We track 70 dive operators in Panama. 16 teach certification courses (17 PADI, 1 SSI). 34 run snorkelling trips. 6 offer accommodation alongside diving. The biggest cluster is around El Porvenir, with 8. Listings are ordered by Fin Rank: a published score for how complete and verified each listing is.
The 8 highest-ranked of 70. How Fin Rank works
| Rank | Operator | TripAdvisor | Try dive | Agencies | Website | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bocas Dive Center | 4.8(286) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
Which centres run each site, named on their own websites or confirmed by the owner.
Fin lists 70 dive operators in Panama, with the biggest cluster around El Porvenir. 16 of them run certification courses.
PADI is the most common agency (17 centres), followed by SSI (1).
Published try-dive prices we hold range from $95 to $120 USD. Treat these as a guide and confirm with the centre before booking.
6 operators in Panama offer accommodation alongside diving.
34 of the 70 operators we track run snorkelling tours.
Operators are sorted by Fin Rank, a 100-point profile strength score: contact details, what they offer, the dive sites they run, their Google reputation, whether the owner has claimed the listing, and whether their own website links to Fin. 0 listings here are owner-verified. The formula is published in full on the Fin Rank page.
Bocas Dive Center is a tour agency located on Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They have a 4.8-star rating on Google Maps and are open daily from 8 AM to 8 PM. They are good for children and have wheelchair accessible parking and entrance.
Scuba Panama is a sporting goods store that also offers diving services. They are located in Panama City and are open Monday to Saturday. They have a 4.3-star rating on Google Maps.
Panama Dive Center is a dive shop located in Santa Catalina, Panama, offering a range of diving services. They provide PADI courses, guided dives, and equipment rental for exploring the marine environment. The center is situated at a key location for accessing Coiba National Park.
Scuba Coiba is a dive center located in Santa Catalina, Panama, specializing in trips to Coiba National Park. They offer diving and snorkeling tours to explore the rich marine biodiversity of the area. The center is a primary operator for accessing Coiba's renowned dive sites.
Escuela de Buceo | Dive Base Coiba is a dive school located in Pixvae, Panama, offering diving courses and excursions. They provide training and opportunities to explore the underwater environment. The school is situated in the Veraguas Province.
Coiba Dive Center is a dive operation in Santa Catalina, Panama, offering PADI courses and guided dives to Coiba National Park. They are known for their expertise in exploring the diverse marine ecosystems of the region. The center provides a full range of diving services.
Bocas Pirates Dive Center is a dive center located on Isla Colon in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They have a high rating of 4.9 stars from 301 reviews and are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Panama Dive School is a dive center located over the water in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They have a perfect 5-star rating from 263 reviews and are open daily, with shorter hours on Sundays.
Ankay Conservation provides marine conservation and scuba diving experiences in the Bocas del Toro archipelago. The organization offers PADI certification courses and specialized programs focused on reef restoration and ecological monitoring.
La Buga Dive & Surf is a dive and surf shop located in Bocas del Toro, Panama. They offer a variety of services and are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The shop has a 4.7-star rating based on 627 reviews.
| 2 | Scuba Panama | 4.3(89) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 3 | Panama Dive Center | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 4 | Scuba Coiba | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 5 | Dive Base Coiba | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 6 | Coiba Dive Center | 4.7(103) | none | none | PADI | Visit |
| 7 | Bocas Pirates Dive Center | 4.9(301) | none | none | none | Visit |
| 8 | Panama Dive School | 5.0(263) | none | none | none | Visit |
