Your passport to the underwater world starts here
Become a certified diver in one of the most stunning marine parks on the planet. With Underwater Coiba, you can earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification, the world’s most recognized entry-level scuba course—allowing you to dive independently up to 18 meters (60 feet) anywhere in the world.
This 3-day course combines expert instruction, hands-on practice, and unforgettable dives in the crystal-clear waters of Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site teeming with marine life.
Course Overview
Day 1 – Knowledge Development
Learn the foundational concepts of scuba diving: safety procedures, dive planning, buoyancy control, and underwater communication.
Want to save time on your trip? Complete the theory portion online with PADI eLearning for just $70 and skip a full day in the classroom.
Day 2 – Confined Water Dives
In calm, shallow water, you'll build confidence as you practice essential dive skills under the guidance of our certified instructors. These pool-like conditions provide the perfect environment for mastering basic techniques.
Day 3 – Open Water Dives
Head into the open ocean for four training dives in real dive conditions. Here, you'll apply everything you've learned—diving to a maximum depth of 18 meters (60 feet) across several sites within Coiba's vibrant reef system.
What’s Included:
✔ One day of theory (or access to eLearning platform)
✔ Five confined water sessions
✔ Four open water dives
✔ PADI Open Water eManual
✔ Personal logbook
✔ Official PADI certification and diver card
✔ Lunch, fresh fruit, snacks, and water on all dive days
✔ All equipment (mask, fins, wetsuit, BCD, regulator, tanks, weights)
Schedule:
3 full days (approx. 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM each day)
Not included:
Coiba National Park entrance fee (payable in cash):
$5.00 – Panama residents
$20.00 – Foreigners
Start your diving journey with us and earn a lifelong license to explore the ocean — from Coiba to anywhere in the world.
