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Learn to dive at BDC

Come diving with the #1 Dive Center in Panamá. Bocas Dive Center has the facilities, resources and staff to suit every diver. Whether you want to try diving for the first time, earn your PADI certification, or advance your skills with specialized training, BDC is the answer.

We offer students the opportunity to undertake PADI e-learning, allowing you to complete your out of water learning at home, in your preferred language and at your own pace.

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Choose one of these PADI courses to suit your needs…

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DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING
DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING

Try diving today! Start diving in 30 minutes, before committing to the full course. During the experience you will learn how to use SCUBA gear and dive down to 12 meters/40 feet with an instructor alongside.

There are two options:

2 tank dive on our dive boat for $145 + TAX

1 tank dive at our exclusive MAYDAY dive site for $85 + TAX

Dives can be booked via a $20 deposit. Dives can be booked via the website up until 7.30pm the day before you want to dive. If you wish to book after this time, check availability by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

OPEN WATER DIVER
OPEN WATER DIVER

Learn to dive with the world's most popular and recognized SCUBA diving course! You will learn all the knowledge and skills to be a confident, responsible diver. The PADI Open Water Diver certification allows you to dive anywhere in the world down to 18 meters with a buddy. This is the key to unlocking a whole new world.

Open Water Course $430 + TAX

Book your course 36 hours in advance via a $217 deposit to get access to your e-learning.

If you have questions before you make your reservation, feel free to contact us by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER
ADVANCED OPEN WATER DIVER

Already have your Open Water and want to advance your SCUBA diving skills?

Gain experience, confidence and knowledge in 5 different specialized fields of diving with the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver course. You will be a better diver and certified to dive down to 30 meters/100 feet anywhere in the world (where local laws allow).

Advanced Open Water Course: $360 + TAX

Book your course 36 hours in advance via a $204 deposit to get access to your e-learning.

If you have questions before you make your reservation, feel free to contact us by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

Scuba Diver
Scuba Diver

The PADI Scuba Diver course is an intermediate step for earning an Open Water Diver certification. If you're short on time but really want to become a diver, the PADI Scuba Diver rating might be right for you, particularly if you expect to go scuba diving primarily with a dive guide.

PADI Scuba Divers are qualified to dive under the direct supervision of a PADI Professional to a maximum depth of 12 metres/40 feet.

The cost for this course is $330 + TAX.

Book your course 36 hours in advance with a $217 deposit to get access to your e-learning.

If you have questions before you make your reservation, feel free to contact us by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

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EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE
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EMERGENCY FIRST RESPONSE

Learn how to deal with life threatening injuries (Primary Care), CPR, and how to provide essential first aid treatment (Secondary Care). Act decisively in an emergency and potentially save someone's life.

* EFR certification is a requirement for Rescue Divers and Professional Divers.

EFR Course $190 + TAX

Courses must be booked 36 hours in advance via the website or you can email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

RESCUE DIVER
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RESCUE DIVER

The most challenging, yet rewarding PADI course.

Rescue Diver takes your skills and confidence to a new level by teaching you how to deal with diver emergencies underwater and on the surface. All divers should aim for Rescue certification, to become a better, safer diver. 

Rescue Diver Course: $450 + TAX

*To start the Rescue diver course, you must hold a Advanced Diver Certificate (or equivalent) and a valid EFR certification (within last 2 years). If you do not have this then we offer to do the EFR and Rescue diver combined for $595 + TAX

Book your course 36 hours in advance via a $211 deposit to get access to your e-learning.

If you have any questions before you make your reservation, feel free to contact us by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

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REACTIVATE

If you haven’t been diving in a while (more than two years, and up to ten years) then the ReActivate is for you! The program is for any certified diver, at any level and with any organisation.

You need a full day to complete the activity - half-day for the e-learning theory (which you can do at home before you arrive) and half-day training in the water, with skills practice and two dives with a PADI Pro, to make you feel comfortable back in the water.

ReActivate program, including 2 tank dive: $175 + TAX

To book and get access to the e-learning material, pay a deposit of $75.

Dives can be booked via the website up until 7.30pm the day before you want to dive. If you wish to book after this time, check availability by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

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SPECIALTY COURSES
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SPECIALTY COURSES

If you love SCUBA diving, you will want to learn more about the areas that interest you.

At Bocas Dive Center we offer advanced specialized training in specific fields of diving. Specialties include:

Coral Reef Conservation $125 + TAX

Deep Diver $425 + TAX

Digital Underwater Photography $325 + TAX

Drift Diver $250

Nitrox $295 + TAX

Fish Identification $250 + TAX

Night Diver $425 + TAX

Peak Performance Buoyancy $300 + TAX

Search & Recovery Diver $350 + TAX

Underwater Navigation $375 + TAX

Underwater Naturalist $250 + TAX

Wreck Diver $425 + TAX

Self Reliant Diver $375 + TAX

Project AWARE $100 + TAX

Book your speciality courses directly with the center via email: info@bocasdivecenter.com

MASTER SCUBA DIVER
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MASTER SCUBA DIVER

The Black Belt of Scuba Diving.

To achieve Master Scuba Diver (MSD) status you must be certified as a PADI (Junior) Advanced Open Water Diver, a PADI (Junior) Rescue Diver, have completed 5 specialty courses of your choice and have at least 50 logged dives.

Contact us for a package price - the price depends on which specialties you choose.

OPEN WATER REFERRAL
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OPEN WATER REFERRAL

If you've already completed the online e-learning and confined water sections of the Open Water Course, complete your certification with 4 Open Water dives in the tropical, warm waters of Bocas Del Toro.

Open Water Referral $330 + TAX

Book your course 36 hours in advance via a $50 deposit.

If you have questions before you make your reservation, feel free to contact us by email info@bocasdivecenter.com.

“Looking for somewhere to stay?”

Guests of Divers Paradise Boutique Hotel receive a 10% discount (restrictions apply) on dives and courses.