Fishing Frenzy

Traveling from Panama to Colombia is never easy particularly given the Darien Gap-an underdeveloped jungle linking these two countries. The jungle is known for its guerrillas, drug trafficker, terrorists and bandits. In addition to this, there are no passable roads leaving fewer options to travel across these two countries. The traditional viable method has always been air travel, but for adventure enthusiasts, Panama to Colombia by boat presents an irresistible opportunity.

There are a number of companies that offer trips along this route with unforgettable adventure. They put together a package inclusive of food and accommodation with pocket friendly prices ensuring the trip is an enjoyable experience.

The price range is from US$350 to US$500 all determined by the company you choose, the vessel size, services offered, general comfort and other factors. The trip will usually last for 5 days and 4 nights although some vessels can cover it for much shorter time.

Boarding of the boat is done at the points of departure such as Carti Islands (Puerto Carti), Portobelo, Porvenir or Puerto Lindo. Along the trip, San Blas Islands usually presents the best stop over with others taking opportunity to indulge in fishing and snorkeling.

Given that the ocean water presents a lot of challenges at times, particularly between San Blas and Colombia, it is important to rely only on the first hand information when deciding on the vessel to travel in. Among other factors, maritime experience is of the top most importance. The boat captain and the vessel company should have route experience. Other factors such as safety, comfort and prices are also important consideration when making this journey.

Here is the idea of what to look for in a vessel in regards to safety in your Panama to Colombia by boat trip. Other than a highly experienced traveling agency, the captain should be licensed and with high level of experience. There should be at least two or more experienced crew on board. Other things like life raft, flares, fire extinguishers, medical kit and GPS system should be in good condition. The water supply should be adequate enough to sustain the whole journey. In addition to this, a safe vessel has a VHF and HF communication in addition to a Sat phone.

When it comes to comfort when choosing a vessel for this extra ordinary trip, factors such as the number of passengers to the boat size, the cleanliness level and general maintenance, toilet conditions, refrigeration, food quality, variety and chef experience and the level of entertainment (books, movies, music and TV). Other factors that matters are the presence and condition of fishing gear and snorkeling gear which goes long way in making trip a memorable one in addition to general friendly atmosphere.

With all these considerations, the trip can be so eventful and entertaining. The travelers have opportunity to explore the route with activities such as fishing, sun-backing, swimming and snorkeling among other several fun and relaxing activities enough to change this from a simple trip to an adrenalin-fueled adventure unparalleled by any theme park ride.

For adventure enthusiasts and nature lovers, the trip from Panama to Colombia by Boat presents a unique opportunity with entertaining and breath-taking activities all packaged in to a pocket friendly prices. This presents an irresistible opportunity that one is unlikely to experience anywhere else.