10. From Panama City: Whale Watching & Las Perlas Beach Day Pass
Positioned in a very unique region, attracting whales from both the Northern and Southern hemispheres, Panamá is a hotspot for humpback whales, who migrate here during the dry and wet seasons. We invite you to experience a once-in-a-lifetime whale watching moment while at the same time supporting the conservation of these gentle giants. Panama has imposed strict guidelines for tour activity providers allowing only two boats at a time to follow a pod of whales and requiring them to stay at least 820 feet away. Swimming or diving near whales is strictly prohibited. However, curious whales oftentimes approach boats allowing guests great photo opportunities. Whale season starts in late June with September marking the peak time for whale watching. From January through March Panama receives humpbacks from Washington, Oregon, and California. Itinerary: Starting on July 15th until October 1st, every Saturday and Sunday, our whale watching boat leaves the Flamenco marina at 7:30am with the check-in time at 7:00am. We will gladly arrange round-trip transportation from your hotel to the marina. Guests are welcome to bring breakfast snacks and drinks onto the boat for their 2-hour whale watching boat ride to the Las Perlas islands (please note: that outside food & drinks are not allowed on the island). Your bi-lingual tour guide will help you spot whales and explain their behaviors as we encounter whale cows, calves and escorts. Watch the gigantic creatures breach the waters, blow water spouts and glide along as our boat calmly tracks different pods of whales. After about 2 hours of spending time with the humpback whales we will arrive at the shores of the Las Perlas islands, where guests spend a beach day in the Sonny Island Beach resort. Enjoy the clean sand beaches, island activities, beach chairs, a tasty lunch, water and ice tea. At 2:30pm our boat will return to Panama City. Look out for more whales and other sea creatures, such as whale sharks, turtles and manta rays.