Shuttle from Bocas del Toro to Santa Catalina
✓ Secure your seat with a $10 deposit per person — the rest is paid in cash to your driver
Departures & pickup
- Departure time: coordinated per group — we confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before.
- Pickup: we confirm the exact pickup point in Bocas del Toro by WhatsApp the day before.
- Drop-off: your hotel or hostel in Santa Catalina.
- Includes: air-conditioned van, room for regular luggage, and a rest stop on the way.
About this route
The Caribbean-to-Pacific crossing in reverse: water taxi to Almirante, then the road over the Fortuna divide and down to the surf coast. Travellers usually ride this leg chasing the Pacific swell season or heading for a Coiba tour the next morning — tell us if that is the plan and we will make sure the timing works with the boats.
Frequently asked questions
How do I reserve and pay?
Use our booking form or message us on WhatsApp. We confirm availability, and you secure your seat with a $10 deposit per person — by PayPal (booking@panamashuttles.com), Wise or a secure card payment link (card payments include the processing fee). The rest is paid in cash to your driver on the day of travel.
What time does the shuttle leave Bocas del Toro?
Departure times are coordinated per group, so they vary by day. We confirm your exact pickup time by WhatsApp the day before travel.
Do you drop me at my hotel?
Yes. In Santa Catalina we drop you at your hotel or hostel — tell us where you are staying when you book.
How does the water-taxi connection work?
The road leg connects with the short Almirante water taxi. Tell us your plans when booking and we coordinate the timing so you are not left waiting at the dock.
Can you line this up with a Coiba tour?
Yes — tell us your dates and we make sure you arrive the evening before your boat. Coiba trips leave Santa Catalina early in the morning.