We work with several reputable captains doing the sailing trip from Panama to Colombia, so if you are looking for a fun, adventurous way to get to Colombia… you have found it!
The trip lasts five (5) days. The first three (3) days is in the San Blas islands where you can snorkel, go fishing or just swim, hang out and relax in the pristine beaches of the islands. The final two (2) days is spent sailing to Colombia.
The prices are between $ 399-$ 550. Including three meals per day, water, soft drinks and immigration papers to Colombia. The captains depart usually from one of these three ports: Puerto Lindo, Portobello and Carti.
We also have a speedboat offering trips to Sapzurro, Colombia, which offers an alternative to the 2 days on open-water by skirting the coast and island hopping for the whole 4 days, ending in the small beach community of Sapzurro. Once in Sapzurro, you will have to take a boat to Capurgana and then another boat from there to Turbo. In Turbo, there is a bus station offering routes to Cartagena or Medellin. The whole trip from Sapzurro to either Cartagena or Medellin will last roughly 11 hours and cost 399 dollars total.
All of the sailing trips include food, water, and entrance fees into Colombia.
If you are interested in our boat trips, please email us at: info@sanblasdreams.com regarding upcoming boats and availability. Be aware that the boats are all privately owned and that schedules are unpredictable and can often take a couple of days to book, so be willing to hang around if one hasn’t docked yet.
Please keep in mind that these trips are not run by San Blas Dreams, we are separate business entities, we are merely providing a service for you.
Meet some of the Boats that we work with:
Booking with us you will have the same price as booking with the captain himself.
Besides booking with us you will have the advantage of not having to wait for any response and confirms the various captains. Our agency has an office in Panama. Located in our Hostel "El Machico" in Panama City.
VIEW OUR CALENDAR BOAT - See the upcoming departure dates for each boat we offer.
CONFIRM AVAILABILITY - Contact us via live chat or email to make sure spots are available for the boat of your choice.
BOOK YOUR SPOT - Make a $ 50 deposit payment through our secure payment system. The balance will be two in cash on the day of departure.
The trip lasts five (5) days. The first three (3) days is in the San Blas islands where you can snorkel, go fishing or just swim, hang out and relax in the pristine beaches of the islands. The final two (2) days is spent sailing to Colombia.
The prices are between $ 399-$ 550. Including three meals per day, water, soft drinks and immigration papers to Colombia. The captains depart usually from one of these three ports: Puerto Lindo, Portobello and Carti.
We also have a speedboat offering trips to Sapzurro, Colombia, which offers an alternative to the 2 days on open-water by skirting the coast and island hopping for the whole 4 days, ending in the small beach community of Sapzurro. Once in Sapzurro, you will have to take a boat to Capurgana and then another boat from there to Turbo. In Turbo, there is a bus station offering routes to Cartagena or Medellin. The whole trip from Sapzurro to either Cartagena or Medellin will last roughly 11 hours and cost 399 dollars total.
All of the sailing trips include food, water, and entrance fees into Colombia.
If you are interested in our boat trips, please email us at: info@sanblasdreams.com regarding upcoming boats and availability. Be aware that the boats are all privately owned and that schedules are unpredictable and can often take a couple of days to book, so be willing to hang around if one hasn’t docked yet.
Please keep in mind that these trips are not run by San Blas Dreams, we are separate business entities, we are merely providing a service for you.
Meet some of the Boats that we work with:
Booking with us you will have the same price as booking with the captain himself.
Besides booking with us you will have the advantage of not having to wait for any response and confirms the various captains. Our agency has an office in Panama. Located in our Hostel "El Machico" in Panama City.
VIEW OUR CALENDAR BOAT - See the upcoming departure dates for each boat we offer.
CONFIRM AVAILABILITY - Contact us via live chat or email to make sure spots are available for the boat of your choice.
BOOK YOUR SPOT - Make a $ 50 deposit payment through our secure payment system. The balance will be two in cash on the day of departure.
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San Blas AdventuresSan Blas Adventures route takes you from Carti to La Miel, down through the full archipelago, visiting parts of San Blas no other trip goes to.
Being on a speed boat means you get to spend most of the time on the islands. In 4 days you are only on the boat around 8 hours in total and there is no ocean crossing. On the trip you’ll sleep on the islands, spending two nights in Kuna villages and one night camping on a deserted island. The crew has years of experience both in boating and in San Blas. They work closely with the Kuna giving you a unique opportunity to meet the people as well as experience the pristine beaches and waters on offer. In Colombia the trip starts/finishes in Capurgana, a beautiful Caribbean bay on the border of Panama & Colombia. From there it is one day travel by boat and bus to Cartagena or Medellin which is not included in the price. 4 Days/3 Night FROM USD 399 * Including immigration & The Kuna Yala Taxes |
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AmandeJoin French captain Loic aboard his 50ft Dufour Atoll Amande San Blas sailboat. Built in France in 2000 this is a great boat for enjoying time in the San Blas islands due to the light and spacious saloon and cockpit area above deck which more resembles that of a catamaran rather than most other mono-hull designs.
Prices vary depending on the type of berth available. The boat has double cabins with and without private bathrooms plus triples. This is a good option for couples and people wanting a slightly more intimate experience while still enjoying the company of a group. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 600 |
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Gitano del Mar
El Gitano del Mar San Blas sailing trips are one of the most popular available. Frenchman Jepi has been around doing these trips on and off for a long time. He also has a lot of experience operating charters in the Caribbean for many years previously.
His boat ‘El Gitano Del Mar’ is a beautiful 52ft Lagoon Catamaran with two double cabins, three triple cabins and five more berths to accommodate 18 guests. El Gitano del Mar is one of the nicer boats and ideal for people looking for a good crowd and a fun time. Be quick if you want to book as the boat is extremely popular and fills fast. If captain Jepi is working on one of his other projects then he will often employ an experienced captain to operate the boat. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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KoalaOn board the Oceanis 45, harmony reigns supreme: everything is in its place on this beautiful yacht, which can aspire to meet a varied profile of life aboard.
This can be recognized in a great number of intelligent details: a chart table that is also a living room table, a bilge increasing overall comfort, an open bathing platform making access to the sea easier. It´s a yacht that adapts to all requirements with 3 cabins to accommodating 9. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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Sophia VISophia VI is a Vagabund 51 Ketch sailing boat, and is equipped with a 120 HP turbo diesel engine. The boat was built in 1985 and refitted in 2014 with new rigging and had a new engine in 2017. It has a spot GPS on board and life rafts and life jackets. There is a front four person cabin with double bed and two single bunks and in the main cabin there are 3 single bunks and one double bed and finally in the aft cabin there is one large king size double bed. There is also a kayak, snorkel gear and fishing supplies on board.
The boat have tow toilets and a new big living are autside. Colombian Andre is a graduate of the Colombian naval cadet academy in Cartagena de Indias. He holds a professional captains license, speaks fluent English and is a popular and easy going character. In 2009 he spent time sailing in the Pacific ocean before returning to the Caribbean. He was employed for several years as a professional contract captain on various sailboats and catamarans, making over 100 crossing during that time sailing between Panama to Cartagena. Andre purchased Sophia VI in early 2017. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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Spray ISPRAY is a fiberglass Sailboat, Model Mango, built by the AMEL shipyards in 1983, AMEL 52' ketch designed with safety, comfort and autonomy for the long distance cruiser in mind. Sturdy and comfortable offshore cruiser. Safe-feeling with her central cockpit, it sleeps 11 passengers and 3 crew. There is a aft cabin with a double and a single bed in it, there is a double and a single in the salon and in the front cabin there is 4 single bunks, there is also one more single on its own, There are 2 bathrooms, a stereo for music, large fridge, and fans in each bed, snorkel gear and some fishing supplies. The boat is also equipped with all the proper safety equipment including emergency life raft, multiple navigation systems, manual and electronic, GPS, VHF radio and life jackets for each passenger and crew.
Sebastian is a Colombian captain that has been sailing since he was a child, he is a professional windsurfer and Industrial designer, he has the international captain’s license and he have been sailing across the Caribbean and done many trips between San Blas and Cartagena. Sebastian knows a lot of beautiful places of the Kuna Yala territory. The crew speak Spanish, English and German. |
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MintakaMintaka:Is a custom-built 46ft. aluminum sloop up tp 8 passengers, well maintained, very safe, comfortable, clean and professional operated by a nice German couple: Manfred & Petra. Manfred, the captain and chef engineer, and Petra, the first mate and chef, are married for almost 40 years. They have well over 35 years sailing experience, 21 years alone on MINTAKA, where they live constantly. The Caribbean is their cruising ground for over 8 years, 3 years between Colombia and Panama. They sailed almost 100.000 nautical miles in the North Atlantic Ocean, the Mediterranean sea, Red Sea, the Indic Ocean and the South Atlantic Ocean. They are probably one of the most experienced crew in the backpacker fleet. Their names stand for continuity and reliability. Both have the same sailing license personal safety and the safety of the boat.
5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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Ave MariaSail from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands on board the boat Ave Maria. A classic 50′ Offshore ketch with shared cabins available for a 5 day inclusive passage, good food, island hop through the coral reefs, azure waters and coconut palm lined beaches of San Blas.
It is an awesome San Blas Adventure on a great boat sailing from Panama to Colombia via the San Blas Islands. 5 Days/5 Nights FROM USD 525 |
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Gitanita del MarLa Gitanita is a relatively new addition to the fleet of boats sailing in San Blas however the boat is part of the same operation as ‘El Gitano Del Mar’ and captain ‘Dingo’ carries on the traditions well.
The boat is a 51 Dufour mono-hull with space for 14 people in total in five double cabins which include bathrooms plus four ‘dorm’ beds. This is one of the nicer boats currently available and like ‘Gitano del Mar’ is perfect for groups looking for a fun time. The boat includes everything you would expect from one of these trips including all relevant safety gear plus snorkeling equipment and paddle boards. They book up fast so reserve now. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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African Queen 2Rudy, Italian Captain, treats you for 3 days in the San Blas Islands, speaks Italian, German, Spanish and English, he is a very nice host and an excellent cook making fish and Mediterranean food.
African Queen 2 is a 54ft (16.5m) Bruno Veronese Monohull with capacity for 12 guests. Captain Rudy has spent may years operating sailboats between Panama, Colombia and the San Blas Islands. When operating from San Blas to Cartagena the trip is 4 nights aboard the boat. The trip starts in San Blas on Monday morning and you will likely leave the boat in Cartagena at midday Friday. FROM USD 550 |
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Corto IIThe Corto II is a nice 43 ft boat, the captain Sebastian and the boat are well recommended, as is his beautiful little Spaniel dog. Sebastian has been doing this trip for more than 3 years, now and it´s a great trip, so we hear, he takes up tp 7 peope in safety and comfort.
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SantanaIt is a spacious 50 foot long aluminum Santana catamaran. This translates to 14.6 meters long and 6.8 meters wide. Santana was uniquely built in Venezuela back in 1996 to do chartering. The boat is very strong and safe. She may take up to 16 passengers on overnight charters, but normally takes around 12 passengers to allow for a comfortable journey.
Santana also has a large fully equipped kitchen with a stove/oven and an 800 liter freshwater tank. There is two fridges where one is reserved for the passengers. The boat has two toilets situated in one of the hulls. 5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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Ti-Vaou 360This boat and can take up to 14 people in 3 double privates cabins, 1 Quadruple with 2 double beds on it, 1 double cabin no private and 2 singles in the salon and there are 2 toilets. It is a great and spacious boat for this kind of trip. Sebastian has plenty of experience doing the trip on a variety of boats. He is a younger captain and likes to have fun. Definitely a boat for those who want a relaxed and fun atmosphere.The trip is generally 5 days and 4 nights finish the afternoon of the 5th day, with 3 days in the San Blas Islands.
5 Days/4 Night FROM USD 550 |
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VictoryThe Victory is a 44 foot mono hull with a regatta style hull. This boat won thevictory 7 Admirals Cup in 1981 and has been refitted in 2011 & 2012 with the necessities and desires of the adventures that take this trip in mind. Victory has wo double beds and six single beds for the ten passengers and two for the crew. It has one bathroom, kitchen, and an excellent social ara. André the captain will make sure that you have an unforgettabel time!
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Nacar IINacar 2 is a 42 foot custom catamaran previously known as Gypsy Moth. She takes up to 12 passengers in 2 private aft cabins, 2 semi-private cabins with a double bed and single attached in the tip of the hulls, 2 single bunks, and an extra bed in the salon. There are fans in each cabin and 2 shared bathrooms. The large cockpit which provides a comfortable area for dining and hanging out in the shade and there is plenty of deck space for lounging. The boat is equipped with snorkeling and fishing equipment, motor dingy, and a fridge to keep your drinks cool.
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FregatThe Fregat is a Monocasco of 43 feet, up to 10 ppl and has 4 double cabins and all the space you need to be really comfortable.
The Captain name is Israel that have many years of experience sailing from Panama to Colombia and he works with Agathe from France that helps him to navigate and also as a as chef onboard, she love to cook a variety type of food from all the world. She is also trilingual she speaks English, French and Spanish. |
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MicamaleEnjoy the exquisite islands of the Guna Yala archipelago; 360 islands of almost untouched paradise. On this cruise you will be immersed in the life of the Gunas, palm lined deserted beaches and smooth sailing within the clear blue waters of the reef.
Our Captain, Andrea, is very knowledgable of the Guna Yala islands and knows the best anchorages, the livliest coral reefs, the most deserted islands and the colourful markets of Guna artisans. He is friends with many of the Guna people, who invite him and guests to have BBQs and dinners on their land. Whether you prefer to enjoy the tranquility of the deserted hideaways, or be immersed in the rich culture of the Gunas, this cruise is for you. |
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Delpin SoloRengin and Tashin from Turkey/USA have long been in San blas running these trips and the occasional private charter They do a good trip and are known for their very relaxed atmosphere, interaction with the guests and great Turkish influenced cuisine. The boat and engine has undergone a recent refit and is in top condition from what we hear.
Delfin Solo is a 45ft, cutter rig sailboat with full keel, lots of deck space and very large cockpit. We take six to eight people. We both have over 30 yrs sailing experience. We have been cruising with Delfin Solo for the last four and a half years. |
Transportation to Your Boat
It is important to note that transportation to the boat is generally not included in the price. For any boat that is departing from Carti or El Porvenir, one will need to take a $30 one way jeep ride from Panama at 5:30 am. Upon entering the Kuna Yala territory, each passenger must pay a $20 tax to the Kuna people. There will also be a $2 dock fee per person. Then you will have to take a boat taxi to the actual sailboat which will run somewhere around $10. On the whole, it is about $50 extra for transportation to the boats leaving from Carti or Porvenir.
Any boat leaving from the mainland (Puerto Lindo, Portobelo) is a bit less expensive to get to. You will have to take a bus to Colon from Albrook terminal. The total cost of the bus trip will be around $8.
Any boat leaving from the mainland (Puerto Lindo, Portobelo) is a bit less expensive to get to. You will have to take a bus to Colon from Albrook terminal. The total cost of the bus trip will be around $8.
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