Private Tour

Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise – Viking 46ft | Taboga Island

Overview

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English

Spanish

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Sail to Taboga Island aboard a Viking 46ft yacht—ideal for up to 16 guests. Depart from Flamenco Marina and cruise 35 minutes to this tropical island known for its beaches, village charm, and surrounding islets like Taboguilla and Chama.

Choose a half-day or full-day charter. Swim, snorkel, visit the historic church, hike trails, or enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. A BBQ onboard is also available. The yacht includes A/C, sound system, shaded areas, and snorkeling gear.

Fishing gear is onboard for light trolling near the island and Panama Bay. On full-day tours, depart early to reach the Twenty Fathom fishing grounds—home to tuna, dorado, and snapper. Enjoy views of the Panama City skyline and Bridge of the Americas as you cruise out of the marina. During your visit, explore Taboga’s fishermen village, its flower-covered houses, and historic church—one of the oldest in the Pacific. Whether sunbathing, snorkeling, or relaxing onboard, this tour blends comfort and exploration.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Isla Taboga

Taboga island's name derives from the Indian word aboga ("many fish"). Located about 20 minutes from Panama City, it has great beaches to swim and snorkel, as well as docking facilities to step into the friendly local fisherman town. Once in Taboga, feel free to walk around town, visit its church (the second oldest one in the hemisphere), enjoy the local art and crafts, or relax by having lunch (We have optional additional catering packages). After lunch, choose between snorkeling, fishing, or cruising back to Panama City.

7 hours • Admission Not Applicable

Panama Canal

You'll get to see firsthand the ship carriers in their cross from the Pacific side of the Panama Canal. While they cruise under America's bridge, you'll get to cruise right next to them, in the Canal's designated route.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Passenger's insurance

Use of Snorkelling equipment

Air-conditioned vehicle

Beverages (bottled water, juices, Gatorade)

Professional fishing gear

Restroom on board

Certified and bilingual captain/guide and deckhand

Additional BBQ catering service upon request (Vegan, Kosher available)

Hotel pickup and drop-off (upon request for $20 p/p)

Options

Taboga Island Boat Tour - 4 h

Duration: 4 hours: Perfect for guests who want to explore the island or fish in its surrounding waters, but have limited time.

Taboga Island Boat Tour - 8 h

Reviews

5.00

16 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Oscar and Joel are the absolute best
borissP1672KQ,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Joel and Oscar are the absolute best. Thank you for an epic day. True gentlemen. We loved every minute of it. Can’t wait for the next one. The food accommodations and the way you took care of us were absolutely fantastic. Thanks again.
Best crew ever!
864pearlc,,Jul 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great time aboard the Viking with Captain Miguel. He’s knowledgeable, laid back, and professional, and so was his deckhand. They took us to an amazing fishing spot where we had plenty of catches, then brought us to an island where our fresh fish was prepared at a local restaurant. It was a delicious and unique experience. Taboga is absolutely beautiful, and I’d definitely recommend spending a day there if you're in Panama City.
Paradise
D1648IPivank,,Apr 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Spectacular everything we fished a lot and explained absolutely everything I would recommend 100% use They won't regret it
Five-star fishing trip ⭐️
zoebF1317AS,,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an amazing trip with Alfredo and Joel. They were both fabulous captains and made the best ceviche I had ever tasted. Very friendly and although we did not grab many regrets, those who if we grabbed helped us the captains.
A Terrific, Very Memorable Experience
Jet39591180686,,Dec 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an awesome experience. Captain Miguel and Moises showed me and my family and my daughter’s in-laws a wonderful time. They were very attentive to us and thoroughly professional. You can tell they have considerable experience in this business and possess a great understanding of what customer enjoy. Personally, this was my first experience on a charter like this and I was very pleased with how willing they were to help me with any questions I had, whether it be about fishing, the boats in the harbor entering and exiting the canal, the local beaches and restaurants — they really know their stuff and it is obvious that they enjoy sharing their knowledge. I caught my very first fish in the ocean — a Mahi-mahi! The catch was so much fun. (Being from Minnesota, I am used to catching much smaller fare.) Moises then cleaned it, and when we landed on the island of Taboga, they took us to an island restaurant where the local chefs fixed it two different ways and fed us all. It was terrific. We then swam at a local beach before heading back. All in all, this was a very memorable experience and I highly recommend them.
Best fishing and whale watching trip
mabelcE3309OQ,,Sep 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Best trip in panama with the family We had an amazing day on the Water Very recommended for fishing and whale watching top top
Fishing and whale watching
TrailBlazer734696,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Incredible day with my family in Taboga island. We were a family of 7 with 2 babies of 3 and 6 months and felt safe the entire time. After only one hour fishing we catch an amazing 200lb sailfish and after a couple more hours a Spanish mackerel. We were also lucky enough to see whales and dolphins. An experience we will never forget!!
Best yacht rental!!
cassiettam,,Aug 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a birthday surprise for my husband. Two families had a fantastic day on board the Viking due to the professional efforts of Jennifer at Gem charters. From my first inquiry to the day of our trip Jennifer was so helpful. Miguel and Pedro the captains were the best and made sure our families were comfortable informed and had a fun filled trip. We had a blast!!! Without any hesitation I highly recommend GEM charters
Awesome Fishing Trip!
davidoY6847OI,,May 31, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a perfect day for the perfect adventure! A restaurant on the island cooked the fish for lunch that we caught. We will definitely do it again next year.
Best time!
Marjorie W,,Apr 21, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such an amazing time with Miguel and Pedro! They were so attentive and informative. They took us fishing and to Taboga island for lunch. I would recommend the private yacht excursion to anyone! This was the best time in Panama waters. They tailored the trip to what we wanted. We tried the ceviche from the fish we caught.