Bocas del Toro ToursLook, don't touch
Starfish are fragile. Don't lift them out of the water or touch them. Tour companies on these trips ask the same.
Tours that stop here
Zapatilla Island-Hopping Day Tour
Dolphin Bay, Cayo Coral snorkeling, the Zapatilla Cays and a starfish stop in one day.
- Private or shared: Shared (group boat tour)
- Starts from: The dock at 3R Mall, Av. H Norte, Bocas Town (Isla Colón).
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide and Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Zapatilla Key, Dolphin Bay & Coral Key Tour
Small-group day: Dolphin Bay, Coral Cay snorkeling and Zapatilla Cay.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 10)
- Starts from: Meet at Gambit Tours, Av. Central, Bocas Town. The boat pier is given when you book; it isn't always the same one.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Playa Estrella (Starfish Beach) Boat Tour with Guide
Mangroves, Punta Caracol and a long swim stop at Starfish Beach.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 10)
- Starts from: Meet at Gambit Tours, Av. Central, Bocas Town.
- How long: About 5 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Snorkel and Playa Estrella by Boat
Small-group snorkel and Starfish Beach day, meeting in Changuinola.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 10)
- Starts from: Finca 63, Changuinola, on the mainland (plus code FG38+3JM).
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Isla Colón Boat Tour with Reef Snorkeling
Around Isla Colón by boat: reef snorkel, Boca del Drago and Starfish Beach.
- Private or shared: Shared (group boat tour)
- Starts from: C. 3a, Bocas Town. The listing also mentions Buena Vista Restaurant as a start point.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Isla Colon Tour to Bird Island, Boca del Drago and Starfish Beach
Bird Island, Boca del Drago, Starfish Beach and a mangrove snorkel. Spanish-speaking guide.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 10)
- Starts from: The 3R Mall dock, behind the mall, Bocas Town. Meet your boat captain there.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Speed Boat tour to Mangrove Point -Starfish Beach -Bocas del Drago and Birds Island
Mangrove Point snorkel, Starfish Beach, Boca del Drago and Bird Island. No refunds.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 12)
- Starts from: Taxi 25 Building, Calle 1ra & Av. Central, Bocas Town.
- How long: About 7 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Bocas del Toro Catamaran Day Tour with Sail Snorkel and Lunch
Shared catamaran sail with snorkeling and lunch on board. No refunds.
- Private or shared: Shared (up to 22 guests)
- Starts from: Carenero Dock (Boteros Unidos), Calle 3, Bocas Town, across from Gran Hotel Bahía. Check in by 9:45 a.m.; it leaves at 10:00 a.m.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Private Sailing Catamaran Charter Bocas del Toro Jager Knights
Private 6-hour catamaran charter for groups of 8 to 22. No refunds.
- Private or shared: Private (your group only, up to 22 guests)
- Starts from: Carenero Dock (Boteros Unidos), Calle 3, Bocas Town, across from Gran Hotel Bahía. Check in by 9:45 a.m.; it leaves at 10:00 a.m.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Before you go
Bring water, sunscreen and cash for lunch. If you plan to snorkel on the way, read snorkeling for beginners.
More beach time? See beach day trips, tours from Isla Colón, or more beaches and islands of Bocas del Toro.
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