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CORAL LODGE

The following rates are based on the cost involved in providing a quality service and infrastructure (over the water bungalows) in our very remote location and should not create expectations of conventional luxury. Coral Lodge is a quality eco-lodge ideal for those who appreciate a unique beautiful setting, nature related activities and an authentic eco-adventure experienceMORE INFORMATION ON OUR RATES AND SERVICE

ROOM ONLY
Prices are per person per night.

Holiday  Season: $155 per person + Tax and service.

Shoulder Season: $115 per person + Tax and service.

Low Season: $105 per person + Tax and service.

Additional  person ( 10 and over ): $40.

MEAL PLAN

FAP-3 Meals per day: $78 per person.

Children  10 – 16: $49

ALL INCLUSIVE (Min 3 nights)

Includes: Accommodations, Meals, Beverages, One Tour or Spa Treatments daily, Taxes and service charge. Prices are per person per night.

Holiday Season: $372 per person.

Shoulder: $332 per person.

Low Season: $322 per person.

Additional person: (16 and over): $217 per person.

Children 15 -10: $159 per person.

TWO SEAS PRICING 7 NIGHTS 8 DAYS

Prices per person double occupancy all inclusive with exception of Panama City.

Holiday Season:  $3,573.00 per person.

Shoulder: $3,489.00 per person.

Low Season: $3,330.00 per person.

Prices include:

  • Accommodations: 1 night in Panama City, 3 nights in the Coral Lodge, 3 nights aboard the MV Cape James.
  • All Meals at Coral Lodge and aboard the Cape James.
  • Non Alcoholic Beverages.
  • Ground transfers.
  • Activities as listed in itinerary.
  • Hotel taxes and service.

Not Included:

  • Wines and Spirits.
  • Cigars.
  • Spa Services.
  • Fishing Charters.
  • Dive Trips.
  • International  air transportation

CAPE JAMES

ALL INCLUSIVE (Min 3 nights)

Accommodations, Meals, Beverages, and One Tour or Spa Treatments daily, Taxes and service Charge Per Day per Person.

Holiday Season: $372 per person per day

Shoulder: $332 per person per day

Low Season: $322 per person per day

Private Day Charter: Charter the ship, design your own itinerary and services.
$1,350.00 includes: Crew, 12 hours of ship time and 3 hours of navigation.
Additional navigation: $140.00 per hour.
Meals and additional services from $25.00 to 200.00 per person, depending on the choices.


Holiday  Season : December 26-January  3, Feb 14-25, April 21-26.

Shoulder Season: Jan 4-Feb 13, Feb 25-Apr 20, April 27-Oct 30.

Low Season: Nov 1-December 26.

TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO AND FROM CORAL LODGE
"getting there is part of the adventure and a great way to see Panama

There are a number of options by which you can arrive at Coral Lodge.  Many guests prefer to arrive via one option and depart via another in order to see more of Panama.

In the interest of simplicity the most popular options (to and from the lodge) are listed and priced accordingly.  Should you wish to “mix and match” other options can be quoted.    We can also make last minute adjustments depending on weather conditions.   You can click on each Option for a more detailed description of each.

OPTION #1: Ideal for those who don’t enjoy flying in small aircraft  $240
TO:  LAND - SEA - 2.5 hour road drive to Miramar.  45 minute boat transfer to the Lodge.
FROM: SEA –LAND:   Inverted order of outbound transfer.

OPTION #2: Arriving by air to the San Blas Islands.  $270
TO: AIR – SEA - 6 AM flight from Panama City to San Blas.  1 hour boat transfer to the Lodge.
FROM: SEA – LAND - 45 minute boat transfer from Lodge to Miramar. 2.5 hour drive to Panama City.

OPTION #3: Fly by private charter to the San Blas Islands.  $425
TO: AIR – SEA – You decide the time of your  flight from Panama City to San Blas.  1 hour boat transfer to the Lodge.
FROM: SEA – LAND - 45 minute boat transfer from Lodge to Miramar. 2.5 hour drive to Panama City.

OPTION #4 Two Seas transportation by small aircraft  $516
TO: AIR – SEA - Morning flight from Panama City to San Blas.  1 hour boat transfer to the Lodge.
FROM: SEA – AIR – 1 hour boat transfer from Lodge to San Blas. 45 flight to Contadora Island in Las Perals. Car transfer to pier.
SEA - return to pier. 1.5 hour ferry to Panama City. Car Transfer to hotel.

All Prices are per person based on a minimum of 2, except options 4 &5 are based on 4.


ADDITIONAL ADD-ON OPTIONS (Priced per person):

1.-  SAN BLAS ISLAND TOUR arriving by air (only OPTION #1) Click for details. US$40 - minimum 2 guests. 
This tour is highly recommended.
2.- SAN BLAS ISLAND TOUR when taken from the lodge:  Click for details.  $80 per person – minimum 4 guests.
3.- PORTOBELO TOUR WITH LUNCH on return land transfers: Click for details, $25 – minimum 2 guests.
3.- CROSS ISTHMUS CANAL TRAIN FROM COLON TO PANAMA CITY:  Click for details,  US$80 per person, 2 guest minimum.  (Operates only Monday – Friday) 
4.-  PICK UP OR DROP OFF for hotels outside the Panama City metro area: US$20 each way per person.
(These would include Playa Bonita Hotel, Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Canopy Tower or similar)

             
AIRPORT TRANSFERS (EACH WAY - PER PERSON)
TOCUMEN INTERNATIONAL - CITY HOTEL :
TOCUMEN INTERNATIONAL – GAMBOA, ETC.
One adult : $35
One adult : $50
Two or more adults : $20 each
Two or more adults : $30 each
   

 

SCUBA DIVING

Diving at Coral Lodge is always an adventure since chances are you will be the first to explore any given reef.  Our reef system is considered by the Smithsonian Research Institute as the best in Central America in terms of quality and variety of Corals.  Generally the diving is best from April through December. We offer the newest in ScubaPro dive and DAN safety equipment.  The rates include free use of BC and regulator.  Masks and fins are available but we recommend that you bring your own to insure comfort and fit.
NB: It is Coral Lodge's policy not to accept Dive Package reservations from the end of November until the end of March due to weather conditions at this time of year.

DIVING RATES PER DAY (includes 2 boat dives and 1 shore dive):

PER PERSON (per day)

1 OR 2 DIVING DAYS -
US$ 100
3 OR 4 DIVING DAYS -  
US$ 90

5 OR MORE DIVING DAYS -

US$ 80

PADI COURSES

US$

PADI COURSES

US$

RESCUE DIVER

$250

OPEN WATER

$250

DISCOVER SCUBA

$87

ADVANCED OPEN WATER

$200

REFERSHER COURSE

$50

COURSES OFFERED BY PANAMA DIVERS

 

TOURS AND EXCURSIONS

Coral Lodge is best appreciated through the variety of activities our unique location offers.  Please let us know
in advance which of the following excursions you would like to participate in since
many of them require prior arrangements.:

 GUIDED MANGROVE KAYAK EXCURSION: to a beautiful mangrove bay with inlets to the east or a long mangrove canal to the west if tides permit $25 per person.

 GUIDED SNORKELING: Depending on water conditions there are a variety of places for great snorkeling.  Join the scuba divers on the boat and the dive master will be happy to point you in the right direction.  $65 per person.

 SANTA ISABEL RIVER AND VILLAGE TOUR: Visit the last village in Colon province (an ideal movie set for “Lost” or “Survivor”) and one of the most remote in Panama, while enjoying a quintessential jungle river.  We only offer this at high tide in order to pass the river mouth. Upon request.

 GUIDED RAINFOREST TREK: (in the dry season) to a nearby river with incredible lush tropical jungle foliage  $25 per person, 2 person minimum.

 HORSE RIDING EXCURSION: on a jungle trail and/or a long beautiful beach.   Includes a 10 minute boat ride from the lodge.  Please book this trip at least one day in advance since we use the local villager’s horses for this tour and logistics can be difficult.  2 – 3 hrs. RATES: $45 per person, 2 person minimum.

 DISCOVER SCUBA DIVING: with our Dive Master.  A great introduction to scuba diving with a short theory overview, pool practice, a shore dive and a shallow reef dive if conditions permit. $85 per person.

 SAN BLAS ISLAND TOUR: You can schedule a private tour for a longer all day excursion at a cost of $145 per person , 2 person minimum.

HONEY MOON PACKAGE

Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch with champagne on a private island in San Blas on arrival and a lobster (when in season) and champagne candlelight dinner at the resort.  In your water villa will be a floral arrangement, a box of chocolates, champagne (the evening of your choice), oils and soap suds for your jacuzzi, a pareo for her and a Coral Lodge polo shirt for him. $260 per couple 
Note: If not available on arrival, some of these items will be provided during the duration of your stay.

 

CORAL LODGE POLICIES

OUR RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

CHECK IN / CHECK OUT: Check-in time 1:00 pm and Check out time: 11:00 am

VILLA #6:  Due to a number of reviews in various websites and magazine articles, there is a constant demand for reserving villa #6.  Its location is slightly more private but all the villas are basically the same and have the same great views.  Since #6 was the first villa built, our guinea pig as it were, the other villas have slight layout improvements and are a bit more spacious.  We try to reserve villa#6 on a first come first serve basis but we give priority to honeymooners and longer stays.  However, since we only have six water villas, we can’t promise any given villa with total certainty since there is a chance, however small, that a change would have to be made to properly accommodate reservations. 

MINIMUM STAY: Given Coral Lodge’s remote location and the numerous leisure, nature, adventure and cultural related activities offered, we strongly recommend a minimum stay of 2 nights. During high season, longer stays will be given priority over reservation requests for shorter stays.

CHILDREN POLICY: Because Coral Lodge’s bungalows and walkways are over the water children under age 10 are not allowed for safety reasons.  Given the type of activities available at Coral Lodge, we do not recommend booking with us if you plan to bring children and/or adolescents over 10 years of age unless you are certain they will enjoy nature related activities and will not create a disturbance to other guest who want to relax and enjoy our unique setting. We do not have TV, internet, video games or activities designed for children and since a number of situations could be hazardous for them, parents must exercise care and control of their children at all times. We do not allow rough or boisterous behavior.

DIVE PACKAGE RESERVATIONS: During the months of December through March, Coral Lodge does not accept reservations for Dive Packages due to the weather. This time period is the windy season on the north coast of Panama and there is only about a 30% chance of being able to dive.

PAYMENTS: The following payment options are available, Last minute reservations should use the credit card option:

FOR CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:

We accept VISA AND MASTER CARD.  Print the authorization form (link below) and follow the instructions using the amounts indicated in your confirmation email.

PRINT AUTHORIZATION FORM

FOR PAYMENTS OUT SIDE OF PANAMA (Only checks payable on USA Banks): 

Send checks payable to: MILY COLOMA  to: 
DAVID D. WROUGHTON
#PTY - 12625
P.O. BOX 25207
MIAMI, FL 33102-5207 USA

FOR PAYMENTS IN PANAMA (ONLY  LOCAL PANAMANIAN BANKS) :

Checks payable to:  SAN BLAS DIVE RESORTS For deposit in HSBC BANK
Account # 0100345769

DEPOSITS: A deposit of 30% of your total invoice is required within 14 days of confirmation. We reserve the right to cancel any reservation without notice if payment is not received during that period.

PAYMENT OF BALANCE: The balance of your invoice is to be received at least 30 days prior to your arrival date. As our accommodation is limited, if we do not receive the balance by the due date, we may assume that you have cancelled your proposed stay with us.

CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations must be made and received by Coral Lodge in writing either by email or fax. The following fees apply for cancellations as a percentage of the total invoice value and are deducted from the deposit and/or payment:
DAYS NOTIFIED PRIOR TO ARRIVAL DATE:
More than 60 days notice
From 30 to 59 days notice
From 15 to 30 days notice
Less than 15 days notice

CANCELLATION FEE:
10 % administration fee
20 % cancellation fee
50% cancellation fee
100% cancellation fee

No refunds for No Shows or days not used resulting from late arrival or premature departure.

UN-OFFICAL CANELLATION POLICY:
The above is our official policy however, in most cases we will return the entire deposit less the administration fee if the room nights cancelled are re-sold. In these cases your deposit can also be used for rescheduled reservations.

LAST MINUTE RESERVATIONS: Payments for last minute reservations will be arranged with our reservation manager and should be made prior to travel to the lodge.

GRATUITIES: Gratuities for hotel staff are NOT included in your rates. All gratuities go into pool and are distributed equally to everyone in the hotel since we feel the maintenance crew is just as important as the restaurant staff. We recommend a gratuity of $20 per night at the lodge which can be given to the Guest Services Coordinator at the end of your stay. If they or any of our staff members have made your trip extra special, a personal tip to them is appreciated and welcomed.

INSURANCE: We strongly recommend that you travel with a comprehensive travel insurance policy to protect yourself and those traveling with you in the event of illness, injury, death, loss of baggage and personal items, cancellations and other contingencies.

RESPONSIBILITY: You are responsible for your own safety at all times. Please be advised that Coral Lodge and its parent company is not responsible for any loss of or damage to personal equipment and property or personal injuries sustained during your stay with us, or during your participation in any of our sponsored activities. For your own safety, please follow any and all directions and instructions given to you by our staff and those responsible for sponsored activities. Guests participating in scuba diving activities are required to sign an indemnity release form prior to instruction/diving. We will not accept responsibility for any delay, additional expense or inconvenience which may be caused directly or indirectly by events outside our control such as late arrival of International flights, civil disturbance, natural disasters, unusually severe weather, acts of government, acts of terrorism, or the failure of any machinery, equipment or transportation vehicle.

CORAL LODGE…COMMITED TO CARING FOR OUR HOST ENVIRONMENT