(4 person minimum to book) Whale Watching (July 15 to Oct.15) in Isla Bolanos
Overview
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7 hours
Mobile ticket
The whale watching season is from July 15 to October 30, when the humpback whales visit Panama to birth and nurse their young.
Off season is full day Island day from Nov to June.
On this 10-hour experience, make your way on an comfortable air-conditioned vehicle, to explore the pristine and untouched paradise of the Gulf of Chiriqui National Marine Park, which serves as a refuge for exotic wildlife and white sand beaches. This yet to be discovered area of Panama provides a glimpse into a small fishing village and a time before tourists. With your professional guide, learn about the 25 uninhabited islands, beaches, and coral reefs are a paradise waiting to be discovered. You will be provided with a hearty lunch, complimentary alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, hammocks, beach towels, and a snorkel and mask, and time to enjoy yourself with your shared group.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A minimum of 4 people per booking is required to guarantee the tour. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund
Vegetarian options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
The location details in Boquete will be provided in the booking voucher.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Client will be able to See humpback whales DURING the boat trip to the island on the island will be doing a 3 hour beach day and returning will be spotting whales again. Please make a note WE DO NOT CHASE WHALES, with nature is not 100% guarantee that it would be seen.
What‘s Included
Snorkel and mask
Certified boat captain
Hearty lunch including make your own sandwiches, fruit, vegetables, chips, salsa, cookies, and more
Local professional guide
Beverages including tea, juice, fresh water, sodas
Beach towels
Hammocks
Gratuities
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(4 person minimum to book) Whale Watching (July 15 to Oct.15) in Isla Bolanos
Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eduardo is the great captain.
Curious65300161416,,Oct 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Eduardo is super. He is good at and takes care of everything and makes the journey out of our expectations. This place is heaven, peaceful, beautiful, friendly and full of creativity from nature. Better than any island we have visited. Eduardo is the big captain of this great journey. Hope we will come back to this jelly sea again.这趟旅行远超预期。果冻海，无人岛，鲸鱼海豚近在咫尺。Eduardo无所不能，一个人完成了十个人的工作量，还变出了一桌大餐，介绍了丰富的海洋知识，还抽空收拾了别的团队留下的垃圾，践行真正的尊重自然的概念。印象太美好了
The most AMAZING experience…not to be missed!
lkrocks,,Nov 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The MOST amazing part of our trip to Boquete! From the moment we got into the van, to the narrated drive, boat trip to the island and our 4 hour island stay the memories just kept on being made! Our guide was excellent and he and the boat captain worked hard and found whales AND dolphins! Guide also set up a beautiful lunch, had all the gear (noodles, paddle board etc) pointed out the wildlife, and overall just made sure we all had the best of times! Highly recommend this trip!!!!
Have a spectacular tour with Boquete Outdoor Adventures. We did!
kentl382,,Aug 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ed was our guide and provided us a thoroughly delightful day of whale watching, beach relaxing, snorkeling and tropical lunch. He is a true professional and always provided us details on what we were seeing and explained the whale activities and got us some awesome closeup photos! We highly recommend him and his company. The entire day was well organized, energetically presented and fun from start to finish.
Best day of our holiday
rich green,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our favorite day of our whole holiday . Ed was a great guide and we were extremely lucky to see baby humpback whales jumping out of the water on our return as well as a pod of dolphins and other whales on the way there. The 4 hours on the isla bolanos was brilliant snorkelling and paddleboarding. Ed prepared a tasty lunch. We also had access to thebphtots and videos ed took on the day.
Whales whales!
hannahgJ1601SM,,Sep 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing!! We had the nature's good luck of seeing three sets of whales and babies! And on top of that getting to go to a wonderful beach with snorkeling, hammocks, snacks, and drinks-a wonderful adventure that also was relaxing.
Whale watching/ Isla Bolanus
mattfS8656TP,,Aug 25, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the whale watching and Isla Bolanus tour. We were lucky and saw Bolanus a few 🐋 breach. Choppy waters but the boat cut through it just fine. Beautiful private beach on Isla Bolanus. Coconut trees, sandy ⛱️. Its what dreams are made of. A fresh lunch prepared by our guide Ed. Ed did a fabulous overall job.
Beautiful creatures in a beautiful, tropical setting!
N4606JNstephanies,,Jul 18, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful beach and water, friendly staff, and AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL HUMPBACK WHALE FAMILIES! Being able to see and hear them felt like a privilege to be in their presence.
Vacation
Dawnskiflys,,Sep 10, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just did the Isla Bolonos whale watching trip yesterday and it was amazing! Eddy our guide made our day nothing short of spectacular! Lot’s of whales, great food, great service and hospitality! Loved it! Thank you.
Visit to Bolaños Island and Wildlife
Tavoquin,,Nov 3, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked the ride with my son but I never thought it would be so good. Eduardo's attention was fabulous. We were very lucky and saw humpback whales, fully mating turtles and dolphins, among other animals on the island. Lunch was delicious. It was really worth every penny. Well done BOA.
Wonderful
marcoantoniodesouza,,Sep 28, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was pleasantly surprised this visit in that region very good hotels, a fantastic service and paradisiac islands.
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