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Private Boat Transfer

Our private boat leaves from the Bocas Docks in Bocas Town on the main island (Isla Colon) at 4 pm. If you arrive early, you can store your bags at the dive school there and go explore. We recommend trying one of the delicious smoothies at the JJ´s Bocas Blended Bus. 

Traveling to Bocas

  • From Panama City, Panama
    By air: Fly from Albrook Airport in Panama City (PAC) to Bocas del Toro International Airport (BOC) on Air Panama (www.AirPanama.com). By land: An overnight bus runs nightly from Albrook Bus Terminal in Panama City to Almirante, leaving at approximately 7 pm and arriving at 5 am. These tickets must be purchased in person at the terminal. From Almirante, a 30 minute water taxi will take you to Bocas town on Isla Colon.
  • From David, Panama"
    By land: 1. There are several busses which connect the main bus terminal in David to Almirante. Tickets must be purchased directly at the bus terminal. From Almirante, a 30 minute water taxi will take you to Bocas town on Isla Colon. 2. For a more comfortable ride, you can hire a private taxi to take you directly to Almirante. From Almirante, a 30 minute water taxi will take you to Bocas town on Isla Colon.
  • From Boquete, Panama"
    By land: We recommend taking either Caribe Shuttle or Bocas Transfer Shuttle directly from Boquete to Almirante. Both companies will also provide water taxi service to Bocas town on Isla Colon. Tickets may be purchased online or in Boquete town.
  • From San Jose, Costa Rica"
    By air: Aerobel Airlines flies directly from San Jose to Bocas del Toro International Airport on Friday and Sunday. Book your flight at https://www.aerobell.com By land: Caribe Shuttle offers a direct private shuttle daily (approximately 10 hours).
  • From Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica"
    The most convenient option when traveling from Puerto Viejo is Caribe Shuttle.

Please don't hesitate to con­tact us if you have ques­tions about your travel arrange­ments.


Consider helping to off­set travel-related envir­on­mental dam­age by vis­it­ing the Ter­ra­Pass website.

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