Bocas del ToroSailing catamaran
Elba 45 · 2025
8446 ft
11–18 Nov€9,699€9,214AI price
Panama · Caribbean coast
Yacht charter in Bocas del Toro
A crewed catamaran in a jungle-fringed archipelago on Panama's Caribbean coast.
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01 · Overview
Yacht charter in Bocas del Toro
Bocas del Toro is a group of islands near the Costa Rican border, with mangroves, reefs and dense rainforest down to the water. The towns are small and laid-back. The boats on our desk here are crewed catamarans, so the crew handles navigation through the reefs and the cooking.
02 · The sailing grounds
The sailing grounds
The boats start from Bocas del Toro itself, on Isla Colón. Day trips and longer charters visit Isla Bastimentos and its marine park, the Zapatilla cays, Red Frog Beach and the mangrove channels. The water inside the archipelago is mostly sheltered.
03 · Season and weather
Season and weather
Bocas has a wet tropical climate, with rain possible all year. Many visitors find September, October, February and March among the drier months there, which differs from the rest of Panama.
04 · The fleet on our desk
The fleet on our desk
We list 2 boats in Bocas del Toro from 1 charter company. All of them are catamarans. Half the boats were built in 2023 or later, and the typical boat is about 52 ft long with 4 cabins. The most common models here are the Bali 5.4 and Elba 45.
05 · Ways to charter
Ways to charter
Boats in Bocas del Toro offer these kinds of charter (a boat can offer more than one):
Crewed (2 boats): a skipper and crew come with the boat, often with a cook or host.
Day charter (1 boat): a single day on the water, usually with crew.
06 · What a week costs
What a week costs
Prices depend on the boat, the dates and the kind of charter. Each boat page shows its live prices for the dates you choose, and what the operator includes.
07 · Bases and start days
Bases and start days
Every boat on our desk here starts from Bocas del Toro. Many boats can start on any day of the week, with Sunday the most common.
08 · Getting there
Getting there
Small planes fly from Panama City to Bocas del Toro in about an hour. You can also come overland from Costa Rica.
How many charter boats are there in Bocas del Toro?
We list 2 boats in Bocas del Toro today, from 1 charter company. Most are catamarans. The number changes as operators add and sell boats.
Which licence do I need to charter in Bocas del Toro?
For a bareboat charter, yes: the skipper needs a licence the operator accepts, and usually a VHF radio certificate. 100% of the boats here list a licence requirement. If nobody in your crew holds one, choose a crewed boat, or ask the operator about hiring a skipper.
How do I get to Bocas del Toro?
Small planes fly from Panama City to Bocas del Toro in about an hour. You can also come overland from Costa Rica.