The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

How to Pair Panama’s Most Iconic Destinations With a Catamaran Experience Travelers often wonder whether they can combine San Blas with Bocas del Toro, Panama City, or a Panama Canal tour. The answer is a confident yes  — and it works beautifully. Panama is compact, well connected, and offers three of the most visited experiences in the country: San Blas , Bocas del Toro , and Panama City  (with the famous Miraflores Locks of the Panama Canal). Together, they create a diverse

Discover The Surprising Summer Storms of San Blas (and Why They’re Nothing to Fear) Every sailor who’s spent a summer in San Blas has heard of the mysterious Culepollo  — a name as curious as the weather phenomenon itself. Known locally as Chocosana  in the Guna language, these short but intense tropical squalls are part of the charm of sailing through one of the most pristine archipelagos in the Caribbean. The thought of a storm might sound alarming, but in reality, these br

A Rare, Secret Week in San Blas — High-Season Perfection All to Yourself, Reserved for the Few Who Know There’s a single week or to be...

The San Blas Islands are one of the Caribbean’s most breathtaking destinations, offering pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and a unique...

Discover San Blas: Panama’s hidden gem of 365 paradise islands, calm waters, and safe family anchorages. When families think about...

The relentless beauty of the Caribbean reveals its power: Hurricane Erin threatens with force, causing charter cancellations in the...

Your Complete Guide to San Blas Yacht Charters: How to Plan the Perfect Private Catamaran Getaway in Panama’s Most Secluded Paradise If...

San Blas Islands Travel: Why Some Call It Paradise—While Others Disagree Mixed reviews of San Blas are not uncommon. Much has changed in...

From the party-loving Caribbean vibe to the untouched calm of San Blas: authentic, private sailing far from mass tourism For many...

Fly to San Blas: the fastest way to get there in 2025 with private flights from Panama City Flying to the San Blas Islands is now more...