Two Oceans Expedition
M/V Coral Star of Panama

he Two Oceans Expedition features diving both the Atlantic/Caribbean ocean basin and the Pacific with a transit through the incredible Panama Canal.  Also we will visit two of the most primitive Indian tribes in this hemisphere.  Few divers have had this unique opportunity to compare, contrast and study the startling differences in marine life, habitats and oceanography that this expedition offers.

Coiba National Park, Panama Special Research Diving Expeditions

The expedition will start in one ocean, experience several dives on typical area habitats, travel across the isthmus of Panama through the Panama Canal and then dive and explore another completely different environment in another ocean before returning to Panama City.

During this trip you will enjoy the natural beauty of the tropical rainforest, sharing customs and lifestyles of the indigenous population, as well as a folkloric presentation. You will visit a community of Embera Indians who settled in the Charges River Valley. While visiting the San Blas Islands you will get to know the Kuna Indians and their villages.

Portobelo, the Spanish town and forts which guarded the gold and silver destined for the Spanish court will be visited. Tour this old city with its history and forts or dive the harbor. Portobelo was Spain's port for all the gold, emeralds and silver laden ships during the conquest of the Americas.

Contadora, in the Perlas Island group will be visited. Once famous as a pearl diving area, today it offers clear seas for water sports and exploring.

This expedition is a snorkeling and diving trip with history and opportunity to compare, contrast and study the startling differences in marine life, habitats and oceanography.