All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Overview
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8 hours 15 minutes
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Taboga Island is the best option to go to the beach from Panama City. Take advantage of the super pleasant navigation of a maxi catamaran, lying on the nets or sitting protected from the sun, with a musical atmosphere and a cool drink. Enjoy the sea and the beach of Taboga Island. Visit a typical Panamanian fishing village. You just have to bring your towel and personal effects, everything else is included!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A Panamanian identity card or copy or photo of the main passport page and copy or photo of the entry stamp in Panama on the passport are required. You have to see the passport number in both copies or photos.
Appointment time to meeting point: 8:15am
You must remove your shoes to board
The tour will take place even if it is raining
No refund or change of date in case of missing the tour due to delay or non-arrival
Getting to the meeting point from the city centre takes between 15 and 30 minutes without any traffic jams depending on where you are leaving. Weekdays count between 40 and 50 minutes depending on where you leave. Tell the driver to go through Coastal Ribbon 3.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Isla Taboga
The island of Taboga is located about twenty kilometers off the coast of Panama City in the Pacific Ocean. The activity starts at 8:45am (check-in 30 minutes before). We sail to the back of Taboga Island and on the way you can see the Bridge of the Americas, the Amador Causeway and Panama Bay. Greetings in an unspoilt bay around 10:45am. Guests take advantage of the sea and the sun to bathe and relax until lunchtime. Musical atmosphere and open bar all day. At 11:45am we started sailing to the main beach and the town of Taboga.
Isla Taboga
We greet the main beach and the town of Taboga at around 12:15pm. We serve lunch in the catamaran with table service in tableware (no plastic). After lunch around 1pm, guests have the option to go down to the island to visit the village and take advantage of the beach or continue enjoying the catamaran. At 3:15pm we picked up customers who went down to the island and started sailing back to Panama City. Musical atmosphere and open bar all day. Disembark at 5pm.
What‘s Included
Lunch: Stewed chicken, rice, banana, cabbage salad
Sailing, swimming in an unspoilt bay, visit of the village and beach of Taboga Island
Musical atmosphere, crew animation and guided information about places of interest
Open Bar all day: Rum, Vodka, national beers, juices, sodas, water, snacks, cookies
swimming churros
Gratuities
Transfer to and from the hotel
Towels
Contribution 1$ if you go to the island for services provided by Taboga municipality (beach cleaning etc)
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All-inclusive 8-hour catamaran tour to Isla Taboga from Panama City
Reviews
390 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sisters on Tobago Island
KelliA W,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00My sister and I enjoyed the excursion. However, initially we were not sure if we would be able to board the boat. A policeman was standing at the gangway demanding to see passports with the stamp that most tourists received upon entry. We did not have our physical passports but did have a passport card and photos of our passports. I am not sure why this was a requirement since we were not leaving the country. After about an hour and when everyone else was boarded we were allowed to get on the boat without showing anything. If you book this tour, please be sure to bring your passport with the stamp from Panama. After the initial angst, we ended up having an enjoyable day. Please bring plenty of sunscreen and a hat to protect yourself from the sun. The lunch that was served on board(chicken, rice, salad, and plantains) was hot and delicious. Tobago Island had plenty of vendors who sold food, drinks, and souvenirs. The beach was nice. We rented chairs and an umbrella for $20.00. It is a long day. We disembarked at 5:00 p.m. I would recommend this tour. Don’t forget your passport.
More than worth it!
Jorge C,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Incredible crew, specifically Matthew and Gabriela, but only because I couldn't remember the others names. Engaging crew, great boat, fantastic service, and always there for YOU! Would absolutely do it again.
Great vibes not too...
Dante R,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great vibes not too crowded and not to mention open bar lol. Lunch was good. I would suggest bringing your own beach towels. Overall great experience
Not worth the $$$$$$$
Jamila B,Apr 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00This excursion was not worth the money. PROS: The tour guides was very nice and friendly. Nice catamaran clean. Good strong drinks and great music played a mix of everything. CONS: Food was cold and undercooked and there were flies flying all over not one or two I mean tons of flies. When we reached Toboga Island couldn’t really swim in the water there was stuff in the waters biting everyone. To the point people including my own kids came out the water with red swollen marks over their body and no one warned us of anything being in the water. When we asked about it we were told oh it’s just baby jellyfish seemed like more than jellyfish to me. On the Island we had to pay for chairs and umbrellas. One plus on the island the food was amazing. Not to mention we had a ghetto chick on the boat that was just loud, belligerent, and cursing all Day in front of the kids and all so that was a major turnoff. Not worth the $$$$$$
Do this & tip well for it!
KelsiCaliforniaa,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The time on the Catamaran was so much fun! There was a lot of music, time to swim, a couple hours on Taboga’s beautiful beach, and delicious lunch was served on the boat. Great experience!
The experience was beautiful. My family had an awesome day. The crew was friendly and knowledgeable of the area.
Tiffany C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Book this experience and you won’t regret it.
Amazing experience
dnarine,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing day with this crew, the experience and the destination. The crew was very interactive and friendly and kept us happy and smiling. We were able to jump into the water and enjoy swimming around for a bit and then we went to the beach where we were able to enjoy some fresh fruit and jet skiing.
Smooth Sailing
Modesty H,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour operators were so knowledgeable, fun and organized. They kept us fed all day with lunch, open bar and snacks. Moreso, they kept vessel clean the entire time and ensured smooth sailing. Kudos to those young men!
Not bad, just okay. Average
Victor S,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00It was just okay, the ferry to the Island is also an option and they use a dingy to drop you off on land. Its not a bad experience. Everyone on the excursion is very friendly and they have plenty of drinks on board, but all the snacks are pretty cheap party favors. Lunch was an upside though, super delicious and had no complaints there. They stop behind the island to a prime spot for swimming for a little bit, maybe because the know the beach in Tobago isn’t comfy to swim in, very rocky and rough. Water isnt as clear either, you cant tell what you’re stepping on. Now that I know what the excursion is, i think I’m alright taking a ferry next time. The island is very rustic and many of the businesses are small shacks that provide great options for food and beverages at reasonable prices. My suggestion? Do this excursion if its your first time but on your second, book tickets for the ferry.
Super fun!
rachelhW7842BR,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun, I’m not normally into party boats, but the crew was so cool! Good food and good drinks. Loved swimming off of the boat!
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