Panama Marine Mammal Observation Tours
Panama’s Pacific and Caribbean coasts are home to all types of marine mammals, including dolphins, whales, and even manatees. Bottlenose dolphins can be seen at Dolphin Bay in Bocas del Toro, and humpback whales can be observed in the Gulf of Chiriquí and near the Pearl Islands. Marine mammal observation tours give travelers an opportunity to watch these creatures in the wild. As you glide along in the boat, keep your eyes out for manta rays and sea turtles. It’s also common to spot a variety of birds along the coast and near islands.
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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.
7 hrs
From $194This all-day tour takes you to the island of Cayo Zapatilla, which protects some of the wildest parts of Panama’s ecosystem. It is located inside the boundary of the Bastimentos National Marine Park.
7 hrs
From $56Snorkeling 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.
9 hrs
From $163Get 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.
9 hrs
From $258Snorkeling 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.
9 hrs
From $162Get 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.
9 hrs
From $260This 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.
9 hrs
From $202Panama is one of the few places in the world where you can dive in two oceans on a single day. On this tour, you'll dive in both the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.
11 hrs
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