FREELANCE
Why dive here
With 175+ marine species recorded in the area - including bull sharks, dolphins, humpback whales, manta rays and mobula rays (devil rays) - FREELANCE offers some of Bocas del Toro's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 28-29°C, warmest January, August, December.
Freelance isn't your typical wreck dive, and that's exactly why we love it. This schooner, grounded and stripped bare long ago, sits in just 5 metres of water, making it a perfect spot for divers new to wrecks or those who just want a relaxed, long bottom time. We think it’s best explored with a good torch, even in the shallows, to really appreciate the way the light plays through the skeletal remains of the hull. You'll find schools of snapper darting in and out of the rusted ribs, and surprisingly large parrotfish grazing on the algae-covered timbers. It’s less about dramatic structure and more about the quiet, persistent colonisation by marine life – we’ve spent ages just watching juvenile drum fish doing their hypnotic dance among the beams. Our favourite part has to be the feeling of history, of a working vessel returned to the sea, now a home for countless critters.
Typical FREELANCE Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for FREELANCE
FREELANCE Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for FREELANCE, sourced from Copernicus Marine satellite data
August Averages
Sea Temperature
29.22°C
85°F
Current Speed
5 cm/s
Direction: E (90°)
Chlorophyll-a
0.245 mg/m³
Clear water
Salinity
30.41 PSU
Data sources: Copernicus Marine Service (EU)
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