Flamenco Marina — Attraction in Panamá

Avoid this place like the plague. Very weak facilities and the most expensive marina around. I had to get some work done here it was an awful experience. The management took advantage of every opportunity to gauge me. I had my boat lifted and they set her down in a way that didn’t allow me to work on the keel like I needed to. I asked them if I could reposition the supports and they said they would have to charge me an entire lift and splash fee again just to readjust the supports. I spoke with the manager about it and he simply didn’t care. I couldn’t believe it. If you are heading to shelter bay, definitely wait to get your work done over there way better prices, facilities, customer service...

We passed the Canal and tried to get a berth in the marina. I was calling them starting from 2:30 pm both VHF and phone. Nobody answered. We arrived and asked for a berth. A dock-master showed us a peer where we can stay overnight and go to the office next day. Then, when it was already dark, he started to ask if we have different documents. We had everything (cruising permit, health certificates, insurance, boat documents etc). Around 8pm he asked us to go away and arrive next day. As he explained his boss asked him to say that. It was dark and we were a tired after the canal crossing in one day starting at 4 am but we had no choice and left. Not a recommended place as there is no clients...

I don’t recommend staying here for an extended period of time if you can help it. For one everything is Wicked expensive! They don’t have Wi-Fi, or a clothes washing service. It is basically super expensive for no reason. Also to get work actually done on the boat, it costs a fortune. If I was you, and if you can. I would just sail to Buenaventura, the prices are way better, and so are the facilities and everything else. Unfortunately they don’t have...