Scuba 6 ECO Diving
Scuba 6 ECO Diving
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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About
Welcome to Scuba 6 Eco Diving and our little corner of paradise. Specializing in small groups allows us to do things differently. First, we offer high quality personalized service and cater to the client’s individual needs. Our extra-long bottom times, one-of-a-kind dive briefings and our unique and innovative way of guiding the dives have earned us the reputation of offering the best dive experiences in Bocas del Toro. When it comes to dive training, we make an extra effort to help students attain a higher level of skills and confidence than normally achieved.That’s the difference passion makes. We are the only dive operation in Panama to offer eco diving and citizen scientist programs that show divers how to collect scientific data that marine biologists and foundations will use to help protect the marine environment this in turn makes your dives even more fun. We also apply sustainable business practices and continuously strive to leave less of a footprint. Michel is co-owner and a PADI Course Director with a stellar reputation and over 25 years dive experience. Ginette is co-owner, a PADI instructor with over 20 years dive experience - her passion is coral reef ecology. All team members are trained in eco diving and sustainable practices. Come dive with us and find out first hand why so many people make us their number one choice.
Isla Bastimentos, Panama
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Melanie Gillmore
2 contributions
Jan 2020
We had the most wonderful time diving with Roberto and Michelle and his wife. They did everything they possibly could to make everything work out well for us and we are a family of 6 with the children aged 3, 5, 9 and 11 at the time. Our eldest son was having his first ever dive as his 11th birthday treat and he had a great time. They made sure everybody was included and Roberto took us out in his boat sightseeing when heavy rain delayed the dive by a day. Wonderful people who gave us wonderful memories. Can’t recommend this company enough.
Written 30 December 2020
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Vicu P
Argentina2 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
We highly recommend this place! Michelle took care of giving my boyfriend the Open Water Course while Roberto took me diving to other places. Jinette stayed in the center, but before every dive she gave us a talk about all the marine life that we would see in the places that we would visited.
If you are looking for the word of the experience and interesting people to dive with go to SCUBA DIVE 6 👆🏽😉
If you are looking for the word of the experience and interesting people to dive with go to SCUBA DIVE 6 👆🏽😉
Written 7 January 2020
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Chris Logan
Ghent, Belgium5 contributions
Jan 2020 • Solo
Amazing experience!! I took my PADI Open Water with scuba 6 and didn’t regret it from the first second. Michelle was an amazing instructor, making sure you understand the theory, combined with practical tips on how to be safe and experience the best whilst in the water. I made 6 dives during the course and enjoyed every one of them. I can’t recommend these guys enough!!
Written 10 January 2020
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Lene
6 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
Looking to dive, went into Scuba 6 Eco diving, Decided to give it a shot, despite our personal negative experiences with the owners. Today we walked in and The owner literally turned and walked away when we said “Hello Michelle” to the owner. The interaction from Michelle felt completely hostile. Not what you would expect from a professional business, especially to other dive professionals. Definitely not who I would trust my safety under water with. All worked out for the best, had a phenomenal day with Bastimentos Scuba Diving. Great rate, fantastic knowledge from a local dive shop owner with huge experience. We will be spending the rest of our week diving with Bastimentos Scuba Diving and letting Scuba 6 eco diving revel in their hatred and unprofessionalism.
Written 17 February 2020
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christineth0rne
Toronto, Canada2 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Went there to dive, found the owners very disorganized. They would have your dives booked with specific times yet when new clients would come they would jam everyone into the same group and you would wait around for at least an hour doing nothing. If you are hesitant and ask for a quick review before diving they don't really give you the time of day. While I was on my third dive, another guy had booked as well and he was literally being told to jump in and he hadn't even tried his mask on yet. The tanks are all laying on the floor of the boat which is really not what you want to see. I choose here because PADI I assumed it would be well run and safe. I was doing my open water and I was left multiple times alone at the bottom which can be quite scary for a first time diver. Another girl was with me and she couldn't equalize and the instructor just kept going. I was the one communicating with her and going back up to help her. That shouldn't happen on my first dive as well. On one dive my tank was leaking lots and I was watching my PSI drop. I was only with one other person and Micheal didn't even notice my tank was leaking bubbles the whole time because of a broken o-ring. this should have been caught while I was doing mask removal testing before we dove deeper. I don't usually leave reviews but I am because I know many people have experienced this here, the locals let me know and you can tell by their faces as you watch the instructors scramble around. Please be advised before booking with them. I honestly think all these reviews are false.
A report has been made to Padi as well as this is just a small summary of the bad experience my husband and I had. He didn't even do the rest of his dives as he is already certified but I had already paid and traveled there so I finished mine with great unease about how it is run. Also note the way the owners speak to the locals. It is quite frankly humiliating.
A report has been made to Padi as well as this is just a small summary of the bad experience my husband and I had. He didn't even do the rest of his dives as he is already certified but I had already paid and traveled there so I finished mine with great unease about how it is run. Also note the way the owners speak to the locals. It is quite frankly humiliating.
Written 18 August 2017
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Christian H
London, UK27 contributions
May 2017 • Solo
I did my PADI open water certification with scuba 6 and had never been diving before. Michele and Ginette were wonderful teachers and I had an incredible time. They always explained exercises and dive plans ahead of time and made sure I felt safe. The equipment is of a good standard and the teaching is excellent: Ginette is incredibly well informed about all the different marine life you will see and will happily describe them in depth when you resurface.
I had a fantastic experience with this company and they made my trip to bocas unique. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you so much guys!
Note - best to pay in cash to avoid a PayPal fee. There are atms on bocas but not Bastimentos
I had a fantastic experience with this company and they made my trip to bocas unique. I can't recommend them enough. Thank you so much guys!
Note - best to pay in cash to avoid a PayPal fee. There are atms on bocas but not Bastimentos
Written 20 May 2017
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juliusmueller91
Ravensburg, Germany1 contribution
Mar 2017 • Friends
It was my first diving experience and it was awesome. I did my Open Water Diver there. We were just 4 People in the Group so everybody got a lot of Attention. The Equipment fitted perfect. Only for our diving instructor Glen i would give 5 Stars! He was always Patient, funny and helpful. Just a great Instructor!
Written 22 March 2017
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Jimmy M
11 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This is the place for diving around bocas del toro. Superb gear and incredibly good staff. Maybe not the best dive sites if you explored already some of the world but the passionated staff makes it worth your money!
Written 2 July 2015
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Thank you for your good words about Scuba 6 ECO Diving. Yes, you are right. We are passionate about diving and even more about protecting the marine environment. We sincerely hope our passion is contagious and will incite more people to protect the environment. Hope to see you again.
Written 29 July 2015
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Xenia X
Munich, Germany20 contributions
Apr 2014 • Solo
PADI divers licence in 3 days? I was a bit sceptical about this, but it went out perfectly thanks to the team iof Scuba 6. Although it way my very first snorkeling and very first diving experience. In our group of 3, we would learn step by step everything we needed, the instructors were patient, helpful and calming (when I paniced a bit for my first dive). Equipment was very good, also the teaching books we could get in our different languages. The course is in english.
The sea around Islas Bastimentos is known as the most beautiful divers place in Panama. Compared to offers in other places, this option is also cheap: I payed 270 US-Dollars for the whoke course including books, licence test, equipment, all the knowledge and Dives you need plus snacks for the 3 days. I 100% recommend this diving school!
The sea around Islas Bastimentos is known as the most beautiful divers place in Panama. Compared to offers in other places, this option is also cheap: I payed 270 US-Dollars for the whoke course including books, licence test, equipment, all the knowledge and Dives you need plus snacks for the 3 days. I 100% recommend this diving school!
Written 22 July 2014
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Annemiek O
Arnhem, The Netherlands2 contributions
Apr 2014 • Friends
My sister and I just finished our Open Water Certificate with Arron and Iza. It was so great! At first I wasn't sure about taking the course. After some bad snorkling experience I was a bit insecure. But the way Arron handled things was very nice. He takes all the time you need, never goes on until you feel comfortable and is so passionate about diving. Both Iza and Arron are such nice people. The captain they're currently working with (Joachim) is a master diver and he joined us in the water as well. Joachim is quite a character but we loved him! He made us laugh all the time.
So, all in all: GREAT! Will recommend it to everyone!
So, all in all: GREAT! Will recommend it to everyone!
Written 19 April 2014
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Hi, I am trying to understand if the dive shops from Bocas Town or from Bastimentos Island will take divers to the same dive sites. I don't know if I should choose to stay in Bocas or Bastimentos. Thank you. Diane
Written 17 June 2018
Hello Diana,
I don't know if they will take you to the same sites but could be that some are the same (it's only a boat ride of a few minutes between the islands). For more Information regarding the diving sites it will make sense to contact the dive shops directly. If it comes to the decision on which island to stay I think it's more about the dive shops and what you like to do besides diving. It's easier to reach Bocas but there are less tourists in Bastimentos.
Written 17 June 2018
Hallo,
kann man in dieser Tauchschule Kurse in deutscher Sprache machen?
Written 15 May 2018
Buenos días , Os he contacto por email pero no he recibido respuesta. Queríamos hacere un par de inmersiones en Bocas del Toro en Septiembre ya que vamos a estar allí un par de días ¿Como puedo contactaros y reservar?¿ Teneis número de movil para escribiros por Whasapp?
Written 17 August 2017
Hola! Viajamos el mes próximo y nos interesa saber como reservar con Uds. y los costos. Somos dos adultos y pensamos alojarnos en Carmen´s Place el 27 y 28/8.
Saludos desde Uruguay Lizett
Written 20 July 2017
Michel L
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Hi Lizett,
Thank you for contacting us through TripAdvisor.
To reserve your scuba diving seat for August 28, please contact us using the WEB site email and we will respond immediately
regards,
Michel
Written 21 July 2017
Hola acabo de llegar a bocas del toro hoy y quiero bucear. Tengo mi certificacion open water.. como lo puedo hacer con uds???
Written 28 June 2017
Michel L
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Hola Constanza, para bucear con nosotros, tienes que venir a Isla Bastimentos el día antes del día que quieres bucear. ¿Dónde te estás quedadando?
Written 28 June 2017
Hi, my girlfriend and I will arrive to isla bastimentos by the end of the month, we were wondering if you offer dives in the Bastimentos natural park, tiger rock, etc...
would you pick up us for the dives if we stay in the Eclypse de mar hotel? and in Casa Cayuco?
Thank you very much and best regards!
Written 10 May 2016
Hola , tengo pensado estar por alli en marzo del 2016 , me podrias pasar precios tengo el brevet de padi , gracias saludos Gustavo desde argentina.
Written 22 May 2015
Hola. Gracias por contactarnos. Nuestras salidas son 2 inmersiones en 2 sitios diferentes por $ 70 que incluye la guía, todo el equipo de buceo necesario y el agua filtrada y fruta fresca a bordo.
Nos caracterizamos por nuestro tiempo de immersiones largas. No creemos en grandes grupos en los que las únicas personas que ven cualquier cosa son los primeros en el agua por lo que tomamos de no más de 6 personas. No tenemos ningún número mínimo de buzos para que salgamos lo que significa que incluso si estás solo, salimos.
La gran mayoría de nuestras inmersiones son entre 60 a 67 minutos en comparación con nuestros competidores que exigen buzos volver en el barco después de 45 minutos. Todo nuestro equipo es nuevo y nos enorgullece a nosotros mismos en mantenerlo en excelentes condiciones.
Espero conocerte en persona y tener la oportunidad de bucear con usted.
Written 25 May 2015
Bonjour,
Je viens ´arriver a Bastimentos car j'avais une classification PADI open water prévue avec scuba 6 diving....et mon hostal m'apprend que c'est fermé!!! ???? Quoi, on m'a confirmer mon cours en decembre dernier!!??? Quelqu'un aurait des infos pour moi?
Merci!
Written 24 January 2015
Michel L
Bocas del Toro, Panama
Nous nous excusons des incovenients que nous avons causés. Par contre, nous avions réservé un cours avec un autre centre de plongée en escomptant le prix du cours du cours en guise de compensation. Nous avions également dit que nous vous rembourserions le couts des water taxi entre Isla Bastimentos et Isla Colon. Encore une fois, veillez accepter nos excuses pour les inconvenients.
Written 26 February 2015
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