OUR TEAM

TONY

Open Water Scuba Instructor/Founder-Owner

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Former commercial diver and underwater welder in the Gulf of Mexico, Tony enhances his students' knowledge beyond the scope of sport diving requirements

LANA

Open Water Scuba Instructor/Manager

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Lana is a gifted instructor who takes pride in her work and is able to calm the most apprehensive novice and ensure a successful and enjoyable course completion.

MODESTO

 Open Water Scuba Instructor

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Local Bocatoreno instructor Modesto has been diving and living on the islands for years. His experience shows both underwater and on land. Modesto always brings a special experience to your PADI course. 

EUGENIA

 Open Water Scuba Instructor / PADI Freediving instructor

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 Guaranteed to have as much fun under the water as out of the water!  Eugenia, is a traveler and ocean lover! her enthusiasm for the underwater world is contagious and her diverse background in diving makes for a unique and fun course!

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MIGENA

 Open Water Scuba Instructor

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You will learn more then just diving with instructor Migena from Albania.

by far our most cultured staff memeber.  Fluent in english, spanish, italian and french just to name a few. whether she speakes your native language up top or not under the surface you will have a hard time finding better hands to be in .

CAROLINA

 Open Water Scuba Instructor 

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Ocean lover and conservation warrior! Colombian native Carolina has been diving with PDS since 2020 and knows each site in Bocas with her eyes closed. no stress just bubbles with Caro!

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MILLY

 Open Water Scuba Instructor

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An Aussie in Panama. PADI Pro Milly Soames is a rising star in the Bocas Dive community. a great example of how you can turn your passion into a profession with hard work. trained at PDS she is the youngest member of our team with already a huge amount of experience under her belt.

LAURA

Divemaster

Meet your new Scuba Mama!

Trained at Panama Dive School, Laura the explorer guarantees you feel right at home under the sea here in Bocas. Whether a seasoned diver or a novice she's got you covered!  

FERNANDO

CAPTAIN

Fernando is the boat captain at Panama Dive School and is responsible for boat operation and maintenance. He assists divers with water entry and exit and stays topside during your dive