Coiba Dive Center
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Coiba Dive Center

Calle Cristóbal Colón, Bailén, Andalusia, ESP

Years active2007 yrsLanguagesENTypical depth18 m
Years active
2007 yrs
Languages
EN
Typical depth
18 m
Season
July–October (for whales)
Kid-friendly
No
Accessible
No

About the Center

Coiba Dive Center, located in Bailén, Spain, is a dive center offering an unforgettable experience in Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Certified by PADI and SSI, the center boasts a wide range of day trips and multi-day trips designed for diving enthusiasts. These excursions allow divers to explore the crystal-clear waters and vibrant marine life of the park.

The center provides diving courses for all levels, including Discover Scuba Diving, PADI Open Water Diver, and PADI Advanced Open Water. The PADI Open Water Course is simplified with "at your own pace" E-Learning, making it easy for individuals to obtain their globally recognized certification. For divers looking to enhance their skills, the PADI Advanced Course offers the opportunity to tackle more challenging dive sites and engage in exciting underwater adventures.

Coiba Dive Center also features equipment rental, a dive shop, and nitrox fills. The staff speaks Spanish, English, French, and German, ensuring that a diverse clientele feels welcomed and catered to. For those unsure about pursuing certification, the Discover Scuba Diving program is an excellent way to test the waters, learning basic scuba skills and taking your first breaths underwater.

The multi-day trips are specifically designed for a more in-depth experience of the National Park, giving divers the chance to fully immerse themselves in the underwater world and appreciate Coiba's wonders. Coiba Dive Center presents itself as the perfect choice for those seeking an unforgettable diving adventure, promoting the exploration of Panama's best diving sites from Santa Catalina.

Available Courses

3 cursos

Services

Guided divesBoat divesEquipment rentalAir fillsNitrox fillscenterDetail.svc_transport

Facilities

Shop
Wi-Fi
Parking

Specialties

WrecksDeep🧪Nitrox📷Underwater photography🧒Kids

Brands they work with

MaresScubaproCressiAqualungSuunto

Destinations & trips

Egipto
Mar Rojo
2 veces al año
Maldivas
Atolón Sur Malé
Anual
Indonesia
Komodo
Cada 18 meses
México
Cozumel
Anual

Recommended dive sites

The spots this centre offers its students

Cueva de los Tiburones
18 m max. Open Water
Pecio HMS Sussex
32 m max. Advanced
Jardín de Coral
12 m max. Discover Scuba
Bajada del Cabo
25 m max. Open Water
Pared Azul
40 m max. Deep Diver
Arrecife de las Morenas
16 m max. Open Water

Climate

Annual average

Monthly historical data to plan your dives

13°
Jan
14°
Feb
16°
Mar
18°
Apr
21°
May
25°
Jun
28°
Jul
29°
Aug
26°
Sep
22°
Oct
17°
Nov
14°
Dec
Air temp (°C) Sea temp (°C) Rain (mm)

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Frequently asked

What people ask before booking

The Coiba Day Tour includes transportation, gear rental, lunch, snacks, and a PADI professional guide.

A non-refundable deposit is required for confirmation. Cancellations made 30 days or less prior to the tour date are non-refundable. Payments are in USD, and credit cards like VISA and MasterCard are accepted.

The fastest way is to fly from Panama City to Lago Bay Airstrip, followed by a short 10-15 minute ground transfer to Santa Catalina and Coiba Dive Center.

Humpback whales can typically be observed in the waters around Coiba Island from July to October.

The minimum age for the PADI Open Water Course is 12 years old.

The Discover Scuba Diving program includes two dives to a maximum depth of 40 feet (12 meters).

How to get there

Parking
Short ground transfer from Lago Bay Airstrip
Public transport
Bus from Albrook Bus Terminal (7-10 hours)
Nearest airport
Lago Bay Airstrip (via Panama City)
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Calle Cristóbal Colón, Bailén, Andalusia, ESP


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