Private Whale Watching Tour – 27ft Proline | Pearl Islands

4.9 (30 reviews) Panama City, Panama
Duration8h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Join a private whale watching tour aboard our 27ft Proline between June and November, when humpback whales migrate over 5,000 miles from both hemispheres to Panama’s Pacific coast to breed and give birth. Depart from Flamenco Marina and cruise 1.5 hours to the Pearl Islands, one of the best spots to see these giants in calm tropical waters.

This private charter offers the chance to watch whales and enjoy fishing, snorkeling, and island hopping. Visit beaches and islands like Contadora, Mogo Mogo, Chapera, and Saboga. You may also spot dolphins, rays, and sea turtles.

The Proline is agile and compact, ideal for closer whale encounters. It features a shaded area, cushioned bow, marine stereo, freshwater rinse, and private bathroom. Includes fishing gear, snorkeling gear, drinks, and optional BBQ setup. A fast, flexible tour for wildlife lovers seeking a close-up experience in Panama’s marine paradise.

What's included

  • Passenger's insurance
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Beverages (bottled water, juices, Gatorade, beers)
  • Restroom on board
  • Use of snorkeling and professional fishing gear
  • Certified and bilingual captain/guide and deckhand
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (upon request for $20 p/p)
  • Additional BBQ catering service upon request (Vegan, Kosher available)

What to expect

  1. Pearl Islands
    8h
    Our whale watching tour takes us to the Pearl Islands archipelago, the main nesting area for the humpback whales that visit the Panamanian Pacific. We will respectfully follow the whales we encounter, having care of not disturbing them. As the vessel is quite maneuverable, we can approach them a lot while still maintaining the correct distance. As this is a private charter, your group gets to decide how long would you like to see the wales. There's also the possibility of doing snorkeling, fishing (all equipment onboard) and of course some island hopping (the archipelago offers beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters).

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Flamenco Marina, at the Panama sign

End point

Flamenco Marina, at the Panama sign

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Cancellation policy

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

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