Scuba diving around Santa Catalina

Brief overview of the best Scuba diving spots in and around Santa Catalina Being just an hour’s boat ride to the marine reserve of Coiba National Park, the waters around Santa Catalina are supreme and the sea-life plentiful. That makes this area arguably one of the best in the world when it comes to really great quality Scuba diving. Both the waters and the 38 island dotted around are protected and have been largely preserved of all of their natural resources. All diving operators for the area are based in Santa Catalina and they all have access and great local knowledge of the best diving spots for both beginners and advanced divers. As a world-class diving destination you certainly wont be disappointed by what you find and experience here. Another reason to dive here is the fact that you can book a beginners package and learn how to dive from scratch. The excellent Sol y Mar hotel even has a pool for the introduction to shallow dives, which will stand you in good stead for your first open water dive at the stunning Coiba island. Whatever level of diver you are, there is an appropriate course or tour for you so you can experience the majestic sea-life including turtles, reef sharks and tropical fish at your own pace.