel S for Coiba Dive Tour on Aug 05, 2025
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Our 4 teenagers had an amazing dive experience with Kat. She is very helpful and friendly. The kids were overwhelmed about the see wildlife and they were very relaxed with such a professional dive instructor. We had a dive with Damien and saw bull sharks. An experience to never forget. A very professional dive center with amazing staff. Thanks.
By Elke J on 17 Jul, 2025