Don't miss out on the exciting 2024 whale season at the Pearl Islands from mid-July to late September. We will be conducting whale watching tours every weekend from Panama City at $160 per person!

How to Get to Bolaños Island, Pearl Islands?

Discover the best deals for traveling to Bolaños Island, The Pearl Islands, from Panama City! Enjoy daily departures and explore this beloved family destination affordably.

Island location

Isla Bolaños is located in the Pacific Ocean, 42 miles (67 km) from Panama City.

This island is one of the newest destinations to be visited in Las Perlas, the second largest archipelago in Panama, after San Blas (Guna Yala).

The ferry from Panama City

Departing from the Flamenco Marina, Causeway, Amador, Panama City. Departure at 7:30 a.m. (Check-in before 7:00 a.m.).

It takes about 2 hours to get to Bolaños Island.

The ferry returns at 3:10 PM (check-in 2:40 PM).

Helicopter flights to Isla Bolaños

Arrive in just 35 minutes to Isla Bolaños with modern Robinson R44, Robinson R66, Bell 206 helicopters and the comfortable Eurocopter B4.

Aero Albrook currently has the largest fleet of helicopters in Panama.