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Dolphin Bay Preserve

Dolphin Bay, Bocas Town, Isla Colon, Panama
507-6915-1155
Dolphin in the bay
Starfish seen from the boat
DOLPHIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bocas Del Toro, Panama
Right off the boat
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Ranked #3 of 6 attractions in Bocas Town
4.0 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Owner description: The Dolphin Bay Preserve EcoTour is unlike any other tour in Bocas del Toro!Go beyond dolphin viewing, jungle hiking, and snorkeling and experience...... more » Owner description: The Dolphin Bay Preserve EcoTour is unlike any other tour in Bocas del Toro!Go beyond dolphin viewing, jungle hiking, and snorkeling and experience nature like never before!This is your chance to taste the fruit of cacao fresh from the pod, get close enough to touch poison dart frogs, caimans and sea urchins, and learn about the rich socioeconomic and cultural history of Bocas del Toro. Itinerary:• 10:00 (flexible): Our guide picks you up at your hotel• 10:30: Arrive at Dolphin Bay for dolphin watching• 11:00: Arrive at Dolphin Bay Preserve and begin hike• 1:30: Locally prepared lunch • 2:00: Snorkeling• 3:00: Return to your hotel « less
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Chicago, Illinois
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55 reviews 55 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
76 helpful votes 76 helpful votes
“crowded with other boats....”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed April 27, 2012

Dolphin Bay gets so crowded with boats to see the poor harrassed dolphins. We saw a couple dolphins, but i really didn't like the way they were almost being corraled, cuz there were so many boats trying to entertain their guests with dolphin-sightings. We saw more dolphins on one tour just as we were coming back from the Zapatillas and... More

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Quogue, New York
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Used Jampan tours”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

Beautiful excursion snorkeling lunch and very nice guide Dolphins swam very nearby boat More

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Panama
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Snorkeling”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2012

good snorkeling, near from a creole restaurant, i suggest to ask first to a few boats to chek prices More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“good spot to see dolphins but they should be better protected”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 23, 2012
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we did a snorkeling trip in Bocas. We had a great guide who kept distance to the dolphins. We saw other motorboats which drove very close to the dolphins and almost hit them. Therefore the tourist should point out the guide. Tell them that they should keep the distance. Take more care about the dolphins!!!! Otherwise its not fun. March... More

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Chorrera, Panama, Panama
2 reviews
“they are there even when it rains”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

It was a rainy day, so we didn't see the usual number of Dolphins, but did see 6 or so More

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Panama City, Panama
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
“If you are lucky, you will get a real show!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 13, 2012

There is nothing like seeing a dolphin jumping free in its own habitat...priceless! More

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Canvas, West Virginia, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Boat tour of Dolphin Bay”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 1, 2012
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Had a short stop on our way to Zapatillas. Disappointed to see a few boats getting so close to the dolphins. More

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Excellent visit...”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2012
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When we arrived in Bocas we were approached by a Cuban guy-locally known as Cuba- and he sorted us out with a tour with a local man. He took me and my girlfriend and three other girls to Dolphin Bay and I was amazed- there were loads of them- they chase the boats around playing in the waves- it was... More

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Antigua, Guatemala
2 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Dolphin Lagoon”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 20, 2012

Quiet stop on the way to Zapatillas Island. Saw a couple of dolphins, moms teaching their calves to swim. Our guide was knolwedagble on dolphin behaviour. More

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Samara Costa Rica
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not impressed”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 9, 2012

I have been on the tour and also been through the bay several times and have only seen 3 dolphins. The bay is beautiful the the surrounding areas but not for dolphins. I have seen more in front of our hotel, Casa Acacurio on Isla Carenero! More

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