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Revision as of 13:15, 23 November 2014
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Ferry Xpress Ferry across the Darien Gap
Since November 2014 a new car, motorbike and people ferry has been operating from Panama to Colombia across the Darien Gap. The ferry also operates in the other direction (i.e. Colombia to Panama. This ferry allows quick, easy and relatively cheap passage across the Darien Gap, essentially completing the Pan American Highway from Alaska to Argentina.
Current Status
There was a brief interruption to service in mid November 2014, but as of November 20 the ferry is running again, in both directions.
Please update this date if you have taken the ferry since the date listed.
Instructions, process and price
Panama to Colombia
Cost for two passengers and a Sprinter based RV (size 6 meters long, 3.4 tall, weight 8,550 lbs).
- Cabin: $57.00 USD
- Vehicle: $350.00 USD
- Base Fare: $118.00 USD. Taxes: $248.00 USD
- Total: $783.00 USD
- NOTE: This was written after the initial voyage on 10/27/2014 and may change.
- Purchase tickets for Ferry, online or at the office in Panama City. Website http://www.ferryxpress.net/.
- Call to make reservation for the size of the car, number of passengers and the optional cabin
- Operator emails a Word Document authorizing credit card payment. Doc includes description of service provided.
- Email the completed word doc with pictures of front and back of credit card and the buyers passport.
- Operator return emails a scanned copy of credit card charge and a ticket. 1 page ticket listing ticket holders name, # passengers and vehicle
- Paperwork 1) DIJ certification in Panama City. Location 8.96642, -79.54476 . Arrive before 9:00 am, they inspect VIN, take copy of title, drivers passport and customs paperwork. At 2:00 pm walk across street to Secretary General's office, give them a copy of the same paperwork and pick up certification. Make 3 copies of the certification in kiosk across street.
- In Colon, use Port named Colon 2000. Customs office on the right, just after the gate. Provide DIJ, Import Permit, Insurance and passport. They will stamp driver's passport "salida" for the car.
- Drive to the departure gate for Safety and Dog inspections. Safety inspection: Provide the port workers with copy of DIJ, passport, insurance. They will check for triangles, fire extinguisher, spare tire and check the lights. Dog inspection: open everything, stand to the side and two dogs will check car. Remove your carry on bag for the ferry trip.
- Check in a Ferry Xpress desk in the departure building using your printed ticket confirmation.
- Exit Immigration all passengers at the same desk to your right. Show passport, yellow customs card and ferry ticket.
- Drivers will return to vehicle to drive onto the Ferry after one more inspection. There was some confusion about the requirement to empty the vehicles of all cargo or luggage. We did not empty the vehicle, the police conducted a quick visual inspection. Again this may change after initial trip.
- Passengers will scan carry on bags and walk to the ferry
- If you haven't purchased insurance, you will be required to buy it on the Ferry after it departs from the dock. They will not allow the vehicle off the ferry until you buy or provide proof of insurance.
=Example Costs Panama to Colombia
| ! Item | ! 4x4 Length up to 5m Height upto 4.2m | ! Van Length 5m - 7m Height 2.9m | |||
| Cabin (for two people) | $57.00 USD | $68.00 USD | |||
| Vehicle | $275.00 USD | $300.00 USD | |||
| Base | $118.00 USD | $118.00 USD | Tax | $228.00 USD | $248.00 USD |
| Total to Pay | $678.00 USD | $734.00 USD |
Colombia to Panama
Overland Sphere Discount
- Overland Sphere Contributors get a 15% Ferry Xpress Discount on all the above prices.
References
External Links
Tags: Ship vehicle from Panama to Colombia, ferry from Panama to Colombia, Darien Gap Crossing, Panama to Colombia car ferry, Drive the Pan American Highway, drive from Alaska to Argentina, drive to South America
