Beach on Isla Cebaco, Gulf of Montijo, Panama
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Private Tour to Isla Cebaco

Your own boat to Panama's third-largest island: quiet beaches, clear water for snorkeling and, in the rainy season, a waterfall that falls straight into the sea.

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Beach on Isla Cebaco, Gulf of Montijo, Panama
Photo: EinfachFrankfurt1955, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons

Isla Cebaco, just for your group

Isla Cebaco sits at the mouth of the Gulf of Montijo, a shorter boat ride from Santa Catalina than Coiba. The island is outside Coiba National Park, so there is no park entrance fee to add: you only pay for the boat.

The day runs on the same schedule as our Coiba tours: we meet at 8:00 am at Restaurante Pingüinos in Santa Catalina, leave at 8:30 am and are back at 3:45 pm. Each morning your captain and guide choose the order of the stops according to the weather, the tide and the current.

The day's stops

  • Isla Restingue (Tintorera): a beach to walk, swim and relax
  • Playa Caleta: clear, turquoise water for snorkeling
  • In the rainy season, a waterfall that falls into the sea, with fresh water to swim in

What's included

Local expert guides

Trained guides who know every reef, current and hidden cove.

Full day on the water

Meet at 8:00 am, leave at 8:30 am, back in Santa Catalina at 3:45 pm.

Snorkel gear

Mask, snorkel and fins sized to fit — just tell us your shoe size.

Life vests

Safety first. Comfortable vests for swimmers of every level.

Safe & reliable boat

Well-maintained vessels and a crew you can trust completely.

Lunch included

A proper meal on the island — vegetarian and vegan on request.

from
$400
/ boat
No park entry fee · price per boat
DurationFull day
Departs fromSanta Catalina
Park feeNone — Isla Cebaco is outside Coiba National Park
Group size1–4
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Isla Cebaco pricing

Isla Cebaco pricing

Flat price per boat — choose your group size. No park entrance fee.

Private tour to Isla Cebaco

1–4 people$400
5–6 people$450
7–10 people$500
No park entry fee · price per boat

Every private tour includes boat, certified guide, snorkel gear, life vests and lunch: $400 for 1–4 people, $450 for 5–6 and $500 for 7–10. No park entrance fee.

Plan your day at Isla Cebaco

Tell us your date and group size and we'll confirm availability and the price for your boat.

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⚡ Reply in under 1 hour · Deposit per person via PayPal or Wise · Free date change or full refund if weather cancels

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Traveling with kids?

Isla Cebaco is a relaxed family day. We bring child-size masks, fins and life vests, and the captain picks the calmest beach and water of the day.

Good to know about the Isla Cebaco tour

Do we pay the Coiba park entrance?

No. Isla Cebaco is outside Coiba National Park, so there is no park entrance fee. You only pay for the boat: $400, $450 or $500 depending on your group size.

What time do we leave and come back?

We meet at 8:00 am at Restaurante Pingüinos in Santa Catalina, leave at 8:30 am and are back at 3:45 pm.

Is the waterfall always there?

Only in the rainy season, when there is enough water. The rest of the year the day is all about the beaches and snorkeling.

Can the stops change?

Yes. The captain and guide choose the stops and their order each day according to the weather, the tide and the current. Safety comes first.

Will we see whales?

From July to October humpback whales visit the Gulf of Montijo, so keep an eye on the water during the ride. Sightings are never guaranteed.

What it costs

Simple prices, per person or per boat. The total for your trip comes in our reply.

Group tour
$75 per person
Private boat
$600 for 1–4 people · $650 for 5–6 · $700 for 7–10
Private boat to Isla Cebaco
$400 for 1–4 people · $450 for 5–6 · $500 for 7–10, no park entry
Whale watching, private boat (Jul–Oct)
Whales only: $750 for 1–6 people · $850 for 7–10, no park entry. Whales + Coiba: $850 for 1–6 · $950 for 7–10, plus park entry.
Park entry, added to the tour price
$20 per foreign visitor · $5 per Panamanian or resident · free for children 12 and under

Write to us by WhatsApp or email with your date and group size and we'll send you the total for your trip. To confirm, a deposit per person secures your seats on the boat.

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