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Dolphin Blue Paradise
DOLPHIN
BLUE
PARADISE
Getting to Dolphin Blue Paradise
Travel logistics

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Step-by-step options from Panamá City, Costa Rica, and regional airports

Location

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Isla Cristóbal, Dolphin Bay, Bocas del Toro, Panamá

Routes

Travel options

1

From Panamá City

  • •Domestic Flight (Most Affordable): Fly into Tocumen International Airport (PTY), then transfer by car, official airport taxi, or Uber to Albrook Marcos A. Gelabert International Airport (PAC).
  • •From Albrook (PAC), take a short flight to Bocas del Toro Isla Colón International Airport (BOC) with AirPanama or Fly Trip.
  • •Flight time: about 50 minutes; cost is around $150 per person + tax (one way).
  • •Important: The drive between PTY and PAC can take 40–60+ minutes depending on traffic. Please arrive at PAC at least 1 hour before your flight.
2

From Costa Rica

  • •Sansa Air flights from San José (SJO) to Bocas del Toro on Tue/Thu/Sun.
  • •Caribe Shuttle service from San José or Puerto Viejo direct to Almirante harbor.
3

From David or Boquete

  • •Private driver in 4x4 with transfer from Tierra Oscura dock.
  • •Public buses via Rambala and community taxi to Tierra Oscura.
  • •Self-drive with secure local parking and scheduled boat pickup.
Packing

Packing list

Essentials

  • ✓Passport and travel documents
  • ✓Travel insurance
  • ✓Cash (USD)
  • ✓Credit cards

Clothing

  • ✓Lightweight, breathable clothing
  • ✓Swimwear (multiple sets)
  • ✓Sun hat and sunglasses
  • ✓Light rain jacket
  • ✓Comfortable walking shoes
  • ✓Sandals or water shoes

Health & Safety

  • ✓Reef-safe sunscreen (SPF 30+)
  • ✓Insect repellent (DEET-free recommended)
  • ✓Prescription medications
  • ✓First aid kit
  • ✓Motion sickness medication (for boat transfers)

Electronics

  • ✓Camera and waterproof case
  • ✓Phone and charger
  • ✓Portable power bank
  • ✓Waterproof bag for electronics

Optional

  • ✓Binoculars for wildlife watching
  • ✓Snorkel gear (we provide, but you can bring your own)
  • ✓Books or e-reader
  • ✓Reusable water bottle
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Check-in time: 2:00 pm
  • Check-out time: 11:00 am
  • Early check-in: Complimentary when available, based on occupancy
  • Late check-out: Complimentary when available, based on occupancy
  • The property is not wheelchair-accessible and is not recommended for guests with significant mobility limitations.
  • Pets are not allowed. A service dog resides on property.
  • Children policy. The property is family-friendly, but due to our over-water setting the restaurant is generally recommended for guests 14+.
  • Safety briefings provided (water activities, etc.)
  • We welcome couples, families, solo travelers, and LGBTQ+ guests in an explicitly inclusive environment.
  • High-speed Wi-Fi available property-wide.
  • We use US plugs; bring an adapter if your plugs differ.
  • Water system details: multiple rain catchment tanks feeding a double-pass system (reverse osmosis plus UV) for guest drinking water, with additional filtration for staff use.
  • Included in your stay:
  • Breakfast for 2 in the room rate (8:00 am–9:30 am)
  • Free Wi-Fi and purified rainwater in all rooms
  • Complimentary arrival and departure transfers from Bocas Town or airport (stays of 4+ nights)
  • Free activities: snorkeling from the swim platform, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding
  • Concierge service for planning your stay
  • What costs extra:
  • Lunch (à la carte, 12:00 pm–2:30 pm) and dinner (3-course prix fixe, 7:00 pm–9:30 pm); lunch packs if ordered in advance
  • All beverages except breakfast coffee and tea; Blå Bar snacks and cocktails
  • Excursions and spa services
  • Taxes: 7% on food and beverage; 10% on accommodation
  • Breakfast: 8:00 am to 9:30 am - Breakfast for 2 included in the room rate. Always served with fresh tropical fruits, fresh made juice, home baked bread, homemade jams, homemade yogurt with homemade coconut granola, and a different main dish (egg) each day. Filter coffee and tea included.
  • Lunch: 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm - French-based menu with quiche, flatbreads, homemade pasta, croque madame, croque monsieur, and salads. A la carte menu. We also provide guests with lunch packs if they order in advance.
  • Dinner: 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm - 3-course prix fixe menu in an intimate, tranquil setting. Food is sourced locally when possible. We grow as much of our fruit and vegetables as possible and we catch our fish ourselves. Our staff catches lobster, crabs, conch, and octopus when possible.
  • Blå Bar: Open to hotel guests 8:00 am–9:30 pm daily with no breaks. Non-guests by reservation only, with fixed time slots. Offers all-day snacks and cocktails.
  • We always vary what we serve based on our own harvest. Menus are created weekly with our gardener, basing the menu on the week's harvest.
  • Yes, most dishes can be made vegetarian.
  • We have a number of dishes that are vegan.
  • We can cater to gluten-free dietary choices. Being remote, we cannot guarantee 100% gluten-free environment. When a guest notifies us of gluten sensitivities, our chef contacts the guest to find out severity and options.
  • We do bake our own gluten-free breads for guests and are able to accommodate most sensitivities.
  • Guests with Celiac disease should consult with their doctor to determine if our precautions are enough.
  • We practice allergy awareness and to the furthest possible extent work with clients on a menu that caters to their allergies.
  • We are a peanut-free kitchen.
  • 48-hour advance notice required for dietary accommodations.
Concierge

We help you arrive

Share your flight details and we coordinate transfers from Bocas Town or Tierra Oscura (12:30 pm and 5:00 pm). Late arrivals available with advance notice.

WhatsApp: +507 6346 0605

Email: contact@dolphinblueparadise.com

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