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Rating summary

4.8/5
out of 5 stars from 135 reviews
Boat
4.8/5
Crew
4.9/5
Experience
4.7/5

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Customer rating

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Customers claimed

Good experience

94%

Appropriate for children

93%

Friendly captain

99%

Satisfied with the boat

98%

Recommend this charter

94%

Caught fish

81%

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Keith  F.
Keith F.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great day at the Pearl Islands

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Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands Combo on December 28, 2024

We had a wonderful experience fishing, snorkeling and visiting the Pearl Islands. It was an amazing trip. Captain Miguel and Pedro made sure we had fun fishing and provided plenty of time for snorkeling and relaxing at a private beach. They were tremendous. Everything was perfect, including the ceviche they prepared for lunch with the fresh fish caught in the morning. We highly recommend this experience.

We had a wonderful experience fishing, snorkeling and visiting the Pearl Islands. It was an amazing trip. Captain Miguel and Pedro made sure we had fun fishing and provided plenty of time for snorkeling and relaxing at a private beach. They were tremendous. Everything was perfect, including the ceviche they prepared for lunch with the fresh fish caught in the morning. We highly recommend this experience.  

 Keith F. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 30, 2024
It has been a pleasure to having you on board, Mr. Keith!
Keith  F.
Keith F.
5.0/5

Dec 28, 2024

Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands Combo

Great day at the Pearl Islands

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We had a wonderful experience fishing, snorkeling and visiting the Pearl Islands. It was an amazing trip. Captain Miguel and Pedro made sure we had fun fishing and provided plenty of time for snorkeling and relaxing at a private beach. They were tremendous. Everything was perfect, including the ceviche they prepared for lunch with the fresh fish caught in the morning. We highly recommend this experience.

We had a wonderful experience fishing, snorkeling and visiting the Pearl Islands. It was an amazing trip. Captain Miguel and Pedro...  

Captain replied
 Keith F. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
 Keith F. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on December 30, 2024
It has been a pleasure to having you on board, Mr. Keith!

Cory  S.
Cory S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Best trip we have ever taken

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands Combo on August 31, 2024

My wife and I have taken fishing trips all over the world and this one was by far the best trip. The crew was amazing and made sure that we were taken care of the whole time. Within five minutes of having our lines in the water, we were reeling in fish. We purchased the add on lunch and it was by far the best lunch we have ever been served on a fishing trip. On top of that they were on the lookout for Whale's and other sea animals us to see. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Amazing time!

My wife and I have taken fishing trips all over the world and this one was by far the best trip. The crew was amazing and made sure that we were taken care of the whole time. Within five minutes of having our lines in the water, we were reeling in fish. We purchased the add on lunch and it was by far the best lunch we have ever been served on a fishing trip. On top of that they were on the lookout for Whale's and other sea animals us to see. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Amazing time!  

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 Cory S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your comments, Mr. Cory! It has been a pleasure to have you on board!
Cory  S.
Cory S.
5.0/5

Aug 31, 2024

Full Day Trip – Pearl Islands Combo

Best trip we have ever taken

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My wife and I have taken fishing trips all over the world and this one was by far the best trip. The crew was amazing and made sure that we were taken care of the whole time. Within five minutes of having our lines in the water, we were reeling in fish. We purchased the add on lunch and it was by far the best lunch we have ever been served on a fishing trip. On top of that they were on the lookout for Whale's and other sea animals us to see. I would recommend this trip to anyone. Amazing time!

My wife and I have taken fishing trips all over the world and this one was by far the best trip. The crew was amazing and made...  

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 Cory S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
 Cory S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on September 3, 2024
Thank you for sharing your comments, Mr. Cory! It has been a pleasure to have you on board!

Mark  S.
Mark S.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Another great day on the water!

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Full Day Trip – Taboga Island on July 18, 2024

This was our second super fun day out on the water with Capt Miguel and Moses. Our first day was a 10-hour charter focused a little more to the east including the Pearl Islands (previous post), while this 8 hour charter focused more on the west including Taboga Island. My two adult sons and I really enjoyed the stunning beauty of the area including anchoring for a sashimi/ceviche/BBQ lunch including a little time to snorkel off stunning clear water beaches with abundant reef fish. Captain Miguel and Moses are passionate about fishing and just plain fun to be around - we had a great time - again! It was fun to learn about the underwater topography and how it affected the ecology and our target species. We had a lot of questions and Miguel and Moses loved to share their knowledge. On this trip we got into lots of big Spanish Mackerel, grouper, and a few more sailfish. We didn't land any of the sailfish we had on - one got off the hook with a jump close to the boat, fully clearing the water - big, beautiful fish. To sum up, great days on the water, lots of great fishing action, lots of fun! We'll be back!

This was our second super fun day out on the water with Capt Miguel and Moses. Our first day was a 10-hour charter focused a little more to the east including the Pearl Islands (previous post), while this 8 hour charter focused more on the west including Taboga Island. My two adult sons and I really enjoyed the stunning beauty of the area including anchoring for a sashimi/ceviche/BBQ lunch including a little time to snorkel off stunning clear water beaches with abundant reef fish. Captain...  

 Mark S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
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undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2024
Thank you for sharing your fishing experience at Taboga Island, Mr. Mark!
Mark  S.
Mark S.
5.0/5

Jul 18, 2024

Full Day Trip – Taboga Island

Another great day on the water!

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This was our second super fun day out on the water with Capt Miguel and Moses. Our first day was a 10-hour charter focused a little more to the east including the Pearl Islands (previous post), while this 8 hour charter focused more on the west including Taboga Island. My two adult sons and I really enjoyed the stunning beauty of the area including anchoring for a sashimi/ceviche/BBQ lunch including a little time to snorkel off stunning clear water beaches with abundant reef fish. Captain Miguel and Moses are passionate about fishing and just plain fun to be around - we had a great time - again! It was fun to learn about the underwater topography and how it affected the ecology and our target species. We had a lot of questions and Miguel and Moses loved to share their knowledge. On this trip we got into lots of big Spanish Mackerel, grouper, and a few more sailfish. We didn't land any of the sailfish we had on - one got off the hook with a jump close to the boat, fully clearing the water - big, beautiful fish. To sum up, great days on the water, lots of great fishing action, lots of fun! We'll be back!

This was our second super fun day out on the water with Capt Miguel and Moses. Our first day was a 10-hour charter focused a...  

Captain replied
 Mark S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
1 person finds this review helpful
 Mark S. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
1 person finds this review helpful
undefined (The Captain)
Replied on July 24, 2024
Thank you for sharing your fishing experience at Taboga Island, Mr. Mark!

Leo  Y.
Leo Y.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Sailfish at Taboga Island!!

VERIFIED

Full Day Trip – Taboga Island on October 5, 2024

Captain Miguel and Pedro were an awesome! My group was a group of 8 with most people with little fishing experience. Everyone caught fish and my wife caught her 1st sailfish. They were very knowledgeable and great company! They also recommended a great lunch spot for us. Boat is super clean and comfortable. Would recommend to others!!

Captain Miguel and Pedro were an awesome! My group was a group of 8 with most people with little fishing experience. Everyone caught fish and my wife caught her 1st sailfish. They were very knowledgeable and great company! They also recommended a great lunch spot for us. Boat is super clean and comfortable. Would recommend to others!!  

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 Leo Y. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
Leo  Y.
Leo Y.
5.0/5

Oct 5, 2024

Full Day Trip – Taboga Island

Sailfish at Taboga Island!!

VERIFIED

Captain Miguel and Pedro were an awesome! My group was a group of 8 with most people with little fishing experience. Everyone caught fish and my wife caught her 1st sailfish. They were very knowledgeable and great company! They also recommended a great lunch spot for us. Boat is super clean and comfortable. Would recommend to others!!

Captain Miguel and Pedro were an awesome! My group was a group of 8 with most people with little fishing experience. Everyone...  

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 Leo Y. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
 Leo Y. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'

Marge  W.
Marge W.
5.0/5

Experience:

5.0/5

Boat

5.0/5

Crew

5.0/5

Overall

Great Day on the Water!

VERIFIED

Extended Full Day Trip – Big Game on December 11, 2024

Great trip!!!! Captain Miguel listened to what we wanted out of the trip and put us on the fish. Had a nice little snack of tuna sashimi with the tuna we caught. Doesn't get any fresher that that!!!! I would totally recommend GEM and Captain Miguel. Looking forward to doing another trip with him!

Great trip!!!! Captain Miguel listened to what we wanted out of the trip and put us on the fish. Had a nice little snack of tuna sashimi with the tuna we caught. Doesn't get any fresher that that!!!! I would totally recommend GEM and Captain Miguel. Looking forward to doing another trip with him!  

 Marge W. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
Marge  W.
Marge W.
5.0/5

Dec 11, 2024

Extended Full Day Trip – Big Game

Great Day on the Water!

VERIFIED

Great trip!!!! Captain Miguel listened to what we wanted out of the trip and put us on the fish. Had a nice little snack of tuna sashimi with the tuna we caught. Doesn't get any fresher that that!!!! I would totally recommend GEM and Captain Miguel. Looking forward to doing another trip with him!

Great trip!!!! Captain Miguel listened to what we wanted out of the trip and put us on the fish. Had a nice little snack of...  

 Marge W. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'
 Marge W. recommends Panama GEM Charters - Viking 46'