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General Questions
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What documents will I need to travel to Panama?
What is the departure fee?
What other out-of-pocket expenses should I expect?
Do I need to take any special precautions?
What is the air temperature?
Is it humid?
What is the rainy season?
Can we extend our trip to see more of Panama?
Which airlines offer flights to Panama?
How much for Panama entry?
How much for Boat Gratuity per person?
What are the baggage limitations for the In-country flight?
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Americans are now required to carry a passport in all foreign travel. Also, you will need to purchase a
$5.00
Tourist Card from your international airport desk prior to boarding the plane for Panama.
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$20.00,
you pay this at the airport before you board the plane for the states. This fee may also be included in the price of the airline ticket, check with your airline to verify that it is or is not included in your ticket price.
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Our charter price includes everything once aboard the Coral Star fleet in David, Panama, except alcohol and any gratuity you wish to give your captain, mate and ship crew. Flights to and from Panama City, arrangements in Panama City such as hotels, transfers, meals, round trip in-country flight or bus ride are not included in your charter price. Starlite Travel in Panama City can help you determine what best suits your needs and assist in making those arrangements, prices vary. Most guests typically require two nights at hotel, a couple of meals and round trip in-country flight.
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NONE, you will be out at sea. When the United States built the Panama Canal, Yellow Fever and Malaria was controlled. The United States designed the water supply in all major towns and Panama has some of the best drinking water in Central America.
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Average is 80 F.
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Not really, remember that you are at sea, not in the jungle.
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(May to November) During the rainy season it usually rains about 3 hours a day, mostly in the late afternoon. Remember that we are at sea, around islands, not near the mainland where the clouds build up and it rains.
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Certainly. Many of our guests stay longer to see the canal or take jungle tours. Please let us know a couple of weeks before your flight of your intentions and any type of arrangements can be made to have you extend your trip or have your spouse join you at the end of your trip.
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From the U.S. there is Continental, American, and Delta. Air France, British Airways, Copa, El Al Israel, Taca, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Mexicana, and Cubana also offer flights.
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$5.00,
you buy it at the international airport desk before you board the plane for Panama.
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Gratuity is up to you and it is based on service. For the crew, we suggest 10% to 15% based on the total cost of the trip. Gratuity is totaled up after the trip and divided equally between the crew. Envelopes are provided for the tips at the end of the trip. Please bring cash as the crew is unable to accept travelers checks or credit cards.
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If your bags weigh more than 35 lbs. per person, you may need to pay an excess baggage fee of
$.25 per pound.
This is typical for foreign country, especially on small aircraft. While we recognize this as an inconvenience to you, it is an indication of the remoteness and the logistic problems that face us.
