We presently have multiple kayaks for our guests to use free of charge including 6 single and 1 tandem kayak.  We’ll help you get them into the water and show you where the Smithsonian Institute is located just around the corner. 

There are mangrove snorkeling spots along with some coral reefs which are great to kayak too, and if you are inclined, you can jump into the water and enjoy a little snorkeling too.  Ask us for snorkel gear if you don’t have any of your own.

All of our kayaks are very easy to use with few or no breaking parts, so no matter what level of experience you have, you’ll easily be able to enjoy the bay, even those going out for the very first time.

Dolphins have been seen in the bay on occasion, so come and enjoy our bay with us and make the most of being right on the water.

Call or WhatsApp us on (507) 64019021 or email us at overthewaterrentals@gmail.com

With “coral surfing” you can surf above the coral, see the wonders that our oceans have to offer, cover a large area effortlessly and have fun, just like the dolphins do… You will never forget it.

Holding the SUBWING table you will be immersed in an underwater paradise.  You can reach up to 8/10 meters in depth, pulled softly along by a towline attached securely to a boat.  Experience the sea as never before and have a blast with Coral Surfing!

Crystal clear water, amazing reefs, corals and giant fish, starfishes, sea urchins, all this and more in a day dedicated to the sea and all its inhabitants.

Isla Colon – Bocas del Toro – Rep. de Panama’
Mobile: +507-64812576 or +507-64573476
e-mail: info@coralsurfing.com – booking@coralsurfing.com

Or Visit Their Website at CoralSurfing.com

Diving in Bocas del Toro is a unique experience with many micro organisms to excite you. There are numerous dive spots to choose from ranging from caves, shipwrecks and kelp forests as well as coral reefs. Taking just a short five minute boat ride to Hospital Point you can view a range of brain and elk corals in the calm and clear waters and can even take advantage of the underwater wonderland with a snorkel and mask if you are not yet qualified to dive.

Other popular dives include “The Wreck” which is ship ferry that was intentionally sunk in 1999 to create an artificial reef. File clams as well as various corals and sponges have encrusted the ship and a wide range of feather duster and spaghetti worms have made their home there.

Other great attractions to be found below the waterline include a thriving colony of sea turtles and over two dozen different types of coral types and hundreds of different types of fish as well as pillow starfish, conch, sea cucumbers, moray ells and spiny lobsters. You can also find yourself face to face with stingrays and nurse sharks.

The best months of the year to dive in Bocas include March, April and May as well as September and October when the sea conditions are flatter and the currents are not as strong allowing or great training conditions if you are looking to get qualified.

There are numerous dive shops on the island offering a range of dive packages as well as training packages with the tops three dive operators being Starfleet, Bocas Water Sports and La Buga Dive and Surf Center.

A Note on Lionfish in the Area

While lionfish may be beautiful and exotic, they can pose a problem due to the fact that they are almost invincible to potential predators due to the poisonous spines that cover their bodies.

Their venom is considered to be one of the most poisonous, but this not the main reason for them being considered a pestilence in our waters. Lionfish are eating our marine animals which are vital for the maintenance of coral reefs.

While lionfish are not native to Panama, they are adapting to this environment and growing in numbers and while other countries have programs to control the lionfish colonies in their waters, Bocas is working to do the same to both cull the growing population as well as educate the public about the problem.

Lionfish roundups are organized bi-annually by “I Spear Lionfish” in an attempt to save the reefs and keep the waters of Bocas Del Toro thriving!

With numerous locations to find surf on all of the islands, you will be spoilt for choice. Surfing is a nearly all year round experience on the islands with the best and most consistent waves occurring from November through April. 

Cold fronts make June and July worth considering and while August is considered to be much smaller, the hurricanes can cause some swells that make for interesting conditions. December to February are the best months with wave heights ranging from three to six feet, but can get up to 15 feet on a good day. 

The most common surf spots are reef breaks, but a couple of beach breaks can be found with just a few rights and mostly lefts to be found around the islands.  

Surfing Bastimentos

Many of the surf breaks are a boat ride away which is easily organized and arranged.  With Silverbacks being the most challenging break of the ten or so on offer around the island, you will find something to suit both natural and goofies from beginner to advanced.  Wizard beach and First Beach are well worth considering as they offer both lefts and rights.  

Surfing Bluff

There are essentially three surf spots along the stretch of beach leading to Bluff Beach including Bluff itself, Dumpers, La Curba and Paunch. Bluff beach is a great beach break which is reached either by water taxi or by car and is almost always deserted while La Curba is ideal for those wanting the waves to themselves. 

This short beach break only shows itself over three feet. Dumpers offers left hander reef bottom that is best for those with a little experience under their belts.  The wave itself can be very short with a powerful tube and steep drop offs.  While the spot is one of the most popular due to its location but seldom gets more than five or six surfers. 

Don´t leave your booties at home as you´ll want them and need them. Paunch is left break with a reef bottom but is not as gnarly as Dumpers, but don´t let your guard down, it can be a wild ride.  For intermediate surfers, this is the ideal spot with a great tube section and a couple of spots that you can take off from.  

Surfing Carenero

Carenero is a fantastic surf spot with a left hand reef bottom point break that runs for around 100 yards and has a penchant for perfect barrels.