Private Island Marine Safari
Experience Islas Secas’ Extraordinary Marine Safari
Trip highlights
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A robust ecosystem formed during the most globally important ecological event in 60 million years
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14 incredible islands to explore in our tropical, private archipelago, 20 miles from mainland
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Incredible megafauna including whale sharks, humpback whales and sea turtles
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The largest magnificent frigate bird colony in Panama
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Coiba National Park, a UNESCO-designated Protected Marine Area
An ultimate Hidden Treasure
Our home is a remote corner of the Eastern Tropical Pacific Ocean, one of the most productive oceans in the world, with exceptionally rich, biodiverse protected waters. As well as endemic species, the waters around Islas Secas host a variety of important migratory species such as nurse sharks, giant manta, humpback whales, tuna and sea turtles. Dive into our vibrant seascape and discover our passion for its conservation.
Personalized Experiences
Each marine safari itinerary at Islas Secas is unique to every family or group of friends. We work with you to build a customized plan that will thrill your entire party, from private boat tours in the extraordinary Gulf of Chiriquí and bucket-list scuba diving in famous Coiba National Park, to Magnificent frigate birdwatching, island-hopping picnics and beach family scavenger hunts.
Big Blue Five
Twenty miles from the mainland and just an hour from Coiba National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Center, Islas Secas lies on the migratory route of a variety of species, including humpback whales and whale sharks. These rich, nutrient-filled waters also act as a nursing and feeding ground for megafauna. Here’s what you might see while here:
Whale Sharks
In higher concentration in the first half of the year, the best time year-round to see whale sharks is during the full moon. Its brightness is thought to attract krill and plankton clouds closer to the surface, and these giant plankton feeders follow the food nearer to the surface.
Sharks
A number of shark species thrive in our waters. Some are here year round, such as reef sharks, and others are more seasonal, such as hammerheads, which can usually be seen from late March to late August. The best place to see them is just a 30-minute boat ride from Islas Secas, where there are two dramatic underwater pinnacles around which the hammerheads congregate, creating an extraordinary scuba diving experience.
Turtles
One beloved constant in our waters are our sea turtles. Islas Secas is home to hawksbill and green turtles, both of which are endangered. Our fully-certified PADI center offers specialist PADI Turtle Conservation Diver courses.
Rays
From June to October, guests can easily spot hundreds of long-tailed stingrays congregating around the north of the Contrearus Islands, a 30-minute boat ride from Islas Secas. Other rays you might spot year round include eagle rays, stingrays, mobula rays and manta rays.
Humpback Whales
Islas Secas is home to the only known area shared by both southern and northern hemisphere humpback whales, with the smaller and elusive northern population visiting between December and April, while our southern whales arrive in large numbers to breed and raise their calves from July through October.
