This half day tour takes you up close to some of the Caribbean Sea’s most dramatic wildlife
Bocas Sailing
| Location: | Bocas del Toro Archipelago |
We operate an environmentally friendly tour by using sails to power our boat, and providing passengers with information about the area, etiquette behind snorkeling, and reef protection.
Tour Description
Our tour is unique because we are not in a rush! We sail calmly and take time to observe all the life around us, especially within the mangroves. Our snorkeling spots are outrageous, ranging from shallow sponge coral reefs, deeper brain coral reefs, and even a wreck.
The highlight of this tour is our visit to the dolphins. We take it slowly and the dolphins love to play within the hulls of the catamaran…it’s awesome!
We also offer overnight tours for groups, and sailing classes - you will be sailing on the Caribbean on your own after just a few days!
Our Catamaran
Movida, meaning Movement in Spanish, is the name of the boat. She is 42 feet long, light and fast, and has completed three Atlantic crossings.
This tour is a hands-on experience; feel free to take the helm, raise sails, and navigate!
Our captains Marcell, Chris and Maga welcome you aboard!
Tour to Dolphin Bay and Coral Cay
Leaving Bocas town at 9:30 am, we sail past tropical islands to tranquil Dolphin Bay. Using our sails rather than a motor avoids the risk of injuring the animals, and our gentle movements in the Bay means they are curious enough to swim right up to the boat!
From there, we sail to a beautiful, yet little-known coral reef, which is shallow and ideal for snorkeling. No other boats come here, and as a result the reefs are pristine. You can also swim inside the roots of the nearby mangroves, where you will be greeted by barracudas, snappers and thousands of sardines. In the deeper waters, you may even spy a sleeping nurse shark.
After snorkeling, we serve you a large sandwich and a drink before continuing to Coral Cay - a magnificent reef full of large brain coral, horn coral, groupers and angel fish.
Around this time of the day, the wind picks up and we begin to sail home, arriving around 4:45 pm.
Price
$44 for adults, $37 for students and $35 for children, including lunch.
Overnight Excursions
Our tailor-made overnight tours are a great way to explore the spectacular islands of the archipelago, and escape the daytime crowds. You can choose your destination and the length of your trip.
Please inquire for further details and prices.
Sailing Lessons
Licensed and experienced captains Marcell and Bolivar will teach you the basic skills about sailing with our big 42 feet catamaran or monohull.
After the 3-7 day course you will be able to sail alone!
Please inquire for further details and prices.
Contact
Tennille Dinon & Marcell Schmitt
Phone: (507) 757 9710
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Website: www.bocassailing.com
Sustainability
- The catamaran is much greener than other boats, as we use our sails all day, turning on our diesel engine only when the wind is light.
- Diesel is the most efficient fuel and produces less greenhouse gases than gas. In one year we spend under $400 in diesel!
- The captains enjoy educating our passengers about the health of the reefs, mangroves and the dolphins. Our batteries are charged by solar panels, and we use salt water to clean the boat, then rinse with fresh.
- All bottles and cans we use are recycled, and we educate our neighbourhood about proper trash disposal and respecting the environment.
- We use local produce to prepare our meals and employ local staff - our deck hand is an indigenous Ngöbe.
