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Private Crewed Charters – Starting from 3 days & 3 nights

Enjoy the exquisite anchorages of Cayos Holandeses or Coco Banderos.

The shared San Blas catamaran cruise with the best privacy (double cabin with en-suite bathroom) and a Native Guna crew.

Captain Morgan’s cruise for 12 days

Discover San Blas, the Caribbean coast of Panama with its historical sites and the Panama Canal.

PREMIUM San Blas Cruise & City Tour Package for 7 days

Embark on a comfortable all-inclusive adventure on the VIP ONE Catamaran - Lagoon 500.

Our star package. All included: pick up, transfer, hotel, sailing cruise, Panama canal & city tour !

The perfect all-inclusive honeymoon getaway. Eat, sail and love!

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We also encourage SUSTAINABLE TOURISM by training and employing NATIVE GUNA captains, first mates and hostesses in conformity with the wish of the local Guna authorities.

The Lost Archipelago of the Guna people

Sailboat rentals with crew in San Blas (Guna Yala), Panama since 1997. Our packages offer more activities than any beach resort. Whether you are on your honeymoon , traveling with friends or on your family vacation, our all-inclusive packages will transform your plans into a relaxing, yet exciting trip through one of the most beautiful archipelagos on the planet.

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Welcome to our salty world Are you ready to discover the San Blas Islands? Join our sailing trip and let yourself be carried away by adventure! Contact Us Join us on this cross-continental passage between Americas Sail from Colombia to Panama and vice versa, crossing through the paradise that is the Caribbean. Contact Us Be salty, Live Tasty! Explore the beauty of the San Blas archipelago on our fleet of sailboats and catamarans. Contact Us Reserve your spot in paradise now! Book your sailboat adventure with just a 10% deposit. Contact Us Sail, Explore, create memories Experience life on board and enjoy the adventure of navigation while feeling the freedom that the sea provides with our licensed and experienced crew. Contact Us Welcome to our salty world

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Explore the beauty of the San Blas archipelago on our fleet of sailboats and catamarans.

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Join us on this cross-continental passage between Americas

Sail from Colombia to Panama and vice versa, crossing through the paradise that is the Caribbean.

Sail, Explore, create memories

Experience life on board and enjoy the adventure of navigation while feeling the freedom that the sea provides with our licensed and experienced crew .

Colombia & Panama

Embark on an extraordinary sailing adventure between Colombia to Panama or vice versa with our 5-day intercontinental sailing cruise. It includes 25-50 hours of open sea crossing and 3 days of blissful exploration of the paradise that is San Blas. This tour covers over 210 nautical miles of thrilling navigation. Join fellow adventurers, immerse yourself in new cultures, and unleash your inner pirate with our ultimate sailing experience.

Charters in San Blas

Discover the beauty of San Blas! Join our three-night shared charters just around San Blas departing from Panama City and returning to Panama City on the morning of the fourth day. With our 3-night package, you’ll have everything you need to live an unforgettable experience, from delicious meals to exciting snorkeling, volleyball & bonfires activities.

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From 150$ a day per person , on shared cruise, private cabin, with Monohulls from 40 feet to 60 feet and more !.. Private monohull also possible, for family or couples, with our friendly staff and captains. The best and most affordable way to discover the San Blas !..

More comfortable and spacious, Catamarans from 2 to 5 double cabins. Ideal for group or big family. Kayaks or paddles available to fully enjoy the clear waters. Lagoon 400, Nautitech 44, Salina 48, or more.., you name it ! .. The best and most comfortable way to sail in San Blas !..

Sailing in San Blas : The best way to discover these islands !..

We offer sailboat trips in the wonderful islands of San Blas in Panama !  We can provide from small  monohulls  (Bavaria 41, Beneteau 38, Endurance 35, etc ..) to bigger monohull  (Oceanis 473, Amel 46, Comet 50, etc..) and catamarans up to 50feet (Lagoon 400, Nautitech 445, Salina 48, Leopard 45 and Grand Sud 47).

We are boat owners and we love to live and sail in San Blas !.. We actually live there all year long !.. So, enjoy our experience and come to navigate with us with confidence !

Security, Comfort and Food  are very important to us :

• All boats meet all the  high standard security equipment  (VHF, security life raft, inflatable jackets, navigation lights, secured anchoring system, outboard dinghy motorized, up to date charts, security and emergency lights, etc, etc..)
• All of our boats are in a  perfect maintenance condition
• Quality Food prepared onboard , and cooked by a cook. Meals are exclusively prepared with fresh products only, and mainly served with lobsters, fish of the day, octopus, crab, etc..

Have question ? Just read our FAQ page  , or send us an email  , we always try to respond fast !..

We have all kind of different boats !..

On a Budget - Small Monohull (40ft)

From only 150$ per day per person , perfect for couple or small group of friends, can be privatized Beneteau 38, Bavaria 41, Endurance 35, great and comfortable, friendly and easy going captains

Monohulls 50ft / Catamarans 40ft

From 180$ - 220$ per person per day . Comfort and space, quality cruise, quality meals, kayaks or paddles available. Ideal for family, couple or group of frineds, can be privaitized as well..

Luxurious Catamarans (50+ft)

From 250$ per day per person , A/C available (option). Very large space in cockpit and interior,Ideal for one big or two families, Best quality meals prepared onboard, A truly life time experience ..

Best period to visit the San Blas

There are 2 different seasons though : the rainy season (from June to December) and the dry season (from January to May). Some people might think that rainy season is a “bad” season with lots of rain, storms, etc.. but it’s definitely a false statement, because rains do not really occur in far away islands (too far away from the coast), and there are not so frequent anyway. The “rainy” season is actually more a variation between cloudy days and beautiful sunny days.

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Transfer Panama City To San Blas

• You need to take a taxi (shared or private) and a water taxi to go from Panama city to the boat in San Blas
• Taxi transportation (shared) cost 25$ per person per ride. Pick up is around 5-6am at your hotel
• Water taxi cost around 5-15$ per person per ride (depending on the boat location)
• Kuna Yala entrance tax cost 22$ for non resident (12$ for resident)
• We work with privileged partner for transportation and can arrange it all for you

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"Stunning Sailing Adventures in San Blas: Best Boats, Tours & Prices"

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• Featured Boats
• Why visit San Blas Islands?
• Why Book With Us
• Itinerary and Activities
• Transportation to San Blas

Featured Boats:

Experience an unforgettable journey with Venezia 42! Enjoy exceptional service, 3 days of thrilling adventures, and experience Guna Yala with the best crew for cultural immersion. Book now for an experience of a lifetime!

Gather your besties for a memorable reunion on our featured Lagoon 55F! Rekindle memories while learning to sail with an all-female fun crew, explore scenic spots, and make cherished memories together. Reserve now for an unforgettable reunion on the water!

Discover the wonders of snorkeling and free diving while savoring the best dishes on water aboard Lagoon 55S! Explore the top spots in San Blas with the most experienced captain. Reserve now for an extraordinary aquatic experience!

Besides these 3, our fleet includes a variety of vessels, from affordable sailboat charters to luxury sailboat charters, ensuring that your San Blas sailboat vacation meets your preferences and budget. Embark on sailboat excursions to San Blas paradise.

What is Special About Sailing In San Blas Islands?

"explore the best san blas sailboat vacation deals & luxury charters", 1. varied sailing experiences:.

San Blas offers a diverse range of sailing experiences, from affordable sailboat charters perfect for budget-conscious travelers to private sailboat rentals ideal for those seeking exclusivity. Whether you're planning a romantic sailboat getaway or a family-friendly sailboat trip, San Blas has something to offer every type of traveler.

2. SUSTAINABLE TOURISM PRACTICES:

The Guna Yala community places a strong emphasis on sustainable tourism practices, ensuring the preservation of their environment and cultural traditions. Visitors can appreciate and support these eco-friendly initiatives while enjoying a responsible and respectful travel experience.

3. ISLAND HOPPING PARADISE:

San Blas is an archipelago of over 300 islands, each with its unique charm waiting to be explored. The island chains are protected from the waves by miles-long reefs nearly invisible from above water. During your San Blas sailing trip, there may be 15 to 18 feet waves just near where you are anchored, yet your sailboat will be in flat water. On the outer islands, you can see the waves crashing in front of you as if hitting an invisible wall and hear them roar. However, you will always be in completely flat water. There is no exageration when you hear  "San Blas offers the best sailing experience in the world".

4. CULTURAL IMMERSION WITH GUNA YALA:

The Guna Yala (formerly known as the Kuna Yala) people, who inhabit the San Blas Islands, add a cultural richness to San Blas sailing trip.. Thanks to being fierce protectors of this beautiful corner of the world, nobody who is not Guna is allowed to build structures. And Gunas mostly prefer huts. Not even Panamanians are allowed to live or open a business, hotel, etc., on any Guna island. You can visit without disrupting their lifestyle, immerse yourself in their traditions, colorful attire, and ancient wisdom. Learn about their harmonious coexistence with nature, gaining insights that make your journey more profound. There is no exagerration when you hear "Guna Yala is a truly special place".

What are the 2 Types of Sailing Tours in San Blas?

"san blas sailboat tours: family-friendly trips, romantic getaways & more".

Explore private catamaran charters for a personalized experience or opt for cabin rental to share the adventure with new friends. Our sailing tour cater to couples, families, and groups, offering all-inclusive options and budget-friendly sailboat cruises for an unforgettable journey through the stunning San Blas Islands.

1. PRIVATE CATAMARAN CHARTERS

From swimming in crystal-clear waters to enjoying fresh seafood grilled over coconut husk fire on the beach with a local Guna family, our private catamaran charters promise a unique blend of comfort, natural beauty, and cultural immersion. Disconnect from the world and create lasting memories on a personalized San Blas sailboat trip, where every moment is crafted to suit your desires.

2. CABIN RENTAL

The cabin rental option is perfect for couples or small groups who want to share the adventure with new friends. Instead of reserving the entire boat, you can opt for the affordability of a private cabin rental. With shared options the price includes everything the private trip includes. 3 to 5 day itineraries are the most popular to get the full experience.

"Top 3 Reasons Why You Should Book Your Trip With Us"

1. fast communication.

We prioritize efficient and rapid communication channels, ensuring that you will receive quick responses to your inquiries, booking requests, and any concerns you may have. Our goal is to make the entire booking process seamless and enjoyable.

2. STRESS FREE ARRANGEMENTS

Booking a boat trip with us will guarantee a stress-free experience. Our team takes care of all the details, from organizing itineraries to handling logistics. You can relax and enjoy the anticipation of your upcoming boat adventure, knowing that every aspect is being expertly managed by your team.

3. HAND PICKED FLEET

Our curated selection of boats guarantees quality, safety, and comfort. We collaborate with reputable boat operators, ensuring well-maintained vessels equipped with modern amenities, creating a memorable and worry-free journey.

"Itinerary & Activities"

A trip tailored to your requests.

Upon your arrival on the sailboat, your captain and crew will help you settle into your cabins, give you a tour of the boat, and show you its amenities. Most likley you will feel tempted to jump into the crystal-clear blue waters right away. You will enjoy the beautiful views while listening to palm fronds rustling, tropical birds singing, and feeling the stress leave your body. After that, you will have a chat with the captain to plan your activities in San Blas based on your interests and his local knowledge, ensuring a memorable adventure for your group.

Immerse yourself in San Blas sailing holidays with local crew, exploring off-the-beaten-path destinations and sailboat island hopping adventures. From sustainable tourism practices to romantic sailboat getaway, your San Blas sailboat vacation promises unforgettable moments in paradise.

DAILY ACTIVITIES

 After enjoying a delicious lunch on the deck with the best views, you will set sail to another island. Once anchored at another spot with spectacular views, you'll be ready to enjoy your chosen activity. You can swim and snorkel on your own, or the captain and crew will be happy to take you to their favorite spots. There will be kayaks or paddleboards, or both, available to explore around islands and reefs. If you choose to swim to the islands from the boat, the crew will take your cameras to the islands in the dinghy for pictures. Whenever you request, they will fill up an icebox with drinks and take them to the beach where they will also set up hammocks. On the boat, there will also be shaded areas provided, hammocks set up, or sunbathing areas available. 

Sometimes, you will have lunch or dinner on the islands where you can BBQ over a coconut husk fire. On some islands where few families live, you will have a chance to buy coconuts, have them opened for you. You will enjoy a stroll on the beach while sipping your fresh coconut. You will meet Guna families and experience the serenity they live in, harmonizing with nature. You will also have a chance to see and buy their colorful molas. You may even participate in grating the coconut to make coconut rice that will accompany your lunch or dinner. You will spend your nights enjoying the company of your group or hearing fascinating stories from your captain under millions of stars. If time is right, you will be memerized watching a moonrise. Sometimes you will enjoy a bonfire gathering on the beach with other travelers. The next day, you will just have to do it all over again.

These are examples of some of the activities you will enjoy for as many days as you choose to spend in this magical corner of our planet. The one thing you will most certainly do will be creating memories that will stay in the warmest part of your heart forever. 

"What are the Prices of Sailboat Tours in San Blas?"

Our sailboat tours start as low as $250 per person, offering budget friendly sailboat cruises for a tailored sailing experience. Whether you're looking for last-minute sailboat deals or luxury sailboat charters, our diverse pricing options cater to every traveler. The cost depends on the boat size and your group's size—larger groups enjoy a reduced per-person, per-day rate. 

For those seeking shared adventures, prices range from $200 to $370 per person. Whether you opt for an intimate private excursion or a shared voyage, our diverse pricing options cater to your preferences, promising an unforgettable journey through the stunning San Blas Islands. 

How to Get to San Blas from Panama:

By car + water taxi.

It's a 2.5 to 3-hour SUV ride followed by a 30 to 45-minute water taxi ride, costing $75 one way or $150 round trip. After confirming your booking, a representative from a licensed transportation company will contact you to coordinate your land transfer. On the day of your trip, an SUV will pick you up between 5:00 and 5:30 am. The journey offers a scenic route through the jungle, with the SUV leaving the city and entering Guna territory. Upon arrival in San Blas, a water taxi (lancha) will be ready to take you to the outer islands where your sailboat awaits. You'll reach the sailboat between 9:30 and 10:30 am, starting your adventure in paradise. In the case of shared charters, the boat may be in the most secluded yet the most beautiful area, which is a little further than the arrival point, on the day of your arrival. In such a case, the lancha ride may be longer, with arrival on the boat at about 11:30. However, the view and serenity you will be greeted with will make the extra hour -which is a very scenic small boat ride through islands in itself- worth it. At the trip's end, the lancha will pick you up the next morning, retracing the route in reverse and getting you back to the city by noon.

Small charter planes can be arranged with a local airline, starting at around $500 for a 3-passenger plane. The ride lasts 40 minutes, and upon arrival at the airstrip in San Blas, your captain will be waiting for you. The boat will be anchored next to the island as well.

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Our services cater to travelers seeking an unforgettable charter experience. With our full-service package, we provide transportation from Panama City to San Blas, offering the convenience of a water taxi. Indulge in delectable meals and drinks throughout your journey, including mouthwatering lobster dishes. Explore the crystal-clear waters of San Blas with our water toys and dinghy, or immerse yourself in the vibrant marine life using our top-notch snorkel equipment. Sail around the stunning San Blas islands aboard our comfortable sailboat, ensuring a memorable trip to this tropical paradise.

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Come and immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the San Blas Islands, a true natural paradise in the heart of the Caribbean. With its crystal clear waters, remote islands, and sandy beaches, this destination is a dream come true for any traveler seeking an unforgettable holiday experience.Located in the Guna Yala region, the San Blas Islands offer a unique and authentic Caribbean experience. Comprising of many small islands, each with its own charm and allure, this archipelago is a haven for those who appreciate the untouched beauty of nature. From vibrant coral reefs to lush tropical forests, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

One of the highlights of visiting the San Blas Islands is the opportunity to immerse yourself in the rich and vibrant culture of the indigenous Guna people. The Guna Yala region is home to the Guna community, who have preserved their traditions and way of life for centuries. Interacting with the Guna people and learning about their customs and traditions is an enriching experience that will leave a lasting impression.

For those seeking adventure, San Blas Adventures offers a range of exciting activities to make the most of your time in this tropical paradise. Whether it's snorkeling in the crystal clear waters, exploring remote islands, or simply relaxing on a pristine sand beach, there is no shortage of things to do and see.

When planning your trip to the San Blas Islands, be sure to include a visit to El Porvenir, the main hub of the archipelago. Here, you can find accommodations, restaurants, and other amenities to make your stay comfortable. From El Porvenir, you can easily explore the surrounding islands and discover hidden gems that will leave you in awe.

Whether you are a nature lover, an adventure seeker, or simply looking for a peaceful escape, the San Blas Islands are the perfect destination for your next holiday. With its stunning natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, and endless opportunities for exploration, this hidden gem in the Caribbean is sure to leave you with memories that will last a lifetime.

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Get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure as you explore the stunning San Blas islands. Located off the coast of Panama, these picturesque islands are a hidden gem waiting to be discovered by avid travelers like yourself. With crystal-clear turquoise waters, pristine white sandy beaches, and lush tropical landscapes, the San Blas islands offer a paradise-like setting that will leave you in awe.

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You can reach the San Blas Islands from Panama City by taking a domestic flight with Air Panama or we organize the transportation for you.

Yes, day trips to the San Blas Islands are available. However, it is recommended to spend at least a few days in the islands to fully experience their beauty.

The rainy season in the San Blas Islands typically occurs from May to November. During this time, there may be more frequent rain showers.

Yes, there are accommodations available on some of the islands, including rustic cabins and hammocks for rent. We offer unique sailing experience in San blas.

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The best way to explore the San Blas Islands is by sailboat or catamaran. You can hire a boat charter and sail around the beautiful islands with us.

No, there are no flights available from Colombia to the San Blas Islands. But you can fly from Cartagena or Bogota directly to Panama City and then with a flight or taxi to San Blas.

No, the Panama Canal is located on the Pacific side of the country, while the San Blas Islands are on the Caribbean side.

Yes, it is important to respect the customs and traditions of the Guna people who inhabit the San Blas Islands. They have their own rules and regulations, and it is important to follow them during your visit.

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Sailing San Blas Islands Panama: My Detailed Guide 2024

Last Updated on March 6, 2024

The San Blas Islands are the closest thing there is to paradise! Here’s a detailed guide to sailing the San Blas Islands, Panama.

There’s no one around me, except for a star fish lying just a few feet away and my sail boat in the far distance. I sit on the fine sand, dipping my feet into the warm crystal water, enjoying the tiny island all to myself.

I am sailing in the San Blas Islands, Panama. And t his is the closest place to paradise.

The 375 islands that make up San Blas Panama are pristine and well-protected — some of them are inhabited by the indigenous Kuna people, but most are deserted. The islands are still relatively undiscovered by mass tourism. Getting here is not easy, but that’s exactly its appeal.

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The answer is simple: San Blas Islands are some of the most pristine and untouched places in the world. I’ve been to many island nations like Mauritius, Maldives and Fiji, and San Blas is right up there on a list of world’s top islands.

But it’s not going to stay this way for long. Even though island life here is still relatively basic and primitive, technology is slowly being introduced to the islands. Things here will change soon enough.

San Blas Islands, Panama, are home to the indigenous Kuna people (sometimes spelled “Guna”), who has maintained political autonomy from the mainland since a revolution in 1925. They control tourism on their own terms and benefit directly from the money earned from tourism. But their agreement terms with the Panamanian government are constantly changing, so nobody really knows what the future is like for San Blas. 

It’s important to have travel insurance, even if you’re traveling Panama for just 1 week. Safety Wing is the most popular travel insurance company for COVID19-coverage. I use their Nomad Insurance plan , which covers COVID-19 as any other illness as long as it was not contracted before your coverage start date. Refer to my travel insurance guide for more details.

If you’re looking for all-inclusive resorts, jet skiing, and air conditioning, San Blas Panama is not for you. San Blas is a quiet, pristine area with empty castaway islands that usually have nothing more than a few huts and coconut trees.

The islands can get packed with day-trippers, but after they leave in the afternoon, you’ll often find that you have whole stretches of beaches to yourself. Apart from snorkeling, laying on the sand and napping on the hammocks, there’s not much to do.

Traveling Panama with kids is generally very easy, but at San Blas it can be abit trickier because of the lack of facilities (our daughter enjoyed it).  Electricity and running water are rare on San Blas Islands. Places that have them use it sparingly at night, and try to keep electrical consumption to a minimum. You might find a restaurant and bar at the lodges, but don’t expect shops or WiFi anywhere.

Out of the 375 islands in San Blas, 49 of them are inhabited by different Kuna communities. There are around 300,000 Kunas in total. The Kuna mainly rely on tourism, fishing and harvesting coconuts for a living. 

One of the most important islands in San Blas is Acuadup (translates to mean “Rock Island”) where the Kuna elders and leaders live. The leaders on this island make all the main decisions for the other island and they help in trades and marriages with other Kuna communities.

The Kuna are quite friendly to young kids and they are very protective. They definitely make sure that you have the best Panama family vacation possible and that your kids are well taken care of.

As with the rest of Panama , the official language on San Blas Islands is Spanish. Since the islands are inhabited by indigenous Kuna people, they speak both Spanish and Kuna language.

Not much English is spoken here, so be sure to learn some Spanish words before you get here. My husband is Spanish and we lived in Spain for 8 years, so we had no problem communicating with locals.

How to Get to San Blas Islands

Getting to San Blas Islands is not cheap, because of how restrictive tourism here is (being controlled by the Kunas). It is easy enough and there are many options, read below to decide which is the best for you.

To get to San Blas Islands, you need to book a 4WD transfer that takes 2.5 hours to get to San Blas Port in Carti. From there, take a lancha (speed boat) to the islands. It takes at least an hour to the first of the San Blas Islands.

Our sailboat booked the transfers for us but you can find transfer company online too. The 4WD transfer cost us US$70/person return, and the speedboat also cost $70/person return.

Before our trip, we’d read that the car journey can be treacherous. But it’s not! A new paved road has been built in the last stretch, so it’s quite smooth sailing. Be prepared for a fully packed car though. They always make sure to fill up all 6 seats in the 4WD.

As of May 2019, foreigners are not allowed to drive to the San Blas Port, so you won’t be able to rent your own car and drive there. Before arriving at the port, you’ll have to stop at a Kuna checkpoint, where they will check your passport. Foreigners also need to pay an entrance fee of US$20 here.

The cheapest option to visit San Blas is a day tour from Panama City . You can choose to stay in huts on the islands, but they are all rustic and overpriced ($130-200/night).

The day trips tend to cost around US$100 and include 4WD transfers and lancha. You’ll get to visit three to four islands in one day and also have a local lunch included.

But one day is not enough to see the beautiful islands and I highly recommend staying overnight. GetYourGuide also has a 1-night San Blas Islands tour that include transfers, so you won’t need to worry about anything else.

It is also possible to fly from Albrook airport in Panama City (not Tocumen International) to El Porvenir or Playa Chico. Air Panama flies the route on small 20-seaters and the flight costs around US$100 each way.

From El Porvenir or Playa Chico, you’ll need to take a taxi to the San Blas port and then a lancha. That will probably cost another US$40 each way.

Another option is a privately charted flight. These go from Albrook to tiny landing strips on the islands so you can go straight to your sailboat. These are crazy expensive but if you’re lucky, you might find a chartered plane that’s going back empty and can fly you back for cheap.

There are two main seasons on San Blas Islands: rainy season runs from June to December, and dry season from January to May.

During the rainy season, you might run into some rain but they’re usually showers and don’t last long. The dry season sees sunny days, but strong and constant winds. This is also the most popular time to visit.

We traveled San Blas Islands in April and had perfect weather the whole time we were there. No rain, cloudless skies and endless sunshine.

This depends on whether you’re planning to sail around the islands, sailing onwards to Colombia or just staying in a hut on the islands. I will cover more on those in my next point.

In general, three to four days would be enough to get a good feel of the San Blas Islands. We booked a two-night sailing trip and visited four islands, but still wished we had more time on the boat.

If you’re planning to sail from Panama to Colombia, those trips take at least five days, with two of them spent sailing in the open ocean. For those who plan to stay on the islands, you can easily hire lanchas to bring you island-hopping. If budget permits, I recommend booking at least three nights.

Sailing around San Blas is of course the best way to see the islands, but it’s also the most expensive. We opted to sail around the islands as it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for us.  We have sailed in Greece and Croatia, we knew that we liked this style of traveling. It was definitely the best way to explore Panama with kids but families with babies will need to be careful and make sure the babies don’t fall overboard. 

There are mainly two types of boats to choose from: mainly monohulls and catamarans. Catamarans are more spacious and comfortable, thus more expensive. The price for a shared boat on a monohull is around $130-200 per person per night and on a catamaran is $230 upwards per person per night.

After spending months researching, we went with Sail Boat Trips as the prices were the lowest. For a 2-night sailing trip, we paid $920 for my husband, daughter and myself. That included accommodation, all our meals and drinks (that included bbq lobsters), island hopping, and use of their gear. .

We sailed San Blas onboard Catamaran L’Eclectik , with a French family who was homeschooling their kids. Philippe and his family were welcoming and willing to share all their gear with us. The catamaran was in tiptop shape and very family-friendly. They have two girls aged 10 and 11, which means lots of fun equipment like a SUP and a floating trampoline that our daughter loved.

During our sailing trip, we would usually start the day sailing for just a few km and stopping at a new island. We would jump off the catamaran (my favorite part!) and start snorkeling around or swim up to the beach. It was so much fun for all of us: whether it was finding lion fish while snorkeling, or discovering an oddly shaped shell on the beach. Lunch would be served onboard, then it was time to relax on the hammock and nap before arriving at another island in the afternoon.

All our meals onboard were amazing, from delicious bbq lobsters right on the beach, to freshly cooked snapper fish, and tender beef steak. They also offered us lots of good wine and drinks. One of the perks of sailing with the French!

My original plan was to sail from Panama to Colombia through San Blas, but most boats don’t take kids under 12 years old. The journey includes two full days of sailing in the open sea and waves can be choppy.

The Panama-Colombia sailing trips also tend to be catered towards young budget travelers backpacking Central America . Prices are around $550 per person for the entire trip, sharing cabins/salon with groups of 4 to 6 people. Also, boats do not leave on the date set unless they have reached their full passenger capacity and weather conditions are favorable.  

If sailing out in the open sea doesn’t interest you, check out  San Blas Adventures  that do party-style island-hopping trips on lancha (speedboats). They start either in Panama or Colombia. Prices are very affordable, but be prepared to sleep on hammocks. We would have picked this back in those days!

Things to Do on San Blas Islands

For most people traveling to San Blas, El Porvenir island is usually your first stop because of its central position and its connections with other islands. While El Provenir isn’t the most beautiful island of San Blas, it does offer electricity and running water.

Scuba diving is sadly not allowed in San Blas, but this means it has one of the best-preserved coral reefs in the world. Snorkeling is allowed though, so be sure to bring your snorkeling gear.

Another popular stop is Perro Chico , which has a lodge with a big picnic area. What I like about the island is the sunken boat (small shipwreck) located just off the beach. You can snorkel easily around the boat, even our 4-year-old kid loved it.

Pelicano Island has been recently made famous by the Netflix series, “Money Heist” as it was filmed here. It’s a tiny islet with just one or two Kuna family living here. The shallow waters all around the island are home to hundreds, if not thousands, of starfish.

My favorite is probably Banedub Island . The beach lies to the south and is out of the current so the water is shallow and calm. We saw lots of lion fish while snorkeling around the jetty. And at night, we also saw illuminating jellyfish swimming around and it was magical!

There are very few options for lodging on the islands, and they tend to be extremely overpriced. You’re looking at $130-200/night for a little hut with sandy floor and a thin mattress covered by a mosquito net.

Cabañas Narasgandup   — This rustic, simple lodge has wooden overwater bungalows that stand over the clear waters. Possibly the best lodge in San Blas. Expect rudimentary accommodation, but a stunning setting and pristine beaches. Check the rates here.

Cabañas Wailidup — With small overwater huts, this lodge is another good option for budget travelers. The huts are built over crystal clear waters surrounding Carti Yantupo island. Check the rates here.

Enjoy San Blas — Located in El Porvenir, this lodge has wooden standalone huts that provide some privacy. It has a great atmosphere, perfect for young backpackers. Check the rates here.

Hotel El Porvenir — With basic huts and simple facilities, this lodge is located on the beachfront in Playón Chico. Rooms are simple but not very private. Check the rates here.

The San Blas Islands are largely safe, with the tightly-knit Kuna communities looking out for each other. The Kuna people are very protective people, and they’re always making sure that tourists are well taken care of. We felt very safe here, and never once did we have any dodgy encounter. The only danger that travelers face is perhaps theft or unsanitary food.

You don’t need specific vaccinations to travel San Blas Islands, Panama. However, as in most tropical countries, there is a risk of getting infected by mosquito-borne diseases in Panama.

Malaria is only present in the Darien Gap near the border with Colombia . The Darien province is famous for its dense jungles and as a dangerous road/gap between Panama and Colombia.

There’s nothing to worry if you’re just sailing around San Blas Islands. But I still recommend bringing mosquito repellent and wearing long sleeves at night to avoid getting bitten.

It’s generally safe to drink tap water in Panama, but not in the San Blas islands. If you’re sailing on a sail boat, free water is usually provided. For those staying on the islands, I recommend buying big barrels of water (3L) as water that locals drink might not sit well with your stomach.

As for food, the Kuna people eat mostly seafood that’s freshly caught from the sea. We had amazing grilled lobsters, fresh snapper and shrimps on the sailboat everyday. I absolutely loved the food here!

You’ll notice lots of Kuna people rowing their wooden canoes around to different sailboats, selling fresh seafood they’d caught. Note that foreigners are not allowed to catch fish yourself or collect coconuts from the islands.

The San Blas islands are an expensive destination but they are SO worth it. A trip here comes with a hefty price tag but all the money go directly to the indigenous Kuna people (who rely mainly on tourism now).

Prepare to spend around US$150-250/person/night whether you are sailing or staying on the islands. Getting there costs around US$140/person for the return trip. However, there are ways to see San Blas Islands on a budget: you can come on a day trip from Panama City (round $100) or on a party backpacking tour (around $500).

Panama uses both the US dollars and the Panamanian Balboa, which are of the same value. Also there are no ATMs on the islands , so make sure to have enough cash with you. If you’re planning to book a sailing trip, you will pay a 10% deposit when booking and the rest in cash upon arrival.

Note that it’s NOT allowed to bring suitcases on all sailing boats and lanchas (speed boats) that operate around San Blas Islands. We were told that the 4WD transfers won’t take you if you bring a suitcase. Make sure to just bring a daypack or a light backpack if you’re sailing to Colombia. You won’t need much on the islands anyway.

I recommend bringing sun-proof swim shirt that can protect your skin while snorkeling (bikini/shorts are not enough!).  KEEN footwear or normal sandals might be useful to walk on beaches strewn with seashells or corals.

Snorkel mask and fins are usually provided by sailboats or tours, so there’s no need to bring your own unless you want to. We brought our full-face snorkel masks and found them pretty comfortable and useful.

• SPF 70 Sunscreen
• Mosquito repellent with DEET
• Snorkel mask and fins
• UPF50+ rash guard swim shirt
• Dry bag for snorkeling/kayaking
• Quick-dry towels
• Sun hat that covers the neck
• KEEN covered sandals
• SteriPen to sterilize water
• Dramamine for motion sickness
• GoPro Hero 7 for waterproof photos/videos!
• Quick-dry t-shirts for the hot weather

• Pack a light day pack for San Blas Islands — suitcases are not allowed on sailboats or lancha.
• Bring cash in USD as there are no ATMs on the islands.
• Bring a book or e-reader to keep yourself entertained.
• Stock up on snacks or anything you need in Panama City before the trip as you most probably won’t find it on the islands.
• If you’re allergic to seafood, be sure to let your sailboat operator know.
• Be prepared to go completely off the grid when sailing or staying on the islands as there won’t be WiFi.
• Please do not touch the star fish or any marine animals that you see. Also make sure you don’t kick or touch the corals when snorkeling. Do NOT even think of bringing home a starfish or anything you find on the islands.
• The water conditions when sailing from Panama to Colombia can be rough, remember to bring motion sickness medication ! Even if you don’t usually get seasick, it’s best to be prepared for the rough conditions.

Hope this guide to sailing in San Blas will help you with your trip planning. San Blas Islands were the highlight of our Panama trip and I cannot wait to return someday!

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Always wanted to explore San Blas islands! Thanks for all the helpful info, will def bookmark the page. I applaud you for taking your kids on all these adventures, it is the best way to learn about life. Take care

Hello Nellie,

We will be travelling to San Blas this April-2020 with our 5 year old son. It looks like everything was perfect for your and your family while sailing around San Blas, is there any advise “must do/see or cons/warnings” from your experience that you wouldn’t mind sharing with us?

Thank you for your time and for writing such a great trip report, so helpful!

hi Denisse, thanks for dropping by! I would say to book the sail boat as early as possible and try to find a boat that has experience sailing with families. We were lucky to have found a boat run by a family. Also note that the bedrooms inside the catamaran or sailboat are small and claustrophobic, so be prepared for that. I think I’ve included all other advice I have in the article. I hope they’ve been useful!

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We spend 4 beautiful days on the lagoon 42 catamaran is in very good conditions clean and comfortable. Capitan Peter and chef Lidia are emezing people. Wery nice,friendly and kind. Peter know everythink about San Blas and we think he know all Kuna on the islands. Lidia is best cook i know,like from 5 stars hotels . I m sure we will be back. San Blas islands is one of the most beautiful place on the world. One more time -thx for Sailboattrips ,Peter and Lidia ☀️‍♂️

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We definitely recommend everyone a trip to the Guna Yala islands. It's just paradise. Never saw any islands that compared! Staying on a Catamaran with Exequiel and Stella was awesome! They really made us enjoy every second of our trip! There was plenty of yummy food. Mostly fresh catches from the reefs surrounded by creative inventions from Stella. Our daughter who is usually quite picky loved it too. :) Exequiel always knew what he was doing and took us safely to the most beautiful islands of the area. When we wanted to visit an island he always made it possible. Always providing us with a cooler with cold beers, fruits and whine at the beach. Snorkeling gear was always available, so we could see the whole beauty of the reefs too. There is so much wildlife to see there. Amazing! They also introduced us to local Guna's which was really nice. I could go on for hours pointing out all the good experiences we had. I guess it's best you go and see for yourself. For us the decision is made: we will be back soon! And definitely again with Exequiel, Stelly, Elaine and Peter - keep up the good vibe! :)

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We had an amazing time in paradise and our hosts Alexia and crew were very attentive, informative and fun! Great food and they were amazing hosts. Sailing through these unspoiled islands, white sandy beaches and having the opportunity to meet the locals living there we were truly blessed and thank you for sharing your piece of paradise. Will definitely be back and next time for longer. Love San Blas Islands and truly was paradise!

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“One of my favorite trips so far”

I had a wonderful experience with SailboatTrips. I sent an inquiry from the website and from there was contacted by email and WhatsApp by Camila. We discussed the different options (shared or private boat) and prices for each. She sent me pictures, info, and pricing for boats that were available for my dates. I chose captain Arnaud’s boat for 2 nights and I thoroughly enjoyed my time in San Blas. The food, conversation, relaxing on the boat and beaches was wonderful. Arnaud was a great host. He always made I sure I had enough to eat, drink, and that I was comfortable and having a good time. He made me feel so welcome on his boat that I didn’t want to leave! I would definitely love to go back!

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Join us for a lifetime sailing trip in the san blas islands aboard cinco.

Cinco is a lovely 47 feet monohull with 5 double cabins, and large comfortable areas to relax and enjoy the waters of San Blas islands. She also has 3 bathrooms (2 toilets, 2 showers) and an additional shower on the bathing platform. She is perfect to suit even large groups. The dining table in the saloon is big enough to seat ten, but we generally use the outside one to enjoy the scenery ! The nice and fully equipped kitchen is perfect to prepare lovely meals or accommodate the catch of the day.

Great experience

Sit back and relax! Your crew will take care of everything : getting you a refreshing cocktail, cooking lovely meals or taking you for a snorkeling or fishing trip on the lively reefs of Guna Yala.

Get away from it all

San Blas is still far far from the western world. Turn off your phone, forget about wifi, and dive into untouched nature and ancestral culture.

Our boat, your home in San Blas

The perfect combination for your sailing trip in San Blas !

Our boat, Cinco, is a Gib’Sea 472 of Gibert Marine french shipyard.

She is a sloop, keelboat 14.2 m long, seaworthy and comfortable for life at sea.

Cinco is approved by the UK MCA as a commercial vessel, and thus meets the highest requirements in terms of construction, maintenance and crew – Coded to cat.2, to take you around the islands safely. She is insured accordingly with her charter activity.

Cinco is also our home where we are glad to make our guests comfortable and cozy !

Large and roomy

Cinco, a Gib Sea 472 has 5 cabins and 3 bathrooms. It is designed to accommodate ten people comfortably.

The saloon is large and offers a nice sitting area, right in front of the kitchen, where we prepare delicious meals ! (equiped like at home : oven, stove, refrigerator, working surfaces, storage, …).

The boat also has three independent bathrooms, offering two showers, two toilets and three sinks.

The boat is pleasant in navigation or at anchor, and offers good sailing sensations. The cockpit is ergonomic and wide, ideal to take a drink, relax… and, as well as to perform all sailing maneuvers !

A bimini protects the cockpit from the sun, perfect for a nap! Or you might prefer the shaded hammock ?

The swimming platform at the back allows easy access to the sea, and also a safe return to the boat after swimming. There,you also find our favorite shower, right on the platform.

We also have a large dinghy for transfers and to explore San Blas islands and their beaches, close to the boat.

Main dimensions

Lenght : 14,20 m Width : 4,30 m Keel : 1.9m bulb keel Sailing area : 103 m2 Keel weight : 4T Displacement : 11,5T Navigation category : 1st

With local knowledge and great Guna partners, we’ll do our best to organize your perfect sailing trip in San Blas !

Mate / Cook

Lourdes has been sailing for many years, and has more than 15 000 miles experience, sailing and working as mate and hostess. She is also a physiotherapist, sport teacher and a PADI rescue Diver. She loves to sing, share a good meal, and feel she is part of the surrounding nature.

Skipper RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Ocean

After an engineering career, Jaad has obtained a Yachtmaster Ocean license, and started working as a skipper. He has more than 25 000 miles experience, a good part of it solo (Atlantic crossing). He also enjoys being in the water, surfing, kitesurfing, scuba diving or snorkeling. Easy going and always ready to share his experience, he is an active musician who loves to share a tune with the guests on board, or cook some of his specialties.

(yes, sometimes we are lucky enough to watch them cruise around the boat ^^ )

Our rates for your trip to Sail Blas are based on the occupancy of the boat, the larger the group the lower the rate per guest! Rates are given for a private occupation f the boat by your group. We might sometimes offer you to share the boat with another small group, witch would reduce your rate if you accept to share. Sharing the boat with another small group can be a great experience to discover Kuna Yala !

For a detailed quote, please get in touch with us !

San Blas trip Package includes : – Accomodation in double cabin – Professional crew – Use of the boat, the dinghy, and equipements under responsability of the crew – All meals, food and drinks – Sheets – Boat cleaning – Snorkeling gear – Fishing gear

San Blas trip Package does not include : – Flight and transportation to Cinco – Entry taxes to Kuna Yala territory – Your shopping at land – Tips

Routes & activities

We are located right in San Blas Islands, or Kuna Yala. All our trips start directly in he heart of Guna Yala, that’s more island time, and a smooth sailing experience for you! We love to share our favorite places, the perfect snorkeling spot, or introduce you to sailors or Kuna friends.

From a day trip to a whole week, we have the perfect combination to make the most of your trip in San Blas. Sailing legs are short (1 or 2 hours), and islands numerous ! We select the best spots for you, according to your time with us, your preferences, and the weather !

Take your time & Relax

Check an island, walk on the beach, take a lovely nap in a hammock, and immerse yourself in the peaceful Kuna Yala nature.

Swim & Snorkel turquoise waters

San Blas clear and warm turquoise water is extremely appealing ! You will love spending hours in the water, and discover with your crew the bests snorkeling spots, coral reefs, multicolored fish, accessible to beginner or more experienced swimmers.

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Guna Yala – San Blas islands

Guna Yala, “ land of the Guna ” in Guna language is known to western world as San Blas. Here are a few facts about this incredible archipelago and its people, located on the Caribbean coast of Panama.

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Some history

Guna people arrived from north of Colombia, went through the Darien province of Panamá, where they were living before the arrival of the Spanish conquistadores. San Blas was the name given by the Spanish to the area.

Like in the whole area, San Blas islands have two seasons, wet and dry. But unlike the Pacific coast of Panamá, rainfall here is much more limited !

Guna people

With matriarchal organization and ancestral culture, the Guna speak their own language, called Guna.

San Blas is a territory constituted by a narrow stretch of land and 378 islands. It has a area of 2 300 square km, and only around 50 of the islands are inhabited.

Most populated islands are located close to the continent, where there is a river flowing in the Caribbean sea.

Art craft - Molas

Guna art craft is amazing. The most known example are the Molas, made by the women, that are nowadays the main source of income for the whole family.

What our guests say !

Curious about what travelers say about us ?

Here is a few testimonials from our previous guests, it gives you an idea about what they liked most during their trip with us !

Those testimonials are verified by websites such as TripAdvisor or VRBO. You can clic on the name of the guest to check the review online on those website.

“4 days of spontaneous fun + sun.”

Where do I begin? I almost want to keep this a secret but an authentic traveler shares a hidden gem, right? …

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“Paradise Found”

The Cinco currently plies the waters of San Blas – arguably one of the most beautiful places in the world. While it has …

from Switzerland

“My most memorable trip to San Blas”

Last time I visited San Blas, I decided that on my next visit, I’d try to rent a sailboat, since it seemed like a nice way to get to see the islands …

from Panamá

“An experience of a lifetime!”

This was definitely the best experience we had during our three-weeks trip to Panama. It was so great …

from Holland

What if Cinco is not available ?

Sometimes your travelling dates to San Blas islands don’t fit in our booking calendar, or you might want to try a catamaran ! We can organize your trip to San Blas on another boat, as we are a bunch of boat owners who work together, offering the same kind of services, in the same spirit. Let us help you get that cruise going !

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San Blas Adventures is the ultimate speclalist travel company, providing guests with a completely unique way to experience the stunning San Blas Islands whilst travelling from Panama to Colombla or from Colombia to Panama. San Blas Adventures takes groups of peoples on an adventure through the San Blas Islands, starting either in Panama or Colombia.

We belleve in giving you an island experience, not a boat experience, so we spend most of our time on the islands, showing off the beautiful beaches, villages, and meeting the local people. This means you’ll see as much of the San Blas archipelago as possible as you journey between Panama and Colombia.

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• 4 8 HOURS TOTAL BOAT TIME IN 4 DAYS
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• 7 SNORKEL THE THIRD BIGGEST CORAL REEF IN THE WORLD
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Sailing in the San Blas archipelago ⛵️

Because most of the San Blas Islands are only reachable by boat many trip operators organize sailing trips in the Golfo de San Blas. This is the most common island vacation for most people that go to the San Blas Islands. There are multiply ways to sail through the San Blas Islands. We will explain the most fun and adventures ones on this page. If you’re sailing to Colombia, be advised that tourist infrastructure is virtually non-existent west of Achutupu and Uaguitupo. Although there are several communities that allow foreigners on their islands, generally speaking the southern stretches of the Comarca are off-limits. However, adventurous souls can expect a healthy smattering of striking scenery and empty seas.

Top sail charter choices ⛵️

• Myblue4you sailing tours $246 per cabin (2-6 persons)
• Peace sailing charter  $406 per cabin (2 persons)
• Panama Luxury Charter $738 per cabin (2 persons)
• Trophy girl Sailing $160 per cabin (2 persons)
• Lyckaribe sailing $360 per cabin (2 persons)

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Sailing from San Blas Panama to Colombia

Sailing in the San Blas Islands of Panama is mostly for the rich who own their own boats but if you’re on a budget and want a little taste of this tropical Caribbean adventure, we’ll show you how. Because the Darien Gap, the jungle between Panama and Colombia, is very dangerous and rough terrain to get through many people avoid it and go by sailboat from Panama to Colombia or visa versa.

How much does sailing San Blas cost? Sailing in San Blas Islands costs an average of $100 a day, this includes drinks and meals throughout the day.

Day 1-2 Open water sailing

We’ll explain how this island vacation trip goes when you start in Cartagena Colombia. When you leave the harbor of Cartagena you will start your journey of two days of open water sailing, this means you’re on the Caribbean Sea without any land in sight. So if you know that you can get seasick prepare for this by taking seasickness pills. The Caribbean Sea can be pretty rough around the months October, November, December and January because of the rainy season in the area. After these two days of open water sailing you will arrive in the Golfo de San Blas. The water here is much calmer as this is not really open sea and the waves are broken on reefs.

Day 3 Panamanian customs and snorkeling

The first thing you have to do is get to the Isla El Porvenir because the Panamanian customs is on this island. Getting through customs will cost you around 100 US dollars. After this you’re ready to explore the beautiful Islands of San Blas. We suggest you head of to Dog Island, in Spanish Isla Perro. You can lay dog here for the night and spend your day on the beach or snorkeling near the shipwreck where sea life is abundant. The crystal clear water that is always on the right temperature makes this the perfect beaching and relaxing stay.

Day 4 Bar night and illuminating sea life

When you’re in for some fun at night you can head of to Isla Banedub, here you’ll find a small bar and some lodges you can stay in. Electricity is randomly available at all islands so don’t be shy if you only see a campfire.This island is known for its illuminating sea life . Mostly jellyfish and octopuses illuminating the night when it’s full moon or near full moon, you can rather say this is one of the most beautiful things you have ever seen in your life.

Day 5-6 Chichimei and hello fellow travellers

Next is the Island of Chichimei, this is a pretty big island compared to Isla Banedub and Isla Perro. You can walk around in about 15 minutes and find 3 different local communities on them. They are all really small and you won’t even notice them if you want to chill on the white sand beaches. On Chichimei you will find allot of fellow travelers especially backpackers since they provide lodges for multiply people on Chichimei. A nice and comfortable hammock for the night will cost you around 10 US dollar but breakfast and diner is included. From this island you can catch a canoe to the island just around 200 meters away from Chichimei where you can visit the Café del Mar bar for some Coco Loco’s and fresh Red Snapper diner . From this island you can see a famous picture that you probably recognize but never thought about it. Do you remember the wallpaper Windows XP and Windows Vista used with a tiny island that had only one palm tree on it, well guess what this island lies just next to Chichimei.

Day 7 Main islands

After your stay on Chichimei it’s time to head back and make one last stop in one of the bigger islands named Acuadup also called Rock Island. This is one of the main islands of San Blas where you can buy beautiful Molas , Kuna art pieces.

Day 8 Heading back

When you reach the mainland you will need tot hire a 4×4 jeep that bring you to Panama City in around 5 hours. This trip is like a roller coaster at first because you hit the jungle road that goes up and down left and right. The last hour you will ride over the Pan American Highway.

Ship Captains to contact

There are multiple Sail charters that can bring you from Panama to Colombia or visa versa. We have some experienced sailboat captains at your command. All those captains have a great reputation and are reliable to sail with, you can book sail-tours and for a couple of days and day-trips.

Our favorite captains sail on;

• Rendezvous sailing charter (average comfort)
• Velero San Blas (average comfort)
• Catamaran San Blas (luxury comfort)

Check out captains that Sail the San Blas Islands here .

Take care and travel safe

Be advised that the ocean can be treacherous along this part of the archipelago, particularly as you venture further away from the islands and into open water. Here, 3m swells are the norm and the waves can reach frightening heights if there is a storm on the horizon. If you’ve been frightened by the sea in other parts of the archipelago, you can expect to be terrified here. Again, if you plan to travel these waters and have any doubts about your boatman, consider hiring another one before attempting this trip.

Reviewing Sailing in San Blas

• 10/10 Is sailing a fun way to get around in San Blas? - 10/10
• 7/10 Is San Blas accessible for unexperienced sailers? - 7/10
• 10/10 Is exploring San Blas via boat is amazing? - 10/10
• 8/10 How easy is sailing in the San Blas archipelago? - 8/10
• 8/10 Is a sailtrip an adventure you wont forget? - 8/10
• 8/10 Is the price of sailing in San Blas fair? - 8/10
• 10/10 How safe is sailing through San Blas? - 10/10

End summary sailing-review

We can recommend sailing in San Blas as the best opportunity to explore Guna Yala and its islands. Sailing is easy, safe and the best way to get around. Therefore, we give the sailing experience in San Blas a 8.7 rating out of 10!

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A bucket-list sailing trip in Panama’s San Blas Islands

Night fell quickly, as it does in the tropics. The only sound was the splashing of waves against the Zenith’s hull and the halyards making music against the mast in the breeze. The shadows of manta rays glided beneath the catamaran, flapping their wings in the Caribbean currents. Within a coconut’s throw of the boat, a palm-fringed island was perfectly silhouetted on the horizon. We made our way to the bow, where we flung ourselves onto the deck and looked up. The sky wasn’t just streaked with stars; it was so luminous, it looked opaque, the constellations clearly etched in glowing pearls of light.

We were out in the world again, and it was glorious. For four nights last winter, my college roommate and I sailed through the remote Panamanian archipelago that we’d dreamed about for nearly 20 years. The islands are part of an autonomous region governed by the Guna, an Indigenous people who have inhabited the Isthmus of Panama since before the age of Spanish explorers. A matrilineal society, the Guna are custodians of the region’s pristine natural beauty.

I first heard of the San Blas Islands as a 20-something backpacker. In those pre-Instagram days, travelers’ tales spread across the hammocks of guesthouses, through shared Lonely Planet guidebooks, over beers at neighborhood bars and down the aisles of the so-called chicken buses traversing Central America. Sprinkled off the Caribbean coast of Panama was an Eden-like archipelago with so many tropical cays there was one for each day of the year. Like the idyllic island mythologized in Alex Garland’s 1996 cult novel, “ The Beach ,” which was later made into a film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, the San Blas irresistibly beckoned, tantalizingly difficult to access. Their isolation only enhanced the allure. Even when I later lived and worked in Central America, I never made it to the San Blas.

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During the dark throes of the pandemic, when the four walls of my apartment felt as if they were closing in, I looked at maps and dreamed of the globe. It was my college roommate who pinpointed the far-flung destination neither of us had ever been able to reach. And so we began to plot an adventure. Anticipation can feel like that first cup of coffee on a groggy morning. For many months, looking forward to the trip gave me a jolt of hope and optimism every day.

The genesis of Guna Yala

According to oral histories, the Guna are originally from the Darién mountains straddling the border of present-day Colombia and Panama. Intertribal conflict led to the gradual migration to the islands, a geographical location that induced fateful encounters with successive waves of invaders: conquistadors, pirates, privateers, gold diggers and, later, drug smugglers. Historians debate the exact timeline of the first Guna settlement on the San Blas; a more precise date is the Guna revolution of 1925 against the Republic of Panama. In the resulting peace treaty, Guna leaders agreed to be part of Panama as long as tribal laws were respected and customs were protected.

Today, the official name of the autonomous region is Comarca de Guna Yala, although the area is still known to many around the world as the San Blas Islands. It stretches more than 230 miles along the Caribbean coast. The Guna inhabit only about 50 of the islands, living in a traditional, communal way in thatched huts topped with palm-frond roofs. (The more populous community islands are packed with houses made of concrete and corrugated metal roofs.) The primary livelihood is fishing and coconut trade with Colombia; some of the population also lives on the mainland to cultivate crops such as yams, yucca, bananas and pineapple. The Congreso, the Gunas’ ruling body, dictates strict laws to conserve the Guna culture and protect the land. Outsiders are forbidden to own property or harvest conch and lobster. Tourism revenue is generated from permits and island visitation fees. Scuba diving is not allowed.

There’s just one road into the port of Carti, gateway to the islands. Navigable by 4x4s in daylight, the track is notorious for potholes, steep drops and washouts. Intrepid travelers are then funneled into Guna-operated water taxis, which ferry them to the tourist islands, where they can stay overnight in a hammock or cabana.

But there’s another way to explore this halcyon marine world. Sailboat charters allow access to the hard-to-reach outlying islands, where the sole human interaction may be with Guna fishermen. A few primitive airstrips can accommodate small planes, which connect visitors to their boats. We arranged our charter through San Blas Sailing , which offers a range of all-inclusive boat categories and focuses on sustainability by training Guna crew members. (The busiest sailing period is December to April, the “dry season.”) The French co-founder, Bernard Chemier, first came to the San Blas Islands 22 years ago on an around-the-world family sailing trip and never left. “The San Blas are unique because of the authenticity of the people, the beauty of the sand beach islands and their coral reefs, and the fact that Panama is hurricane free,” he later told me.

A primeval territory

From the air, the jungles of Panama unfurled in a luxuriant green tapestry. We didn’t see towns or power lines or roads crisscrossing the wilderness — just a rolling expanse of old-growth tropical forest abutting the sea. In fact, the country has set aside about 30 percent of the land in protected natural areas. And the Comarca de Guna Yala is so pristine that its mainland coast conjures a primeval world. This was especially evident at night, void of the light pollution of city settlements. From the Zenith, the forested shore loomed like the last frontier.

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Captain Fred Ebers exuded the calm, pleasant demeanor of the most experienced sea captains. After a career as a consultant for the maritime industry all over the world, Ebers bought his French-made catamaran in Tortola and sailed across the Caribbean to Panama. Government maritime charts of the San Blas Islands haven’t been updated for decades and are unreliable, making navigation difficult. So before launching his charter business aboard the Zenith in 2016, he sailed alongside veteran captains to learn the ropes. His own charts are annotated with the wisdom he’s accumulated over the years. He’s also learned to adapt to the Congreso’s changing rules. Helping out as crew was Marina, the fun marinera, or hostess, who prepared delicious, copious meals.

Our days on the water were punctuated by visits from the Guna, who recognized the sailboat and pulled alongside in their skiffs — fashioned from dugout canoes, sometimes sail-powered — to sell fish, bananas and freshwater in barrels from the Río Azúcar on the coast. Whether purchasing their wares or not, Fred always offered our guests a cold drink and conversation. For a special meal, he sent a WhatsApp message to a Guna fisherman, who arrived with the largest Caribbean spiny lobsters I’ve ever seen — deftly prepared for grilling right before our eyes.

But perhaps the most wonderful morning was one we spent with a Guna family who arrived with a boatload of molas, the magnificent embroidered handicrafts for which the Guna women are known. Originally, the patterns were inspired by traditional body painting, translated into colorful textiles in reverse appliqué worn as panels on women’s blouses. Requiring at least a week of work, the molas pay homage to the natural world that’s so venerated in the culture: a menagerie of crabs and sea turtles and fish outlined with bold, geometric patterns. The mother spread out the cloth rectangles on the catamaran’s deck table, explaining the prices to her Spanish-speaking husband, who translated from the Indigenous language, while her six kids quietly drank juice. We took our time admiring the artisanal beauty — the brilliant hues juxtaposed against the shades of blue surrounding us — before making the tough decision of which ones to buy.

A disappearing world

Sailing the San Blas, I didn’t want to miss sunrise. The first rays of light turned the clouds pink, then caught on the swaying palm trees before illuminating the sea in shades of blue. As the sun moved higher in the sky, the color of the sea would morph from a deep azure to the kind of pinch-me-I’m-dreaming turquoise that makes you want to jump in immediately. And the waters were calm because of the protective barrier reef encircling the islands. From our anchorage in the Cayos Holandéses (Dutch Cays) at the northern edge of the archipelago, we could see the powerful Caribbean waves crashing in plumes of surf against the reef.

Because the lack of a keel on the catamaran results in a shallower draft, our boat could anchor closer to the islands than the handful of monohull sailboats we encountered at an anchorage. It was an easy swim or paddle to individual cays. Occasionally, as we’d walk along a beach, we’d stumble upon plastic blighting the landscape. Whether washed ashore from ships, carried by tourists or consumed by the Guna, plastic is increasingly a problem. (There’s no infrastructure in place to collect trash, and what can’t be composted or fed to the fish is burned.)

A bigger problem is rising seas due to climate change. In “ The Panama Cruising Guide ,” the bible for sailors navigating these waters, Eric Bauhaus writes: “Every time I do a survey … I have to take islands off the maps that are now nothing but shoals.”

Keen to show us the best snorkeling spot, Fred sailed the Zenith to a place called the “Sand Islet,” so named because of its lack of trees. What used to be a cay is now a spit of sand encircled by a coral reef. Over time, Fred has seen hermit crabs fighting over an increasingly shrinking territory until it was nearly covered by the Caribbean. We snorkeled for more than an hour with Marina, who pointed out sculptural coral as mesmerizing as the fish. The starfish glowed orange, and dolphins frolicked in the waves next to us. We were so enthralled by the vibrant underwater world that we didn’t notice how far we had drifted in the currents. Fred picked us up in the dinghy and carefully motored to the disappearing cay, where we sank our toes in the sand that would soon be completely submerged.

“The water is rising more and more every year,” Chemier later told me. “In about 50 years, the Guna people will have moved onto the mainland because of the submersion of their islands. This is a destination to be seen quickly before it disappears.”

Nicklin is a writer based in Paris. Her website is marywinstonnicklin.com . Find her on Twitter: @MaryWNicklin .

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San Blas Sailing offers a number of packages and four categories of sailboat, each equipped with a dinghy, kayaks and paddleboards. Meals and drinks (including alcoholic beverages) included. As a tour operator, the company can also arrange domestic air transportation to the sailboats and itinerary add-ons to other parts of Panama, such as the Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal and whale-watching tours on the Pacific. Sailboat charters from $150 in the eco monohull and up to $450 in a premium catamaran (average per person, per day, based on a party of six).

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The Zenith is a 48-foot catamaran accommodating two to 10 guests. Accommodations include four individual cabins, each with a bed and bathroom, as well as side bunks for two extra guests. Toiletries, beach amenities, water sports and snorkeling equipment provided. All-inclusive meals are copious, featuring fresh produce and tropical fruit, and the bar is fully stocked. Basic boat charge $1,850 per day, which includes anchorage fees and permits, plus $195 per adult, per day. Children 12 and younger $97 per person and 3 and younger free.

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Tips and Advice for Sailing Around San Blas, Panama

Embarking on a sailing journey to the San Blas islands is an adventure of a lifetime. This amazing part of the Caribbean coast of Panama has always been a challenge for sailors, but now, with the wealth of information available online, it’s easier than ever to plan the perfect itinerary.

For short sailing trips of 3-4 nights, we recommend an itinerary that covers the Coco Bandero Cays, both East and West. These islands are just a stone’s throw away from the local airport and the most secluded part of the Kuna Yala region. For longer trips, we suggest adding other groups of islands, such as the glorious Dutch Cays and Cambombia area.

When planning your San Blas experience , it’s essential to take various variables into consideration. Firstly, the more nights you spend onboard, the better. Short trips of 2-3 nights don’t make much sense, given the transfer times, preparations, and the time it takes to adapt to such an exotic destination.

If you can, fly in ; you’ll land in the most idyllic and isolated part of Kuna Yala. The 40-minute flight through the jungle and cays of San Blas is a breathtaking experience. Road transfers take up to 4 hours, no matter what any captain, agency, or local guide may say. Road transfer times start as early as 5 AM, so be sure to have a good night’s sleep if you’ve booked land transport.

When visiting the islands, take a “less is more” approach and aim to visit one island a day. This way, you can immerse yourself in the Indigenous culture at the right pace. Ask the agency or captain to do a one-way trip around the cays to avoid repeating islands. Also, be patient with the locals and respectful of their ways; “ahorita” literally means “little now.”

Lastly, keep in mind that there’s not much to buy in San Blas except for local handcrafted goods. You don’t need to bring a lot of cash; around $20/person/day is plenty and enough to buy you some beers outside the catamaran or pay the few dollars needed to enter some of the islands. There are no ATMs or banks in San Blas.

San Blas Catamaran is here to help you plan the perfect San Blas adventure. Please go through all the information on our website before booking your next Caribbean sailing holiday. And remember, we can always adapt to any trip duration. Let us know how many nights you’d like to stay in the San Blas islands, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

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San Blas Sailing – Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands with Ave Maria Sailing

There’s a very good reason why we decided to go on a San Blas sailing trip – For anyone looking to travel from Central to South America via the Pan American Highway will ultimately run into the same barrier – The Darien Gap, a huge area of dense jungle and swamp, 160km long and 50 km wide, separating Panama from Colombia, making conventional road travel between the two countries practically impossible. So, it’s safe to say that this was not going to be the route for us! This left us with the choice between flying, or finding a sailboat to take us on a San Blas sailing trip from Portobello,  Panama to Cartagena, Colombia!

NOTE – To arrange to sail with Ave Maria, you need to contact them directly –  [email protected]   or call Panamá + 507 608 94802/ Colombia + 57 314 887 3353

We are simply bloggers who traveled with Ave Maria and loved it (read on to see for yourself!) We do not organize bookings!

San Blas Sailing with Ave Maria – Panama to Colombia – Colombia to Panama

• Fly from Panama City to a city in Colombia. You can find cheap flights on Skyscanner , but you can still expect to pay $200 to USD 300 p/person.
• The most relaxing and enjoyable – Take a private sailing boat for five days across the Caribbean from Panama to Cartagena via the incredible San Blas Islands – $525 to $575 p/person.

We chose number 2!

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San Blas Sailing – Panama to Cartagena via the San Blas Islands

We had decided that we wanted to experience crossing the Caribbean by sailboat, but most of the boats we found appeared to be ‘backpacker party boats’ with 15 to 20 people crammed in like sardines, sleeping on the deck, on the floor, on each other – Not for us! We’re also not really into the backpacker party scene anymore, so that was another no-no.

Most of the prices for these San Blas sailing trips ranged from $525 to $575 per person, including three meals a day, 4-5 days sailing time, with 2-3 of those days in the San Blas Islands.

There is one company offering a San Blas sailing trip for $375 by speedboat, with basic accommodation on one of the San Blas Islands instead of on a boat, but with a little more research we found that the cost ends up being much the same, as you finish far from Cartagena. The price doesn’t include water, transport to the departure point ($35) or entry charges to some of the areas ($25). You also then need to consider the onward transport to Cartagena ($75), plus several days’ food and accommodation, so the total cost is the same as an all-inclusive San Blas sailboat experience to Cartagena .

WARNING – It’s unfortunately quite common for some agencies and hostels to tell you that a boat you want to book has canceled their trip, is broken, or even to make up bad stories about them, to steer you towards boats that offer them the most commission. Always check for real customer reviews on Trip Advisor, do your research and make up your mind.

We recommend trying to contact individual boats directly. If they are at sea, then you will have to send them an email or Facebook message. Otherwise, use a local phone or Skype to call them.

This left us with privately owned sailboats, catering to smaller numbers of passengers and a more relaxing, personal experience. There are a handful of boats offering a trip like this, but few of those have their website, and it can be hard to contact the owners themselves, as they are often at sea and use travel agents and hostels to get their bookings.

After several days searching for San Blas sailing boats online, in hostels and with various agencies, we came across a picture of a classic looking sailboat, with twin masts, timber deck and trims and sleek, slender lines, anchored in crystal clear turquoise waters between two palm-fringed desert islands. AVE MARIA was etched into the stern in elegant, antique lettering. It was beautiful, and we wanted it! We had found our boat; now we just had to find the captain. Unbelievably, an internet search brought up the website for the boat and its captain, with San Blas sailing trips running between Panama and Cartagena, via the San Blas Islands, including one leaving the next day from Portobello, about 2 hours from Panama City. We called the cell phone number, and they had two spaces available, so we grabbed the opportunity and packed our bags again. Here’s how our amazing San Blas sailing journey went with Ave Maria Sailing.

Day 1 – Panama City to Portobello – Setting Sail to the San Blas Islands

So, we just had to get to the port of Portobello by 10 am the following day, 4 th of June. Getting to from Panama City to Portobello is relatively cheap and easy – there is a bus from Albrook Station to Colon City which takes less than 2 hours and costs about $5, then another bus to Portobello for about $1. Easy! If you feel like splashing out, then you can get a yellow taxi which could cost you anywhere from $60 to $100, depending on your Spanish and your negotiating skills.

We arrived at 10 am and met up with Captain Paul, an Australian who has been living in Colombia and offering San Blas sailing trips for the past five years. We gave him our passports to take to the port authority to stamp us out of Panama; then we had a few hours to spend exploring Portobello, which is packed full of history, ruins, and stories of Spanish gold and pirates! We stocked up on beer and wine and extra snacks to take with us and waited until our 4 pm departure time when we jumped in a launch boat to take us out to the Ave Maria. She was just as beautiful as in the pictures, classic and streamlined with a white hull, Teak deck, and wood trimmings. Paul and Sindry helped us up onto the deck, and we stowed our big backpacks into the hold, keeping just a small day bag with a couple of t-shirts and some toiletries.

At 50 feet long the Ave Maria sailing boat has the capacity for eight passengers + plus two crew, with everyone having their bed! Four beds in the bow cabin, two double beds and one single in the mid cabin and the dining area convert to sleeping space for the final person. We only had four people + 2 crew on our trip, ourselves and a young Swiss couple who are also traveling the world. With light wind, Paul fired up the engine and left Portobello for the open Caribbean. Sindry cooked an amazing beef stew dinner, and we all fell asleep pretty early after that. Paul stayed up awake at the wheel, sailing 16 hours through the night to reach the San Blas Islands so that we would have a full days there to enjoy ourselves!

Day 2 – Arrival at San Blas Islands – Coco Banderas and our first Culo de Pollo!

We woke early with the rocking motion of the Ave Maria as she glided up, down and across the waves. When we climbed out onto the deck, we could already see an archipelago of small San Blas islands in the distance – clusters of palms hovering on the surface of the shimmering water encircled by white-sand halos, like an epitome of lonely bliss. This was exactly what we had come for! Sindry prepared a fresh and healthy breakfast of muesli, cereal and fresh fruit, which we ate outside in the cleansing salty air. As we arrived at our first stop, Coco Banderas, the weather began to turn.

Dark clouds and bickering gusts of cold winds surrounded the islands, and the choppy water pitched the boat up and down. This was nothing to worry about as the Ave Maria can handle massive storms, and we were already anchored down between two islands. The brief yet intense storm, which lasted for about one hour, is known as a Culo de Pollo, or Chicken’s Ass, for its characteristic erratic winds, chasing around in all directions. As soon as the storm was over, the wind died down, the sun broke the clouds, and the sea was restored to shimmering turquoise glass, clear all the way to the sandy floor below. Several other boats had chosen the same spot to shelter, but they continued on their way once all was clear again.

We spent the day diving off the boat into the warm sea, exploring the little islands and snorkeling around the shallow reefs that partially enclose the area. Local Kuna fishermen dive here for crabs, langoustines, and lobsters, which you can buy fresh out of their boats for just several dollars each! While we were snorkeling we saw huge shoals of tiny bait fish and red-nosed pencil fish, then as we swam back around to the beach, we saw a huge manta ray – two meters wide – and a smaller stingray!

For lunch, we had freshly caught fish, which Paul had reeled in from the back of the boat during the night, cooked up with a mixture of other fresh, delicious seafood, all prepared by Sindry!  The afternoon was passed with more of the same simple pleasures until we watched the sun set behind the island, casting oranges, reds, and purples across the sky. We spent the night anchored in the same spot, talking amongst ourselves and eating yet another amazing home-cooked dinner.

Day 3 – San Blas Islands BBQ and night time sea turtles

The morning was completely peaceful, any other boats that had been in the area had vanished, and we had three whole islands all to ourselves! Sindry made us breakfast with fresh fruit and scrambled eggs on toast. The two best things about a San Blas sailing trip (apart from sailing) are the San Blas Islands and the food, so we swam to the nearest island to gather driftwood for a beach fire BBQ.

The sun had dried everything out pretty quickly, and we had a big fire going just off the beach using nothing but driftwood, palm leaves and dried coconut shells. Sindry prepared everything in the Ave Maria and brought it over to the island in the little dingy; marinated pork chops; avocado salad, potatoes, olive oil and home-made balsamic salad dressing. With a simple hot plate laid on the fire, we had an instant grill for the pork chops, which were some of the best I’ve ever tasted!

Later that afternoon, a local Kuna came by in his boat with some giant langoustines, freshly caught that day, which Paul and Sindry prepared for dinner with pasta and sauce, with crusty bread that evening.

During the night, just as everyone was thinking about sleeping, two massive sea turtles started swimming around the boat, feeding on the algae growing on the underside of the hull, then surfacing to take deep noisy breaths. They stayed around for about 2 hours, and all the while manta rays were jumping out of the water and flying several meters into the air! Paul and Sindry said this was really unusual for this part of the San Blas Islands and they’d never seen this kind of activity before!

Day 4 – New San Blas Islands and ‘the big question!’

Our last day in the San Blas Islands before heading back out into the open Caribbean, to end our San Blas sailing trip with a 34 hour non-stop journey to Cartagena.

After breakfast in the morning, we pulled up the anchor and headed deeper into the archipelago to another group of islands, with more reefs and peaceful, warm water. We made the most of the swimming and snorkeling and explored the larger island closest to the boat.

After a burrito and salad lunch, while everyone was chilling out on the boat, I paddled Kach and me out to the island in the dinghy, and we took a walk along the beach to take some photos. We sat down on a big driftwood tree, and that’s when I gave her a ring I had found in Istria, Croatia just a week before and asked her to marry me. Luckily she said yes, and now we’re engaged! Apparently, we are the first engagement on an Ave Maria sailing trip! We all celebrated with some drinks on the deck and chilled out again until we were ready to start the long journey to Cartagena and set sail that night.

Day 5 – San Blas Islands to Cartagena, Colombia

More great food, conversation, reading and episodes of Game of Thrones kept us occupied on the day and a half journey, and we even took shifts steering the boat along the way. The rain came and went, and so did the hours; it’s incredible how time passes when you have no idea what time it is!

We all slept quite early and woke up as we pulled into the Boca Grande port of Cartagena at about 4 am the next day. We were there just in time to see the sunrise over the city, which was one of the most beautiful mornings we’ve ever seen. There was no rush to get off of the boat, we had breakfast and packed our things before piling ourselves and our luggage into the dinghy. With all four of us on dry, Colombian land for the first time, we said goodbye to Captain Paul, Sindry, and the Ave Maria – Our San Blas sailing trip was officially over!

We were so glad that we had chosen the Ave Maria for our San Blas sailing adventure – Great people, great food, great company, beautiful classic sailboat, spectacular San Blas Islands!

CONTACT EMAIL –  [email protected]

To find out more about Ave Maria Sailing and to book a San Blas Sailing trip, you need to contact them directly – email:  [email protected]   or call Panamá + 507 608 94802/ Colombia + 57 314 887 3353.

You can check their scheduled journeys through their website .

We loved Paul, Sindry, and the Ave Maria so much that we negotiated a special deal for Two Monkeys Travel readers!

Normal Rate: $550/ person but our discounted rate: $525 per person for individuals or $500 per person for groups of 6 people or more (Ask around your dorm!)  Bonus; FREE cocktail each sunset in San Blas.

All you need to do is mention Two Monkeys Travel when making your reservation. This offer is available for direct bookings only (not through agencies or hostels)

(All aspects of your trip are the concern of Ave Maria Sailing. We receive no money from this offer, we just really enjoyed our trip with them, and so we wanted to share that with you too!)

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47 thoughts on “ San Blas Sailing – Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands with Ave Maria Sailing ”

Thank you for this wonderful post and congrats on your engagement! We’re researching different sailing companies for our upcoming trip and might have found the winner!

What great place to propse. Awesome san blas adventure you had.

The first engagement happened in the area, Jhen. San Blas is full of adventures and a romantic spot. Sure you will also love the islands.

Sounds like a great trip guy and congratulations on the engagement!

We loved our time on the San Blas Islands and really want more people to experience their beauty.

You just made me brain travel with your photos and detailed info. Thanks for sharing and this is on my to visit list.

Our pleasure, ThisKenyanTraveler. Let us know when will you do San Blas sailing and maybe we can give some tips. Just drop a comment here if you have some queries.

Sounds like an awesome trip and perfect time to pop the question.. Congratulations!!

San Blas sailing was an awesome trip, EG III.

Everything looks gorgeous but pricey! It looks like you did a lot! I,hope you had fun on,your trip. 🙂

The price is reasonable, Style With Tina, with what we had experience. 🙂 We had fun in exploring San Blas islands.

It must be amazing traveling the world, I could only dream of having the privilege to get up and go. Lovely photos.

It’s amazing, especially if you got to experience wonderful places like Sa Blas islands. #dreamsdocometrue, Kenia.

I am so jealous. That’s why I love these type of blogs, they make me travel with my mind and dream! The pictures are really amazing, I wish I would have the opportunity to fly away for a while!

Don’t be jealous, Kalliopi, Sooner or later you will have your own adventure. Consider San Blas islands in your travels.

I think that $500 for a sailing trip like this is not bad at all. The boat seems perfect for a small group trip, or maybe a family get away and the experience of a bbq on board must be priceless. The water looks stunning, especially that picture where you are floating above sea stars.

Joanna, 500$ was a good deal. The whole experience of San Blas sailing was priceless. And yes, this is perfect for a family or friends getaway. Bring your family in San Blas islands. 🙂

What a great sailing adventure you had! Your photos are so inspiring, I’d like to go there one day! Pinned your post for the future! Congratulations on your engagement! So romantic!

Thank you Eugenia. Appreciate your lovely comment and for pinning this post. Hope you will have your adventure soon. Better start in San Blas islands. yay!

Sailing trip sounds a great way of doing a trip, esepcially if you can visit islands, eating fresh seafood, and the blue water with amazing creature like the turtle. Your post absolutely fabolous, you give very clear details of information about the sailing trip. By the way, congratulation for your engagement.

Exactly, Rose! Every part of the San Blas sailing was a blast. Hehe. The food, the people, and the islands are all awesome

What a cool new experience. I think I’d like going on a sailing adventure like this. I didn’t know you’d be able to do so much!

It’s almost a week of wonderful adventure sailing in San Blas islands, Liz.

Congratulations on getting engaged! So adorable to make it happen during your trip to such a paradisaical place. We never thought about Colombia before, but you make me want to go there someday and the idea of taking the boat in the Caribbean is a good one.. Thank you for sharing this.

Thank you, Nya! It’s an overwhelming experience. San Blas sailing is definitely a trip worth to try.

Wow this looks like so much fun and a must do. San Blas Islands is now on my bucket list. These images are gorgeous. That turtle pic is just awesome. Reminds me of Hawaii somehow

Great decision to include San Blas Islands on your bucket list, IamVagabond. Looking forward to the time you will tick it off. From then, happy sailing! 🙂

Looks like a lot of fun! My husband has been dying to go sailing! Maybe one day! Congrats on the engagement!

Then you should do San Blas sailing with your husbdand, Carrie. You will have a great time.

Your blog inspires me to pursue my dream of travel and I hope to one day be able to travel the same roads as you. Even better you were able to watch Game of Thrones on the trip too!

#dreamsdocometrue Ana! 🙂 San blas sailing might be your first trip! 🙂

I love the photographs. It sure seems that water travel is great. Have to try it once . 🙂

Thank you, Subhadrika. You should really try it and San Blas sailing is a great choice for water travel adventure.

This is super inspiring, hope to be able to do exactly the same in the future! Great images by the way 🙂

You will, Nicolas! 🙂 Sure you will have a great San Blas sailing and explore these wonderful islands.

Wow, this looks like such an amazing trip! I’ve seen giant turtles before but not that close – they are lovely creatures. How exciting for you! And congratulations on your engagement 🙂

A spectacular moment, Rosie. The whole San Blas sailing experience was exciting!

Wow! What an amazing journey! I love that you chose the sail for 5 days option too! You’ve come away wth so many memories and such a great experinecen congatulations on your engagement!!!

Thank you Francesca, It was really a great choice and no regret at all. San Blas sailing is definietely among the best experiences we had.

Panama already figures in my bucket list. San Blas Islands looks divine and being proposed at such a magical place would have made it all the more memorable. Many congratulations on your engagement, dear! 🙂

Felt romantic and magical, Ratisha. San Blas sailing was really memorable and will definitely want to visit the islands again.

The idea of that cramped sail boat sounds awful! And great heads up about the scams! What a unique adventure you’ve been on from preparing and eating fresh fish on board to experiencing the islands with nobody else around. You were lucky to have a captain like you had too but most importantly CONGRATS on your engagement. What a place and journey to propose on! Certainly unforgettable for you both!

Thank you, Amy! San Blas Sailing was such an adventure and indeed unforgettable. 🙂

wow!! Such a beautiful place. Hope you Guys really enjoyed there.

There are cheap flights from Panama City to Cartagena, via Bogotà. I paid no more than 150 USD for that. Besides, Viva Colombia also has cheap flights to Bogotà and Medellin. And since February there is also a ferry service that connects Colon to Cartagena, twice per week.

How do I know? Because I ended up in a really BAD sailing boat. Just from the pictures, yours look much better than the one I took. Despite my efforts to make some good research, I ended up on a 12 meters sail boat with 9 more persons – including the crew. Yes, that means 10 persons on 12 meters – something I found out only when we finally got on the boat, as until the day before the captain ensured me that there would be 6 of us. It was unbearably crowded. We did not have a table to sit and eat, because the deck was all covered with our belongings. I got really sea sick but I think that if we had had a bit more space it would not have been so bad, as I could have laid down.

I ended up abandoning the boat as soon as we arrived in Porvenir, and getting back to Panama City to then fly to Cartagena!!

Good you guys had a better experience.

Hello Claudia, sorry just now we were on a boat again from Leticia to Manaus! Anyway, do you know the name of your boat company? That’s what we’ve heard too from other tourists and we’re not party people anymore so we were boat hesitant taking the boat, just lucky that we’re able to connect directly to the owner and it’s one of the best trips we’ve taken! Thanks for sharing your story, hope we can warn others too! Positive vibes!

I don’t have it. I was searching for a boat and then saw in the hostel that there was a flier. The guy had not really set up a company yet. I wish I could write a review for that. His name is Ian and he’s Canadian. Perhaps you came across him?

not sure, we’ve talked to a lot of people and even checked this popular hostel there but some of them are rude. Anyway, the ferry stopped in the last few months and i think they will resume in the 3rd quarter of this year. We also checked viva colombia before as an option instead of san blas, good thing we didnt fly because it’s indeed a great experience! =) Enjoy your travels Claudia!! =)

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Founder of Two Monkeys Travel Group. Since 2013, Kach has visited all the 7 continents (including Antarctica) and 151 countries using her Philippines Passport. In 2016, she bought a sailboat and went on sailing adventures with her two cats - Captain Ahab & Little Zissou in the Caribbean for 2 years. She now lives in Herceg Novi, Montenegro where she's enjoying her expat life and living on a gorgeous Stonehouse. She writes about her experiences traveling as a Filipina traveler with a PHL Passport. Also tips on backpacking trips, luxury hotel experiences, product reviews, sailing & adventure travel.

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