Caribbean Beaches: Snorkel and Explore Portobelo

Experience a full-day catamaran sailing adventure in the Caribbean, visiting secluded beaches, snorkeling in turquoise waters, and enjoying a delicious lunch. Book now!

Duration: 9 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Panama City - Guests will be conveniently picked up from their accommodation in Panama City and transported to Portobelo if they choose the pickup option.
  • Portobelo - Upon arrival at the Portobelo dock, the tour commences. Visitors can admire the historic Spanish fortifications, including Fort Santiago, which is part of the UNESCO World…
What's Included
  • Safety Equipment
  • Drinking Water
  • Lunch
  • Snorkeling mask and tube
  • Kayak, Paddleboard and Floating Noodles
What's Not Included
  • Drinks and Snacks
  • Beach towel
  • $20/group if pickup from Panama City is included but hotel is in PlayaBonita,Tocumen,C.Este,S.Maria
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees
Additional Information

Embark on a journey with us to uncover the hidden treasures of the Caribbean, accessible only by sea! With two decades of expertise in these waters, our team will lead you to vibrant marine locations away from the usual crowds.
This tour takes you to two breathtaking and distinct sites: Playa Drake, renowned for its exceptional snorkeling, and Venas…

Location
Portotours
If you don’t need pick up the starting point is Portobelo dock. From there will send a speedboat to pick you up and bring you to the catamaran.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Awungija_l
Mar 12, 2026
Really fun experience.. wish the boat was bigger to accommodate more people on the roof - Snorkeling and swimming at the beaches was the most fun part for our children. This is a fun family acitivity
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Vahed_l
Feb 20, 2026
This was a well organized... - This was a well organized tour with a lot of stuff to do. Unfortunately, the day was rainy, but it did not take away from the experience for me. I would recommend this!
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Liz_r
Jan 30, 2026
The day was a success. ... - The day was a success. The captain and his 1st mate were very obliging. They worked very hard to ensure we had a great time and that our needs were met. The weather was great and the sloths in the trees at Playa Blanca were an added bonus. Snorkeling at Playa Blanca was the best.
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Rae_k
Jan 8, 2026
Come on in, the water is great! - There is something to be said for relaxing on the deck of a catamaran. And for being served a delicious lunch while relaxing on the deck of the catamaran. Then add snorkeling, swimming, SUP, a kayak, and some aquatic wildlife and you have a perfect day. The monkey in the tree was a huge bonus. It was a wonderful tour.
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Gaia_m
Jan 2, 2026
Great experience,... - Wonderful experience, despite the slightly cloudy weather: ride, lunch, captain, vegetarian option
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Jixel_h
Feb 15, 2026
Fully recommended - It was a good experience, the captain is friendly, only the captain speaks English, the road is long are about 2 hours journey to reach portobelo but the transport is comfortable. The catamaran is quite small and is an old model but still enjoyable are however take it into account. It is a trip to relax and enjoy the view, you can also swim a bit and snorkel, even hopefully you get to see monkeys and sloths. The food is good but if I recommend that you bring your own snacks as you could go hungry
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Karen_b
Jan 29, 2026
Snorkel/catamaran excursion. - Longer drive than I thought (maybe didn’t pay attention)…1.5-2 hours each way from Panama City. Calling the water taxi (5-10 minutes from land to the catamaran) a speed boat is a stretch. Great captain (also chef) and deck hand. Two gorgeous stops…. Snorkeling is mediocre (but I’ve been in some spectacular places so depends on your comparison). Water temp was comfortable (which is saying a lot coming from me). We saw two sloths in the trees at our 2nd stop… exciting! Both stops were beautiful. I’m saying I’d recommend… given the caveats above. It was interesting to see some of the countryside.
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Alex_r
Dec 31, 2025
Lovely boat trip sandwiched between a grueling van experience - The boat is exactly as advertised, but the van taking you there is lackluster at best. And it’s like a 2 hour drive both ways, and they don’t give a lot of instructions right when you get off the van. So we thought they might about to harvest our organs. All jokes aside it was a lovely day and the folks on the boat were great.
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Lily_a
Mar 18, 2026
No - Not what we expected! Not worth $200/person. Catamaran was very small and very run down. Spent more time in the car then on the sea. Food was ok. No drinks. Other excursions offer more bang for your buck.
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David_t
Mar 5, 2026
Wosrt experience ever. ... - Wosrt experience ever. Totally not worth it. The food was 2-3 / 10. The catamaran is very small and old. In addition, they charge us a fee that doesn’t make any sense
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).