Boating Tours in Panama
No matter where you are in the narrow Isthmus of Panama, you’ll never be far from the sea. This country has both Caribbean and Pacific coasts. Boat tours will bring you the Panama’s most popular spots for marine life observation, and to Panamanian islands with pristine, quiet beaches. Some tours combine a boat tour with a scuba diving or snorkeling excursion. And don’t forget – a boat tour is the only way to truly experience the Panama Canal, as well as its many locks and lovely lakes.
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Discover Scuba Diving
Do you want to try scuba diving but are unsure about plunging into a full certification course? If so, this is the course for you. Discover Scuba, operated by the Panama Dive Center in Santa Catalina, lets you scuba dive without a certification. It’s a great way to learn to use scuba equipment, try diving, and get a quick introduction to the ocean.
Explore TourPanama Fishing Tour
On this tour you'll head out into the Pacific Ocean and go either rock or deep-sea fishing. You'll enjoy lovely views and will haul in some seriously impressive fish.
Explore TourPacific Queen Cruise Tour on Panama Canal
These Pacific Queen tours of the Panama Canal offer travelers an up-close look at the Panama Canal—its locks, cruise ships, islands, and wildlife. Both partial and full transits are available.
Explore TourPanama City and Panama Canal Tour
This tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal provides travelers with an excellent look at some of the area’s best attractions.
Explore TourPacific Ocean Scuba Diving Tour
Get ready to dive near two islands off the Pacific coast of Panama during this tour. You'll leave from Panama City and dive near Taboga Island and Taboguilla Island.
Explore TourAtlantic Ocean Scuba Diving Tour
This tour provides travelers with the opportunity to dive off the Atlantic coast of Panama near the town of Portobelo. You'll take two dives, one of which is near the wreck of an airplane.
Explore TourComplete Transit of the Panama Canal
Get ready to experience the Panama Canal as few travelers do. On this tour, you’ll travel through the entire Panama Canal, including its locks and lakes.
Explore TourFull Day City and Canal Tour
This full-day tour brings visitors to some of the most interesting places around Panama City. You’ll visit Casco Viejo, the Miraflores Locks, the Causeway, and the Biodiversity Museum.
Explore TourJungle Canal Day Tour
This tour covers some of the most interesting parts of the Panama Canal. Lake Gatún makes up a 21-mile (33-m) section of the canal. This area used to be a lush valley – it was flooded to make a manmade lake between 1906 and 1914.
Explore TourPartial Transit of the Panama Canal
During this tour of the Panama Canal, tour participants will experience three of the of the canal’s most famous features – the Gaillard Cut, the Pedro Miguel Locks, and the Miraflores Locks.
Explore TourExpedition Lake Gatún
This tour of Lake Gatún allows travelers to experience the natural wonders of the lake and also get a partial look at the Panama Canal.
Explore TourContadora Island Ferry
This ferry is a scenic way to get from Panama City to the islands of Contadora and Saboga, which are also known as “Las Perlas.” Las Perlas in English means “The Pearls,” a nickname the islands earned because of their pristine beauty. This is a regular ferry and not a tour boat – it’s simply a lovely way to see the Panama Bay on your way to the islands.
Explore TourPortobelo Bay Snorkeling Tour
Snorkeling enthusiasts, listen up! This tour involves snorkeling in the Caribbean near Portobelo. Peering down into the water, you'll see colorful coral and a variety of reef fish.
Explore TourHerrera Highlands: Farms and Forests
During this full-day tour, you’ll explore the highlands of Panama’s Herrera province. Along the way, you’ll visit family farms and hike in the El Montuoso Forest Reserve.
Explore TourBaru Volcano Jeep Tour
Go to the highest point of Panama on this exhilarating Jeep 4x4 tour of Barú Volcano. On a clear day, this chilly volcano peak offers incredible views of both the Caribbean and Pacific. Bundle up and get ready for the off-roading experience of a lifetime.
Explore TourHistorical Tour of Portobelo
Head over to Panama’s Caribbean coast for a day spent exploring colonial fortresses.
Explore TourGamboa Aerial Tram and Wildlife Exhibits
This tour, which combines an aerial tram ride with a visit to wildlife exhibits, provides travelers with a wonderful look at the flora and fauna of Panama.
Explore TourAzuero Folklore
The Azuero Peninsula is considered the cultural heartland of Panama. This tour explores the traditions and folklore of the Azuero Peninsula.
Explore TourCasco Antiguo and City Tour
You’ll get a good look at some of the best attractions in Panama City during this tour, including Casco Viejo (also known as Casco Antiguo), the financial district (think skyscrapers), and the Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal.
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Scuba Diving
Do you want to try scuba diving but are unsure about plunging into a full certification course? If so, this is the course for you. Discover Scuba, operated by the Panama Dive Center in Santa Catalina, lets you scuba dive without a certification. It’s a great way to learn to use scuba equipment, try diving, and get a quick introduction to the ocean.
