Update 06 July, 2025 Following a period of tension in June 2025 between the Guna people and the Panamanian Government, the situation has returned to normal in Bocas del Toro....

Source: NOAA 60% Chance of Above Normal Season The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30 and NOAA forecasters are predicting a 30% chance of a near-normal...

Source: Panama Canal Authority Advisory to Shipping Canal Transit Fees The final staged increase in canal transit fees took place on 1 January, 2025. Small boats have to pay an...

Source: Caribbean Safety and Security Network Overall reported crimes decreased substantially from 2022 to levels similar to long term averages. However, there was a significant change in the nature of...

News for Small Craft Transits In the Latest Panama Canal Authority Advisory A-31-2024 dated August 28, 2024, the Panama Canal Authority have announced modifications to the transit reservation (Booking) system...

Water levels of Gatun and Alhajuela Lakes, have now surpassed the levels recorded on the same date in 2023, with the start of the rainy season according to the Panama...