Taborcillo Island

Taborcillo has a little Hollywood history tucked into Chame Bay. Once owned by John Wayne, this private island near Punta Chame became known as John Wayne Island. Local accounts describe the actor returning to Panama for fishing and business, then retreating to the island for a few days away.

After Wayne's death, the island changed hands and later became home to a Western-themed tourism project inspired by his screen persona. That chapter is part of Taborcillo's story, not a promise of attractions operating today. Our visit is about the island's coastal setting: the shoreline, the bay, and a day on the water with your own group.

Our nine-hour day follows the coastline at an unhurried pace, with swimming, beach time when access allows, and room to relax aboard. The Oasis itinerary is a beach outing, not a snorkeling trip. Bring your camera and leave room in the plan to linger. Shore visits depend on local access restrictions and Captain approval; resort facilities and land-based attractions are not included or guaranteed.