The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

Imagine waking up aboard your catamaran, walking to the stern and stepping almost directly onto a deserted tropical beach. No marina, dock or long dinghy ride—just a few steps between the catamaran and the sand, with coconut palms rising immediately behind it. Catamaran positioned beside a tropical beach during a San Blas sailing charter Almost nowhere else in the world can a charter catamaran be positioned like this. It is one of the experiences that makes sailing in San Bla

Panama is one of the few destinations in Latin America where the US dollar is used for almost everything. For international visitors, that means the cost of a Panama vacation can change considerably—even when the published price in dollars remains exactly the same. When the US dollar weakens against your home currency, every dollar-priced part of the trip becomes less expensive: the catamaran charter, transfers, hotels in Panama City, restaurant meals and local flights. On a

If you are planning a sailing vacation in Panama, one of your first questions will probably be: How much does a private catamaran charter in San Blas cost? Bedisup,the San Blas islands. In 2026, a private, fully crewed and all-inclusive catamaran charter in San Blas starts at approximately US$1,800 per night for two adults. Larger premium catamarans start from US$2,200 to US$2,700 per night, depending on the size, layout and onboard amenities. The final price depends primaril

Booking a Private San Blas catamaran charter is very different from reserving a normal hotel or even a sailing charter elsewhere. You will be staying on a boat in a remote archipelago, relying on the same company for your catamaran, crew, meals, transfers and most daily activities. A professional charter operator should be able to answer the following questions clearly before you pay a deposit. Sailing charters in San Blas. 1. What Is Really Included? An all-inclusive catamar

This is one of the most common questions parents ask before booking a family catamaran charter and travelling with kids in San Blas. The reality is that most children become completely absorbed in San Blas. Every day brings a different island, beach, anchorage and underwater environment. They can swim before breakfast, paddle to an island, snorkel around the boat, explore the beach, meet local children and watch fish or nurse sharks beneath the catamaran. Unforgettable memori

Before diving in, we'd like to revisit a topic that often raises questions among first-time visitors to San Blas: how to actually get there. Although we've covered transportation before, it's one of the most frequently asked questions we receive. Since transfer options, schedules, and guest preferences evolve over time, we felt it was worth updating this guide with the latest information, practical advice, and a clear comparison of each option. How to get to the San Blas isla

"Seven days. More than 365 islands. Countless memories." There are sailing destinations with beautiful beaches. There are destinations with excellent snorkeling. There are destinations rich in culture. Then there is San Blas One of the few places in the world where you can experience all three in a single week. Located on Panama's Caribbean coast, the San Blas archipelago is made up of more than 365 tropical islands, protected by the indigenous Guna people. There are no cruis

Imagine arriving after months of planning your Caribbean vacation, only to find beaches covered in meters of brown seaweed, a strong rotten egg smell in the air, and tractors working from sunrise trying to clear the shoreline. Unfortunately, this has become reality across much of the Caribbean. While destinations like the Mexican Caribbean, parts of the Bahamas, the British Virgin Islands, Florida, and many eastern Caribbean islands now prepare for annual sargassum invasions,

San Blas is one of the most extraordinary sailing destinations in the Caribbean. Remote islands, clear water, protected anchorages, and a way of life that still still untouched by mass tourism. But because the charter industry here is still relatively young, there is one important difference guests should understand before booking a sailing charter in San Blas: Most boats you find while searching online for your sailing vacation in the San Blas are not operated to the same st

Proud Winners of Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice 2026 in San Blas Catamaran Charters: A reflection of reliability, backup support, and real expertise in San Blas There are awards, and then there are awards that truly reflect real experiences. The Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award is one of them — recognizing the top 10% of experiences worldwide, awarded only to businesses that consistently earn outstanding reviews from real, verified travelers. No entry fees. No paid promotio