DAN Insurance at Drake Bay: Dive Protected at Caño Island

DAN insurance means that if something goes wrong underwater, you have the financial backing and the 24/7 expert medical support to handle it. One annual membership costs less than a single tank of gas.

4,5 / 5 on Google & Tripadvisor ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

+ 20 Years in Drake Bay
Two snorkel spots with local guides
Max. 8 guests per guide

What Is DAN Insurance?

DAN operates a 24-hour emergency hotline staffed by dive medicine experts, funds diving research, and offers the most widely recognized dive accident insurance in the world.

DAN is medical team understands decompression sickness, nitrogen narcosis, barotrauma, and arterial gas embolism. When you call DAN in an emergency, you get someone who knows exactly what is happening to you underwater.

DAN offers annual memberships with dive accident insurance.

What DAN Insurance Covers

DAN dive accident insurance is secondary coverage — meaning it pays after your primary health insurance applies. If you do not have a primary health insurer (or your primary insurer excludes dive accidents), DAN covers eligible expenses directly.

🫧
Hyperbaric Chamber Treatment
The core coverage, and often the most expensive cost in a decompression sickness emergency.
🩺
Hospital and Physician Fees
All medically necessary care related to the dive accident, including admission and follow-up consultations.
🚁
Emergency Medical Evacuation
Air, sea, or ground ambulance to the nearest appropriate facility. Critical in remote locations like Drake Bay.
🚑
Transportation to Treatment
Covered transport to and from the treatment facility, including repatriation in severe cases.
📅
Medical Follow-Up
Eligible expenses covered for up to 365 days from the date of the accident.
✈️
Non-Dive Accidents Abroad
Available in Preferred and Guardian plans (DAN USA). Additional protection beyond the dive itself.
📞
24/7 Emergency Hotline
Staffed by dive medicine specialists around the clock. Available from anywhere in the world.
🗺️
Emergency Coordination
DAN locates local facilities, coordinates with emergency services, and assists with language barriers on your behalf.

DAN does not cover recreational activities unrelated to diving (with exceptions in the Guardian plan), pre-existing conditions, or accidents that occur outside the scope of a covered dive.

Your DAN Insurance at Drake Divers

For all excursions to Caño Island, having dive insurance is mandatory. If you don’t have your own insurance, when booking your dive trip to Isla del Caño, we offer you the option to include dive accident insurance for your safety and peace of mind.

Through our trusted partners DAN World, we provide short-term and affordable dive insurance plans.

These policies are specifically designed for divers and cover medical expenses, emergency evacuation, and hyperbaric chamber treatments resulting from diving-related incidents, costs that are often not included in standard travel or health insurance.

Enjoy your dives at Isla del Caño with confidence, knowing that you’re fully protected by industry-leading dive insurance.

Master
$44
per year / insurance only
$125,000
lifetime benefit limit
  • Dive accident coverage Hyperbaric, hospital, physician fees
  • Emergency evacuation Air, sea, or ground ambulance
  • 24/7 emergency hotline Dive medicine specialists
  • Medical follow-up Up to 365 days from the accident
  • Non-dive accidents abroad
  • Other water sports coverage
Guardian
$119
per year / insurance only
$500,000
per claim
  • Dive accident coverage Hyperbaric, hospital, physician fees
  • Emergency evacuation Air, sea, or ground ambulance
  • 24/7 emergency hotline Dive medicine specialists
  • Medical follow-up Up to 365 days from the accident
  • Non-dive accidents abroad Up to $30,000 / no deductible
  • Other water sports Surfing, kayaking, and more

How to Get DAN Insurance Before Your Trip

Getting covered takes less than 10 minutes. Do it before you arrive in Drake Bay.
🌍
Choose Your Organization
DAN for North American divers. DAN Europe for European and international divers. Both offer global dive accident coverage.
🛡️
Select Your Coverage Level
Pick a membership tier based on how often you dive and how much coverage you need. Options range from basic to full protection.
Add Dive Accident Insurance
Dive accident insurance is not added automatically. Make sure to select it as a separate add-on during the sign-up process.
📱
Save Your Card and Emergency Number
Keep your membership card and DAN emergency number on your phone and in your dive bag before you travel.

Contact us!
Start your journey to Caño Island today!

Call or message us directly. Talk to one of our local instructors. We’ll listen to you and help you choose the best diving or snorkeling experience for your level.