PADI Open Water Certification Course

Coiba National Park

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

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

$550
Deposit: $200
Duration: 2 days
Group size: 1 - 4

About this trip

PADI® Open Water Diver is the first, and most popular scuba certification level. 

Our highly-trained PADI Instructor will teach you how to scuba dive in a relaxed, supportive learning environment.

By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and knowledge to dive at home or abroad and be an ambassador for the underwater world.


After successful completion of the eLearning materials you are "in to the water".

  • Day 1 - Confined water sessions learning basic dive skills and becoming familiar with dive gear and its usage. 
  • Two open water dives in Coiba National Park.
  • Day 2 - Gaining mastery of any confined water skills if needed.
  • Two open water dives in Coiba National Park.

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

 After successful completion of the eLearning materials you are "in to the water".

  • Day 1 - Confined water sessions learning basic dive skills and becoming familiar with dive gear and its usage. 
  • Two open water dives in Coiba National Park.

Your Organizer


CD
Coiba Dive Center S.A.
38 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

We had a great day diving. Helpful crew and good guide. Rental equipment was good quality. Thanks guys!
By Philip D for Coiba Dive Tour on Apr 28, 2025
Great experience! We went with Kat and she was very dedicated and a good instructor. 👍👍
By Alvaro G for Coiba Dive Tour on Apr 22, 2025
Kat is the best dive instructor I've met over more than 30 years and 300 dives. Great experience, excellent spot. Hard to do better. I'll be back!
By Koen F for Coiba Dive Tour on Apr 18, 2025
Thank you Kat, you are the best. S +L
By Susann R for Coiba Dive Tour on Apr 17, 2025
We had a good dive day. Very good divemaster and a relatively comfortable boat. The wetsuits provided were worn out and extremely thin. We also did a day of diving with Panama Dive Center and had a very similar experience: also a very good divemaster but their wetsuits were new and thicker, the only (minor) drawback was PCD's dive boat was a bit smaller and more cramped than Coiba Dive. Both companies can sell out, so you should go with whichever has availability
By Joseph B for Coiba Dive Tour on Apr 10, 2025
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