Sailing the San Blas Islands

7 DAYS / 6 NIGHTS

from US$ 2,250.00

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SAILING THE SAN BLAS ISLANDS IN PANAMA

is the most incredible experience! Discover paradise on earth!

Looking for paradise on earth? We found it – in Panama! Check out our San Blas sailing options and relax on the most spectacular Caribbean beaches! Truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience!!! Go now before everyone else does!

You have different options to sail the San Blas Islands:

You can charter a cabin and share the catamaran with a maximum of 4 other people.
Or you can charter the whole sailboat including the captain. We offer different options, from monohull to luxury catamaran. Depending on the number of people and your budget.

This is the perfect way to spend any vacation: be it a family vacation, a romantic getaway, or a honeymoon! We have included a sample itinerary and pricing for a 3-day cabin charter sailing tour below. Please contact us for all other options!

About the San Blas Islands

The breathtakingly beautiful San Blas islands is an autonomous region that consists of 365 small palm-lined islands, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. The comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the indigenous Guna people.

Due to its secluded location, it is a perfect spot to relax and take a break. Some islands are tiny, with little more than a dusting of sand and a few palm trees. Others have small shacks or basic hotels, while a few are more developed and home to large Guna communities with their own schools and churches.

Sailing the San Blas Islands

The best way to experience the most pristine beaches and the truly dreamlike home of the Guna tribe is from the deck of a sailing ship. The San Blas Archipelago is without any doubt one of the most colorful and beautiful parts of Panama, if not the world.

On our San Blas sailing cruise, you will get to know some of the little islands as well as the interesting culture of the Guna. The Guna are the native people that inhabit the San Blas Islands. They are one of the few indigenous American tribes to remain mostly untouched by the colonial era.

Enjoy the turquoise waters and the fine white-sanded beaches, explore the amazing underwater world and relax in the hammock with a fresh coconut in your hand – you will feel like Robinson Crusoe!

Afraid of getting seasick? The sea at the San Blas Islands is very calm almost all year round.

Isla Pelicano – one of the many San Blas islands. Look familiar? If you watched “Money Heist” on Netflix, you have probably seen it there!

Our packages include:

Transfer in & out from the international airport Tocumen (PTY)
3 nights of accommodation in Panama City (2 nights before the sailing tour and 1 night after – can be customized)
Transfer to/from the domestic airport
Domestic flights to/from the San Blas islands
A minimum of 3 nights onboard of your sailboat: all meals and beverages (beer, wine, rum, filtered water) included!

Additional info:

Tour start & end: Panama City (international airport Tocumen – PTY)

Sailing tour start for the cabin charters: Sundays and Wednesdays – 3 nights / Sundays only for 6 nights

Sailing ship category: Standard
Model: Catamaran – Bahia 46 or similar
Capacity: max. 6 pax

Private charters have a minimum of 3 nights but can start on any day of the week (upon availability).

Accommodation

Best Western Plus Panama Zen Hotel ***, Superior Room – Panama City (modern city), 2 nights
Sailing ship ***-**** – San Blas Islands (Guna Yala), 3 nights
Central Hotel Panama ****, Premium Room – Panama City (old town Casco Antiguo), 1 night

TOUR MAP

SAILING SAN BLAS ISLANDS MAP

3-DAY ITINERARY / 6-DAY ITINERARY

EXAMPLE TOUR ITINERARY

for catamaran cabin charter of 3 nights

DAY 1

PANAMA CITY – TRANSFER IN (-)

Individual arrival at the international airport of Tocumen. Your local driver will take you to your hotel in the city center. You will be surprised about the number of skyscrapers that can be found here, reminding many of Miami’s skyline.

DAY 2

PANAMA CITY TOUR (B)

Panama’s amazing capital was founded in 1519. Today, you will visit the ruins of Panamá Viejo, the country’s first settlement. Later, stroll through the old town Casco Antiguo. The historic Casco Antiguo is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has become the center of art, design, and cultural development. At the Miraflores Locks, you will gain a first insight into the famous Panama Canal. The terrace offers a unique view of the locks and the ships in the locks on their way to the Pacific or Atlantic.

DAY 3

PANAMA CITY – SAN BLAS ISLANDS (B/L/D)

Early in the morning, transfer to the domestic airport. Here, a 45-minute flight to the San Blas islands awaits you. Welcome aboard! Sail to the incredibly beautiful Cayos Holandeses (Dutch Cays). Moore in turquoise waters: swimming, snorkeling, & beach lounging. In the afternoon, explore the area by dinghy, paddleboard, or kayak. Dinner on board or on the beach.

DAY 4

SAN BLAS ISLANDS (B/L/D)

Today 1.5 hour sailing to Isla Camgombia or Mordbedup: local handcrafts (molas, etc..). Prepare coconut rice with the indigenous Guna: grating the coconut first! Lunch is usually the catch of the day (fish, lobsters, giant crabs, etc…) and/or meat with rice or vegetables. Later, you can snorkel the local reefs or go fishing with the Guna. In the evening, dinner on board and possible after-party with a campfire on the beach.

DAY 5

SAN BLAS ISLANDS (B/L/D)

Today, you will sail about 1 hour to the Coco Bandero island group. Gorgeous snorkeling awaits you. Or go kayaking and paddleboarding. Enjoy lunch with lobsters and crabs if available. In the afternoon, sail to Nargana – Rio Diablo. Visit a local community or join the locals on a “lancha” (Guna boat). Dinner aboard or at a local restaurant (not incl.).

DAY 6

SAN BLAS ISLANDS – PANAMA CITY (B)

Today the 3-day sailing tour ends. Your 45-minute flight back to Panama City takes off at 9 am from San Blas. Our driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in the historic old town Casco Antiguo. Rest of day at leisure. Explore the many restaurants, galleries, and rooftop bars.

DAY 7

PANAMA CITY – TRANSFER OUT (B)

Time to say goodbye to Panama. Transfer out to the international airport.

This is what San Blas sailing guests had to say:

We had the BEST time! Thank you very much for such a memorable and adventurous experience. It surpassed any expectations we had, and we are still raving about the food (sooooo good!). We definitely want to return and do this all over again.

Many Thanks,

Anna and Erik Little

We had an amazing trip and loved every minute of it. Ninô and Isabel were great! The transportation was flawless and we were sad to leave. Thank you for all the communication and for making our trip the best so far! Aimee Pourroy

Hi, We just wanted to rave about our great trip with Nino and Roney on the Nikita! Anne and I had an amazing, relaxing, delicious, and fun-filled four days cruising around the San Blas Islands. We’re telling all our friends about our great trip and we hope your business grows, but only enough that the islands are not too cramped with the tourist crowds. Thanks so much! Steve & Anne Muntz

Our family of 4 had a fabulous 3-day experience, and if you are thinking of sailing the San Blas Islands, look no further. JC was our very experienced captain and Roney was his wonderful assistant. The islands are gorgeous, we enjoyed learning about the Guna people, and JC and Roney were incredible hosts and went out of their way to make the experience enjoyable for us. At the end of the trip, Roney even took my daughter and I to his village and introduced us to his family members so that we could learn more about the Guna lifestyle and culture. Christina Stoney

Price: from US$ 2,250.00 per person in a double room/cabin (3-day cabin charter)

Included services

Transfers in/out in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
Domestic flights Panama City – San Blas islands – Panama City in a small-engined aircraft
English-speaking driver and entrance fees during your private Panama City tour
3 overnight stays in the mentioned hotels
3 overnight stays on a sailing boat/catamaran (can be booked as a private or shared experience!)

• Sailing ship/catamaran, captain onboard (sometimes also a hostess)
• Breakfast, lunch & dinner (mainly seafood, fruits, and vegetables)
• Beverages (filtered water, soft drinks, juices, beer, wine, rum)
• Towels
• Kayak use
• Snorkel and fishing equipment