Berths and clearance in Panama City
Two marinas on the Amador Causeway, the services at Flamenco Marina and the clearance offices. Check sizes with the marina before you book.
Picture made with AI. It shows the place but is not a photograph.
Marinas on the Amador Causeway
| Marina | Berths | Maximum length | Services | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flamenco Marina | 260+ slips | 200 ft (61 m) | Fuel dock, 100 t Travelift, water, electricity, Wi-Fi, 24/7 security | +507 314-1980. VHF 10 |
| La Playita Marina | About 40 berths, or room for 80 boats | 130 ft LOA (two berths) | Electricity, water, dinghy dock, bar and restaurant, chandlery, pool | +507 314 1730. VHF 09 |
Flamenco Marina: marina site and Panama Tourism Authority. La Playita Marina: Panama Tourism Authority lists about 40 berths. The Superyacht Services Guide lists room for 80 boats, with two berths to 130 ft, four to 85 ft and ten to 75 ft, and says to reserve a large berth early. Neither source gives a draught. Ask the marina.
Services at Flamenco Marina
Clearance and paperwork
Four offices at Flamenco Marina
The marina lists Maritime, Customs, APA (Panamanian Food Agency) and Immigration offices on site. Check the rules for your passport.
Carta de Atraque Yates
A Panama Maritime Authority circular dated 22 June 2015 says marinas and yacht clubs must check that newly docked yachts and sailboats sent the authority this letter. If not, the marina sends it with the docking and departure dates. Check the current rule with the marina.
Large berths at La Playita
The Superyacht Services Guide says berthing at La Playita Marina is at a premium and a large yacht should reserve in advance.
Sources. Checked 8 November 2026.
- Flamenco Marina: home page (English)
- Flamenco Marina: about the marina
- Flamenco Marina: contacts
- Amador Boat Yard (ABYSA)
- Panama Tourism Authority: marinas in Panama
- Panama Tourism Authority: travel requirements
- Panama Canal Authority: handline transit procedures, form 4352-I
- Panama Maritime Authority: circular DGPIMA-004-2015
- WMO World Weather Information Service: Panama City
- Superyacht Services Guide: La Playita de Amador Resort & Marina
- UKSA: superyacht salary guide
Let the yachts come to you
Upload your CV and we build your crew profile from it. Captains and recruiters contact you. Free for crew.