Choose Your Boat
Select the Hatteras 40 or Stamas 39 for your private 4-hour whale-watching experience from Vista Mar Marina.
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Hatteras 40 “Makaira” — Whale Watching$1,200.00 -
Stamas 39 “Majo V” — Whale Watching$900.00
Whale Watching FAQ
When can you see whales in Panama?
Humpback whales visit Panama’s Pacific coast every year. We run private whale-watching trips in August and September.
How long is the trip and how much does it cost?
It is a private 4-hour trip: US$1,200 per boat on the Hatteras 40 “Makaira” or US$900 on the Stamas 39 “Majo V”, for up to 9 guests.
Are whale sightings guaranteed?
Whales are wild animals, so sightings cannot be guaranteed, but August and September are the months they visit our coast.
Who is the trip for?
Families, couples and small groups. The boat is private for your group.
Where does whale watching depart from?
Every trip departs from Vista Mar Marina in San Carlos (Km 92, Pan-American Highway), a short drive from Coronado and Río Hato and about an hour and a half from Panama City. You can add round-trip transportation: US$300 from Panama City or US$100 from Buenaventura or Río Hato.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The captain decides whether conditions are safe. If he cancels, you choose a new date at no cost; if no new date works before you leave Panama, we refund your deposit.
How do I book?
Choose your boat and date online and pay a 30% deposit by card; the balance is paid on the day of the trip, before departure. Prices are per boat and do not include taxes (ITBMS).