Location and Charts
The marina located is within the Panama Canal breakwater at the NorthWestern corner of Limon Bay, 200 yards South of Toro Point Light..
- Harbor Charts (MAP)
- Approaching the marina by sea: When first arriving to Panama please fly a Panama courtesy flag (plus the yellow quarantine flag).
Approaching the breakwater call CRISTOBAL CONTROL (Cristobal Signal Station) on VHF CH 12 or 16. Notify them of your presence and intention to go to Shelter Bay Marina.
Passing the main breakwater entrance turn right and follow parallel to the breakwater (150 metres to the South of the breakwater). You will soon see the Green channel marker buoys which should be passed just to your Port side.
- Approaching after a canal transit from the Pacific side: Drop off your advisor/pilot. Proceed North heading for the main breakwater opening.
Approaching this opening you will see the Shelter Bay green channel markers on your Port side. Turn left keeping these green marker buoys just to Port and run parallel to the breakwater. - Entering Shelter Bay marina: Call us on VHF Channel 74 advising us of your arrival. You will be directed to a suitable slip.
Fenders should usually be placed just above the water.
Continue to the harbour entrance and you will see ahead white concrete markers SB12 Red and SB13 Green showing the limits of the harbor entrance. Stay well within these markers and be alert for out-going traffic.
- After dark arrivals: Ccontact us during business hours calling John 67479118. Dave 66797993 Frank 67804614 or (the office) 4333581.
- When you have tied up, the dock master will hand you a check in form which should be completed before going to the marina office.
