Panama’s coastal waters are filled with all kinds of tropical fish and marine life. Coral gardens protect small colorful fish, while sea cucumbers and starfish move slowly about the ocean floor. Snorkeling tours allow travelers to jump into the water and watch these incredible creatures. Knowledgeable local guides bring tour participants to the best snorkel spots and equip them with snorkels, masks, and fins. All you have to do is look down and enjoy the view.
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This 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 $57This 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.
13 hrs
From $205Snorkeling 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 $163Snorkeling 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 $162This tour combines snorkeling with a speedy twist. Instead of swimming around the corals, your boat will tow you along as you hang on to a specially designed board. On a deep board tour you’ll see huge schools of fish gathered around coral reefs. The underwater landscape off the coast of Bocas del Toro is varied, and the water is a bright, emerald green.
1 hr
From $36The Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park extends along Panama’s western Pacific coast. On this tour you'll get to explore some of the local islands and their beaches. Provided the ocean has calm enough conditions you'll also get to go snorkeling in this ecologically diverse body of water.
11 hrs
From $80- Elliot H.
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