Hannibal Bank

Best time to dive

December to April; June to November

What you might see

• FrogfishLikely
• Hammerhead sharkLikely
• Manta rayLikely
• Whale sharkPeak season

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not offered - deep offshore seamount unsuitable for snorkeling (inferred from depth/remoteness) - VERIFY

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, depth at or beyond recreational limits, remoteness (long open-ocean boat transit), thermoclines, elevated decompression risk

Permits & fees

Coiba National Park entrance fee: $20 USD/day for foreigners, $5 USD/day for Panamanian nationals/residents (cash only, ANAM/MiAmbiente-administered); no separate Hannibal Bank diving surcharge confirmed - VERIFY

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Santa Catalina