A different side to the Caribbean: tropical islands, jungle, coral reefs, surfing, wildlife and hidden corners that can only be reached by boat.
Fully private trips. Choose the boat category you prefer and enjoy an exclusive experience just for you and your companions.
Top-of-the-range, air-conditioned catamarans for a luxury experience. Enjoy all the amenities with the utmost comfort, stability and a connection with nature.
Discover through our gallery the destination that awaits you: its landscapes, hidden coves and most special corners. Let yourself be inspired before living the experience firsthand.
The check-in and check-out times are subject to the transportation options.
Arrival at the sailboat around 11:00 AM.
You can disembark early by taking the 7:00 AM transport, or stay aboard until the afternoon transport around 2:30 PM.
If you decide to stay until the afternoon, the sailboat/catamaran will charge an additional half day.
The main gateway to the archipelago is Isla Colón, home to Bocas Town and Bocas del Toro Airport.
You can also travel by road to Almirante and then continue by boat to the islands.
Once in Bocas, meet-and-greet arrangements and boarding can be organised depending on the boat’s location and the traveller’s previous accommodation.
This makes it easy to combine a few days in a hotel or resort with several days sailing on a catamaran.
Bocas del Toro can be enjoyed all year round, although conditions vary depending on the season.
The climate is tropical, and the rain is part of the landscape that keeps the islands exceptionally green. At certain times of year, calmer sailing conditions prevail, whilst at others there are better waves for those coming to surf.
For this reason, rather than talking about a single ‘perfect’ season, we recommend choosing your dates based on the kind of experience you’re looking for.
Bocas offers experiences ranging from a single day to a week or more.
On a day trip, you can visit some of the archipelago’s most iconic spots.
With two or three nights, the experience changes completely: you can get away from the busiest areas, sleep at anchor and really start to get a feel for life on board.
With 5 to 7 nights, Bocas becomes a true voyage of discovery, combining different islands, beaches, nature, water sports, culture and cuisine.
The more days you have, the fewer choices you’ll have to make.
Documentation
The authorities will ask to see your national identity card (for Panamanians) or passport (for foreign nationals) bearing the entry stamp for Panama.Health and finance
You may need to have the yellow fever vaccination, but this will depend on the country you are travelling from. It is best to check with the health authority in your country.Arrival airport
The arrival airport for travellers heading to Bocas del Toro is Capitán José Ezequiel Hall International Airport (IATA code: BOC), located on Isla Colón.Weather
The rainy season runs from May to December. The dry season (trade winds) runs from December to May. The average annual temperature in San Blas is 26 °C – 28 °C.Official language
Spanish is the official language of Bocas del Toro and of Panama as a whole, but due to its history and tourism, English and Guari-guari are also spoken.Telephone prefix
+507.Currency and exchange
USD$.Time zone
GMT-5.Sailboat and catamaran hire in Bocas del Toro
Situated on Panama’s Caribbean coast, Bocas del Toro is one of the country’s most stunning natural destinations. An archipelago made up of islands, small cays, mangroves, coral reefs and a lush tropical rainforest that stretches almost right down to the sea.
Here, the trip isn’t simply a matter of sailing from one beach to another. Every day can be completely different: waking up at anchor off a deserted island, snorkelling amongst the reefs, spotting dolphins, exploring the mangroves by dinghy, discovering small local communities, going surfing or ending the day watching the sunset from the deck of the catamaran.
Exploring Bocas del Toro by boat allows you to reach places that would be difficult to visit any other way and to experience the archipelago at a different pace, far from the usual tourist routes.
The trips are private and the itineraries are tailor-made according to the days available, sea conditions and, above all, what each traveller wishes to experience.Sailboat and catamaran hire in Bocas del Toro
Marina was essential to making our experience in San Blas perfect from the beginning. She was the one who introduced us to Montse and Hernando's sailboat, and thanks to her attentive and careful mediation, we had one of the most special trips of our lives. EN
From the first contact, Marina was extremely patient and dedicated, always answering all our questions (and there were many!) with kindness, clarity and a lot of affection. Even from a distance, we felt confident and welcomed at all times.
She really cares about offering experiences that touch the heart, and she achieved this masterfully. We are very grateful for all the care, attention to detail and availability.
I recommend Marina's work with my eyes closed. She makes planning a trip something easy, safe and special. Thank you for everything!
An out-of-this-world experience. Being on a sailboat in San Blas is not just about sailing around the Caribbean, it is about understanding how the Guna people work, understanding that everything you eat is fresh and depends on what you catch that day, and sharing experiences with the locals and hosts, who are wonderful by the way. Silvia and Pablo are excellent hosts, and the meals prepared by Silvia are very tasty. Everything was perfect. We highly recommend this experience.
The experience was incredible! Marina was extremely attentive from the beginning to the end of the trip. San Blas is a true paradise, with stunning landscapes and crystal clear waters. The experience of staying on a sailboat was unique and unforgettable, something that everyone should experience at least once in their life, I recommend it a thousand times!
An experience you will never forget!
From the first contact with Marina I felt very safe and well looked after, she is always very helpful and attentive.
Our experience on the Anai catamaran was indescribable, André and Andrea welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home, with great conversation and fresh and tasty meals.
The landscapes of San Blas speak for themselves, it is without a doubt the most beautiful place I have ever seen in my life!
We returned home grateful and happy for the experience, already planning the next one!
Marina saved my and my friends' trip to Panama by organizing a three-day sailing trip to the beautiful islands of the San Blas/Kuna Yala archipelago overnight. Everything was easy with her, and in Panama nothing is easy. The experience on the Bavaria 39 with Captain Marcelo was incredible. A thousand thanks to both of them, and to the sailor Jessy for her friendliness and incredible meals. If you travel to San Blas, it is essential that Sailing Life Experience organize the trip, it changes your life!!!!
We had perfect days aboard the Catamaran 570 this summer. We spent 3 days full of nature, wonderful food and comfort on board, with a crew that made all the difference. We visited paradisiacal islands, did stand up paddle boarding, snorkeling, saw incredible marine life and a perfect starry sky. Cesar and Georgina served us every day with food and drinks worthy of a hotel, with great care and variety. Miguel, our sailor, was always available with the “uber” boat for tours. Thank you, Mari, for organizing another unforgettable trip for us, for the second time! The best experience in San Blas!
I don't even know where to start... The experience of living on a sailboat for two days was unique, A M E N S A T I O N A L! We were on the Jeanneau Sun Oddysey, with Pablo and Silva, wonderful people. We visited beautiful islands in San Blas, snorkeled, learned to sail, had great conversations, delicious meals and truly unique experiences. We were able to interact with the Kuna, meet people from all over the world, watch the sunrise and sunset at sea and sleep under a starry sky. If I can give you one piece of advice, don't miss this experience!
A Marina foi essencial para que nossa experiência em San Blas fosse perfeita desde o início. Foi ela quem nos apresentou ao veleiro da Montse e do Hernando, e graças à sua intermediação atenciosa e cuidadosa, tivemos uma das viagens mais especiais das nossas vidas. PT
Desde os primeiros contatos, Marina foi extremamente paciente e dedicada, sempre respondendo todas as nossas dúvidas (e não foram poucas!) com gentileza, clareza e muito carinho. Mesmo à distância, sentimos confiança e acolhimento o tempo todo.
Ela realmente se preocupa em oferecer experiências que toquem o coração, e conseguiu isso com maestria. Somos muito gratas por todo o cuidado, atenção aos detalhes e disponibilidade.
Recomendo de olhos fechados o trabalho da Marina. Ela transforma o planejamento da viagem em algo leve, seguro e especial. Obrigada por tudo!
Uma experiência de outro mundo. Estar em um veleiro em San Blas não é apenas velejar pelo Caribe, é entender como funciona a rotina dos Gunas, entender que tudo o que você come é fresco e depende do que você pesca naquele dia, e compartilhar experiências com os locais e os anfitriões, que por sinal são maravilhosos. Silvia e Pablo são excelentes anfitriões, e as refeições preparadas por Silvia são muito saborosas. Tudo estava perfeito. Recomendamos muito essa experiência.
A experiência foi incrível! Marina foi extremamente atenciosa do início ao fim da viagem. San Blas é um verdadeiro paraíso, com paisagens deslumbrantes e águas cristalinas. A experiência de ficar em um veleiro foi única e inesquecível, algo que todos deveriam experimentar pelo menos uma vez na vida, recomendo mil vezes!
Uma experiência que você jamais esquecerá!
Desde o primeiro contato com a Marina me senti muito segura e bem cuidada, ela é sempre muito prestativa e atenciosa.
Nossa experiência no catamarã Anai foi indescritível, André e Andrea nos receberam de braços abertos e nos fizeram sentir em casa, com muito bom papo e refeições frescas e saborosas.
As paisagens de San Blas falam por si só, é sem dúvida o lugar mais bonito que já vi em minha vida!
Voltamos para casa agradecidos e felizes pela experiência, já planejando a próxima!
Marina salvou a viagem ao Panamá para mim e meus amigos, organizando uma viagem de barco de três dias para as maravilhosas ilhas do arquipélago de San Blas/Kuna Yala de um dia para o outro, tudo foi fácil com ela, e no Panamá nada é fácil. A experiência no Bavaria 39 com o capitão Marcelo foi incrível. Mil agradecimentos a ambos, e à marinheira Jessy por sua simpatia e refeições incríveis. Se você viajar para San Blas, é essencial que a Sailing Life Experience organize a viagem, a vida muda!!!!
Tivemos dias perfeitos a bordo do Catamarã 570 neste verão. Foram 3 dias de muita natureza, comida maravilhosa e conforto a bordo, com uma tripulação que fez a diferença. Visitamos ilhas paradisíacas, fizemos Stand Up Paddle, mergulho com snorkel, vimos uma vida marinha incrível e um céu estrelado perfeito. Cesar e Georgina nos serviram todos os dias com comidas e bebidas dignas de um hotel, com muito cuidado e variedade. Miguel, nosso marinheiro, estava sempre disponível com o barco “uber” para os passeios. Obrigado, Mari, por organizar mais uma viagem inesquecível para nós, pela segunda vez! A melhor experiência em San Blas!
Não sei nem por onde começar... A experiência de viver em um veleiro por dois dias foi única, S E N S A C I O N A L! Estávamos no Jeanneau Sun Oddysey, com Pablo e Silva, pessoas maravilhosas. Visitamos lindas ilhas em San Blas, mergulhamos com snorkel, aprendemos a velejar, tivemos ótimas conversas, refeições deliciosas e experiências realmente únicas. Pudemos interagir com os Kunas, conhecer pessoas de várias partes do mundo, assistir ao nascer e ao pôr do sol no mar e dormir sob um céu estrelado. Se eu puder dar um conselho, não perca essa experiência!