The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

We have been waiting a long time to share this news. The extraordinarily rare albino nurse shark previously documented in San Blas has been spotted again alive, moving calmly through the clear Caribbean water and accompanied by a group of normally colored nurse sharks. When we published our first story about the elusive albino nurse shark in San Blas, we hoped that we would eventually encounter him again. San Blas is immense, however, and its hundreds of islands, reefs, lagoo

San Blas is often described as one of the last untouched paradises in the Caribbean. And in many parts of the archipelago, that description is completely justified. But here's something visitors don't always realize before arriving: Not every San Blas experience is the same. You can spend the day on a busy island surrounded by day-trippers and boats, or wake up anchored beside a tiny palm-covered cay with nobody else around. Both experiences can happen in San Blas, sometimes

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

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,

Our Latest Fleet Addition: The Neel 51 Trimaran — A New Way to Experience San Blas This May we’re not just adding a new boat to the fleet. We’re introducing a new way to live San Blas. Imagine waking up surrounded by still, turquoise water. No marina noise. No crowds. Just palm trees and silence. You step into a wide, light-filled living space where the sea is visible in every direction — coffee in hand, family still asleep, the day unfolding slowly. This is the feeling our N

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

Beyond “Boat Food”: Why Onboard Cuisine Transforms the Entire Sailing Experience When people search “what do you eat on a catamaran charter” , they often imagine something simple—quick meals, basic snacks, maybe grilled fish. But in San Blas, that assumption couldn’t be further from reality. The real difference is not boat food vs restaurant food . It’s basic provisioning vs personalized onboard cuisine . And that distinction changes the entire experience of your trip. Boat

Not for everyone, but unforgettable for the right traveler It’s an extraordinary place—when approached the right way. However, it can fall short when: You book with the wrong operator You expect traditional luxury infrastructure You rely on misleading or incomplete information The destination itself is extraordinary but the outcome depends entirely on how you plan it. Especially when compared to a true private island hopping experience or an all inclusive private yacht chart

High demand, limited catamarans and private flights, and what you need to know before booking your Christmas charter in San Blas Every year, the same pattern repeats itself. By the time many travelers begin planning their Christmas holidays… San Blas is already fully booked. And this isn’t a coincidence. Christmas week is the most requested time of the year for yacht charters in San Blas. Between perfect sailing conditions, the desire to escape winter in Europe and North Ame