Private Taboga Island Tour: A Day of Exploration and Fishing from Panama City
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20 Ratings
Panamá
Embark on a private Taboga Island tour from Panama City for a day of exploration, fishing, and relaxation. Customize your boat adventure and discover the beauty of Taboga Island and its surroundings. Catch a variety of fish species or simply enjoy the island's picturesque beaches and snorkeling spots.
Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Panama Bay - You will be able to cruise around Panama Bay and enjoy the city’s skyline, the Canal anchorage and will see the Panama Canal’s operations from the Pacific side. There’s also the possibility to do some inshore fishing in the Bay’s area, targeting several species throughout the year.
  • Gulf of Panama - There’s also the possibility of some action-packed deepsea fishing in the famous Twenty-fathom area, between Taboga island and the Pearl Islands archipelago.
  • Isla Taboga - As private charters go, you get to decide whether you’ll like to chill on the beach (Taboga has three great beaches), do some snorkeling or explore its picturesque town. Taboga has the second oldest church on the continent and is a historical and cultural landmark. There are also some great seafood restaurants to have lunch. If you prefer to skip the visit and focus your day on fishing, you can do that as well!
What's Included
  • Comprehensive passenger insurance
  • Professional fishing equipment provided
  • Snorkeling gear included
  • All applicable fees and taxes covered
  • On-board restroom facilities
  • A range of beverages included (water, juices, Gatorade, beer)
  • Certified bilingual captain and deckhand at your service
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

This is a delightful and customizable boat trip exploring the stunning Taboga island and its vicinity, situated eight nautical miles from the City, with departures straight from Panama City.

Taboga is encompassed by numerous scenic little islands brimming with lush greenery and a spectacular waterfall that plunges directly into the Ocean. The island features attractive beaches for swimming, snorkeling options, and docking areas to visit the welcoming local fishing village.

Should you prefer a day focused on fishing, set off early in the morning. You can fish around the Bay of Panama and the Taboga island where species such as Dorado (Mahi Mahi), Yellowtail Tuna, Spanish mackerel, Tuna Bonito and Jack Crevalle abound, as well as bottom dwellers like snapper, Pargo, Grouper, and Amberjack. Plus, there’s an opportunity to visit one of the premier fishing locations in Panamanian waters: Twenty Fathom, located about five nautical miles south of the island.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • A maximum of 8 people per booking
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
Panama Sign
Flamenco Marina, Causeway of Amador. Meeting point: Panama Sign
Cancellation Policy

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

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V3650hoterrib
Feb 28, 2024
Fun time! - We really enjoyed our tour! We were promptly picked up at our hotel and taken to the boat. Once we arrived we asked if we could change the itinerary at the last minute and they graciously accommodated us. The boat was comfortable, clean and well maintained. The captain and first mate provided top notch service. We enjoyed Tobago, swimming, fishing and seeing lots of wildlife. We finished our tour with a great view of Panama City. Highly recommend Gem Charters!
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400latanyaw
Feb 4, 2023
Perfect charter!! - This was a great find! We decided to book this at the last minute and they responded right away and accommodated our group. The boat was clean and comfy and we all fit in it comfortably. Our captain and all of the crew was awesome and took great care of us. They cooked the barbecue for us and it was delicious. We couldn't get enough. The floating pool was everything. It was the perfect day and everyone in the company was very professional, friendly and took wonderful care of us. I will pass along their info to everyone I know.
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Aaron_g
Jan 4, 2023
A trip of a lifetime - A wonderful trip! Miguel and Jose were amazing. We had so much fun and they took care of everything. A trip of a lifetime!
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Looney-world-travels
Aug 9, 2022
Perfect Fishing, Snorkeling and Beach Charter in Panama - The entire experience was wonderful from booking to return to our hotel. Eddie worked with me to design a great charter for the day for our party of 9 and helped arrange transportation to and from our hotel as well. Miguel and Oscar, the crew, could not have been more accommodating, fun, and caring. We left the dock at 6am on our 47 foot Viking. The air conditioning was already on inside for those in our party that were not the most excited boat people. By 6:30 after a quick harbor cruise we had lines in the water and proceeded to catch 13 fish over the next three hours. Our crew knew what they were doing and helped many of our kids feel like accomplished mariners. We then went to Tobago Island for snorkeling and the beach. It was here that the crew made us some ceviche to go with the cold drinks they had packed on board for us. Before the day ended and we left back for the dock, Miguel allowed us to wake Board “Panama” style being pulled behind the boat with ropes and boogie boards. It was so much fun for the kids and such a nice touch making the experience even more fun. I’ve been able to go on many fishing charters and snorkeling adventures separately but this was the first time that I was able to combine both together with the family. And the crew made it memorable and awesome. I highly recommend the GEM Charter crew in Panama to you - especially if Miguel and Oscar are on board.
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Jusevolving
Jul 27, 2021
Great trip to Tabago! - We had a great day out on the boat, everyone was very knowledgeable and professional! The tour was awesome and we even got to do some fishing.
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Mjchael123
Jun 10, 2021
Best boat ride in Panama City - What an amazing trip! Miguel was an excellent guide and showed us a great time. He was able to put up with my old grandparents AND stubborn cousin who all he wanted to do was fish. Miguel is great at connecting with everyone on the boat. Highly recommend the tour and Miguel as a driver/guide. Best place in Panama City.
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Chachai
Jan 23, 2021
Excellent! Could not have been better - The trip as a whole was excellent! We could not have had a better guide and captain ! We even saw whales out of season . Great trip !!
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Tulivieja720
Nov 19, 2019
Linda - Wonderful funfilled day with friends and with Captain Miguel. An attentive and safe captain who made sure we were enoying our day on the water and during our time spent on Taboga Island. Informative about the fish, the canal and Taboga itself. Highly recommend for families and groups of friends.
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Scottjohnson75
Sep 4, 2019
GEM = Top Notch! - My wife and I travel outside of the US often to experience the different cultures, food, and also have a little fun! One of the activities I try to slip into the agenda when she allows me too is fishing. It was easier with this full day charter because it also involved a little stop off at Taboga island, which is always good to get to see places like that when you can. The trip did not start off well....... but that was my fault. Had a little dental issue that forced me to change the original day of the trip to the following day, but GEM was able to accommodate us! We arrived at the dock little before the departure time of 6AM (Get out there to fish early!). For those who have not been to Panama, they have a major tide movement in and out of 18 feet or so. Very important to know which marinas you can get in and out of depending on the tides. Miguel was our captain/ tour guide/ Friend for the day. Great personality and was willing to talk us "Newbies" through how the canal system worked and answer a lot of questions from us. We went on the 27' proline boat that accommodated us well, it was a smooth ride and enjoyed the fishing with some Jacks and Bonitas caught. Taboga is a cute little island and the little restaurant there was Delicious, get the Ceviche for sure!! Thanks GEM and thanks Miguel for the great time!
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Dinacybul
Aug 13, 2019
Perfect day 💛 - My family and I decided to book a fishing day trip to Taboga island, we were 3 adults and a 8 months baby. We were a bit concern because it was the first time for the baby to be on a boat. The whole crew made us feel super safe and took all our worries away, they really are expert not only in fishing but in security and in safety. Not only we were able to catch a Mahi Mahi, but on the way back we had the pleasure to see a family of whales! Definitely a one una a life time experience. I strongly recommend Gem charter for any type of trip and specially with kids. We will be sure to come back!
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