Caribbean Catamaran Day Cruise: Beaches, Snorkeling & Lunch
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Colon, Panama
- 6 to 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Panama's hidden Caribbean treasures on this small-group catamaran tour, crafted with over 20 years of sailing experience. Begin with hotel pickup and a scenic journey to historic Portobelo, then sail to the turquoise mangrove lagoon of Venas Azules and vibrant coral reefs of Playa Drake for swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and more. Enjoy a delicious onboard meal and exclusive access to off-the-beaten-path spots for an unforgettable escape.
- Visit deserted Caribbean beaches with no road access
- Lunch and drinking water included
- Kayaks, snorkeling equipment, and flotation noodles provided
- Hotel pickup offers added convenience for your journey
What's Included
- LunchA freshly prepared lunch will be served on the catamaran. For guests with a kosher diet, we can offer a fresh fruit alternative.
- Drinking Water
- Safety equipment
- Snorkeling mask and tube
- Kayak, Paddleboard and Floating noodles
- Drinks and Snacks
- Gratuities
- Beach towel
- $20/group if pickup from Panama City is included but hotel is in PlayaBonita,Tocumen,C.Este,S.Maria
- Entrance fee - Playa Blanca entry fee to access the beach (may not always be charged)$1.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Panama City
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Portobelo
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Venas Azules
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Playa Blanca
2 hours • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Portobelo
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
6
Panama City
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
- Not suitable for travelers who are unable to go barefoot
- Not suitable for travelers who are unwilling to follow safety guidelines and onboard instructions
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.5
based on 35 reviews
Irina_T, Dec 2024
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"The tour offers a relaxing sailing experience on a private catamaran, complete with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. You'll explore the Caribbean beaches and enjoy a homemade lunch. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel are included. The crew is awesome!"
Response from Host, Dec 2024
Hi Irina! Thanks a lot for your review! We’re happy you enjoyed the tour. It was a big pleasure to have you with us! Welcome back any time
LaChante_L, May 2024
Short on time in Panama City?! Then I would suggest this tour. Though the boat is a bit older and not what I expected, it was comfortable and the captain and staff were amazing. Venas Azules and Drake beach are an adventurous hidden wonder. And the drive from the city to Colón was gorgeous and showcased areas of real Panama. Would definitely do this again.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi La Chante! Thank you for your review. We’re happy that you enjoyed our tour, especially the places we go to and the crew. Welcome back any time.
Christina_M, Apr 2024
This was a wonderful day to spend a Saturday in Panama if you want to see some of the Caribbean beaches and have more of a authentic local experience. We were able to look at some of the clear inlet waters and do some snorkeling, and Spent the rest of the day at Playa Blanca. The beach was very peaceful and we were able to do some snorkeling, relaxing, and the provider made us a nice lunch.
Juan David and Charlie took great care of us The entire day. This excursion included transport to the port and from the port back to our Airbnb and made everything really easy. Our Driver Manuel Made several stops for us to get food and bathroom trips on the way to the port. I highly recommend This excursion for the value and everything you get to do.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hi Christina
Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re very happy that we accomplished our goal: that you enjoyed the beaches, the activities, the food provided and our crew. It was our big pleasure to have you with us. Welcome back any time
Rivenski_D, Mar 2024
We really enjoyed the Catamaran Experience, even though it was relatively expensive for the duration, but we got to do different things. We also got lucky because we traveled only the 2 of us so we had the boat to ourselves aside with the captain & skipper. We aldo could go kayaking and paddle boarding together as there was only 1 of each.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Rivenski! Thank you for your review. We’re happy you had a good time. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Welcome back any time.
Lucy_U, Feb 2024
Our Catamaran trip with Jenny and Captain Juan David was wonderful! It started with pick up at our hotel and a 2 hour drive towards Porto Bello, an start to the beautiful Caribbean. We swam in a peaceful lagoon, went fishing, snorkeled, hunted for sea shells,, swam and went swinging on a beach that is only accessible by boat. My son caught a fish which Jenny cooked for us! It was delicious! The Caribbean is very beautiful but a bit rough so bring your band/motion sickness meds just in case!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Hi Lucy! We’re happy you had a good time! It was a pleasure to have you with us. Welcome back any time. Grazie mille :)
Robert_P, Jan 2024
The day on the water was so much fun!! Lucas and Juan-David were so friendly and welcoming, as well as informative about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming and snorkeling, as well as the delicious lunch prepared by Lucas! Who knew that such wnderful food could be prepared in a catamaran? We highly recommend this excursion when visiting Portobello!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hi Robert
Thanks a lot for your review. We’re very happy that you enjoyed our tour, crew and lunch. It was a pleasure to have you with us. Welcome back any time
Amanda_S, Apr 2022
O stars the weather was awful and the whole group asked to leave early. The captain drank beer the whole day, we were given open bottles of water. Left in a lightening and thunderstorm for hours and then brought to a town where a protest occurred and for 4 hours with the guide not asking questions and the was shook down for more money to get us out of the area
Response from Host, Apr 2022
I’m sorry to hear that you weren’t able to enjoy the tour because of conditions out of our control: rain and protest. However, plenty of our guests manage to have a wonderful time, regardless of the weather and do understand that some situations are out of our hands.
Howard_B, Jan 2022
Relaxing day at Playa Blanca and Isla del Padre. Perfect for families and couples. Snorkeling OK and swimming great at Playa Blanca. Isla del Padre more laid back.
Although you can bring a cooler, would not consider this a "booze cruise." Great hosts. Also visited the old Spanish Fort at Portobelo. A must for folks interested in Panama's colonial history.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Hi Howard! Thank you so much for your beautiful review! We’re glad you had a good time. We hope you’re doing great! Greetings from Panama :)
Yuliet_C, May 2022
Un viaje súper agradable y excelente trato
Los paisajes espectaculares, la comida deliciosa, todo muy tranquilo y privado
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Muchas gracias Yuliet por tu lindo review! Te mando un abrazo
HannaKristina_A, Dec 2021
o catamara nao foi feito pra turismo. é literalmente a residência de um casal. é bonito mas nao acho que vale a pena.
Response from Host, Jan 2022
Obrigado por sua revisão. Lamentamos que não tenha aproveitado a viagem, esta viagem é feita para quem gosta de mar e desportos aquáticos. Você pode fazer caiaque, paddleboarding, snorkeling e observar os belos corais, caminhar na praia. Talvez não seja feito para quem tem medo de água.
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