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Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat TourBoat tour from Panama City to Gatun Lake with guide. Spot capuchins, howler monkeys, tamarins, sloths and birds. Hotel pickup, 90 minutes wildlife viewing, water included.Every day · 07:00 and 11:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.81 (2,427)4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat TourSet out by boat on Panama Canal to Monkey Islands, spot sloths and capuchins, walk the jungle, try local snacks: includes pickup and all-weather gear.Every day · First departure 07:00, last 13:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.84 (1,912)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day TripWatch ships up close on the Panama Canal, spot wildlife by boat, and explore Fort San Lorenzo’s ruins with a local guide. Includes hotel pickup and lunch.Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.86 (1,785)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 85per person
Taboga Island Catamaran Tour: Open Bar, Lunch & Panama City ViewsLeave Panama City behind for a day trip to Taboga Island by catamaran: swim in a quiet bay, explore the village, enjoy lunch and an open bar, with crew-led fun included.Tue–Sun · 09:00 · All ages★ 4.79 (1,659)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line EntryPanama Canal tour from Panama City with Miraflores Visitors Center skip-the-line entry, Gatun Lake boat tour, and wildlife spotting. Hotel pickup included, 6–7 hours.Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.91 (556)5hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 110per person
Panama Canal boat tour: Monkeys, sloths & wildlife spottingBoat tour through the Panama Canal to Gatun Lake with a live guide spotting monkeys, sloths, crocodiles and birds.Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.81 (518)3h 30mEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Panama Canal: Wildlife Boat Safari & Casco Viejo BrunchWatch monkeys on Gatun Lake, cruise the Panama Canal, and share a Panamanian brunch in Casco Viejo. Includes pickup, local guide, and all food.Every day · 06:30 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.84 (768)4h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 70per person
Panama Canal Partial Tour: Miraflores & Pedro Miguel LocksBoard the M/V Pacific Queen at Gamboa for a partial southbound transit through Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks. Includes lunch, drinks, and a canal pilot.Fri and Sun · All ages★ 4.59 (589)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Catamaran to Taboga Island: All-inclusive beach day tourSail from Panama City to Taboga Island on a catamaran with lunch, open bar and swimming in an unspoilt bay included. Check in at 8:15am.Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 08:45 · All ages★ 4.80 (429)7h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 99per person
Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Jungle Cruise with Wildlife & HikeFeel the wild pulse of Panama on a Gatun Lake cruise, spot monkeys and sloths, and hike Soberania’s rainforest trails: hotel pickup and expert guide included.Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 4.83 (182)5hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 119per person
Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day TripMeet monkeys on Gatun Lake, cruise the Panama Canal, and share a quiet moment in an indigenous village: small group tour with local guide and all fees included.Every day · Pickup optional★ 4.75 (311)7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 149per person
Panama Canal Full Transit: Pacific to Atlantic in One DayTransit the Panama Canal by small-group vessel from Pacific to Atlantic. Includes meals, guide, Gatun Lake, Miraflores and Gatun Locks, with return transport to Panama City.Sat · All ages★ 4.59 (304)12hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 220per person
Panama Canal Partial Tour: Miraflores & Pedro Miguel LocksNorthbound Panama Canal transit on M/V Pacific Queen with Miraflores and Pedro Miguel Locks, bilingual guide, and lunch included. Around 4 hours from Flamenco Marina.Thu and Sat · All ages★ 4.70 (253)6hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 165per person
Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Day Tour & Gatun Lake BoatSee both coasts of Panama Canal in one day: Pacific locks, Gatun Lake boat tour, Soberania National Park, Atlantic expansion. Hotel pickup included, small groups.Every day · 08:00 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 80★ 4.74 (96)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 140per person
Panama City: Sunset Catamaran Cruise with Open Bar & Bay ViewsFeel Panama City’s skyline glow from a catamaran at sunset, with open bar, snacks, and music included. Sail past the Bridge of the Americas. Book your spot now.Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 17:15 · All ages★ 4.69 (187)2h 45mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 69per person
Gatun Lake Wildlife Boat Tour: Spot Monkeys & BirdsCruise Gatun Lake on a wildlife boat tour spotting howler monkeys, capuchins, tropical birds and turtles in the rainforest surrounding the Panama Canal.Every day · 08:00 and 13:30 · Hotel pickup · Up to age 85★ 4.84 (73)3h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 68per person
Panama City: Embera Village & Chagres River Boat TourFull-day Embera village tour from Panama City with boat ride on Chagres River, jungle walk, traditional lunch, and park entry included. Small groups, hotel pickup.Tue–Sun · 08:30 · Pickup optional · Up to age 80★ 4.86 (65)6hEN · PT · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 108per person
San Blas Islands: Day Trip Island Hopping & Kuna CommunityWake up early for a San Blas Islands day trip: swim in natural pools, visit Pelicano Island from Money Heist, and share lunch with a Kuna family. Includes pickup.Next departure: 1 May 2027 · Hotel pickup · From age 5★ 4.57 (129)12h–14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 135per person
Panama Bay: Private Fishing & Sunset Cruise 27ft BoatDepart Flamenco Marina on a 27ft Proline for a Panama Bay cruise. See cargo ships, the Canal entrance, and city skyline. Fishing gear, captain, and drinks included.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 19:00★ 4.75 (48)2h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 500per group
Private Fishing & Scenic Cruise to Taboga Island from Panama CityPrivate 8-hour boat charter from Flamenco Marina to Taboga Island with snorkeling, fishing, and drinks included. Depart Panama City.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:00★ 4.94 (35)4h–8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 750per group
Panama City: Emberá Village & Chagres River Boat TourSmall-group tour from Panama City to Emberá indigenous village in Chagres National Park with hotel pickup, boat ride, traditional lunch, and bilingual guide.Every day · 07:30 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.93 (29)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 193per person
Snorkeling in Panama City: Isla Grande, Mamey & PortobeloSnorkel Panama's islands and mangroves, then explore the colonial ruins of Portobelo on this full-day boat tour from Panama City with lunch and guide.Every day · 07:00 · Hotel pickup · From age 3★ 4.50 (36)11hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 154per person
Taboga Island: Private Yacht Cruise & Fishing from Panama CitySail from Panama City to Taboga Island on a private yacht, with fishing, snorkeling, and village time. Includes gear, drinks, A/C, and bilingual crew.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 16:00★ 5.00 (16)4h–8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,500per group
Gatun Lake wildlife cruise: Three monkey species from GamboaCruise Gatun Lake from Gamboa on a boat tour spotting three monkey species and other wildlife in their natural rainforest habitat with air-conditioned transfers.Every day · 06:00 and 11:00 · All ages★ 4.73 (15)3h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 95per person
Whale Watching Pearl Islands: Private 27ft Boat CharterEight-hour private whale watching tour from Flamenco Marina to the Pearl Islands aboard a 27ft Proline, with snorkeling.Every day · Season until 15 Nov★ 4.87 (30)8hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,500per group
Panama Bay Fishing & Scenic Cruise: Viking 46ft YachtCruise Panama Bay aboard a Viking 46ft yacht from Flamenco Marina, watch cargo ships cross the Panama Canal entrance.Every day · First departure 06:00, last 19:00★ 5.00 (11)2h–4hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 1,100per group
Panama Canal Trek & Cruise: Private Tour from GamboaPrivate tour combining a trek on Pipeline Road and a boat cruise on Gatun Lake next to transiting ships, with breakfast and a bilingual guide.Every day · 05:30 · Hotel pickup★ 4.90 (10)6h–7hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Snorkeling San Blas Islands: Sailboat day with Kuna cultureSnorkel untouched coral reefs in the San Blas Islands from a sailboat with lunch and drinks included. Pickup available from Panama City hotels.Every day · 04:40, 05:00 and 09:00 · Pickup optional★ 4.59 (17)12h–14hEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 240per person
Snorkeling in San Blas Islands from Panama CityDay trip from Panama City to remote Holandeses Cays with shared 4x4 and boat transport, island lunch, and snorkeling in shallow reef waters.Every day · 05:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages★ 4.25 (4)14h✓ Free cancellationfromUS$ 183per person
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✓ 2026-10-27| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat TourOur pick | US$ 30 per person | 4h | 4.81★ · 2,427 | Every day · 07:00 and 11:30 | English, Spanish |
| Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat TourBest value | US$ 30 per person | 5h | 4.84★ · 1,912 | Every day · First departure 07:00, last 13:30 | English, Spanish |
| Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line EntryTop rated | US$ 110 per person | 5h | 4.91★ · 556 | Every day · 07:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Panama Canal: Ocean to Ocean Boat Ride & Fort San Lorenzo Day Trip | US$ 85 per person | 8h | 4.86★ · 1,785 | Every day · 06:30 and 10:00 | English |
| Taboga Island Catamaran Tour: Open Bar, Lunch & Panama City Views | US$ 99 per person | 6h | 4.79★ · 1,659 | Tue–Sun · 09:00 | English, Spanish |
| Panama Canal boat tour: Monkeys, sloths & wildlife spotting | US$ 69 per person | 3h 30m | 4.81★ · 518 | Every day · 08:30 and 13:30 | English, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Panama Canal: Wildlife Boat Safari & Casco Viejo Brunch | US$ 70 per person | 4h 30m | 4.84★ · 768 | Every day · 06:30 and 13:30 | English |
| Panama Canal Partial Tour: Miraflores & Pedro Miguel Locks | US$ 165 per person | 6h | 4.59★ · 589 | Fri and Sun | English, Spanish |
| Catamaran to Taboga Island: All-inclusive beach day tour | US$ 99 per person | 7h 30m | 4.80★ · 429 | Every day except Tuesday and Thursday · 08:45 | English, Spanish |
| Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Jungle Cruise with Wildlife & Hike | US$ 119 per person | 5h | 4.83★ · 182 | Every day · 07:00 and 13:00 | English, Spanish |
| Panama City: Gatun Lake Wildlife & Indigenous Village Day Trip | US$ 149 per person | 7h | 4.75★ · 311 | Every day | English, Spanish |
| Panama Canal Full Transit: Pacific to Atlantic in One Day | US$ 220 per person | 12h | 4.59★ · 304 | Sat | English, Spanish |
Boat Tours in Panama City at a glance
- Our pick: Panama City: Gatun Lake Monkey & Wildlife Boat Tour, US$ 30 (4h, 4.81★ · 2,427).
- Best value: Panama Canal & Gatun Lake: Monkey Islands Jungle Boat Tour, US$ 30 (5h, 4.84★ · 1,912).
- Top rated: Panama Canal & Gatun Lake Boat Tour: Skip-the-Line Entry, US$ 110 (5h, 4.91★ · 556).
Real price per person across the 29 options: US$ 30–US$ 240 (median US$ 100). With 100+ reviews: 15 of 29.
Of the 29 options: 29 with free cancellation, 29 with instant confirmation, 17 with hotel pickup, 23 kid-friendly, 6 private and 14 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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