Snorkeling & Fishing in Panama's Pearl Islands: Private 27ft Boat

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Duration8h

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A 27ft boat, eight hours, and 200 islands to choose from

A private 8-hour fishing and snorkeling charter in Panama's Pearl Islands departs from Flamenco Marina in Panama City aboard a 27ft Proline, carrying up to eight people. You fish during the ride or near the islands, snorkel in clear water, and island-hop to white-sand beaches like Contadora, Mogo Mogo, and Bartolomé. The boat includes professional fishing gear, snorkeling equipment, drinks, a certified bilingual captain and deckhand, and optional BBQ catering; the ride from Panama City takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours each way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private fishing and island hopping

Depart from Flamenco Marina
Travel 1.5–2.5 hours to Pearl Islands
Fish during the boat ride
Visit islands like Contadora and Mogo Mogo
Snorkel and swim in clear waters
Relax on white-sand beaches
Enjoy BBQ or catering onboard
Return to Flamenco Marina

The Experience

The boat leaves Flamenco Marina in Panama City and runs 1.5 to 2.5 hours out to the Pearl Islands, a Pacific archipelago of over 200 islands, most uninhabited. You spend the day on the water and at anchor, choosing how to fill it: fish from the boat or near the islands using professional gear the captain sets up, snorkel in the clear water around the islands, swim off white-sand beaches, or simply sit at a quiet anchorage. The islands themselves—Contadora, Mogo Mogo, Bartolomé, Saboga, Chapera—have no crowds because most are empty. The tides here are dramatic and shape the whole coastline; the captain knows where the fish run and where the snorkeling is best on any given day.

A certified bilingual captain and a deckhand run the boat and handle the details. Drinks come throughout the day—bottled water, juices, Gatorade, beers—and you can arrange BBQ catering or other meals when you book. The boat has a restroom on board. The charter holds a maximum of eight people, so it stays small and the captain can adapt the day to what your group wants to do. If you're staying in a hotel in Panama City and don't have a car, pickup and drop-off can be arranged for $20 per person.

All weather operates the charter, so dress for sun and wind. You'll need a valid passport for the day of travel and at booking. Children must be with an adult, and the boat is wheelchair accessible; infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

Snorkeling equipment and professional fishing gear.
drinks throughout the day (bottled water, juices, Gatorade, beers).
a certified bilingual captain and deckhand.
passenger insurance.
all taxes and fees.
a restroom on board.
optional BBQ catering or other meals arranged at booking.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Panama GEM Charters

Is this one for you?Departing from Flamenco Marina in Panama City, this charter works best if you're staying in the city without a car—hotel pickup for $20 per person removes the logistics of getting to the marina, and the captain's bilingual fluency means you don't need to arrange a guide separately or negotiate with local operators at the dock.