Panama City/Portobelo: Catamaran Trip w/Snorkeling and Lunch

Panama Province, Panama



Cruise the Panamanian Caribbean coast on a catamaran and explore remote tropical beaches only accessible by boat. Enjoy activities like kayaking, paddleboarding and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters.

Caribbean Catamaran Tour from Panama City Suitable for Nature and Water Activity Enthusiasts

This tour departs from Panama City or Portobelo and offers sailing, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and wildlife spotting along the Caribbean coast.

Highlights

  • Sail along the Caribbean coast on a catamaran.
  • Enjoy a local lunch served onboard.
  • Relax on white-sand beaches or the catamaran deck.
  • Swim in clear waters and explore tranquil mangrove channels.
  • Snorkel, kayak, and paddleboard to experience the marine environment.

Description

Choose a hotel pickup in Panama City or travel independently to Portobelo. From Portobelo, board a speedboat to reach the catamaran.

Cruise toward Blues Veins and transfer to a dinghy to explore a quiet mangrove lagoon. Swim in crystal-clear waters and watch for local wildlife including monkeys, sloths, birds, stingrays, and turtles.

Return to the catamaran and continue to Playa Drake, a beach with a coral reef. Activities include snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, or relaxing on deck.

At 1 PM, enjoy a freshly prepared local lunch onboard.

After lunch, the boat returns to Portobelo. Arrival at the dock is between 2:30 and 3:00 PM. Depending on your option, you will continue independently or return to Panama City by transfer, arriving between 4:30 and 5:00 PM.

Includes

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (depending on option)
  • Entry fee to National Park
  • Lunch
  • Water
  • Paddleboard
  • Kayak
  • Flotation devices
  • Snorkeling gear
  • Safety equipment

Excludes

  • Soft and alcoholic drinks
  • Snacks
  • Towels
  • Playa Bonita and airport area pickup surcharge of $20 per group

Important Information

  • The tour operates rain or shine.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring sunscreen, swimwear, and a towel. Morning departures are recommended for calmer seas and better wildlife sightings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The trip includes sailing along the Caribbean coast, snorkeling, kayaking, paddleboarding, and swimming in clear waters.
Yes, a delicious local cuisine lunch is served on the boat.
You can either be picked up from your accommodation in Panama City or make your own way to Portobelo to board the speedboat and catamaran.
Yes, snorkeling is one of the main activities offered on the trip.
Trip duration varies, so check the website for current tour length and schedule.
The tour is generally family-friendly, but confirm specific age restrictions with the tour provider.
Snorkeling equipment is typically provided on the catamaran trip, but verify with the operator before booking.
You can expect to see marine life like tropical fish and possibly explore mangrove ecosystems along the Caribbean coast.
Pickup from Panama City accommodations is available, or you can travel independently to Portobelo to join the tour.
The tour operates year-round, but check the website for the best seasonal conditions and available dates.

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