Gulf of Chiriquí · Coiba
One to seven nights among the islands of the Gulf of Chiriquí and Coiba National Park, on a catamaran that sails for your group alone
01The water
The Pacific coast of Chiriquí opens onto a gulf of protected islands: Islas Paridas, inside the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park, and Islas Secas, about forty minutes by boat from the dock in Boca Chica.
Further out lies Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005, which protects Coiba Island and 38 smaller islands.
A catamaran turns them into one journey. The boat is the hotel: each night at anchor off a different island, each morning already where the day begins, with no transfers in between.
The crew sees dolphins, turtles and rays on every route, and humpback whales from late July.
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Guests at most on overnight voyages, in four air-conditioned double cabins, each with its own bathroom. Day charters take up to 20.
02The boat
Built in 2024, the catamaran is 16 meters long and cruises at 16 knots on two engines. It draws less than a meter, so it can anchor in the shallow coves where the best beaches are.
Inside are four double cabins, each with its own bathroom and air conditioning, a saloon with panoramic windows and a full galley. Above, an open-air flybridge.
A captain on every voyage, and a chef who cooks three meals a day on board.
Air conditioning, generator and watermaker.
Snorkel gear for everyone, and kayaks on request.
Common areas cleaned daily, fresh bed linen every three nights.
03Three voyages
The nearest islands, for a short escape or to pair with Boquete: beaches, snorkeling and quiet anchorages in Islas Secas and the Gulf of Chiriquí National Marine Park.
A first night in Islas Secas, then Coiba National Park. The crew recommends at least three nights in the park to do it justice. For clients who go straight to Coiba, boarding can be in Santa Catalina, an hour from the park.
Islas Secas, several nights in Coiba, then Isla Montuosa, far offshore, and back by way of Islas Paridas.
Every route is set with you beforehand and adjusted to the sea.
04A sample voyage
An example of how a three-night voyage runs. The boat sails all year except October.
Private transfer from David or Boquete. Boarding from 9:00 a.m., then about forty minutes to Islas Secas and a first night at anchor.
The run out to the park: beaches, reefs and snorkeling, with the park permit already arranged.
A second day in the park, at the pace you set.
Back at the dock by 5:00 p.m., then the onward transfer.
05Included
Fuel is not included. It is charged at the end of the voyage according to the route sailed, or agreed beforehand as a fixed daily supplement.
The boat For your group alone, up to eight guests.
Captain and chef For the whole voyage.
Three meals a day Breakfast, lunch and dinner, with wine or beer at lunch and dinner, and a barbecue on board.
Drinks Local drinks throughout the voyage.
Snorkel gear and kayaks Snorkel gear for everyone; kayaks on request.
National park fees For every park on the route.
Private transfers To and from David or Boquete, on voyages of two nights or more.
Tell us the dates and the shape of the trip. We quote NET for agencies and tailor-made for direct inquiries — the same program either way.
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