Top Panama City Sailing Tours

The Caribbean side of Panama was frequented by pirates and Spanish conquistadors alike. Now, the history and natural beauty of this part of the country make it a compelling destination for curious travelers. On this full-day tour from Panama City, visit the port town of Portobelo (part of a region protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site) which was built by the Spanish in 1597 and played an important role in their extraction of silver and gold from the Americas. From the dock, take a speedboat to a waiting catamaran to tour the Caribbean coast including Blue Veins Island and Drake Beach. Experience the calm clear water while snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding to appreciate mangroves, coral reefs, and reef fish.

Escape Panama City on the newest and largest catamaran for a day of boating, swimming and dancing. During this 6-hour tour, you will swim on a beautiful virgin bay, visit the beach and the Island Village. Onboard the catamaran, enjoy sundecks, shaded areas, music, animation, morning snacks, lunch, and an open bar. This 6-hour tour is the perfect choice to avoid the afternoon tropical weather and have enough time for night plans.

Experience the best of the San Blas Islands on a relaxing small-group sailboat cruise. You'll be picked up from your accommodation in Panama City early in the morning and transferred to your vessel by speedboat. Sail to some of the most beautiful islands in the archipelago and snorkel in clear, warm waters. Enjoy a fresh lunch on board or on an island during this full-day tour.

Discover Panama City on two wheels during this bike tour. Follow your guide around the history-rich Casco Viejo Old Town on this highlights tour that helps you get your bearings in Panama’s capital. Listen to local stories and get recommendations on where to eat and shop along the way. Perfect for guests who want to get an overview of Panama City, with the opportunity to take plenty of pictures along the way.

If you’re a first-time visitor to Panama City, you’ll want to see the must-visit highlights. This five-hour Private or Share group tour, takes you to the atmospheric old town, the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal, and the sweeping Amador Causeway, with its great views of the city. If you’re short on time or on a quick shore excursion, this convenient tour makes the most of your time.

Taboga Island is the best option to go to the beach from Panama City. Take advantage of the super pleasant navigation of a maxi catamaran, lying on the nets or sitting protected from the sun, with a musical atmosphere and a cool drink. Enjoy the sea and the beach of Taboga Island. Visit a typical Panamanian fishing village. You just have to bring your towel and personal effects, everything else is included!

Take a break from Panama City and head to the Caribbean coast of Panama, to the beautiful San Blas Islands. Traveling by boat, check out a shipwreck and natural swimming pool, and enjoy the tropical scenery and atmosphere. Your tour includes activities—kayaking, paddle boarding, snorkeling, and more—and round-trip road and boat transport, with hotel pickup and drop-off. Refuel with a tasty included lunch, too, such as fresh fish and rice.

Cruise the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake on a nature tour from Panama City that includes round-trip transport from central Panama City and time to explore Gatun’s wildlife-rich shoreline by boat. Visit jungle islands that were cut off from mainland Panama by the construction of the canal, which protect a thriving population of monkeys, birds, crocodiles, and mammals.

Cruise the entirety of the Panamá Canal, from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean, during this full-day tour in Panamá City. Board a small vessel to travel through all three sets of locks that make up the canal. Voyage on Gatun Lake and the Chagres River. Learn about the history and construction of the canal from your guide while you travel. Disembark in Colón and board a shuttle for the return trip to Panamá City. Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages are provided on board. Please Note: The exact check-in time will be confirmed the day before your tour via email. Please make sure you check your inbox.

For travelers who have more than just a day to explore and want to get the most out of their time on the San Blas Islands, this San Blas Islands 3-Day All-Inclusive Sailboat Experience is a great choice. This experience allows you to go to remote areas away from crowds which wouldn’t be possible except by sailboat. Plus, you can snorkel some of the best coral reefs in the world.