Title: Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! ![1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59657200/59657146/25c64ae5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59657200/59657146/9f96c85e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59657200/59657146/1f00a4da.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59657200/59657146/b380bb23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/60000000/59660000/59657200/59657146/36dd0218.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! provides a garden and more. Adventurous travellers may like the boating and kayaking at this cabin. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Breakfast available - Outdoor space - Water view ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! This cozy waterfront cabin is ideal for a couple or tight-knit family. On the lower level, a ‘floating’ queen bed overlooks the water and can double as a couch. Upstairs, you'll sleep comfortably on a full bed with spectacular views of our dolphin-filled bay. The room is totally screened in for comfort, but doors open onto a private patio with its own toilet, sink, and shower. When night falls, bioluminescent plankton illuminate the water - magical! About Cocovivo: Welcome to our jungle paradise! CocoVivo sits on the Southern tip of Isla San Cristobal in the Bocas Del Toro Archipelago, a pristine paradise untouched by roads. Nestled between the magic of the jungle and the spectacular beauty of a coral reef, CocoVivo is an eco-conscious paradise where guests can connect with the beauty and biodiversity of the Bocas while still indulging in maximum relaxation. In each of our waterfront cabins, nature is right at your doorstep. Prepare to fall asleep to the sound of bioluminescent waters lapping beneath you and wake up to magical sunrises and sloths hanging out in the mangroves just feet from your window. Our private cabins are all within five minutes walk of our communal Reef Center which is the gathering place for guests and staff alike. At the Reef Cabin, you’ll find free snorkel equipment, kayaks and standup paddle boards, hammocks, a diving board, lounge space, and our communal dining table where guests can enjoy mouth-watering meals prepared by our private chefs. Our menu features innovative fusion dishes with ingredients grown right here on the property. At the Reef Center, you can also fill up on drinking water, help yourself to fresh fruit, and purchase cold sodas and beers. A perfect place for co-working, the Reef Cabin also has the strongest wifi signal on the property. Magical encounters with flora and fauna are a daily occurance here at CocoVivo, including… ANIMALS: Sloths, howler monkeys, kinkajous, frogs, dogs, and dolphins. PLANTS: CocoVivo got started as a reforestation project 20+ years ago, and today the forest is flourishing. Bookings for larger groups (up to 16 people) and yoga retreats are possible via: http://www.airbnb.com/h/eco-retreat Guest access The cabins are designed for privacy, tranquility. Shared areas include: \-The Reef Center, our communal dining, snorkeling, and co-working area. \-Complimentary standup paddles boards and kayaks are available at the end of the main dock. Keep in mind, we are one of the few resorts that offers these resources free-of-charge, so please leave the equipment in the same shape in which you found it (including inflating the boards) so they are ready-to-go for the next set of guests. \-Two composting toilets and one flush toilet are shared by everyone on the property. \-All the hiking trails on our 55 acre property are open for your exploration. For longer hikes and to learn about the biodiversity of the jungle, we encourage you to sign up for our $12/person jungle tour to make the most of your adventure. Other things to note !!! IMPORTANT: THIS IS A RUSTIC PLACE, NOT A LUXURY RESORT !!! It's for the adventurous, who want comfort in a remote setting, and want to experience realities of rural life in the tropics. In addition to the abundant pleasures of the lush forests and reefs, you should expect to….. WEAR BUG PROTECTION when being outdoors during dusk and dawn: We are bug conscious in the design of our accommodations. You will see dozens of geckos feeding on the insects on the outside of the screens that keep you bug free in the house. THERE ARE NO RESTAURANTS nearby CocoVivo and only one of the cabins (the Mangrove Treehouse) has a kitchen, so most guests choose to participate in our mealplan. Our rotating teams of private chefs offer delicious communal meals for an additional fixed fee. When you message us, please tell us what your plan for food is, or ask us to provide more information about the mealplan. TO GET TO COCOVIVO, please ask us about our rideshare service. We offer daily trips to either Bocas Town or Almirante. If you’d like to participate, please mention it in your booking message, and we will try our best to coordinate your pickup and dropoff with the needs of other guests, and ask for your flexibility. FEEL, SEE, HEAR, AND SMELL NATURE: Maybe the howler monkeys will wake you up. Maybe you will see spiders of unreasonable size. Maybe there will be a tropical storm, blowing warm lush rain in all directions. Our cabins are designed for maximum nature experience, and to bring in the breeze - and sometime with it some moisture. Maybe it’s a perfect, calm night, and while you are looking at a perfect reflection of the milky way in the water, you notice the natural smell of a healthy mangrove forest. All these things can be part of the experience. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cabin: WiFi ### Dining - Breakfast available for a fee - Chef service ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 0.5 bathroom - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Books - Games ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near the bay - Near the ocean - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117630000/117621700/117621649/cd161c90.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW Tropical Lodge Oasis for Groups - Pool, Breakfast, WiFi, Beach, Kayak, more! Bastimentos Island - Pool [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=117621649&PinnedHotelID=117621649&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110590000/110580700/110580627/a0568ffb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ocean view, Relax and escape at this peaceful peace of this tropical paradise. Bocas del Toro 2.0 1 review £151 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=110580627&PinnedHotelID=110580627&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108930000/108927700/108927673/0fd6f7e4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Over the Water - Dream Holiday House ISLA COLON - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=108927673&PinnedHotelID=108927673&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103980000/103977200/103977111/b0bb5860.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bahia Coral Lodge - Villa EcoLodge over the water - Half board - Bocas del toro Bocas del Toro - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=103977111&PinnedHotelID=103977111&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74140000/74134300/74134228/eb021b2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Eco-Lodge Bocas Coral Reef - Over water villa & birds house Bocas del toro - Sea view - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included 8.8 Excellent 10 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=74134228&PinnedHotelID=74134228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun-loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33700000/33694300/33694255/7548bfa2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Las Casitas of Villa Paraiso / Beachfront with Private Pool Isla Colon - Sea view - Pool - Kitchen - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 122 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-24&endDate=2025-10-25&selected=33694255&PinnedHotelID=33694255&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![2 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33510000/33502100/33502092/bc08d0ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Panama trip aboard a 40ft. Sailboat. Caribbean All-Inclusive Private charter. Bocas del Toro - Sea view - Kitchen - Breakfast available - Barbecue grill 9.8 Exceptional 12 reviews £604 includes taxes & fees 17 Oct - 18 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=33502092&PinnedHotelID=33502092&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bungalow Honeymoon Suite over the water | Building design](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15500000/15492800/15492775/23f9b077.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Eclypse de Mar Acqua Lodge Bastimentos - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Laundry - Room service 9.0 Wonderful 80 reviews £90 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=15492775&PinnedHotelID=15492775&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bed in Premium 8-Bed Dorm with AC | Capsule](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12310000/12304700/12304681/9941fde4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Palmar Beach Lodge Bastimentos - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 8.6 Excellent 88 reviews £69 includes taxes & fees 12 Oct - 13 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=12304681&PinnedHotelID=12304681&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Jungle Lodge, 2 Bedrooms | Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4030000/4027300/4027252/312e0903.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Red Frog Beach Island Resort Bastimentos - Pool - All-inclusive - Spa - Free WiFi 8.8 Excellent 82 reviews £259 includes taxes & fees 11 Oct - 12 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-11&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=4027252&PinnedHotelID=4027252&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' Best Snorkeling! Cabin Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' Best Snorkeling! Tierra Oscura ## About the area [Visit our Mexico and Central America travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mexico-And-Central-America.dx6023181) [View more Cabin rentals in Mexico and Central America](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mexico-And-Central-America-Cabins.d6023181-aaCabins.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=9.216852,-82.267624&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:m%60hw%40r%7BbuN%3FM%40Q%3FM%3FQ%40M%40O%40O%40O%40O%40OBO%40MBOBOBMBQBMBMDOBMDODODKDODMFODKFMFMFMFMFMFMFKHMFKHMHKFMHKJKHIHKHKJKJIHKJIJIJIJKJGJKLGJIJGLILGJGLGLGLGLGLELELELGLENELELCNELCNELCNANELANCNANCLAN%3FNCNAL%3FN%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%3FN%40NBL%3FN%40NBN%40LBN%40NDL%40NBLDNBLDNBLDLDLDNFLDLDLDLFLFLFJFLFLFJHLFJHJFLJJFJJJHJHHHJJJHHJJJHJHHHJHJHLHJFLHJHLFJFLFLFLFLFLDLFJDNDLFNDJBNDNDLBNDLBLBPBLBNBN%40LBN%40N%40N%40N%40N%40N%3FL%40P%3FL%3FP%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FNAN%3FNANANANALAPCLANCNCLCNCNCNELCLENENCLELGNELELGLELGLGLGLGJGLGLIJILGJIJILIJIJIJIJKJIHKJKJIHKHKHKHKHMHKHKFMHKHMDMHKFMFMDMFMDMFMDODMDMDMDODMDOBMBODM%40OBOBM%40OBO%40O%40M%40OBO%3FO%3FO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAM%3FO%3FOCOAMAOAOCOAMCOCOAMEOCMCOEMEMEOEMEMEMEMGMEMGMEMGMGKIMEMIKIKGMIKIKIKIKIKIKIIKKKKIIKIKIKKKIKGMIKIKGMIKGMGMGKGMGMGMGMEMGMEMEOEMEMEOCOEMCMCOCOCOCMCOAOCMAQAMAOAOAOAO%3FO%3FOAO%3FO&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=PzjiH49vj4Gzfb0_RPRdV6GLSFk=) Tip of Isla Cristobal, Bocas del Toro Province ### Restaurants - El Clandestino - Cayo Coral - Bahia De Mina - The Elephant House - Sin Nombre Dolfin Bahia ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is in the same region as Bocas Marina, Bocas del Toro Ferry Terminal and Hospital Point. Regional attractions also include Bolivar Park and Lil' Spa Shop by the Sea. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Waterfront Dolphin Pod - Bocas' best snorkeling! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 5 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken 17 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Exactly what we were looking for. Comfortable accommodations right on the water in a rustic setting with wildlife all around. Amazing snorkeling right on the property, hiking trail through the rainforest with sloths and monkeys, and opportunities for kayaking, swimming, etc. Hosts Melisa and Luciano were so helpful before and during our stay, and the food they prepared was spectacular. We loved our stay! ##### Ken ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jocelyn G. 9 Jan 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for curious souls We truly loved our stay with the Cocovivo family! We had no idea what to expect as some other places in Bocas del Toro had their corals bleeched. When we began snorkeling at Cocovivo - it was an amazing experience. What Ulrich and Elisabeth have created is a playground on both land and water... With coral reefs, kayaks, trails to spot the monkeys, sloths, birds, dolphins and at night glowing plankton and star filled skies... The list goes on. Lastly, a big shoutout to Captain, their dog, our FRIEND, and protector. He made our stay extra special. Friendliest and most active dog we've ever met. Gracias Cocovivo por los lindos recuerdos. ##### Jocelyn G. Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### grace d. 26 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing hosts, unforgettable experience We stayed 5 nights with 7 & 9 year olds. After dropping our bags, we received a tour of the toilets. Each cabin on the water has open toilets (for pee) with receptacles for paper. There are also several compostable toilets (simply pour a few scoops of sawdust after use and nature does the rest) and one flushable toilet. We used them all and were amazed at how easy, clean, and well engineered they all were. Ningún problema. We spent our days waking to the sounds of the jungle (birds and howler monkeys), stand-up paddling while trying to catch up to the fast swimming dolphin, jungle trekking with sloth, reading in the hammock for hrs (I finished 2 books!), snorkeling, & eating very well (Gracias a Nacho for making pickles for my daughter when she was homesick). Our only complaint was the sand flies who devoured us (+100 bites btwn us). Bring repellant! And cream for after the bites. ##### grace d. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gingie W. 22 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous! And bioluminescense Amazing ecostay. We chose this place for the snorkeling and bioluminensce, it was amazing, best snorkeling I have seen in my life. ##### Gingie W. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. 19 Sept 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### DONT HESITATE! WOW! What an unbelievable experience we had at this unique and awesome property. Here are a bunch of random notes: 1) be prepared for no hot water and composting toilets (think porta potties) this was not an issue for us, but for some it could be. 2) Try everything and advocate for yourself. We found that sometimes they were a little pessimistic about certain activities- but if you tell them you want to do it they will make it happen. 2a) Bio-luminescence was really cool - go snorkeling and take out the clear kayak (they told us with the full moon it may not be worth it but it was cloudy enough and definitely worth it) 2b) We went to a day trip to Zapatillas (they also didnt advise it) but we went the right time of year (September) and it was amazing! 3) Staying on dolphin bay was really amazing, we saw dolphins off the dock (though from pretty far away), and on our boat trip to zapatillas and on our return to bocas at the end of our stay. 4) The coral here is out of this world, the greens, yellows and purples were amazing 5) Its definitely not super private and the Dolphin pod that we stayed in was probably the least private. You need to go in aware and comfortable with this. You basically see people walking by when you are in the outdoor shower. So either be comfortable, wear a bathing suit or shower at night. 6) It can be a little toasty in the cabins at night - they do provide a fan - but if you are sensitive you should be aware. Our friends stayed in mangrove house and it was stuffier than the Dolphin pod - but way more private. 7) Bocas town was not our cup of tea, so we only went when we needed to fly in and out. All of this aside, we had a fantastic time and would definitely consider going back! ##### Adam S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022