For such a major tourist spot, Bocas del Toro has surprisingly few tour operators. Nearly all offer the same popular day trip consisting of dolphin watching, sunbathing and snorkeling which has gotten good reviews. Prices are pretty uniform, but you may be able to bargain if you shop around. From what we've been able to gather, there's not a whole lot of difference when it comes to quality.
Foreign owned but locally staffed, Bocas Water Sports is a great place to arrange diving, snorkeling or kayaking tours. John, the American owner, offers a wealth of information about the islands, their culture and their activities. They also (occasionally) arrange for water skiing trips, if you're...
Luring travelers in with their promise of “transparent boat trips,” J+J offers a range of different boat and snorkeling excursions. They're a popular and well-established outfit, with tours leaving every morning....
In addition to offering the standard snorkeling tours, Jampan has a great offer for groups looking to splurge. For just $400 you can tool around on your own houseboat, complete with amenities, a full gas-tank and a captain at your command. They also offer launches to Almirante, which run slightly...
Bocas Marine and Tours is the best source of information for getting on or off of the island. They offer regular departures to Changuinola and Almirante, see Getting To and Away for details and schedules. They also have boat...
This company specializes in boat and kayak rentals. They're also a good resource if you're interested in the island's best snorkeling spots. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6...