Scuba Panama - Bocas del Toro
Scuba Panama in Bocas del Toro is a solid choice for those looking to explore the local reef and wreck sites. They run regular trips, often hitting popular spots like the Hospital Point coral gardens or the wreck of the *Jessie*. We've always found their setup efficient for getting divers out on the water without fuss. It's a reliable option for casual diving or knocking out a few fun dives.
- Location
- Bocas del Toro, Panama, Central America
- Coordinates
- 8.996967, -79.524210
- Phone
- 261 3841
- Website
- https://www.scubapanama.com/
- Certification Agencies
- PADI
- Courses
- PADI Open Water, PADI Advanced Open Water, PADI Rescue, PADI Search and Recovery Diver, PADI Night Specialties, Refreshment Course, Discovery Scuba Diving
- Equipment Rental
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- Air Fills
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- Address
- Avenida 6a C Norte
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Price Range
- mid-range
Dive Sites Near Scuba Panama
Scuba Panama provides access to 15 dive sites in Bocas del Toro.
- Airplane Wreck (wreck)
- Buenaventura
- Coral Reef Labyrinth (reef)
- DONAU - 50m (wreck)
- ECUADOR - 4m (wreck)
- Enchanted Forrest
- FREELANCE - 5m (wreck)
- IDA P - 9m (wreck)
- Isla Iguana - 5-18m (reef)
- Isla Perro
- Islote La MIel
- Jose Pobre Caverns (reef)
- La Miel - 8-25m (reef)
- LAUTARO - 8m (wreck)
- LISA S. - 59m (wreck)
Other Dive Centres in Bocas del Toro
Best Time to Dive in Bocas del Toro
The warmest water temperatures in Bocas del Toro occur in December, averaging 29.4°C. The coolest conditions are in November at 28.3°C.
Monthly Water Temperatures
- January: 29.3°C
- February: 29.1°C
- March: 28.9°C
- April: 29.1°C
- May: 29.1°C
- June: 29.0°C
- July: 29.1°C
- August: 29.2°C
- September: 29.0°C
- October: 28.7°C
- November: 28.3°C
- December: 29.4°C
Marine Life in Bocas del Toro
Home to 175 recorded species including 166 reef fish, 4 sharks & rays, 2 hard corals, 2 other, 1 whales & dolphins.
Notable Marine Life
- Agujon Needlefish (Tylosurus acus) - Reef Fish
- Caesar (Haemulon aurolineatum) - Reef Fish
- Ring-tailed Surgeonfish (Acanthurus xanthopterus) - Reef Fish
- Orangeside Triggerfish (Sufflamen verres) - Reef Fish
- Cortez Rainbow Wrasse (Thalassoma lucasanum) - Reef Fish
- King Angelfish (Holacanthus passer) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Pufferfish (Canthigaster janthinoptera) - Reef Fish
- Spotted Puffer (Arothron meleagris) - Reef Fish
- Bicolor Parrotfish (Scarus rubroviolaceus) - Reef Fish
- Opaline Lanternfish (Benthosema pterotum) - Reef Fish
Recommended Packing List for Bocas del Toro
Based on average water temperature of 29.0°C, currents 7 cm/s.
- Shorty or Rashguard - warm 29°C water needs minimal exposure protection
- Mask - essential for every dive
- Fins
- BCD - buoyancy compensator
- Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
- Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
- Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
- Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
- Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories