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Reservation and Pricing information

To check availability or reserve your Catamaran Cruise Vacation or if you have questions you would like answering, or more advice,  email or call our expert Customer Services team. 

info@bocasdelmar.com  or (507) (the country code for Panama) then 6395 8757. We are generally available 9am-5pm Eastern time or please leave a message.  

You do not have to be staying in the hotel to rent the power catamaran for an overnight trip.

(Reservations for the catamaran cannot be made by the booking platform on this website, but hotel reservations can, or contact us direct by phone or email and we can gladly arrange both. The waterside hotel alongside the dock is very convenient for a stay before or after the boat rental. This catamaran is for private charter rental only. If you wish to see our other beautiful excursion options for day trips in the comfortable fleet of hotel boats, we invite you to see the Hotel Bocas del Mar activity page).

We guarantee the best available prices by reserving direct so do get in touch.

NEW FOR 2025 – Introductory rates

We made it flexible and with extra value: Boat boarding time is of your choice from 9am (8am if just one day). Disembark by 5pm on day of return. This means if you reserve for 2 nights you have up to 3 days on board; pay 3 nights, get 4 days on board etc. Transfers can be arranged; see Additional information. 

To add on an optional extra night or few nights in award-winning Hotel Bocas del Mar, our boutique hotel next to the dock, let us know (prices start from just $150 per night for two people with breakfast included, subject to availability).  

Prices in US$. We accept Visa, MasterCard or bank transfer. We do not accept Amex.

For day rates (no overnight) special conditions apply. Please contact us for more details. Day trips can take up to 20. (Overnights up to 8)

To these prices you should add:

Captain rate (mandatory) of $170 per night.

Optional chef on board to prepare your meals (see Additional information) if you decide not to cater for yourself  at $140 per night.

As is usual on these types of charters, fuel is charged extra at the end of your voyage at market rate as per your routes chosen. Consumption is up to around 60 liters (16 USg) average per hour and a typical day has total 2 to 3 hours motoring on average.

Local sales tax is added to invoices at 7%.

You should also remember to budget around $40 to $50 per person per night for your food and beverage provisions costs (excluding alcohol) and you should include the captain as well. See the Additional Useful Information section on this page for more explanation about food and beverage services. 

A $2,000 damage deposit is taken at time of check in or authorized on one of your cards (Visa or MasterCard).

If you wish to sail in Coiba National Park on your voyage, there is a small fee payable at the rangers’ station on arrival; (estimate $5 (Panama residents with ID) or $20 (non-residents) per person per whole stay plus $60 per day in park per boat).

The Catamaran operates every month of the year, except October. At Christmas and New Years’ a minimum reservation of two nights may be required. 

Payment and cancellation conditions (these apply to the Catamaran Vacations only. Hotel rates and conditions are different; see website)

50% of the Catamaran reservation cost is required at time of confirmed reservation, (although we are happy to hold an option for you at no charge for a few days while you confirm). (If you cancel up to 2 months before arrival,  50% of the first payment is refundable and the other 50% can be used as a credit for a future stay on the boat or in the hotel). Full balance required 45 days before arrival. No deposit refunds can be made for peak Christmas/New Years season, although a credit can be considered. We recommend all guests take out travel vacation insurance to cover their payments.

See also the Additional Useful Information tab on this page for background information and further conditions.

Relax on your vacation…we’ve made it as easy as possible for you to get here, get on board and enjoy with your loved ones.

Your catamaran rental comes with the service guarantee and extra peace of mind of Panama’s leading boutique hotel business, Bocas del Mar.

The skipper services of the captain are always required.

Bedding and all towels are included for overnights, and guests carry out their own housekeeping. Final cleaning is included in the price.

Smoking is not permitted inside or close to indoor or covered areas. We regret pets are not permitted.

We make it easy for organizing food & beverages:

You can bring and prepare your own food or book an optional onboard cook to prepare your meals. If you choose to contract the chef services, so your meals are prepared, please add US$140 per night.

If we are preparing food for you, we will help you plan menus in advance and we can buy the groceries or you bring your own. You should budget around US$40-50 per person per night for food and beverage costs (excl. alcohol). Don’t forget to budget for/buy additional food for the crew as well, whether you self-prepare (captain only) or go for the catering option (captain and cook).

Islands we visit are beautiful and uninhabited, so all supplies are loaded on departure. There is good storage space, a big fridge/freezer and water maker. Nearest markets are in David city, 50 minutes away. We will assist and guide you at all stages.

Snorkel equipment is included.  Up to three kayaks can be added at a small  extra charge. Ask us.

As is usual on these types of charters, fuel is charged extra as per your routes chosen. Consumption is up to around 60 liters (16 USg) average per hour and a typical day has total of up to 2 to 3 hours motoring average, either on the ocean or around bays. This amount is charged to your final invoice at market rate.

Getting here.

Transfer from David regional airport (DAV) is smooth; we can offer transportation or arrange taxis and there are also car rental operators. David airport connects with frequent short flights to Panama City’s Tocumen (PTY) for international flights or Albrook (PAC). (By highway instead from Panama City is five hours).

We made it flexible and with extra value: Boat boarding time is of your choice from 9am (8am for day charters). Disembark by 5pm on day of return. This means if you reserve for 2 nights you have up to 3 days on board, pay 3 nights, get 4 days on board etc. (Ask for quote for an optional stay in the hotel before or after). Transfers can be arranged.

FREE TRANSFER: For stays on board the Catamaran of two nights or more, we include courtesy transportation from David airport if you group is arriving and departing on the same flight.

You can see the location of the hotel and its dock here