Scuba Diving in Portobelo

With this scuba diving activity in Portobelo, you will explore the tropical Atlantic seabed in Panama.

Description

At booking, choose between two options: with a diving license or without. Both options last 8.5-9 hours and include hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation by minibus and boat, an English-speaking guide, diving equipment, and lunch.

Diving with a license

Picks up occurs at 7:30 am from your hotel in Panama City, followed by a 1.5-hour drive to Portobelo. You will dive in the Atlantic Ocean based on your license, with 2 dives lasting 45-60 minutes each. The first dive, conditions permitting, will be at Drake Island. You may encounter corals, tuna, marlins, seahorses, turtles, and manta rays.

After diving, lunch will feature chicken or fish with coconut rice, fries, or patacones. A short city tour will follow to view historical forts. Return to the hotel is expected between 4 and 5 pm.

Diving without a license

This option follows a similar itinerary, with dives occurring near Portobelo Bay in shallow waters. Basic instructions will be provided, and you will dive to a depth of 10 meters with guidance.

Diving areas

Possible dive sites include Drake Island, Buenaventura, Salmedina, El Faro, Padre Island, Tres Hermanas, Huertas, Parche Point, and El Avion. The final dive sites will be determined on the day of the activity based on conditions.

Diving license requirements

Participation requires an international Open Water Diver certificate or a similar qualification.

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pickup is available only from hotels in downtown Panama City.