I studied abroad last summer for 4 months in Panama City. I had always wanted to try SCUBA diving but every chance I had was too expensive or badly timed. Since I had so much time while studying abroad I decided to find a place near me to get my Open Water Certification. ScubaPanama was much cheaper than I had... More

We drove in from Panama City [9 adults, 2 kids (ages 9 and 6a)]. The drive is easy, the views once you are headed to Portobelo are breathtaking. Our guides were excellent. We had 2 since we had one SCUBA diver and the rest of us snorkeled. I just can't say enough about how beautiful the water is. I encourage... More

We stayed in this hotel in January 2012 for one night on the advice of friends who live in Panama. It was inexpensive but we were a little disappointed with the place. Our room was very small with very little space for our stuff. The electric shower heater, which looked in a dangerous electrical condition by European standard, did not... More

Even though this a little of a transfer, if you like snorkeling-scuba, really should look at as snorkelers (us) had lots of time as scuba divers let off after snorkelers. Remote, excellent beach and coral & fish with few crowds and personnel excellent. Best grilled fish for lunch. Christian was helpful, charismatic and took us by forts at Portobello addidtionally... More

Spent the day with owner, Rene' and divemaster, Fernando. We were going diving in Portobello and a teacher's strike blocked the only road to the dive sites. After waiting and hoping for the road to open Rene' did not miss a beat and said, "Let me show you the canal". He even offered to take us to a snorkeling site... More

I was at Scuba Panama last week (Feb 2011) and I can honestly say in the 11 day trip through Panama, this was one of the most memorable experiences of my trip. From the moment I arrived at the Scuba Panama location, I was taken aback by the gorgeous, pristine views the property has. All of the cabanas on the... More

I have dove with over 20 different dive shops in my life, scuba panama was the only one that drove me crazy. terrible experience. the managment was so rude, stubborn, and decietful. they threw in all these hidden costs, service was pathetic, very unorganized as well. staff moved so slowly, the dive was called for 9:30, we didn't get in... More

We stayed with Scuba Panama in July 2010 and had a wonderful time! We do not scuba dive, but snorkled from their property to their private island and saw beautiful reefs and an abundance of marine life in crystal clear waters. The facility is comfortable, relaxing, and all staff are very friendly. The food is delicious and cooked at your... More

First I'll summarize everything. If one absolutely MUST dive in Panama and can't go to the better spots like Coiba, AND decides to dive over by Portobelo ... then do the following: - Stay at the Coco Plum resort down the street (closer to Portobelo). It's only perhaps a 5-7 min walk, costs the same or less than Scuba Panama... More