Wakeboarding & Water Skiing in Panama
Wakeboarding and water skiing in Panama is a tow-boat session alongside your private yacht charter from Flamenco Marina, in the calm water off Taboga or Taboguilla. A driver and a spotter run the tow boat, with boards, skis and life jackets aboard, for beginners and riders. It is sold with the charter: add it when you book the boat.
Boats available in Panama
Three to start with: the 37ft Baja Catamaran Rental Panama (37 ft), the 26ft Caribe Pro Mar Lobo Charter Panama (26 ft) and the 33ft Grady White Charter Panama (33 ft).
36ft Twin Vee Power Catamaran Charter PanamaFrom$800· Sunset · 3 hours
33ft Grady White Charter PanamaFrom$850· Sunset · 3 hours
26ft Caribe Pro Mar Lobo Charter PanamaFrom$900· Portobelo triple stop
45ft Todomar Caché Caché Charter PanamaFrom$1,000· Sunset · 3 hours
Add-ons in Panama
Prices per item; added to any boat in the city.
catering
Medium Charcuterie Platter (6–8 guests)$195Cured meats, artisan cheeses, nuts, and fruit arranged for 6–8 guests to graze on deck.
Large Charcuterie Platter (10–13 guests)$275The same cured meats, cheeses, nuts, and fruit, sized for a party of 10–13.
Medium Fruit Platter (6–8 guests)$90Fresh-cut seasonal fruit, ready to share between 6–8 guests.
Large Fruit Platter (10–13 guests)$125A generous spread of fresh-cut seasonal fruit for 10–13 guests.
Beef Carpaccio$120Thinly sliced beef with olive oil, parmesan, and arugula, served chilled.
Eggplant Carpaccio$90Roasted eggplant sliced paper-thin and dressed with herbs and olive oil.
Zucchini Carpaccio$90Ribbons of raw zucchini with lemon, olive oil, and shaved parmesan.
Ceviche Cups (13 cups)$105Thirteen cups of citrus-cured fish with onion, cilantro, and lime.
Shrimp Cocktail (13 units)$115Thirteen chilled shrimp cocktails with a zesty cocktail sauce.
Beef & Chicken Skewers (13 units)$95Thirteen grilled skewers, a mix of marinated beef and chicken.
Caprese Skewers (13 units)$80Thirteen skewers of mozzarella, cherry tomato, and basil with balsamic glaze.
Salmon Canapés (13 units)$105Thirteen bites of smoked salmon and cream cheese on crisp bases.
Shrimp Skewers (13 units)$105Thirteen grilled shrimp skewers with garlic and lime.
Tequeños (25 units)$75Twenty-five golden Venezuelan cheese sticks, served warm.
Ham & Cheese Croquettes (25 units)$75Twenty-five crispy ham and cheese croquettes, fried to order.
Stuffed Arepas (13 units)$90Thirteen grilled corn arepas stuffed with cheese and shredded meat.
Empanadas (13 units)$80Thirteen baked empanadas with savory meat and cheese fillings.
Mini Corn Cakes with Cheese (13 units)$80Thirteen sweet mini corn cakes topped with melted cheese.
Mini Meatballs (24 units)$95Twenty-four mini meatballs simmered in a rich tomato sauce.
Mini Sliders (13 units)$105Thirteen mini burgers with cheese, lettuce, and house sauce.
Gourmet Hot Dogs (13 units)$100Thirteen gourmet hot dogs loaded with crispy toppings and sauces.
Stuffed Gourmet Subs (13 units)$115Thirteen stuffed gourmet subs with meats, cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Mini Wraps (13 units)$100Thirteen mini wraps filled with chicken, vegetables, and creamy dressing.
Mexican Tacos (13 units)$105Thirteen Mexican tacos with seasoned meat, salsa, and fresh toppings.
Seafood Paella (13 guests)$325A pan of saffron rice with shrimp, mussels, and calamari for 13 guests.
Traditional Paella (13 guests)$275Classic Spanish paella with chicken and chorizo for 13 guests.
Ham, Cheese & Bacon Omelet with Pancakes$145A hearty ham, cheese, and bacon omelet served with fluffy pancakes.
Ham & Cheese Mini Croissants$95Warm mini croissants filled with ham and melted cheese.
Artisan Hummus Trio$80Three artisan hummus flavors with pita and fresh vegetables for dipping.
Tres Leches$75Mini tres leches cakes soaked in sweet milk and topped with cream.
Passion Fruit Mousse$80Light, tangy passion fruit mousse in individual cups.
Strawberry Mousse$80Silky strawberry mousse in individual cups.
Lemon Pie$80Mini lemon pies with a buttery crust and tart citrus filling.
Strawberries & Cream$90Fresh strawberries with sweet whipped cream in individual cups.
Chocolate Cake with Nutella$90Mini chocolate cakes layered with Nutella.
Arequipe Churros$80Crispy churros filled with arequipe caramel.
Nutella & Strawberry Mini Pancakes$95Mini pancakes topped with Nutella and fresh strawberries.
Tiramisu$90Mini tiramisu cups with espresso-soaked layers and mascarpone cream.experiences
Jet Ski$110 an hourNeeds a 3-hour charter minimum — departure and return take about 2 hours. A 3-hour charter includes 1 hour of jet ski, and every extra charter hour adds one more: 4 hrs = 2, 5 hrs = 3, up to 6. Price is per jet ski, per hour.
Decorations & Balloons Package$200We'll contact you to discuss colors and occasion
Photo + Video$350
Photo + Video + Drone$450
Private ChefCustom quoteCustom menu, quoted to your party
TransportationCustom quoteDoor-to-dock pickup — tell us your party size and we'll quote it
Bartender$35 an hour
Book a DJ$65 an hourLive DJ for the charter
Up to 6 guests$350Bartender not included
Up to 13 guests$575Bartender not includedsushi
Sushi Boat (120 pieces + 2 crab salads)$250Includes service for 10 people: a full boat of assorted rolls with two crab salads on the side.
Sashimi Boat (100 pieces)$300Fifty pieces of tuna sashimi and fifty of salmon, sliced fresh for the trip.
Sushi Combo 2 (80 pieces + crab salad)$155Eighty assorted pieces with a crab salad, an easy pick for a mid-size group.
Nigiri Boat (60 pieces)$350Twenty pieces each of tuna toro, salmon, and hamachi nigiri.
Sushi Combo 1 (50 pieces + crab salad)$105Includes service for 5 people: fifty assorted pieces plus a crab salad.
Salmon Sashimi (7 pieces)$15Seven slices of fresh salmon, served plain to let the fish shine.
Tuna Sashimi (7 pieces)$18Seven slices of fresh tuna, clean and simple.
Salmon Nigiri (2 pieces)$10Two pieces of salmon over hand-pressed sushi rice.
Tuna Nigiri (2 pieces)$12Two pieces of tuna over hand-pressed sushi rice.
Bagel Roll$18Smoked salmon and cream cheese rolled with cucumber, a classic combination.
California Roll$14Crab, avocado, and cucumber in a light, crowd-pleasing roll.
Dynamite Roll$16A spicy roll with a crunchy topping and a kick of chili mayo.
Salmon Roll$14A simple roll of fresh salmon and sushi rice.
Tuna Roll$14A simple roll of fresh tuna and sushi rice.
Veggie Roll$20Avocado, cucumber, and crisp vegetables, fully plant-based.
Dragon Roll$22Shrimp tempura inside, avocado layered on top, finished with eel sauce.
Heat Roll$23A hot and spicy roll for guests who like some fire.
Martina's Roll$22The house signature roll, Martina's own mix of fish and crunch.
Miami Roll$20A bright, tropical roll made for a day on the water.
Shrimp Tempura Roll$25Crispy shrimp tempura with avocado and cucumber, drizzled with eel sauce.
Sunset Roll$22Layers of salmon and avocado over a crab roll, colored like a Panama sunset.
Tropical Roll$23Fresh fish and mango for a sweet, tropical bite.
Chicken Gyozas$12Pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned chicken, served with dipping sauce.
Crab Salad$16Crab stick with red tobiko, scallions, sesame, kimchee mayo, and eel sauce.
Edamame$10Steamed soybeans with sea salt, the classic starter.
Chicken Fried Rice$15Wok-fried rice with chicken, egg, and vegetables.
Shrimp Fried Rice$18Wok-fried rice with shrimp, egg, and vegetables.
Salmon Tiradito$28Thin slices of salmon in a citrus and chili dressing, Peruvian style.
Shrimp Tiradito$19Thin-cut shrimp in a bright citrus and chili dressing.
Spring Rolls$12Crispy rolls filled with vegetables, served with sweet chili sauce.
Wakame Salad$18Marinated seaweed salad with sesame, light and refreshing.Added at checkout on the boats that offer it, or afterwards from your account — the desk confirms it before anything is charged.
Why a tow boat, not the yacht
A wakeboard or ski needs a boat built to tow: a pylon or tow point, a steady speed and a driver who watches the rider. So the session runs from a tow boat with its own driver and spotter, while your yacht stays at anchor as the base for the group.
Beginners and riders
Beginners start on combo skis or a wide wakeboard, with a deep-water start and a slow pull; most stand up after a few tries. Riders who already wakeboard ask for a faster pull and the wake set for jumps. The driver adjusts the speed to each rider.
Rules for towing
Every rider wears a life jacket. A spotter watches the rider at all times and signals the driver, and a flag goes up when a rider is down in the water. Towing stays away from swimmers, beaches, the channel and the shipping anchorage, and follows the Panama Maritime Authority rules. Calm water decides the session: the captain and the driver choose the spot on the day.
Sessions and booking
Wakeboarding and water skiing are sold with the charter, by the session. Add the session when you book the boat, with the number of riders; the price is shown beside it, separate from the boat price on the card. Book at least a week ahead.
What the session includes
The tow boat, its driver and spotter, wakeboards, combo and slalom skis, ropes and handles, and life jackets in every size. The yacht, the captain and the crew are on the boat card as usual. Riders take turns from the tow boat, and the rest of the group watches from the yacht's deck or swims at the anchorage.
What to send
The date, the yacht, the route, the number of riders, whether each one is a beginner or already rides, and the part of the day you want the session. Ask at least a week ahead.
Making a day of it
A Taboga day with a morning session in the calm before the afternoon breeze, lunch at anchor, a swim and the skyline on the way home. The island is on Taboga Island yacht charters, and the other activities on Panama yacht water toys.
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Wakeboarding & Water Skiing in Panama: questions
Can I go wakeboarding in Panama?
Yes, behind a tow boat with a driver and a spotter, booked with your yacht charter.
Can beginners water ski?
Yes. Beginners start on combo skis with a slow pull.
Where do you wakeboard near Panama City?
In calm water off Taboga or Taboguilla, away from shipping and swimmers.
Is the gear included?
The tow boat brings boards, skis and life jackets.
How much is a wakeboarding session?
The session is sold with the charter; the price is shown on the page.
Can the whole group watch the session?
Yes. The yacht stays at anchor nearby, and the group watches from the deck or swims while the riders take turns behind the tow boat.
How far ahead should I book?
At least a week ahead.
Add to your charter
Pick your boat and add it in the booking panel: the price is shown there, and a 50% deposit online covers the charter and the add-ons.
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