Panama Marine Mammal Observation Tours

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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The best tours in Panama

Portobelo Bay Snorkeling Tour
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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.

Discover Scuba Diving
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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.

Atlantic Ocean Scuba Diving Tour
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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.

Pacific Ocean Scuba Diving Tour
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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.

Two Oceans Scuba Diving Tour
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Panama 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.

Trips to Inspire

Panama itineraries from local insiders

Explore hand-picked Panama itineraries designed by local insiders who know every hidden corner. Each trip is completely flexible, customized to your pace, travel style, and budget.

9 days | $$

A Beautiful Vacation Beyond Our Expectations

It was a beautiful vacation.

A Beautiful Vacation Beyond Our Expectations

Panama

8 days | $$$

A Spring Surf and Sun Getaway

Beautiful place. Everyone we interacted with was so helpful, kind, and patient. They made us feel at home.

A Spring Surf and Sun Getaway

Panama

13 days | $$$

A Birding Journey in The Tropics

Grab your binoculars and your guidebook! You're about to check a variety of beautiful birds off of your list in the rainforests and cloud forests of Panama.

A Birding Journey in The Tropics

Panama

9 days | $$

Canal, Beach, & Nature = Family Fun

This vacation, do a little of everything when you explore the city, forest, and beach on this awesome family getaway to Panama. Nature and knowledge await you.

Canal, Beach, & Nature = Family Fun

Panama

9 days | $$$

Coming Solo, Leaving with Memories

Walk through local markets; go on long hikes; soak in a hot spring; this is your vacation, your way. Explore Panama at your own pace with this spectacular getaway for one.

 Coming Solo, Leaving with Memories

Panama

8 days | $$$

A 'Friend-Ship' Sails to Panama

From wild nights in Panama city to beaches and brews in Bocas del Toro, awesome adventures and amazing memories are waiting for you and your friends in Panama.

A 'Friend-Ship' Sails to Panama

Panama

9 days | $$$

Exploring Panama at The Pace of You

Take yourself on a grand getaway in paradise full of Caribbean cuisine, cultural exchanges, and exciting adventures. It’s as simple as booking this Signature Trip to Panama.

Exploring Panama at The Pace of You

Panama

9 days | $

A 'Best Of' Panama Family Adventure

This family adventure is a trip to paradise complete with magical forests, stunning beaches, marine wildlife, vibrant cities, and memories waiting to be made. Welcome to Panama.

A 'Best Of' Panama Family Adventure

Panama

8 days | $$$

Exploring Panama Together

This vacation, learn about the vibrant country of Panama as you explore its cities, forests, and even island beaches first hand. Go somewhere new –– together.

Exploring Panama Together

Panama

9 days | $$$

Panama: A Soulmate's Journey

Reconnect with the person you love the most when you go on an amazing adventure –– from cosmopolitan cities, to cloud forests, and an island beach, see all of Panama.

Panama: A Soulmate's Journey

Panama

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Your insider team designs the trip around what you care about, then supports you in-country with private logistics, vetted partners, and concierge help when plans change.

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