Tour Full Day Coiba from Santa Catalina
**We're in whale watching season, running through October.**
- Archipiélago de Coiba
- 8:30 am a 4:00 pm
Description
The Coiba National Park is the marine jewel of Panama's Pacific coast: 38 islands known as «the Galápagos of Panama»home to extraordinary wildlife including humpback whales, sharks, dolphins, sea turtles and manta rays.
Departing from Santa Catalinawe explore 4 of Coiba's islands with 3 snorkeling stops in a true natural aquarium, where every day you can spot sea turtles, reef sharks, manta rays and fish of every size and color. We include a stop at Coiba's main island, home to the Park Ranger Station, with a short hike to the lookout point where monkeys are sometimes seen.
We also visit Ranchería Island (Coibita)one of the park's finest beaches, and look for crocodiles along its river. On the way to Coiba, with a bit of luck, we spot dolphins.
We are currently in whale watching season (June–October): if nature allows you'll see humpback whales with their calvesDuring whale shark season (December–March) we include that sighting on this same tour. All our wildlife encounters are responsible, respecting distance rules and marine life protection.
Book your Coiba adventure today and experience the best of Panama's Pacific!
Meeting Point: Offce 7:50 AM
Tour arrival: 4:00 PM
Distance to Coiba: 1 hour and 30 minutes by boat.
- Main part of Coiba (Visitor Center, Hike, and monkeys)
- Islands: Cocos grande y pequeño (Beach and Snorkel)
- Island Ranchería (beach)
- Island Canales (beach and snorkel)
New and clean boats equipped with communication radios, GPS, and awnings to cover from the sun or rain.
**Guide and captain evaluate weather conditions, tides, and currents while in Coiba, so the aforementioned points to visit may change during the tour.**
We accept payments by cash and credit card.
Credit card payments will incur an additional 7% tax.
Privates Tours to Coiba Island
At Unlimited Adventures Coiba, we also offer you the option to book a private tour to the Coiba Archipelago for your group of friends, family, or colleagues.
- MAx 4 personas USD $550 + park entrance
- More information
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Meeting point:
Coiba Map
Includes:
- Personalized service
- Life jacket
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life insurance
- Expert Guide
- English Guide
- Expert Captain
- Fruits
- Soft drinks, water, and soda
- Pasta with vegetables and tuna
- Coffee with cookies in the morning
- Fresh fruit upon return from the tour
- Pick-up and drop-off bus service at hotels
Frequently Asked Questions About the Full Day Coiba Tour
We visit 4 islands of Coiba National Park with 3 snorkeling stops on reefs full of life: turtles, reef sharks, manta rays and colorful fish. It includes Coiba's main island with a hike to the lookout, and Ranchería Island (Coibita).
Yes. During humpback whale season (June–October), if nature allows, you may spot them on the way to Coiba or inside the park. Whale shark season (December–March) too.
No expertise required. We provide life jackets and snorkeling gear, and the guide is with you the whole time. It's beginner-friendly.
Biodegradable sunscreen, swimwear, a towel, a hat and a dry change of clothes. We provide snorkeling gear and life jackets.
From Santa Catalina beach in Veraguas, Panama — the gateway to Coiba National Park.
By public transport (bus to Soná, then to Santa Catalina). For a comfortable door-to-door option, we recommend our sister company Shuttle in Panama, with rides from Panama City and beyond. , con traslados desde Ciudad de Panamá y otros puntos.
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