Private Tour
San Blas ALL INCLUSIVE Sailing Charter - 2 Day/2 Night
Overview
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72 hours
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Imagine a place which genuinely looks like a Robinson Crusoe hideaway. The sand is white and fine, the sea feels warm like bathwater, coconut palms will provide welcome shade, the snorkeling is excellent. Your captain and crew will prepare fresh meals for you and ensure you will want no wishes. It is, genuinely, a little piece of paradise. We invite you to join us on our sailboat and experience this little piece of heaven for yourself.
The best way to explore San blas is on a sailboat, away from crowded islands and day tour guests. Participate in a life off the grid, enjoy private islands all to yourself. Have beach BBQs with other sailors, snorkel on pristine reefs, catch fresh fish to be prepared by your crew and gaze at the stars at night as you lounge lazily in a hammock, swaying gently, as the boat moves every so slightly in the warm breeze.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Sailboat Charter Disclaimer - Please read before booking!!! A vacation on a sailboat charter can be the experience of a lifetime and give you unforgettable memories. In order to properly prepare you for your trip and align expectations, please take some time to read each point below. If you have any questions or concerns regarding any of them, we will gladly answer any of them. All Sailboat Charters in San Blas are hosted on privately owned sailboats. Please be aware that the Captain and crew will be welcoming you into their home and that they will share their island lifestyle with you. A sailboat charter is not a hotel resort experience that has waiters and staff. Please be respectful towards the Captain and his Crew. Always follow Captain’s orders! For your safety and the safety of the boat, please adhere to the instructions of the Captain and Crew. Fresh Water - Sailboats carry only a limited amount of fresh water with them. Please be aware of your water consumption when taking showers. Bathrooms - Sailboat bathrooms have marine toilets that function differently than the toilets you are used to from home. Please follow the instructions given by the Captain on how to use them and DO NOT flush any paper into the toilet. Wifi and Cell-phone coverage - The islands of San Blas are located in a remote area. While some islands may receive cell phone signal, others may not have any. Cell phone signal even in the “good coverage” areas can often be unreliable. If you need to stay connected, please inform us and your Captain in order for us to plan the itinerary accordingly. We recommend that you purchase pre-paid phone cards with Tigo and Digicel, which will provide you with the necessary wifi and cell coverage. Dietary Restrictions - Please inform us as soon as possible, if you have any dietary restrictions or food allergies. Sailboat charters generally serve lots of fresh seafood. Luggage - Sailboats have limited space available and cabins are generally very small. Please pack lightly and avoid bringing rigid suitcases. You won’t need much in San Blas. If you travel with lots of luggage, most hotels in Panama City will gladly store it until you return from your trip. What to bring - bathing suits, bio degradable sunscreen, insect repellant, hat, sunglasses, extra cash for souvenirs. Sailboat itinerary - We suggest a minimum of 3 nights for each sailboat charter in order to explore different islands and areas. We recommend to book 4 nights, if you would like to visit the remote Holandes Cays. Itineraries ultimately depend on weather and ocean conditions and are determined by the Captain. Transportation to the sailboat - We will arrange your roundtrip transportation, which is in a shared 4x4 SUV (one guest up front, three guests in the middle row and two guests in the back row) and a shared Lancha boat. Car transportation - the ride to San Blas takes 2.5 to 3 hours, with 1.5 hours over slow, curvy roads with potholes. For those with motion sickness, please prepare accordingly Boat transportation - depending on weather and ocean conditions, the 30-45 minute boat ride might be bumpy and wet with ocean spray. Lanchas are very basic speedboats and operated by Kunas. Do not expect any luxury transportation. We kindly ask our guests to visit San Blas with an open mind and to focus on the beautiful paradise that San Blas has remained despite the effects that modern society. The Kunas are very gentle and kind people, but can also be somewhat shy at times. When approaching them with a smile and an open heart you will be guaranteed an innocent, happy smile in return.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Beach toys
All beverages (Alcohol in moderation)
Snacks
Island Taxes: Entrance to Islands
Transportation to the Sailboat
San Blas Islands
What To Expect
Arrival Day
Accommodations
You will have your private cabin with private bathroom aboard our sailboat.
Food and Drinks
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
San Blas Islands
After a 3 hour trip from Panama City to our boat, we welcome you to your new home in San Blas. We will give you time to settle in and to change into your beach wear. You'll have the opportunity to get to know the first island. When you are ready your sailing adventure begins. Each day, preferably in the morning, we will weigh anchor and travel to a new island, sailing or motoring (depending on wind conditions) between 2 to 10 nautical miles (1 to 3 hours), depending on your interests and the weather conditions. We are completely flexible and will adjust the schedule based on your preferences. With more than 365 islands, we are sure to find your perfect island, whether inhabited and with other boats around to socialize with or completely remote (again depending on your preferences)
A typical Day in San Blas
Accommodations
You will have your private cabin with private bathroom aboard our sailboat.
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
San Blas Islands
A typical San Blas Day: Once we arrive at a new island, we will give you time to get to know the place, enjoying the beaches and swimming in the beautiful ocean while we prepare a delicious meal for you. After lunch we will give you time to relax onboard and when you are ready we can take you on a snorkel excursion to a nearby coral reef or just play in the ocean nearby the boat on a SUP board. We will be at your service in order to ensure you will enjoy your vacation and have a safe and memorable adventure with us. We will return to our arrival point the evening before departure, spending a last night at anchor in the Lemon Cays, one of the most beautiful anchorages in San Blas. You will have one more chance to witness a breathtaking sunset while sipping on a cold beer or cocktail. The next morning we will arrange for your boat and car transportation, returning you safely to your hotel in Panama City.
Departure Day
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
San Blas Islands
We will return to our arrival point the evening before departure, spending a last night at anchor in the Lemon Cays, one of the most beautiful anchorages in San Blas. You will have one more chance to witness a breathtaking sunset while sipping on a cold beer or cocktail. You will enjoy a delicious breakfast before heading back to the Port and Panama City.
Options
San Blas ALL INCLUSIVE Sailing Charter - 3 Days / 2 Nights
Reviews
4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THIS ROTTEN COMPANY
JoMcB1972,
Dec 13, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00I was picked up the next morning at 5:15 AM…in a very cramped and crowded, all-terrain vehicle. There were 7 of us squished in… with luggage. It took approximately 3 hours to get to the port. ~ No wifi. ~ No cell coverage at all. ~ No credit cards. ~ No charge accounts. ~ No ATM’s. ~ No stores.… Thanks for the heads up, Tao Travel… if I had been told any of this, I might have been slightly better prepared. Cash only… and although I’d been under the impression everything was all-inclusive, it was not. Paola told me I needed to bring; $50 each way for the vehicle transportation. $15 each way for the water taxi transportation. $20 entrance to the marine park. $2 for entrance to the port. On top of this, I owed the sailing charter another $360… I needed a minimum of $512US in addition to the outrageous prices I had already dished out. And guess what?? I had actually already paid. They were draining me however they could. The one thing I had requested when attempting to book accommodation, was to ensure I would be at different islands than those being visited during my sailing venture. Guess she didn’t understand that part… or just didn’t care. For an all-inclusive, private sailing adventure, and a ship that had been initially describe to me as being quite large, it was definitely not large enough for four adults and two rambunctious young children. PLUS a chain smoker. When I finally got off the boat and made my way to my island accommodation, my room could only be described as primitive… I had a thin sheet over a single mattress, a pillow… and that was about it. There was no heads up about this at all. Nothing else. I was left alone at a decrepit part of the lodge, on the opposite side of the island... without any electricity... in the middle of a tropical storm... alone. In fact, it was so bad that I ended up leaving the next day. I was desperate to get out of there. Everything I had was soaking wet and I had nothing but a thin sheet to keep me warm. I can handle a lot of roughing it and primitive conditions… but my comfort cannot be compromised to this extent… especially considering the price I had paid. I packed up and left... first thing. I was outta there... I was still angry about my entire transaction with Paola… and decided to dive deeper into our previous conversations. Upon investigation and a closer look at my invoice, I discovered I had already paid for vehicle and boat transportation fee. It was time to demand a refund. Our correspondence had already hit an all-time low, but it was time to fall off the floor. I told her I was disappointed with my accommodation, the boat of children, her professionalism, her complete lack of attention to detail, her insufficient communication… and most importantly, her customer service. Of course, the weather was 100% no one’s fault… but this woman had literally raped and pillaged at every angle. She continually shot back at my verified accusations with apathetic defence, ludicrous excuses and nonsensical protestations, which only served to annoy me further. She tried to side-step her way out of absolutely every allegation, but when I proved how she tried to swindle me out of payments on more than one occasion, I had her backed into a corner and there was nothing more to discuss. I got a $178US refund...
Joe
Jarabbo,
Mar 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mike and Paola are beautiful souls. They were able to accommodate me fairly last minute on their boat. I took a solo trip to Panama and spent two nights sailing the San Blas islands with them. They cooked amazing meals and were extremely informative about the islands. We had several insightful conversations and connected on a deep level. I am very thankful to have met them and hope to see them again in the near future. If you’re thinking about taking this trip, definitely do it and thank me later. My Panamá trip would not have been complete without this experience.
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