Hospital Point

Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Hospital Point

Bocas Del Toro, Panama

Depth

Visibility

10m - 30m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Hospital Point

A popular dive site which is entered in fairly shallow depths at a sea grass bed, after descending divers continue on to a small vertical wall which has plenty of coral growth as well as numerous fish life. You will explore along the large reef and rock outcrop where you will encounter numerous fish.

Hospital Point Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Reef, Rock, Wall

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

—

Visibility Range

10m – 30m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

—

CNS Load (30 min)

—

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Marine Life

Various

Weather Conditions

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Location

Dive Site Hazards

Hidden Depth Variations — Complex reef topography can conceal depth changes, leading to unintended profile variations.
Distraction from Marine Activity — High fish activity can distract divers and delay depth or gas awareness.
Rapid Surge Direction Changes — Surge near reef structures can reverse direction quickly, pushing divers sideways into unexpected areas.

Bubble Trapping Under Overhangs — Rock overhangs can trap exhaled bubbles, reducing visibility and causing disorientation.

Reflected Surge Patterns — Surge reflecting off rock faces can create irregular and unpredictable water movement.

Current Funnel Effect — Narrow gaps between rocks can accelerate water flow unexpectedly.

Unstable Visual Ascents — Relying on wall visuals can destabilise ascents.

Gradual Depth Creep — Lack of visual bottom reference can cause unnoticed descent.

Unsignalled Downcurrents — Downcurrents can form without visible indicators.

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