The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

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

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

With wars affecting different parts of the world, airline disruptions, and growing uncertainty in some destinations, it is understandable that families want reassurance before booking a trip. Over the years we've seen concerns about the Middle East, the Venezuela crisis, and many other global events. Fortunately, San Blas has remained largely untouched by these issues. Safety remains one of the most common questions we receive from families planning a trip to San Blas. After

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

Tips for sailing San Blas during the summer months.

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