Dolphin & Whale Watching in Panama City

THE 10 BEST Dolphin & Whale Watching in Panama City, Panama

Dolphin & Whale Watching in Panama City

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  • Alex G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We can on the Mirella Explorer 2. Matio on WhatsApp was amazing and trustworthy to get our private tour together. And when we met Alonso he was incredibly professional and provided the best private tour and accommodated our every request. Five stars for this company!!!

    Highly recommended
    Written February 3, 2024
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  • Dave J
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Coronado services is reliable, safe, and on time. Their drivers are courteous and drive respectfully. We have used Coronado services many times and know that it will be one less thing to worry about if you book with them.
    Written March 10, 2024
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  • Louloufall
    Tahlequah, OK1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We took an evening cruise to the canal and around Panama City. The crew was amazing. Very knowledgeable and friendly. I would recommend this company.
    Written February 18, 2024
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  • zgirl21
    Cleveland, OH24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Whale Watching Panama with Joshua Hall was an incredible experience - cannot recommend highly enough! We saw over a dozen humpback whales during our experience. Joshua explained how the mama whales teach their calves self-defense maneuvers, and we saw multiple babies practice what their mamas were teaching. We observed 2 females swimming with a calf and learned that the grandmother will help her daughter protect the calf from aggressive males after the grandmother is no longer of calf-birthing age. We heard whale songs via the hydrophone. We even heard whale songs while snorkeling during our mid-day beach stop! To cap off the day, we saw a pod of dolphins jumping out of the water as we headed back to the city. The boat is very fast and provides an exceptionally smooth ride.
    Joshua is one of the most kind humans i have ever met. He is also extremely knowledgeable and passionate about wildlife. He is able to make personal connections with anyone and everyone. He seems happiest when his guests have a phenomenal experience. What an unforgettable experience!!!
    Written September 14, 2023
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  • sydpalmsteen
    Atlanta, GA12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I took our nieces to Panama as a present for graduation. The girls had traveled some but had never been on an expedition like the one we had with Blue Adventures Panama. To be honest, neither had we although we sport fish every available time we travel. We requested Carlos give us a day that he would most enjoy for a day off the coast. We started on our way to the Northern Pearl Islands, stopping to troll and catch a bonita and a dorado. Then we graced one island where the blue footed boobie's hatch their young before traveling back to the Galápagos for their adult life. After a delectable serving of yogurt and granola on a beach line, we headed to some snorkeling...well, sort of. We actually detoured to a dealer reef so that Charlie (mate and Carlos's son) did some free diving for our pompano ceviche. He also speared a few rooster fish along the way for a special at their restaurant they recently opened (Maagoo's Tacos).
    The second half of the day we traveled to a gorgeous cove for sandwiches and that delectable ceviche, along with a freshly chilled pineapple for desert. Everything we ate on our charter was hand prepared by Carlos and Charlie, as well as being eco-friendly to the waters of Panama. Carlos educated us on the fragility of the oceans and the coast of Panama. We saw first hand how the reefs are suffering from commercial fishing boats leaving remnants of their gear which kills helpless sea life. We were so thankful we had a crew that had such respect for their home. The honest and integrity of Blue Adventures Panama provided an experience of so much more than just a day on the water. Carlos and Charlie have a soul-driven passion for the sea which shines through in their work. We were thankful to be along for the ride.
    Our day ended with "popcorn" manta rays jumping and frolicking out of the water as we glided across the water. Dolphins followed us along our route, blessing our day from below. Our nieces were in amazement of such a wonderful day and continued their thankfulness throughout the rest of our vacation. Making an impact on adults is a wonderful accomplishment. Impacting the soul of a young mind and spirit will impact a lifetime for those girls. Well done, Carlos and Charlie!!! Well done!
    We ended our day with dinner at their restaurant, Maagoo's. Let's just say that if you miss Maagoo's, you miss the end product of the day we had. Maagoo's is there for all to experience whether or not they can book a day charter with Blue Adventures Panama. It is a MUST if you are in or around Panama!
    Written June 20, 2019
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  • Brandi D
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you need a private driver around Panama City look no more and go talk to Eustacio. He truly goes above and beyond. I have used his personal driving service twice now.. Eustacio is very prompt in responding to messages. He is very friendly, and will answers every question that you might have or your kids. Eustacio will tailor your day just for you. He will make sure you are well taken care of ,and have a great time!
    Written December 2, 2022
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  • florianmL6802PO
    Paris, France1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Sooooo relaxing! everything was perfect! the captain and the crew are adorable people. He brung us to the best places far from usual turists spots. The weather allowed us to use the sails on the way to go, we had to go back with the engine as there was no Wind. We saw dolphins swimming next to the boat, one of these magical moments where the time stops. I sincerely recommend the crew, oh and also food was amazing, fresh, many local fruits and vegetables and more than we coud eat in quantity.
    Written March 22, 2017
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  • Garrett20176
    Leesburg, VA5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great day fishing w/ two friends on the Panama Bay. Rolando knows the Pearl Islands well. While we didn't catch a lot of fish, he put us in the right spots, with the right gear. His English is outstanding and he provided a lot of interesting information about the area throughout the trip. He also picked us up at the hotel and took us to his boat, and drove us back after the trip. He even made ceviche with some snapper and albacore we caught.
    Written March 29, 2017
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  • Sharon S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had the opportunity to visit these beautiful offices and Jasmin attended me very professionally and in English, which is very rare in Panama to find people in Tourism who speak it, thank you very much for your very personalized and super professional attention!
    Written August 27, 2022
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  • Ryan Q
    Ann Arbor, MI9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The day was great with Kevin. When the fish weren’t biting he was relentless in making sure we were able to catch something, ended up catching some trophy size Mackerel! He had a lot of information, was very safe, and made the day fun and comfortable! Kevin even arranged for a round trip private driver for cheap. I highly recommend and will return to this trip again. Thank you so much Kevin!
    Written April 29, 2021
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