Catamaran Day Cruise Caribbean Beaches with Snorkelling and Lunch
Overview
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6 hours
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Embark on an unforgettable journey to Panama's breathtaking Caribbean gems—only reachable by sea! With over 20 years of sailing experience, we know exactly where to take you for that “hidden paradise” vibe.
Get picked up at 7:00 AM from your Panama City accommodation for a scenic 2-hour drive to historic Portobelo—a Spanish port founded in 1597, or meet us at the dock by 9:00 AM to catch a speedboat to our catamaran.
We’ll sail 50 minutes to Venas Azules, a turquoise mangrove lagoon, which we’ll explore by dinghy for 1.5 hours—swimming or relaxing in calm shallow waters.
Next, it’s a 30-minute sail to Playa Drake, where you’ll have 2.5 hours to snorkel vibrant coral reefs, paddleboard, kayak, swim, or simply kick back on the beach or boat.
At 1 PM, enjoy a delicious local meal onboard.
After soaking in all that beauty and fun, we’ll cruise back to Portobelo with hearts full of unforgettable memories.
Love cruising? Craving off-the-beaten-path spots? This is your perfect escape!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Kayak, Paddleboard and Floating noodles
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
Drinks and Snacks
Gratuities
Beach towel
$20/group if pickup from Panama City is included but hotel is in PlayaBonita,Tocumen,C.Este,S.Maria
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
What To Expect
Portobelo
Here you can see the fortress built by Spanish 500 years ago.
Our first stop is Isla del Padre also called Blue veins. Blue veins is a lagoon of mangroves with crystal clear water and white sand beach. Here we’ll explore the lagoon with the dinghi and you can do snorkelling and kayaking.
Options
Shared Tour+PTY ReturnTransfer
SHARED TOUR: You'll be joining other travellers for the experience. It's a great way to meet new people.
Duration: 9 hours
Lunch and Water
Playa Blanca and Blue Veins
Panama City Return Transfer: HOTEL PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF INCLUDED
Pickup included
Shared Tour from PORTOBELO
SHARED TOUR: you'll be joining other travellers for the experience. It's a great way to meet new people.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch and Water
Playa Blanca and Blue Veins
The tour starts from Portobelo: Hotel transfers NOT INCLUDED
PRIVATE TOUR from Portobelo
PRIVATE BOAT: It's exclusively for you and your group.
Duration: 6 hours
Lunch and Water
The tour starts from Portobelo
Hotel transfers NOT INCLUDED
PRIVATE BOAT+PTY hotel pickup
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
Reviews
34 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
On private catamaran to Carribean beaches in Panamaa
Irina T,
Dec 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Here’s a corrected version of your text: "The tour offers a relaxing sailing experience on a private catamaran, complete with snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. You'll explore the Caribbean beaches and enjoy a homemade lunch. Pick-up and drop-off at the hotel are included. The crew is awesome!"
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LaChante L,
May 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
4.00Short on time in Panama City?! Then I would suggest this tour. Though the boat is a bit older and not what I expected, it was comfortable and the captain and staff were amazing. Venas Azules and Drake beach are an adventurous hidden wonder. And the drive from the city to Colón was gorgeous and showcased areas of real Panama. Would definitely do this again.
Caribbean Panama
Christina M,
Apr 30, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a wonderful day to spend a Saturday in Panama if you want to see some of the Caribbean beaches and have more of a authentic local experience. We were able to look at some of the clear inlet waters and do some snorkeling, and Spent the rest of the day at Playa Blanca. The beach was very peaceful and we were able to do some snorkeling, relaxing, and the provider made us a nice lunch. Juan David and Charlie took great care of us The entire day. This excursion included transport to the port and from the port back to our Airbnb and made everything really easy. Our Driver Manuel Made several stops for us to get food and bathroom trips on the way to the port. I highly recommend This excursion for the value and everything you get to do.
Perfect way to explore Venas Azules!
Rivenski D,
Mar 24, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00We really enjoyed the Catamaran Experience, even though it was relatively expensive for the duration, but we got to do different things. We also got lucky because we traveled only the 2 of us so we had the boat to ourselves aside with the captain & skipper. We aldo could go kayaking and paddle boarding together as there was only 1 of each.
Excellent day on the Carribean
Lucy U,
Feb 29, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Catamaran trip with Jenny and Captain Juan David was wonderful! It started with pick up at our hotel and a 2 hour drive towards Porto Bello, an start to the beautiful Caribbean. We swam in a peaceful lagoon, went fishing, snorkeled, hunted for sea shells,, swam and went swinging on a beach that is only accessible by boat. My son caught a fish which Jenny cooked for us! It was delicious! The Caribbean is very beautiful but a bit rough so bring your band/motion sickness meds just in case!
Catamaran fun!
Robert P,
Jan 25, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00The day on the water was so much fun!! Lucas and Juan-David were so friendly and welcoming, as well as informative about the area. We thoroughly enjoyed swimming and snorkeling, as well as the delicious lunch prepared by Lucas! Who knew that such wnderful food could be prepared in a catamaran? We highly recommend this excursion when visiting Portobello!
I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM
Dream586304,
Sep 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00If this is the same company in instagram @catamaran_experience.pa I DO NOT RECOMMEND THEM. It was a horrible experience. 14 people group, we fully paid 48 hour before the trip. The night before the trip, Jenny contacted us saying the speaker was not working and we accepted a small one (we all know good music is a must). The trip day when we all 14 with a good mood, expecting to have a great trip, 30 minutes before to arrive “Portobello” (after 1 hour from Panama City) she contacted us again saying the Yatch bathroom was not working!!! Come on guys!!! No bathroom??? It was a full day trip, drinks, food… we tried to agree for a discount or a additional solution and she offered $4 discount per person and change the stops to have a public bathroom close in a different Island. This was a BIG change in our trip. We discussed internally with the 14 people group and Jenny started pushing to have an answer in 5 minutes and with a very rude attitude. So, because her attitude, we decided to cancel the trip and she refund us. The only good point was the transportation from Panama City to Portobello and viceversa, the driver was very friendly. Obviously was a external contractor and she asked a picture of us when back to the City, to paid the transportation contractor. Jenny, customer service is not your best skill.
Way Friendly Crew & Beautiful Beaches
blakemU3368BU,
Aug 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was super fun to get to go for a sailboat ride with the really nice crew and the entire trip and destinations were beautiful.
Today was a good day
ricksN181ID,
Jul 23, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00This was a great trip to just get away. There were 3-4 groups of travelers and the group dynamic was excellent on the boat. The crew was very helpful and fun. The van transfers are difficult; Panamá traffic and the roads are a beast. I’d definitely recommend this excursion, but bring your own snacks and beverages for sure. In fact, the local food and drinks at Playa Blanca were reasonably priced and so good that you should make sure to bring cash or digital pay and just eat lunch at the beach. Thank you for a great day.
Catamaran ride - pleasant experience
233dayrad,
Jan 1, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Very good experience. The couple who attended us are very attentive. They did their best to make us comfortable and have a good time. They were very attentive to my son. The food was delicious (rice, shrimp and green salad). They had everything very organized and clean. The driver of the vehicle that took us to Colon very nice too.
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