Bocas del Toro ToursMeeting points we've seen
- The dock at 3R Mall, Av. H Norte.
- Gambit Tours, Av. Central.
- Calle 3a in Bocas Town.
- Bocas Surf Academy.
- Taxi 25 dock, Calle 1a.
- Carenero Dock (Boteros Unidos), Calle 3, across from Gran Hotel Bahía.
- Santuario del Mar, Saigon Bay (kayak tour).
- Bom Bom beach bar, Bluff (turtle tour, by taxi from town).
- The Transporte marítimo bocatoreño water-taxi dock, next to the National Police.
Some tours offer pickup, but only in set zones. Each tour page says exactly where.
Tours that start 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.
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.
Monkey Island and Cayo Coral Boat Tour
Rescued-monkey sanctuary on Isla Urraca, then Cayo Coral snorkeling.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 14)
- Starts from: The dock at 3R Mall, Av. H Norte, Bocas Town (Isla Colón).
- How long: About 4 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Bioluminescence Night Tour
Night swim to see glowing plankton near Bocas Town.
- Private or shared: Shared (group tour)
- Starts from: The dock at 3R Mall, Av. H Norte, Bocas Town (Isla Colón).
- How long: About 2 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide and Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Surf Coaching Session with Boat Transfer
Land class, boat to the break and coached surfing, all levels.
- Private or shared: Not stated on the listing (boat transport is listed as private). Ask before you book.
- Starts from: Bocas Surf Academy, Isla Colón.
- How long: About 3 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Surf Trip with Board Rental and Transfer
Board and transfer to a surf break for your level. No lesson.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 6)
- Starts from: Bocas Surf Academy, Isla Colón. The listing also mentions pickup from where you're staying in Bocas del Toro.
- How long: About 2 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Isla Cristóbal Cacao Farm Tour with Lunch
Boat to Isla San Cristóbal for a cacao farm visit and lunch.
- Private or shared: Not stated on the listing. Ask before you book.
- Starts from: The Bocas Town pier on Isla Colón (plus code 8QQ6+X8G). Starts at 9:00 a.m., per the listing.
- How long: About 4 hours, per the listing's notes.
- Book on: GetYourGuide and Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Indigenous Cacao Tour and Chocolate Making
Mainland cacao farm by water taxi, with chocolate making and lunch.
- Private or shared: Not stated on the listing. Ask before you book.
- Starts from: Transporte marítimo bocatoreño water-taxi dock, next to the National Police on Isla Colón.
- How long: About 4 hours.
- Book on: GetYourGuide and Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Private Oceanfront Yoga & Island Escape
Private yoga class by the water on Isla Solarte, by water taxi from Bocas Town.
- Private or shared: Private (your group only)
- Starts from: Virginia's House, C. 1ra 10-130, Bocas Town. Arrive 10 minutes early.
- How long: About 3 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.
Bocas Del Toro Dolphin Bay, Chocolate Farm and Snorkel Tour
Dolphin Bay, a cacao farm tour, Coral Garden snorkeling and Red Frog Beach.
- Private or shared: Shared group (up to 20)
- Starts from: The 3R Mall dock, Bocas Town, at 9:45 a.m.
- How long: About 7 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Full-Day Speedboat Tour, Wildlife, and Snorkeling in Bocas del Toro in Panama
Speedboat day: Dolphin Bay, snorkeling and Bastimentos Marine Park. No refunds.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 15)
- Starts from: Taxi 25 dock, Calle 1a, Bocas Town (the listing's departure point).
- How long: About 7 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 Boat Tour Zapatilla Snorkeling and Island Hopping
Small-group Zapatilla day with snorkeling. Park fee included.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 9)
- Starts from: The meeting point comes with your booking. Meet your guide 15 minutes before the start time.
- How long: About 6 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Giant Sea Turtle Conservation Tour in Bocas del Toro
Night walk on Bluff Beach to watch for nesting leatherback turtles.
- Private or shared: Shared, small group (up to 8)
- Starts from: Bom Bom beach bar, Bluff, Isla Colón.
- How long: About 2 hours, at night.
- 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.
A Bocas Mangrove Kayak & Reef Snorkel Eco Tour
Private kayak through mangroves with a biologist guide, plus a reef snorkel.
- Private or shared: Private (your group only, up to 4)
- Starts from: Santuario del Mar, Isla Colón. Tell your taxi driver the name; the guide waits at the driveway.
- How long: About 4 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Bocas del Toro Cultural and Tropical Wildlife Ecotour Snorkeling
Private mainland farm and forest day with Indigenous co-guides and a biologist.
- Private or shared: Private (your group only, up to 6)
- Starts from: Outside Transporte Marítimo Bocatoreño, Bocas Town.
- How long: About 6.5 hours.
- Book on: Viator
- Price: See the current price on the booking partner's page.
Plan around your tours
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