Catamaran San Blas islands Panama

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Best Deal Catamaran

Sailing catamaran Nautitech 395
Private trip best deal

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

4 Double Cabins, 2 Bathrooms

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 guests

pricing

This beautiful catamaran is ready to bring you on an amazing charter to San Blas. 

 

private with captain, hostess, drinks, meals :

Private charter 2 pers: $900 per day all inclusive

Private charter 3 pers: $1050 per day all inclusive

Private charter 4 pers: $1200 per day all inclusive

Private charter 5 pers: $1350 per day all inclusive

Private charter 6 pers: $1500 per day all inclusive

 

Sailing catamaran Lagoon 55

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran / private trip

3 Double Cabins and 1 single with 3 bunk bed , 4 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 9 guests

Pricing

This Lagoon 55 is a big sailing catamaran from the famous French brand Lagoon, this boat will bring you to the San Blas Islands to discover the Guna Yala sprit and meet the Kuna paople. she can accomodate up to 9 persons and offer 4 private bathrooms. The friendly and experienced crew will make you discover the San Blas safly and with comfort. with her 55 feet long, it offers a large deck, cockpit and bedrooms, which are really appreciables for your privacy.

Private 2 pers: $1400 per day all inclusive

Private 3 pers: $1600 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $1800 per day all inclusive

Private 5 pers: $2000 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $2200 per day all inclusive

Private 7 pers: $2400 per day all inclusive

Private 8 pers: $2600 per day all inclusive

Sailing catamaran Lagoon 42
Premium cruise best deal
AIR CONDITIONING in 2 of the 3 cabins

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

3 Double Cabins & 3 Bathrooms (1 master cabin)

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 6 guests

Pricing

This modern 42 feet catamaran was build in 2019. you can’t expect more recent boat in San Blas. it will bring you to the San Blas Islands with all the comfort you can need. on board water maker, ice maker, professional coffee machine. She is not only beautiful, she is also a really good deal!!  All inclusive formula with a personal chef just for you, so, you can relax while the captain guides you through the beautiful San Blas islands.

Private 2 pers: $1200 per day all inclusive

Private 3 pers: $1450 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $1700 per day all inclusive

Private 5 pers: $1950 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $2200 per day all inclusive

News !!! The Lagoon 51 Extended is Back!

Gitano del Mar has returned after a splendid refurbishment, emerging even more resplendent than before. With its stunning makeover complete, this extraordinary 51-foot catamaran is ready to set sail once again. Equipped with four lavishly designed bathrooms, this remarkable vessel offers an unmatched level of luxury and convenience. Starting from October 2023, Gitano del mar is available for your unforgettable seafaring adventures.

Sailing catamaran Lagoon 51 extended

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

4 Double Cabins / 4 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 guests

Pricing

this Lagoon 55 is a big sailing catamaran from the famous French brand Lagoon, this boat will bring you to the San Blas Islands to discover the Guna Yala sprit and meet the Kuna paople. she can accomodate up to 9 persons and offer 4 private bathrooms. The friendly and experienced crew will make you discover the San Blas safly and with comfort. with her 55 feet long, it offers a large deck, cockpit and bedrooms, which are really appreciables for your privacy.

Private 2 pers: $1400 per day all inclusive

Private 3 pers: $1500 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $1600 per day all inclusive

Private 5 pers: $1700 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $1800 per day all inclusive

Private 7 pers: $1900 per day all inclusive

Private 8 pers: $2000 per day all inclusive

Sailing catamaran  venezia 42
cabin cruise best deal

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

3 Double Cabins, 2 Bathrooms

Package all inclusive with captain & cook / up to 6 persons.

Pricing

Private 2 pers: $880 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $1070 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1260 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $1450 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $1640 per day all inclusive Shared Trip: $280/pers/day

Sailing catamaran Lipari 41

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

3 Double Cabins, 2 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 6 guests

Pricing

This modern 41 feet catamaran will bring you to the San Blas Islands for the Best Price of the area. This economic cruise, offers quality services With included on the basic plan a personal chef just for you, so, you can, snorkeling, kayaking or just relax while the captain guides you through the beauty of Latin American waters.

cabin cruise : $800 cabin per day (2 pers) all inclusive

Private 2 pers: $1000 per day all inclusive

Private 3 pers: $1250 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $1500 per day all inclusive

Private 5 pers: $1750 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $2000 per day all inclusive

Sailing catamaran Lagoon 37

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

2 Double Cabins, 1 Bathroom

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 4 guests

pricing

Customized destinations are also possible on this private charter boat Private 2 pers: $800 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $900 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1000 per day all inclusive

sailing catamaran Lagoon 570

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

6 Double Cabins + 2 single & 8 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 12 guests

Pricing

This really spacious Lagoon 570 is the perfect option for your big events in family or with friends.
Indeed, with those 6 double cabins + 2 simple ones and 8 bathrooms, this catamaran can welcome until 12 guests. The 2 tables outside will allow you to enjoy a relaxing moment meanwhile eating  your delicious meals.
With this catamaran, you’ll enjoy tons of adventures : sailing, snorkeling, or if you prefer to rest, disconnect from the stress, enjoy with a group of friends the wonderful landscapes that San Blas offers and the delicious meals with fresh food fished by the Gunas.
Our crew includes a nurse, mechanics and cooks, so relax and take it easy you will be in good hands. They have been living in this paradise for more than 2 years and will take you everyday to the most beautiful islands. Our captain will love to make you discover the sailing life and they will share with you their knowledge about San Blas Islands.

Private 2 pers: $1375 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1750 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $2125 per day all inclusive Private 8 pers: $2500 per day all inclusive Private 10 pers: $2875 per day all inclusive Private 12 pers: $3250 per day all inclusive

Sailing Catamaran Venezia 42
cabin cruise best deal

Yachts Type: Sailing Catamaran

2 double cabins+1single bed , 1 double cabin and 2 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain and cook / up to 6 guests

Pricing

This Venezia is a 42 feet catamaran. It is our best price to visit San Blas.
The friendly crew of this Venezia propose an all inclusive cruise, including 3 meals by day, snacks and drinks.
The catamaran offers 4 cabins and 2 bathrooms.
Note that a sweet dog is living on board.
2 kayaks are available

Pricing:

Cabin Cruise $600/cabin per day (2 pers)

 

Private charter 2 pers: $900 per day all inclusive

Private charter 3 pers: $1050 per day all inclusive

Private charter 4 pers: $1200 per day all inclusive

Private charter 5 pers: $1500 per day all inclusive

Private charter 6 pers: $1800 per day all inclusive

 

 

 

sailing catamaran Nautitech 48

Water Maker / 2 Paddle Boards / Hammock

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

3 Double Cabins and 3 Bathrooms

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 6 guests

Pricing

this boat is a sailing catamaran Nautitech 48, this catamaran will bring you to the San Blas Islands to discover the Guna Yala sprit and meet the Kuna culture with comfort. she can accommodate up to 6 persons and offers 3 private bathrooms. Friendly crew spacious catamaran.

Private 2 pers: $900 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $1100 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1300 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $1500 per day all inclusive Private 6  pers: $1700 per day all inclusive

 

Premium Catamarans

sailing catamaran Leopard 50
AIR CONDITIONING included in all bedrooms

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

4 Double Cabins, 4 Bathrooms / air conditioning

Package: All inclusive 3 crew / up to 8 guests

pricing

This brand new Leopard 50 foot from 2021 can welcome 8 persons onboard and is perfect to enjoy this paradise in a luxurious way.
Spacious, confortable, with a wonderful outside space -we know you’re already dreaming about eating your breakfast watching the sunrise with a beautiful view on our outside terrace- you will enjoy to the fullest your stay onboard of the Leopard 50 and create lifelong memories of those holidays.
So if you are still hesitating about choosing this catamaran for your discovery of San Blas, you might love knowing that fulls meals will be included with food from all around the world and made with love, drinks ( with moderation ) is also included. The boat has 4 spacious cabins with queen-size beds and private bathrooms each one. The big living room, the outside space or the sunbath space terrace will be your favorite spots to enjoy a tasty meal and cocktail or spend time reunited with your loved ones.
The crew includes a first mate nurse, mechanician captain and a French chef, so relax and take it easy you will be in good hands. They have been sailing the carribean for more than 4 years and will take you everyday to the most beautiful islands they know

Private 2 pers: $2500 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $3125 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $3750 per day all inclusive

Private 8 pers: $4375 per day all inclusive

A/C with additional cost

 

sailing catamaran Nautitech 44

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

4 Double Cabins, 4 Bathrooms

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 guests

pricing

Private 2 pers: $900 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $1075 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1250 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $1425 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $1600 per day all inclusive Private 7 pers: $1775 per day all inclusive Private 8 pers: $1950 per day all inclusive

sailing catamaran  Salina 48
AIR CONDITIONING included in all bedrooms

Yacht Type: sailing catamaran

4 Double Cabins & 2 singles, 4 Bathrooms

5 stars cruise. All inclusive package with captain & cook / airport transfer / up to 10 persons.

Pricing

this salina 48 is a beautiful sailing catamaran, a 5 stars charter. ideal for our most demanding guests. This boat will bring you to the San Blas Islands with comfort and privacy. This boat is extraordinary well maintened and offer air conditioning, water maker, ice maker. she can accomodate up to 10 persons and offer 4 private bathrooms. it is clearly a really good value and the professionnal crew will make you discover the beauty of San Blas. this boat is a 5 stars experience with a lot of little plus as 100% coton lenen, a large set of towel, shampoo and other products on board, transfer from the airport to the boat, etc… all inclusive

Private 2 pers: $2240 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $2435 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $2630 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $2825 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $3020 per day all inclusive

sailing catamaran Lagoon 500
No air conditioning

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

4 Double Cabins, 4 Bathrooms / air conditioning

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 guests

pricing

This premium catamaran is a Lagoon 500, full options with crew she offers comfort and large spaces on board. 

Private 2 pers: $1800 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $1950 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $2100 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $2250 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $2400 per day all inclusive Private 7 pers: $2550 per day all inclusive Private 8 pers: $2700 per day all inclusive A/C with additional cost  

sailing catamaran Catana 64
Air conditioning $150/night

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

6 Cabins, 5 Bathrooms

Package : All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 10 guests

Pricing

  This modern 64 feet catamaran will bring you to the San Blas Islands on a spacious and comfortable environment. This economic cruise, offers quality services With included a personal chef and a catain, so, you can, snorkeling, kayaking or just relax while the captain guides you through the beauty of Latin American waters. Private 2 pers: $1900 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $2150 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $2400 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $2650 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $2900 per day all inclusive Private 7 pers: $3150 per day all inclusive Private 8 pers: $3400 per day all inclusive Private 9 pers: $3650 per day all inclusive Private 10 pers: $3900 per day all inclusive
Sailing catamaran Kennex 420
No air conditioning

Yachts Type: Sailing Catamaran

3 double cabins + 2 single, 3 Bathrooms

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 guests

Pricing

The Kennex 420 is a 43 foot Sailing Catamaran. She has sailed around the world twice with her previous

owners, so she has proven her abilities as a safe off shore yacht!
Living spaces in a boat are obviously smaller than at home. And that is why privacy and comfort
is even more important in a boat. The Kennex 420 offers private bathrooms and showers in her 3 guest’s
queen cabins. There are also 2 more single cabins with doors access from the two fore queen
cabins.
She has a huge solar panel array that makes her electric autonomous (free of smoke and noise,
when enjoying the most quiet and peaceful anchorages).
 
The cockpit is where you spend most of the day. Her covered cockpit, with hard roof top offers a beautiful shade.
cockpit can be enclosed in a minute
in case of rain
The whole boat went through a complete refit in 2020

Private 2 pers: $1875 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 3 pers: $2250 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 4 pers: $2625 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 5 pers: $3000 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 6 pers: $3375 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 7 pers: $3750 for 2 day all inclusive * Private 8 pers: $4125 for 2 day all inclusive *   * a ”day” is 24h from morning to morning

 

Monohull Sailboats

sailboat Thyra

Yacht Type: sailboat

2 Double Cabins, 1 Bathroom

Package all inclusive with captain & cook / up to 4 persons.

Pricing

Welcome to sailboat Thyra located in kuna yala (san Blas, Panama ). crewed by an adventurous couple who’ve been sailing here for 3 years and love to invite others onboard to share the experience of living on the water alongside the kuna people, eating great fresh homemade food, and maybe even learning a bit about sailing! Everything you can need to enjoy life here is included – accommodation, food, snorkeling equipment, a 2 person kayak, transport from the boat to the beach, and a sunset cocktail. You’re welcome to bring along any snacks and extra alcohol with you.   Private 2 pers: $380 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 3 pers: $570 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 4 pers: $760 per day all inclusive / shared trip      
sailboat Sun Odyssey 45
Best deal

Yacht Type: sailboat

3 Double Cabins, 2 Bathrooms

Package all inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 persons.

Pricing

Cabin cruise : 400/cabin/day (1 or 2 pers)

Private 2 pers: $750 per day all inclusive

Private 3 pers: $900 per day all inclusive

Private 4 pers: $1050 per day all inclusive

Private 5 pers: $1200 per day all inclusive

Private 6 pers: $1350 per day all inclusive

sailboat Beneteau cyclade 50

Yacht Type: sailboat

4 Double Cabins, 4 Bathrooms

Package all inclusive with captain & cook / up to 8 persons.

Pricing

Private 2 pers: $800 per day all inclusive Private 3 pers: $950 per day all inclusive Private 4 pers: $1100 per day all inclusive Private 5 pers: $1250 per day all inclusive Private 6 pers: $1400 per day all inclusive Private 7 pers: $1550 per day all inclusive Private 8 pers: $1700 per day all inclusive
saiboat Hunter 40

Yacht Type: Sailing Catamaran

2 Double Cabins, 1 Bathroom

Package: All inclusive with captain & cook / up to 4 guests

pricing

Private 2 pers: $360 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 3 pers: $540 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 4 pers: $720 per day all inclusive / shared trip  
sailboat Aluminium explorer 41

Yacht Type: sailboat

2 Double Cabins, 1 Bathrooms (shower outside)

Package all inclusive with captain & cook / up to 5 persons.

Pricing

  Crewed by a 15 years old experienced crew, this aluminium saiboat is super well ventilated and offers 2 kayaks (1 single+1 double) Private 2 pers: $380 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 3 pers: $570 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 4 pers: $760 per day all inclusive / shared trip Private 5 pers: $950 per day all inclusive / shared trip  

 

San Blas charter

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San Blas islands Panama

Holidays are sacred!

Allow us to treat you to a San Blas Islands Panama journey – and an unforgettable catamaran experience. 

Picture it: Waking up each morning in front of a beautiful new island and enjoying the stunning view. Recline in your chair just above warm, turquoise water and lounge in the sun. Enjoy the quiet or the company of your friends, because catamarans allow enjoying privacy. Without unknown to worry about on this cozy cruise because it is a private charter, only you and your guests. You decide on your timing, when you want to go ashore or change island because it is your private cruise. You can even jump from your breakfast chair into the warm Caribbean waters for a swim!

Even the best hotels or the biggest cruise ship will never be able to compare. With this San-Blas private charter, we propose real vacations.

Ready to try a San Blas Islands, Panama Charter?

We have all the information you need to feel confident, informed, and ready to dive into San Blas, Panama. There are no forms and no lengthy questions for you to answer. We believe holidays should be relaxing!

You can even customize the specifications for your vacation. let us know about your inquiries. Which catamaran size to choose? How much does it cost? How does a private charter work? can we have air conditioning? What is included in the “all-inclusive” pass? How many options can we add? All you have to know about a boat rental in San Blas is online!

You can also, Just click “email us” and take the first step toward an unforgettable experience in Guna Yala, Panama. If you want to speak with us directly, simply click on the green WhatsApp icon down below.

 

Sailing San Blas islands Panama

Sailing the San Blas Islands of Panama is one of the most popular navigations in the Caribbean, the first reason for this is that the San Blas Islands are very close to each other.

The archipelago of the San Blas Islands of Panama includes 365 islands spread over a small territory.

The islands are very low in the water and the seabed is shallow, which gives the archipelago of the San Blas Islands of Panama this magnificent turquoise color. In addition to this, the Kuna practice the cultivation of coconuts on the San Blas islands, resulting in the islands being very rich in coconut palms which combine with the turquoise color of the Caribbean Sea and the geographical proximity of these hundreds of islands, gives those who have sailed the San Blas Islands the impression of being in Polynesia.

Sailing San Blas Island is quite simple, but you should not rely solely on the GPS because many corals and shallows are not listed and every year many sailors (experienced for some of them and require assistance to get out of shoals or worse out of the rocks). That is the reason why we don’t do bareboat charters in San Blas. We trust our captains because they perfectly know the area, and also the secret sailing spots of San Blas islands.

The San Blas Islands are not subject to strong winds like the islands of Sint Maarten or the British Virgin Islands, however, there are some strong gales in the San Blas Islands called ”Culo de Pollo” which requires anchoring have enough chain not to drift. If you are sailing in the San Blas Islands these strong winds will require you to be reactive and to be able to lower the sails quickly

 
 

Where is San Blas Panama

San Blas islands Panama are located in the parish of Gunayala san blas island start from punta san blas on the west side and then 365 san blas islands until puerto obaldia which is the east end of san blas panama
 
 

How to get to San Blas from Panama City

Few tricks to reach san blas islands Panama
1. private plane from albrook airport Panama until Corazon de Jesus san blas panama
It s the fastest way to arrive at the paradise of san blas islands Panama
 
2. Another way to reach san blas islands Panama is to contract a transport company to book a space in a 4×4 taxi to san blas panama
The land taxi will bring you to cart port in san blas panama from here a water taxi will bring you to your boat or your cabaña to san blas island Panama
 
All Details, schedule, and Prices Here
 
 

San Blas islands Panama map

Navigating through the San Blas Islands can prove to be quite challenging due to the intricate cartography involved. With a staggering count of 365 islands forming the San Blas archipelago in Panama, the task of pinpointing your intended destination on both traditional maps and digital platforms such as Google Maps becomes a formidable endeavor. This complexity is further compounded by the recurrence of familiar names across these islands.

A case in point within the San Blas Islands of Panama is the ubiquity of the name “Banedup,” which resurfaces across various archipelagos. Adding to the multifaceted nomenclature, each island often boasts three to four distinct names: one in the native Kuna language, another in Spanish, a colloquial label, and occasionally a personalized moniker. Therefore, when employing a map of the San Blas Islands, it is crucial to rely exclusively on the Kuna designations, as these are the sole appellations depicted.

It is important to acknowledge that most cartographic representations of the San Blas Islands are prone to inaccuracy due to the sheer volume of information encapsulated within limited spatial confines encompassing 365 individual islands. To gain an accurate perception of the dispersion of these islands within the Panamanian panorama, we highly endorse the Eric Bauhaus book, an exemplary resource that presents a comprehensive San Blas Islands map. This guidebook can be an invaluable companion should you embark on a self-guided tour of the San Blas Islands, providing continuous navigational aid throughout your journey.

Should you entertain the idea of engaging a water taxi service to facilitate a tour of the San Blas Islands, the process is remarkably straightforward. The islands boast a network of indigenous water taxi operators, all of whom possess an intimate understanding of the geography. These skilled mariners do not rely on conventional maps for guidance, as their familiarity with the region is unparalleled. This renders them capable of orchestrating an immersive and informed exploration of the San Blas archipelago.

An alternative approach to experiencing the allure of the San Blas Islands is to charter a catamaran or sailboat. This mode of exploration enables a comprehensive exploration of Panama’s San Blas Islands, offering an unimpeded panorama of this captivating expanse.

 

Luxury San Blas islands

If your desire is not visiting the san blas islands,  you can also enjoy some luxury san blas islands.
Some kuna are starting to target a higher class of tourists and propose some luxurious cabañas with services and activities such as volley ball, paddle board, fishing or of course san blas islands tour.
Most of the place are simple in san blas islands it s a little percentage of kunas who target a higher level of services and activities in san blas islands Panama
 
Let s say a 5% of the activity is luxury san blas islands the rest is a nice initiation to kuna life style.
 
If you are looking in san blas islands for an hotel you ll find few class of san blas islands hotels
Few of them are back packers hotels with dorms most of the time you ll find them in the kunas village of the san blas islands.
A bit off shore on the islands you ll find some other kinds of san blas islands hotel like giant cabaña where can sleep 12 persons.
Or in few san blas islands, you can find some luxury cabañas with private bathroom.
 
You ll not find any big san blas islands hotel  they all have a small capacity
On the road to san blas panama there is an eco lodge hotel km11 with some waterfalls it s called Pachamama and it s a nice combination with san blas islands panama.
 
 
 

When is the best moment to visit San Blas islands / Panama

When is the best moment to sail the San Blas islands???

San Blas islands weather  January and February
 
 
High season but it s winter so short days.
The lowest temperature of the year and basically good wind and almost no rain in san blas panama
Let s say that is a good month to discover san blas islands by sailing a catamaran or a sailboat.
 
 
 
San blas islands weather  March and April
Temperature get a bit higher in San Blas panama.
The wind is still stable almost no rain it s an excellent time to do a san blas islands sailing charter
 
 
 
San Blas islands weather May and June
Temperature went up in San Blas islands panama day light too
A bit of rain has arrived a bit less wind too
But you will enjoy your San Blas islands sailing tour
One of the best time to sail San Blas islands much less tourists at this time what is a good point for a nice san blas tour
 
 
San Blas islands weather  July and August
High season again busy time in San Blas islands panama
A lot of people come to San Blas islands for sailing at this period
Book in advance is recommended
There s a bit a rain with some nice sun a small breeze it s easy breathy in san blas islands panama at this period.
 
San blas island sailing tour in september and october
 
Low season again it s time to make some good deal for san blas islands sailing tour
Let s be honest not much wind and some rain but san blas panama is incredible it s one of the best time to sail san blas islands bcz it s almost desert low tourist average on those months
If you do a san blas islands sailing tour on those month you ll find a bunch of desert spot to make a postcard picture of san blas panama
 
 
San blas islands weather  November
November is a strange month in san blas panama because the tourism is different there are a lot of public holidays in november not just in san blas islands panama but in the whole country so all the locals come to san blas islands for thoses days so we recommend you to go to off shore islands if you do a san blas sailing tour in november
Out of that low wind and some rain but you ll enjoy the peaceful of san blas islands after the publics holydays
 
 
San blas islands weather  December
 
Welcome to high season again all prices increase 20% for christmas to sail san blas islands.
Mostly everybody is fully booked so for tourists it looks like the best time to sail san blas islands.
Book in advance if you want sail san Blas islands on those dates.
The wind get higher in December and basically almost no rain in san blas panama.
It s the most busy time of the year to sail san blas islands panama.
 
 
Hopefully this calendar will help you making your choice to sail the san blas islands.
 
 
 
For our part we spent 12 years in san Blas island sailing and doing sailing charter and we noticed than the weather become a lottery every year and not just in san blas islands panama in the all world. So, our advice will be, the best moment is ” when you can” because there is pros and cons for every months.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Long distance charter
 
For people interested in sailing longest distance there s am other sailing trip.
Sailing panama to Colombia san Blas islands tour
You can do a departure from Colombia and sail until san blas islands in panama, or departure from san blas islands sailing until cartagena.
Best time to sail san blas island to colombia is May to november the sea is more quiet.
All trips to colombia include a san blas islands sailing tour.
There are differents boats than the san blas islands sailing charter boats
You can contact us if you want calendar of boats sailing from cartagena to san blas islands panama

What to pack for San Blas islands Panama

What should you bring in your luggage for the San Blas Islands?

 

 

Traveling light is best for several reasons.

*Because you will spend ¾ of your time in a swimsuit

*Because the lancha that takes you to San Blas from the port of Carti cannot be overloaded and the maximum size allowed is an airplane cabin type suitcase.

*Because if you go to San Blas by plane, it is also not possible to be too heavy on board and a “cabin type suitcase” is recommended.

 

What should I pack in my suitcase for the San Blas Panama Islands?

*2 swimsuits (5 if you like fashion)

*1 or 2 beach towels

*Toiletries

*1 mosquito repellent spray for the sunset on the islands (on board the boats there are never mosquitoes)

*Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat (an anti-UV T-shirt if your skin is very sensitive)

*Camera and charger

*1 light cotton or linen pants

*1 lightweight long-sleeved cotton or linen shirt

*2 shorts / 2 T-shirts

*Cash money because there is no ATM or bank in the San Blas Islands and your bank card will be useless if you want to buy a souvenir from the Kuna people or go for a drink in a local bar

*Your passport to be able to enter the territory of Guna Yala (San Blas islands Panama)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
San blas islands weather  March and April
Temperature get a bit higher in san blas panama.
The wind is still stable almost no rain it s an excellent time to do a san blas islands sailing charter
 
 
 
San blas islands weather May and June
Temperature went up in san blas islands panama day light too
A bit of rain has arrived a bit less wind too
But you ll enjoy your san blas islands sailing tour
One of the best time to sail san blas islands much less tourists at this time what is a good point for a nice san blas tour
 
 
San blas islands weather  July and August
High season again busy time in san blas islands panama
A lot of people come to san blas islands for sailing at this period
Book in advance is recommended
There s a bit a rain with some nice sun a small breeze it s easy breathy in san blas islands panama at this period.
 
San blas island sailing tour in september and october
 
Low season again it s time to make some good deal for san blas islands sailing tour
Let s be honest not much wind and some rain but san blas panama is incredible it s one of the best time to sail san blas islands bcz it s almost desert low tourist average on those months
If you do a san blas islands sailing tour on those month you ll find a bunch of desert spot to make a postcard picture of san blas panama
 
 
San blas islands weather  November
November is a strange month in san blas panama because the tourism is different there are a lot of public holidays in november not just in san blas islands panama but in the whole country so all the locals come to san blas islands for thoses days so we recommend you to go to off shore islands if you do a san blas sailing tour in november
Out of that low wind and some rain but you ll enjoy the peaceful of san blas islands after the publics holydays
 
 
San blas islands Panama weather  January and February
 
Welcome to high season again all prices increase 20% for christmas to sail san blas islands.
Mostly everybody is fully booked so for tourists it looks like the best time to sail san blas islands.
Book in advance if you want sail san blas islands on those dates.
The wind get higher in december and basically almost no rain in san blas panama.
It s the most busy time of the year to sail san blas islands panama.
 
 
Hopefully this calendar will help you making your choice to sail the san blas islands.
 
 
 
For our part we spent 12 years in san Blas island sailing and doing sailing charter and we noticed than the weather become a lottery every year and not just in san blas islands panama in the all world. So, our advice will be, the best moment is ” when you can” because there is pros and cons for every months.
 
For people interested in sailing longest distance there s am other sailing trip.
Sailing panama to colombia san blas islands tour
You can do a departure from colombia and sail until san blas islands in panama, or departure from san blas islands sailing until cartagena.
Best time to sail san blas island to colombia is May to november the sea is more quiet.
All trips to colombia include a san blas islands sailing tour.
There are differents boats than the san blas islands sailing charter boats
You can contact us if you want calendar of boats sailing from cartagena to san blas islands panama
 
 
 
 

Can we dress as we want to visit San Blas islands / Panama

Can we dress as we want in San Blas islands Panama?

The Kuna people are very open-minded, and if they prefer to wear traditional clothes for themselves, it does not mean that they are closed-minded. It is therefore possible to dress as you wish in the San Blas Islands of Panama, however, nudism and topless are prohibited.

Why shouldn’t you pick up fallen coconuts?

Nothing to do with a sanitary or hygienic problem. Until not long ago the currency used by the Kuna was the coconut, its value is $0.25 for a Kuna and $1 for a tourist. Today the dollar has replaced the coconut, but the Kuna of the San Blas islands continue to use this currency among themselves.

The coconut also represents life, in the sense that the Kunas of the San Blas Islands do not have access to water and therefore for centuries their survival was only possible thanks to rainwater and the precious coconuts. .

Therefore, for the Kuna people of the San Blas Islands of Panama; coconuts are considered a highly precious commodity.

Even the coconuts you can find on the desert islands of San Blas belong to someone and are collected regularly to be exchanged for other products.

It is very unwelcome to serve oneself.

 

San Blas charter

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Panama Colombia Border Crossing

 

all inclusive 5 days sailing trip from $600 /pers

Including 3 days of island hopping in San Blas

 

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Panama Colombia border crossing!

There are only 2 ways to cross the border between Panama and Colombia.

By the sky or by the sea. The advantage of the plane is obviously speed and a slightly lower financial impact. The advantage of the boat is the memory. It is an adventure. Something unique to live, a marine experience of 5 days including 3 to visit the extraordinary San Blas Islands. The trip is all inclusive, from the moment you set foot on board, everything is included until you arrive on the other side of the border. On the program, of course snorkeling, visits to Kuna villages, fishing, barbecues, fires on the beach. But also real navigation, the ocean as far as the eye can see for 2 days, fishing, star-studded skies, the purest air there is. We have been working for over 10 years to provide lasting memories to our passengers. We can offer you catamarans, monohulls, different standards according to your expectations. The Colombia / Panama passage is obviously in both directions, and if you wish it is possible to organize a return trip with a stopover of a few days in Colombia or Panama to discover the country before returning to your starting point. Crossing the Panama-Colombia border can be so much more than one more flight by plane. Seeing after 5 days by boat the magnificent city of Cartagena advancing towards you is undoubtedly one of the most intense emotions there is. Live the experience of an authentic navigation across borders and horizons. Taste real freedom. We offer Panama / Colombia crossings all year round.

 

Transfer from Panama to San Blas

How does it works?

Transfer is not complicated, but it needs organisation.

It takes 3 hours and it needs a land transportation and a water taxi too, to get to your destination. There are timetables and rules to follow. Starting with the vehicle. only 4×4 are authorized to circulate on the territory of Guna Yala.

There are also schedules to respect for the water taxis. Departures are only at 8h/8h30am. It is for this reason that your taxi will pick you up at 5am, ”ready to go” at your hotel in Panama.

if you don’t want to wake up before the sun comes up, it is also possible to rent a cabana in an ecolodge a stone’s throw from the territory of San Blas:

The Fertility Waterfall Farm is located just 11 km from the border of Guna Yala, which allows you to wake up with nature, the taxi will then pick you up around 7:45 am to take you to the water taxis. The fertility waterfall farm offers 5 private cabins for rent with views of the green mountains. the altitude makes the heat much more bearable and guarantees ”mosquito free” accommodation.

If you wish, we can take in charge the transfer, by putting you in contact with our partner “Judy”. She is reliable and has ensured the proper functioning of 30 taxis and a dozen water taxis for more than 15 years.

Transfer from Panama to San Blas cost around $125/pers round trip (depending of the different options)it is also possible to go to San Blas by private plane. let us know by email or WhatsApp if you want to book a plane.

Why sailing San-Blas with a Catamaran ?

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San-Blas is composed of 370 different beautiful islands, boasting of white sand and coconut trees, all surrounded by crystalline water. Whether you’re lounging on the beach or gliding through the water, the beauty is impossible to miss. So why not enjoy an even more immersive experience? Don’t isolate yourself to one island experience – get them all! A San Blas catamaran private charter offers a comfortable, speedy way to navigate between all of the San Blas Islands for maximum luxury. The fun doesn’t stop there. On-board a catamaran, you can:

  • Laze on the front nets
  • Admire the view from on-deck or underneath the cockpit shade
  •  Drink cocktails on the flybridge couch
  • Enjoy large cabins and private bathrooms
  •  Trust in our top-notch security and guided expertise
  •  Enjoy total privacy and ample space to relax
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KUNA CULTURE of GUNA YALA (PANAMA)

San-Blas (or Guna Yala) is unique, being the only province of Panama exclusively administered and populated by its indigenous people. This has allowed them to preserve their culture and customs beautifully.

The Kuna people of San-Blas even honor and stay true to their ancestral practices of fishing, hunting, and living off the land. You can find their stories, histories, and the spirit of their people transposed into intricate tattoos, beautiful clothing, and fantastical paintings.

With our San-Blas private charter, you can enjoy a glimpse of this yourself and learn more about these thriving cultures.

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UNTOUCHED NATURE

San Blas, Panama, is one of the best-preserved havens for nature found anywhere in the world. You can enjoy extraordinary snorkeling in crystal-clear waters. The sea wildlife is rich and wonderful to observe. The Kuna people fish with respect for their environment and provide fresh, tasty meals directly from the sea to your plate. This makes it a perfect vacation destination to visit by charter boat – and even better by private catamaran. Strip away modern trappings and plainly appreciate the amazing environment found all around in a catamaran San-Blas trip.

Choose a private charter to San-Blas and enjoy your best vacation ever.

DISCOVER THE MATRIARCHAL CULTURE AND ANCESTRAL TRADITIONS OF SAN-BLAS DURING YOUR VACATION

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Welcome in Guna yala (known as San-Blas islands) if you ask yourself what can look like a matriarchal community, you should meet the Kuna people. Let me introduce you to one of the few feminist societies of this planet: San Blas. Kuna people is at the beginning a mix between Mayas and Indians of Amazonia. With the arrival of the European inviders they moved from the jungle to the San-Blas islands where they established themselves. They are a matriarchal society. It s may be cliche but it s a fact than their women society is a lot more open minded than the classical patriarchal one. First of all, people of Guna Yala have no idea about what is feminism or matriarchal society, they just live like that since ever. Women never had to fight to have a place and live in real harmony with Male and nature. Women are free to make up, shave or not, wear traditional clothes or not, and breastfeeding where they want because the traditional way of life Kuna, protect them from the sexualization of the women body.

More information about Kunas here

KUNA THIRD GENDER

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As open minded persons, the San-Blas people also let the kids free to choose their gender without any pression. So it’s common to see the ones that the Kunas call Omeggid,  what literally mean “like a woman” in the village. This men wear clothes, act and work like the other women of the kuna community. Most of the time male become female, the inverse is really rare, but when it happens, the Guna Yala community accept it the same way. What we call ‘third gender’ is just completely normal in San-Blas. When a boy show tendencies to act as a women, the family naturally accepts and allows him to grow up as he want. Most of the time they do sewing Molas as work and as the others women, they take decisions. You have to understand that It’s not about tolerance, cause tolerance mean that something is not normal, it’s just about being who you wanted to be. And it’s interesting to see this from our American and European point of view, because the Guna Yala people live it really naturally, when the third gender always bring polemics in our societies. This acceptation is a specificity of San Blas and it’s not the same in Panama.

How to make Molas Click here!

More information about Kunas here

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OPEN MINDED KUNA RELIGION

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As the Albinism (San Blas is the highest rate of albinism in the world and albinos people are sacred for Kunas), the third gender also have a specific place in Guna mythology, Wigudum was a leader and also one of the three children of God, and was half men and half women. Hunting the day time and sawing the evening. It’s important to understand that for GunaYala people Fishing and hunting is considered as the same value than cooking sewing or looking after children: the Gunas do not consider what we call women’s labour to be less important and it’s an important step for equality. (If you want to read more about tradition in San-Blas you can read our article on GunaYala way of life and kuna culture)

More information about Kunas here

ANCESTRAL GUNA YALA WAY OF LIFE

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So, the women decide for almost everything but are rarely chef or politics. They let this kind of work to men. They prefer working the extraordinary art of sewing Molas (that also, what bring the better income in the family) when a man become an husband, he move from his parent house to the one of his wife, most of the time the men are fisherman and sale their fishing to the tourists to bring back money home, even before the arrival of tourism they were doing the same with pirates and other boats coming from europe. When the couple have their first childs, they raise them in respect of tradition and if the baby is a little girl the whole village make a big ceremony to celebrate the venue of a new women in the community, an other really important Kuna ceremony is also made when a girl pass from teenager to adult, and at the death of the mother, the heritage of land and house will be share between the daughters of the couple. If you want to learn more about Kuna people, traditions of Guna Yala and albinism in San Blas islands you can read our article about the Kuna culture and their history, you will learn more interesting fact about this surprising community before to visit them.

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