Boating Tours in Panama

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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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Panama City and Panama Canal Tour

From $273

This tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal provides travelers with an excellent look at some of the area’s best attractions.

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Panama Fishing Tour

From $1,229

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.

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Discover Scuba Diving

From $250

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.

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San Blas One-Day Tour

From $483

This tour introduces you to the Guna, one of Panama’s indigenous groups. They have full control of the white-sand islands and blue waters of San Blas and govern themselves independent of the rest of Panama. On this tour, you’ll visit two of the 365 islands that comprise the archipelago.

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Panama Canal Full Transit Tour

From $240

This full transit tour offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience one of the greatest engineering achievements in human history. From stunning landscapes to intricate lock systems, the Panama Canal Full Transit Tour is perfect for history buffs, nature lovers, and adventurers alike.

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Atlantic Ocean Scuba Diving Tour

From $374

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.

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Pacific Ocean Scuba Diving Tour

From $1,229

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.

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Complete Transit of the Panama Canal

From $406

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.

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Jungle 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.

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Full Day City and Canal Tour

From $172

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.

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Partial Transit of the Panama Canal

From $329

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.

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Isla Iguana Tour

From $104

Isla Iguana Tour

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Expedition Lake Gatún

From $50

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.

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Contadora Island Ferry

From $123

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.

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Portobelo Bay Snorkeling Tour

From $387

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.

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Herrera Highlands: Farms and Forests

From $111

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.

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Baru Volcano Jeep Tour

From $653

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.

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Historical Tour of Portobelo

From $372

Head over to Panama’s Caribbean coast for a day spent exploring colonial fortresses.

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Gamboa Aerial Tram and Wildlife Exhibits

From $72

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.

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Azuero Folklore

From $56

The Azuero Peninsula is considered the cultural heartland of Panama. This tour explores the traditions and folklore of the Azuero Peninsula.

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This tour of Panama City and the Panama Canal provides travelers with an excellent look at some of the area’s best attractions.

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Panama 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.

Panama Fishing Tour

Discover Scuba Diving

San Blas One-Day Tour

Panama Canal Full Transit Tour

Atlantic Ocean Scuba Diving Tour

Pacific Ocean Scuba Diving Tour

Complete Transit of the Panama Canal

Jungle Canal Day Tour

Full Day City and Canal Tour

Partial Transit of the Panama Canal

Isla Iguana Tour

Expedition Lake Gatún

Contadora Island Ferry

Portobelo Bay Snorkeling Tour

Herrera Highlands: Farms and Forests

Baru Volcano Jeep Tour

Historical Tour of Portobelo

Gamboa Aerial Tram and Wildlife Exhibits

Azuero Folklore

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