Bocas del Toro Province - Panama - page 344

Wood Reef OFFLINE MAP , northwest of Bastimentos; Hospital Point , a 50ft wall off
Cayo Nancy; and the base of the buoy near Punta Juan OFFLINE MAP north of Isla
Cristóbal.
Costs run around US$60 for a two-tank dive and US$70 for a full-day tour.
Starfleet Eco Adventures DIVING
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( 757-9630; www.starfleetscuba.com ; Calle 1) PADI open-water and advanced-diver
courses are available. Starfleet offers instruction in English and enjoys a strong reputa-
tion among locals and travelers.
La Buga DIVING
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( 757-9534; www.labugapanama.com ; Calle 3; 8am-8pm) New on the scene, La Buga has
nonetheless become a well-regarded dive shop. Trips are made twice daily. Highlights in-
clude night dives and visiting the caves off Bastimentos (US$70). It also does surf rentals
and lessons, stand-up paddles (US$20 per day) and kayak rentals (US$5). While you ex-
plore options, grab a bite at its cute cafe.
Bocas Water Sports DIVING
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( 757-9541; www.bocaswatersports.com ; Calle 3) A longtime PADI dive center operating in
Bocas.
Dutch Pirate DIVING, SNORKELING
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( 6567-1812; www.thedutchpirate.com ; Av H) Diving trips in many languages are offered by
the Dutch Pirate. There is a booking office in Old Bank, though it's best to phone ahead
to reserve.
Sailing
Catamaran Sailing Adventures SAILING
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( 757-7048; www.bocassailing.com ; Av Sur; snorkel tour US$45; 8:30am-11am & 4-8pm)
With affordable overnight adventures and options for snorkeling, fishing and dolphin