Private Yacht Excursion: Half-Day Panama Bay Fishing and Cruising Tour
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Panamá
Experience the beauty of Panama's Pacific coast on a half-day private yacht excursion. Enjoy fishing, cruising, and stunning views of the Panama City skyline.
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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.
  • Panama City - You’ll get to see the anchorage of the Canal at Panama Bay while your guide will explain how its system works. While cruising Panama Bay, you get to appreciate the magnificent city’s skyline and, depending on the time of the day you wish to depart, enjoy the Panamanian sunshine or sunset. The Panama Bay is rich in several species throughout the year, such as Spanish Mackerel, snapper, Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin Tuna, and Tuna bonito. You get to fish no matter your level of expertise, as we will provide all equipment and the captain and deckhand will assist you.
  • Isla Taboga - If you would like to have a quick stop to get to explore the beautiful and historical Taboga island town, you get to do it in your half-day tour as well.
What's Included
  • Beverages included (water, juices, Gatorade, beers)
  • Passenger insurance for safety
  • All taxes and fees covered
  • Top-notch professional fishing gear
  • Comfort with in-vehicle air conditioning
  • Convenient on-board restrooms
  • Expertise of a certified, bilingual captain and deckhand
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Embark on a 4-hour journey along the picturesque Pacific coast of Panama, beginning near the initial set of Pacific-side Panama Canal locks. Gain knowledge about Panama Canal operations, regarded as a marvel of modern engineering. The tour takes place on the Viking 46’, a luxurious yacht boasting a spacious second-floor lounge ideal for sightseeing, two cabins, two bathrooms, air conditioning, a Smart TV, and a fully equipped kitchen.

As you sail towards the open ocean, your path will run parallel to the Amador Causeway with its marinas to one side and Panama Canal buoys delineating the shipping routes on the other. This segment of the journey may last approximately an hour. Your course then leads you to Panama Bay, where depending on your departure time, you may opt for a sunset cruise, take pleasure in a nighttime sail with panoramic views of the Panama City skyline, or even momentarily stop at Taboga Island for some fishing.

Location
Panama Sign
We meet at the Panama Sign on Flamenco Marina
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Amalita1899
Jan 5, 2024
They never fail! 👍 - I always return to GEM Charters… It’s a guaranteed fun trip!!! This time we booked a tour for a bday celebration and it was amazing! We all had the time of our lives plus we enjoyed an amazing sunset and panoramic view of the city. We will book again of course!!
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Carlosm9788
Jan 5, 2024
Everything perfect with GEM - We were looking for some activities for our trip to Panama and found GEM charter services because they had great reviews. Everything was as promised, profesional service, great communication and everything went as plannned. Their location in Amador Marina was perfect. Thank you guys for the great time.
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419kahlile
Oct 13, 2023
Really great boat tour. - Really great service. Booking the boat was relatively easy and they communicate very well. Captain was very informative of Panama. Would definitely come back again!
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Calmir958
Sep 5, 2023
Amazing view - Amazing view and friendly staff members however the a/c inside wasn’t working very well and the rooms needed some cleaning
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A7437txerikap
Aug 11, 2023
Wonderful experience! - Wow! This was worth every penny. Our captain Miguel and his assistant Oscar were amazing! The bbq that was cooked for us was delicious and they catered to our needs. They were knowledgeable and fun! We would do this again in a heartbeat.
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Ricardosy1827wx
Jun 25, 2023
Great time - Renting the yacht "Mango" was a very pleasent experience. The admin personell and crew of the "Mango" where very helpful. They demostrated profecionalisim in all thier endevers. We had a great time!!!! If renting a yacht is your desiree I fully recomend them.
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Mbhattay
May 20, 2023
Excellent cruise and service!! - We took this cruise with family who were visiting from England. Both captains were excellent. Very friendly, informative, good with the children and just very nice people. We had a lovely time and thoroughly enjoyed the cruise. Thank you!!
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