Panama Yacht Charter Prices — by Route, Hour and Boat

Prices by route

Three routes cover most charters. Panama Bay, 3 to 5 hours: from about $800 on a 33 ft boat, $1,100 on a 36 ft, $1,300 on a 47 ft and $1,900 on a 55 ft. Taboga, 6 to 8 hours: from about $1,400, roughly a third more than the bay on the same boat. Contadora and the Pearl Islands, 8 to 10 hours: from about $2,200, and $3,740 on the 54 ft catamaran. Every boat’s figure is on Panama yacht rentals; the hours behind each route are on Taboga and the other destination pages.

What is included and what is extra

Included: the captain and crew, ice and water, safety gear and Bluetooth sound. Charged by route at checkout: fuel. Extra: the tip, and the add-ons you choose (catering, a chef, a DJ, transport).

Cheapest ways to charter in Panama

A weekday, a three-hour bay cruise, a boat under 40 ft, or the $98 Contadora ferry when the island matters more than the yacht. The hidden costs are two: the fuel line, set by the route, and the tip, 10 to 15 percent of the boat for the crew. Both are answered on the Panama yacht rental FAQ.

Deposit and payment

Crew and fuel are paid online to hold the date; the boat balance is paid at the dock in cash, Zelle or card. Panama uses the US dollar, so every figure here is what you pay.