Who are we?

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PADI Master Instructor (MI 417824) Kelly is one of the highest-rated, active PADI instructors in Panama.

Certified to teach from beginner to Instructor level, plus specialties like Deep Diver, Nitrox, Night Diving, Wreck Diver, and Self-Reliant Diver. 

Kelly offers elite dive training with decades of global diving experience. Originally from Scotland, Kelly has led thousands of divers across the Caribbean and beyond.

Exclusive Aircraft – Our Piper Chieftain Navajo comfortably seats 9 divers with ample SCUBA gear storage.

VIP Hangar Access – Depart from a private hangar at Albrook Gelabert Airport in Panama City.

Effortless Transfers – Enjoy a 55-minute scenic flight to Bocas del Toro and a 40-minute flight to Santa Catalina and back to Panama City.

The Top-Rated Dive Center in Panama – Consistently ranked #1 on TripAdvisor.

Boasting a state-of-the-art dive fleet – It is home to Jumbo, the largest dive boat in Panama.

House Reef & Wreck Dives – Explore a diver’s paradise of marine life at the exclusive Mayday dive site, featuring a sunken sailboat, airplane fuselage and vibrant reef life.

Every trip to Coiba and Contreras is guided by expert PADI Instructors and seasoned boat captains.

Offering a full-service experience, which includes gear setup, tank changes and luxury surface intervals on remote Pacific beaches.

The custom-built dive center is located in Santa Catalina town center for pre-dive briefings, de-briefings and equipment storage.

Located at the renowned Bocas Dive Center, Divers Paradise Hotel is designed with divers in mind.

Oceanfront Luxury – Private balconies, modern rooms with Caribbean views, and an on-site, ocean-side gourmet restaurant - Pier 19.

In the quiet end of town, it is just a short walk to all the local restaurants and bars and a bike ride to local beaches.

 Eco-Luxury Beachfront Resort – Stay in treehouses, casitas, or oceanfront rooms surrounded by lush jungle.

Enjoy the infinity pool and farm-to-table dining – indulge in fresh, locally sourced cuisine with stunning Pacific views.

Located just out of town and surrounded by nature: the Hideaway is the perfect base for diving Panama’s most famous marine reserve.