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Set sail with us to explore hidden Caribbean gems only accessible by sea! With 20 years of experience navigating these waters, we’ll guide you to vibrant marine spots far from the crowds.
This tour explores two stunning and contrasting locations: Playa Drake, known for its incredible snorkeling, and Venas Azules, a turquoise lagoon surrounded by mangroves. Both are part of the unspoiled Portobelo National Park, rich in biodiversity and natural beauty.
If you choose the pickup option, we’ll collect you directly from your hotel and take you to the historic town of Portobelo—founded in 1597 by the Spanish to defend against pirate invasions. From there, we’ll cruise toward these breathtaking destinations on a catamaran, raising the sails whenever the wind allows.
During the trip, you’ll have the chance to swim, kayak, paddleboard, or simply unwind on the catamaran or beach. Perfect for adventurous travelers looking for off-the-beaten-path experiences and a deep connection with nature!
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Not suitable for travelers who are unable to go barefoot
Not suitable for travelers who are unwilling to follow safety guidelines and onboard instructions
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Safety Equipment
Drinking Water
A freshly prepared lunch will be served on the catamaran. For guests with a kosher diet, we can offer a fresh fruit alternative.
Snorkeling mask and tube
Kayak, Paddleboard and Floating Noodles
Drinks and Snacks
Beach towel
$20/group if pickup from Panama City is included but hotel is in PlayaBonita,Tocumen,C.Este,S.Maria
Gratuities
Chọn điểm đón
Portobelo
Here, you can see Spanish defensive fortifications built 500 years ago. It's part of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites. From here you will get the speedboat to the catamaran (2 minutes ride).
Once on the catamaran, we will do a briefing and sail for almost one hour to the first stop: Venas Azules. Our first stop is Isla del Padre, also called Blue Veins. Blue Veins is a lagoon of mangroves with crystal-clear water and a white sand beach. Here we’ll explore the lagoon by dinghi. Then we will sail to our next stop Playa Drake for 20 mins.
PRIVATE TOUR: it’s exclusively for you and your group.
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Water
Panama City Return Transfer: HOTEL PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF INCLUDED
Pickup included
PRIVATE BOAT: it’s exclusively for you and your group.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch and Water
from Portobelo
Hotel transfers NOT INCLUDED
SHARED TOUR: you’ll be joining other travelers for the experience. It’s a great way to meet new people.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch and Water
tour starts from Portobelo
Hotel transfers NOT INCLUDED
SHARED TOUR: you’ll be joining other travelers for the experience. It’s a great way to meet new people.
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Water
from your Panama City Hotel: HOTEL PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF INCLUDED
Pickup included
114 đánh giá
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Arelis S,
1 thg 12, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Although it was rainy off and on.,What a great experience! Locations were beautiful as well. The Captain was awesome and his 2nd hand Martel both very helpful and hospitable ! The food was great and the vibe was one to remember! Highly recommend!!
Maiy G,
14 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
What an amazing experience! We went on this tour with my coworkers, and everything was absolutely perfect from start to finish. The crew were so friendly, welcoming, and professional — they made sure we felt safe by giving clear safety instructions and took great care of us throughout the trip. The journey itself was smooth and relaxing, with great music on board that added to the atmosphere. The islands we visited were breathtaking, the swimming spots crystal clear, and the reefs were full of vibrant colors and so many different kinds of fish — truly like swimming in a natural aquarium. The food was fresh, delicious, and exactly what you’d want on a day out at sea. From the boat to the service to every little detail, it was all just sooooo good! I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Panama — it’s an unforgettable experience.










Simon O,
8 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Appreciated the thorough and frequent communication for this tour along with the guides and driver. Enjoyed the experience as well despite not having done kayaking, snorkeling or paddle boarding in the past and not having fully figured out how to do those things during this tour. Nevertheless, I learned a lot and look forward to a future tour of this type anywhere where I can give these activities another go.
Phyllis S,
3 thg 9, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
We really enjoyed our Catamaran experience with Juan David and Raf! Although traveling from Panama City to Portobelo (on the Atlantic side) is about 2 hours (each way), it was well worth the trip. We left our hotel at 7 am and returned by 4:30 pm, and still had over 5 hours to enjoy boating, swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, and stand up paddle-boarding in the beautiful Caribbean waters. Juan David and Raf were welcoming and friendly, so when we weren't in the water, we also enjoyed speaking with them. We were the only ones on the catamaran which made it a special private experience for our family. Definitely recommend!
John M,
22 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Okay so let's start from the beginning since the tour operator does not seem to get what happened and why I am upset. 1. I want to wear my slip resistant shoes and I will not go barefoot due to health reasons. So when I was sitting in the boat to get unboard on the catemaran I was told i could not go on board I had to go barefoot and I said I can't do that so finally the captain allowed me to enter the boat. That already gave me a ba ntaste in my mouth 2. We went snorkeling in the first area and the captain without inviting us to go with him to show us around in the water went snorkeling by himself .the 2 other guests on the tour went on their own and I was snorkeling by myself wondering g why the captain was not kind enough to invite me to snorkel with him since he was going by himself.anyway and that would have been good service 3.on the boat we went to the 2nd stop. When we arrived there we had 2 hours to go snorkeling kayaking or padleboarding. Since the captain had been snorkeling on the fist stop I went over and asked if he could go with me I would even pay and rafael the other guy working there said he would go kayaking with me but the captain said they were not allowed to go snorkeling nor kayaking although he had been snorkeling the first stop. Then I asked if they would keep an eye on me while i was snorkeling alone and to my surprise the captain took off in the dingy and rafael was nowhere to be found. The 2 other guests were not around while this transpired. So I was snorkeling alone very unsafe and not satisfactory service at all. 3. When I came back in I sat down and dried off for a while and I asked rafael if I could clean my mask with fresh water and he showed me the tubing with freshwater. Before I got a chance to clean it I had to go to the toilet I was damp but not wet and when I walked over there the captain had come back and said I could not use the bathroom if I was wet. I said I am damp and I really have to go it is a bowl movement. He rduely said "thats is not allowed" but I went there anyway thinking how rude and just stupid that a guest cannot use the bathroom if damp and even if wet if they really had to go. I came out again and went over to clean my 100 $ mask so it would be lasting longer for years to enjoy and sicne there was fresh water and i had been told by rafael I could use it't but the captain rudely said as if I was a fresh water thief "what are you doing? You can't use that water" I said I need to clean my mask he said use the bathroom. Rafael in the back ground said "i told her she could use it" it was nice of him to help me out since tha captain was just really rude about it. So I went in the bathroom but realized it was salt water so the captain really messed me up and i was not happy. I spilled some water from the mask on the floor and the captain said what are you doing you are not allowed to spill water. 4. I was still damp and decided to sit on my towel on the inner part of the deck for a few minutes to check my messages and the captain said *you can't sit there" I was like I am sitting on my towel and he said "no you can't sit there it is not allowed" so I went out again. I was really fuming right now with all the NOs not allowed don't do that etc. And was thinking I paid 168 dollars for this. The 2 other guests were not around while this transpired they were just Kayaking and had no idea how rudely I was treated. Rafael was actually trying to give me some proper decent service but was cut off each time by the captain. I went outside to cool off in the sun I was furious the 2 other guests returned and it was lunch time. The servings were rather small but not bad although I am on a special diet I had a few mouth fulls .4 as I said the 2 other guests had no idea about the treatment I received this was also their first catemaran boat experience' but I have been on about 30 so far around the Caribbean and cental America so I can compare and while the places on this trip were decent to go to I can't say that I enjoyed the attitude of the captain who was also beside telling me No not allowed don't do that was on his phone the whole time quite anti social instead of explaining about the area the history etc.which could have been interesting and a positive learning experience So no i can not give itn5 stars nor 4 nor 3 perhaps 2 because of Rafael trying to be kind but the trip in itself just left me with NO NOT ALLOWED DONT DONTHAT it was really not good and very trying on me and I am not happy about it
Stefanee C,
2 thg 8, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
Definitely sign up for this!! This was an incredible excursion. We swam in a beautiful secluded lagoon, enjoyed lunch cooked on the catamaran and spent some time at the island doing some swimming, paddle boarding & soaking up the sun. Definitely worth the spend. Would book this again on my next trip to Panama!
Trav3ler12,
25 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
I highly recommend this boat tour! We had a wonderful day on the water with Jenny and her crew. The boat was quaint and ideal for a small group, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere. Jenny was incredibly accommodating and even prepared us the perfect meal. We stopped at a beautiful lagoon where we had time to swim, followed by a visit to a local beach with great drinks and snacks. The hotel pickup and drop-off were seamless, which made the experience even more convenient. After the tour, I realized my glasses had fallen out in the vehicle. I contacted Jenny, and she responded immediately, reaching out to the driver. By the next morning, the driver had returned my glasses to my resort. I was so grateful for their honesty and quick response. Thank you, Jenny, for such a memorable tour. I'd definitely do it again!
Simon P S,
17 thg 7, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Great experience!! Our captain and his stew were amazing and very friendly. Always made sure we were happy and made us a great lunch on the boat. Plenty of water toys and snorkel gear for everyone on our trip to be happy. Mangroves were breathtaking and the lagoon was quiet and peaceful. Can’t wait to come back and do a longer trip next time! English was great and Jenny knows a handful of other languages to be able to communicate with everyone. I even left my RayBan Meta glasses and they contacted me ASAP so I was able to get them back before leaving Panama. Worth the hour and a half drive from Panama City and suggest getting all of your boat provisions before leaving. There is not a lot of places to stop on the way once you leave Panama City area.




Alexis L,
19 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Viator
This was a great tour, the boat owners were very friendly, lunch was delicious, and the weather was beautiful. The mangroves were truly something special to see. I highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting Panama. In my opinion, better than San Blas!
jcq399,
15 thg 6, 2025
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
Amazing trip, the boat is well maintained and comfortable. The scenery in Venas Azules was breath taking, we got to see beautiful species while snorkeling and even got a visit from a rare spider monkey. Totally recommended!!!!


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