Hi from
Catamaran Tiger Lily
I Used Roy Bravo of "Emmanuelagencies@emmanuelagenciessa.com". Being
single handed he sorted everything out for me from liaising with all the agencies, paperwork, financies, admeasureres, pilot, ropehandlers and ropes. He even organised a
mooring for me in the
Balboa Yacht Club. He was always available by
phone and answered my emails as promptly as could be expected. He met me for an initial meeting, prior to the transit and also on arrival at the
Balboa end. He speaks fluent and is knowledgeable about all aspects of the passage procedures along with all the relevant personnel and certainly gor me through quicker than others. I was amchored on The Flats and was a 33ft
catamaran.
For peace of mind and to save a lot of running around especially if not fluent in Spanish, I would highly recommend using an agent and Roy in particular.
I have enclosed the information and prices from my transit in January 2016 below
Good Day Dear Bob,
Thanks for getting in contact with us requesting information for canal passage. Guidance - at present moment canal
traffic under normal conditions
with delays up to two days waiting time from the moment your
boat is
measured and same expect to increase by the time you planning to arrive due to high season`s
any how we shall keep you duly posted of developments. For your
quick reference please kindly see our best canal transit proforma basis
on information provided from your side as follows :
Canal tolls Usd 800.00 (up to 50 feet)Line handler (Usd 120.00 per man) 120.00 (if needed)Lines hire 120.00 (if needed) Fenders hire (6 big ones) 120.00 (if needed)Canal
inspection 55.00Security surcharge 130.00
Tourist visa Usd (105.00 per person) 105.00 (apply if exceed 72 hours in the country)
Clearance/cruising
permit 210.00 (apply after 48 hours in the country=
Bank commission 90.00
Transit Agency fee - basic 450.00
Petties & Incidentals 100.00
Total estimate expenses Usd 2,300.00
Our
services is a fixed
price and we shall take care of all formalities
immigration (checking/out),
customs (arrange clearance/cruising
permit), canal (register vessel in data, arrange
inspection,
program transit date). Emmanuel Agencies, S.A., is a certify company by the
Panama Canal and their in no need to pay a
security bond (buffer
Usd 891.00), you can pay in cash or by bank transfer at least two days prior passage.
Awaiting your further advise, thanks.
Best Regards,
Roy Bravo
General Manager
Phone : +(507) 441-5652
Mobile : +(507) 6678-6820
Email : emmanuelagencies@ emmanuelagenciessa.com
Webpage : www.emmanuelagenciessa.com
Emmanuel Agencies, S.A.
Panama Rep. of Panama