The San Blas Islands Sailing Blog

A Practical Checklist for a Safe, Seamless & Exceptional Sailing Experience Choosing the right charter company in the San Blas Islands is one of the most important decisions you’ll make for your sailing vacation. San Blas is remote, pristine, and culturally unique — which means experience, transparency, and local knowledge matter more here than anywhere else . In remote destinations, expertise and transparency shape the entire journey. Below is a smart, practical checklist of

No — and that’s exactly why this destination remains one of the last true sailing paradises in the Caribbean. Unlike destinations such as the British Virgin Islands, Martinique or the Bahamas, the San Blas archipelago remains untouched by large charter corporations like Dream Yacht Charter , Sunsail or The Moorings. Why? Because San Blas follows its own rules — shaped by a unique cultural and territorial structure that most large operators simply cannot adapt to. Not every de

What Experienced Travelers Wish They Knew Before Visiting The San Blas Islands in Panama The San Blas Islands of Panama remain one of the Caribbean’s last truly untouched sailing destinations. With more than 365 islands, turquoise waters, vibrant Guna culture, and almost no large-scale development, the region offers a very different experience from traditional Caribbean tourism. But San Blas is not a resort destination. Its remoteness, simplicity, and cultural authenticity ar

Jump in one of our sailing charters in the San Blas islands and enjoy our complementary Pina Colada cocktail on sundown The translation to piña colada (Spanish) means "strained pineapple". A delicacy of the tropics included in our San Blas sailing charters and the prefect treat to accompany you on any worthy occasion. What would a tropical sailing charters be without our made-from-scratch pina colada? For years this has been the preferred cocktail served onboard and enjoyed b

June, July and August Weather in the San Blas Islands: Calm Seas, Clear Waters & the Hidden Best Season to Visit the Archipelago The San Blas Islands summer season generally begins in May and extends through November. The first part of this Caribbean summer -- June, July and August -- is considered by many long-time sailors and local residents one of the most underrated periods to visit San Blas. Milder weather, short tropical rain showers, calmer seas, excellent snorkeling v