All Inclusive Cruise
8 days, 7 nights
- • Meeting the Guna People
- • Snorkeling in Coco Bandero
- • Visit to the island of Rio Sidra by motor boat
Your Boat

Boat Model: | Bahia 46 |
Type: | Catamaran |
Number of Cabins: | 3 |
Maximum Capacity: | 6 |
Crew Members: | 2 |
Comfort onboard: Ice maker Snorkelling equipment Kayak Watermaker |
Your Cabin

Itinerary
Upon arrival at Tocumen International Airport, you will be met by your driver, who will drive you to your hotel located in downtown Panama City (approximately 30 minutes). After dropping your luggage in your room, you can stroll around this lively area. You will have no trouble finding a nice little restaurant for dinner (we recommend El Trapiche, El Prado or La Taberna 21). You sleep at the hotel.
DAY 2: Panama City - San Blas: Rio Diablo - Coco Bandero (approx. 45 min flight and 1h sailing)
After your breakfast, a pick-up will be waiting for you in front of the hotel at 7:15 am to take you to the airport (national). At 8:00 am, you will board a shared flight** to reach the San Blas islands. You will land at Corazon de Jesus airfield (around 8.45 am), where your skipper, Nino, will be waiting for you. You board the catamaran and meet the rest of the crew (all Gunas People), who will show you your cabin. Nino will give you a quick briefing on the boat and your itinerary. You raise the anchor and set sail for the beautiful islet of Coco Bandero. This heavenly spot with its turquoise waters is perfect for swimming and exploring the sea bed. You can also go kayaking between the islets. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 3: Coco Bandero - Holandes Reef (West) (approx. 2 hours)
Relax and admire the view over breakfast. Nino raises the anchor and sets sail for the large coral reef of Holandes. You will anchor to the west of the reef, in the area known as "the pool", which is 2 to 3 metres deep*. This area is very popular with snorkelers and divers, as marine life is very diverse. Depending on the conditions, you will have lunch on the beach of a small island called "Barbecue Island". In the afternoon, the crew will be happy to show you the archipelago and what it offers... Dinner and overnight at anchor.
*Note: from May to November, it is possible to explore the outer part of the reef on the ocean side.
DAY 4: Holandes Reef (West) - Holandes Reef (East) (approx. 1hr)
This morning you leave the anchorage and head to the eastern end, Holandes Reef. You will meet a Guna family who will teach you about preparing coconut rice (scraping the coconut and cooking the rice the Guna way). Afterwards, you will have the pleasure of tasting this delicious meal and discussing their way of life. In the afternoon, you can explore the reef by kayak or walk along the beach searching for unusual shells. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 5: Holandes Reef (East) - Chichime Atoll (approx. 2 hours)
Nino hoists the sails and sets sail for Chichime Atoll. This island is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful in the San Blas. Many sailors and sailing enthusiasts meet here regularly to share their adventures at sea and have a bonfire on the large beach. The beach is home to a few backpacker huts and a small local bar, ideal for chilling out while watching the sunset. There is no doubt that you will enjoy the friendly atmosphere of Chichime. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 6: Chichime Atoll - Cayos Limon - Kuanidup (approx. 2 hours)
The crew raises the sails to go to the island of Kuanidup. You will pass through the Eden Passage and the Cayos Limon during the sail. When you arrive in Kuanidup, the landscape may look familiar. The author of the book "The most beautiful island in the world," featured a photo of Kuanidup beach on the front page, illustrating the captivating allure of the destination. Once ashore, you will explore this beach and its few huts. Your afternoon will be devoted to a visit by motor boat to the island of Rio Sidra and its village. You will meet its inhabitants and have the opportunity to buy the famous "molas" (a form of textile art that expresses the cultural identity of the Gunas people) from the locals. Dinner and overnight at anchor.
DAY 7: Kuanidup - Salar - Rio Diablo (approx. 2h sailing and 45 min flight)
For this last day at sea, we have concocted a busy day full of discoveries. After breakfast, you will sail to the beach of Salar, particularly known for its beauty and the kindness of its inhabitants. You will have lunch with the inhabitants on the beach. Back on the boat, the crew sets course for Rio Sidra. You will then travel up the Rio Diablo in a motor canoe and discover the surrounding fauna, tropical forest, and the traditional Guna cemetery. You may see monkeys, toucans, tapirs and crocodiles. At the end of the day, you will visit the 2 village islands linked by the Friendship Bridge. Dinner on board or on land (in this case, not included) and overnight on the boat.
DAY 8: Rio Diablo: Corazon de Jesus airfield - Panama City
After an early breakfast, you will go to the Corazon de Jesus airfield to take your flight which departs at 9 am. You will land in Panama City around 9:45 am, where your driver will be waiting for you. You will visit the Miraflores Canal Locks and have lunch in the old colonial city. You will end the day with a visit to the colonial district. The driver will then take you to Tocumen International Airport for your return flight.
**Important: Domestic flights are not guaranteed between 1 May and 1 December. Your transfers will be made by shared car/minibus (approx. 2hrs 30mins) and by boat bus (approx. 30mins)
Prices
Departure / Return | Hotel room & cabin (double occupancy)Price per person including VAT | Hotel room & cabin (single occupancy)Price per person including VAT |
December 2023 | |||
Saturday 02 Dec / Saturday 09 Dec | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 09 Dec / Saturday 16 Dec | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 16 Dec / Saturday 23 Dec | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 23 Dec / Saturday 30 Dec | 2 488 € | 3 378 € | |
Saturday 30 Dec / Saturday 06 Jan | 2 488 € | 3 378 € | |
January 2024 | |||
Saturday 06 Jan / Saturday 13 Jan | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 13 Jan / Saturday 20 Jan | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 20 Jan / Saturday 27 Jan | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 27 Jan / Saturday 03 Feb | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
February 2024 | |||
Saturday 03 Feb / Saturday 10 Feb | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 10 Feb / Saturday 17 Feb | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 17 Feb / Saturday 24 Feb | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 24 Feb / Saturday 02 Mar | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
March 2024 | |||
Saturday 02 Mar / Saturday 09 Mar | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 09 Mar / Saturday 16 Mar | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 16 Mar / Saturday 23 Mar | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 23 Mar / Saturday 30 Mar | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 30 Mar / Saturday 06 Apr | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
April 2024 | |||
Saturday 06 Apr / Saturday 13 Apr | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 13 Apr / Saturday 20 Apr | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
Saturday 20 Apr / Saturday 27 Apr | 2 322 € | 3 158 € | |
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• Airport pick up
• Airport Transfers (international and national) / hotel/airport (international and national)
• 1 night in a standard double room in a 3* hotel (local standards) with breakfast
• Lunch in a restaurant in the colonial district
• Visit the locks of the Panama Canal
• Visit the colonial quarter and the old town of Panama
• Guaranteed departure from 3 pasengers
• Cruise on board a catamaran:
• Accommodation in a double cabin with a private bathroom and toilet
• Crew services (skipper, hostess/cook, sailor)
• Full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
• Non-alcoholic drinks: water, coffee, tea, juice, soft drinks
• Alcoholic beverages: red wine, white wine, rosé wine, beer, rum and pastis (unlimited in moderate consumption)
• Bedding and towels
• Equipment: fins, masks, snorkels, kayak (two-seater) and paddle
• Dinghy with outboard motor
• Mooring fees
• Boarding crate
• Consumables for the boat (water, petrol, gas)
• Boat and passenger insurance
• **Important: Domestic flights are not guaranteed between 1 May and 1 December. Your transfers will be made by shared car/minibus (approx. 2hrs 30mins) and by boat bus (approx. 30mins)
• Local airport taxes San Blas approx. (84 USD/person to be paid on-site)
• Dinner on Day 1
• Optional insurance
• Price adjustment :
• Prices calculated on average market rates (May 2022)
FAQ
We advise our clients to subscribe to a cancellation insurance with Ouest Assurance : http://www.ouest-assurances.fr
Crew members are multilingual and qualified to offer multilingual service.
In winter in Paris, when it is noon, it is 6am in Panama (-6 hours).
In summer in Paris, when it is noon, it is 5am in Panama (-7 hours)
- typhoid, hepatitis A and B ;
- Yellow fever (highly recommended);
- possibly rabies
Before your trip, we advise you to consult the "advice to travellers" section, "health" tab on the France Diplomatie website: https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/fr/conseils-aux-voyageurs/
Client Reviews: (4.3/5)
Croisière en catamaran aux îles San Blas
- reviewed on 14 march 2023
Peut-être le dernier endroit paradisiaque protégé au monde , pourvu que cela dure ? Oubliez les Maldives ou les Seychelles , les îles sont toutes plus belles les unes que les autres et SANS aunes infrastructures touristiques , SEULS au monde ; de plus les protecteurs des lieux , les Cunas , sont d'une gentillesse extrême ; voilà des souvenirs pour toute une vie ! L'arrivée en avion donne le ton (je vous en laisse la découverte :) ;Merciiiiiii à notre skipper , Lieberth et Alyssa notre cuisinière : quelle disponibilité , quelle gentillesse !
enfin , la découverte de Panamacity fut également parfaite (merci à Jérome notre guide :aussi intéressant que disponible ) Merci à Marie pour le travail parfait de réservation en amont et à Luis qui nous a accueilli à l'aéroport : une belle personne pleine d'attention et de gentillesse ; Bref , TOUT fut PAAAAAARFAIT , paradisiaque,... ALLEZ Y !
Une croisière seule au monde loin de la foule dans un cadre préservé
- reviewed on 22 march 2022
Super croisière à la voile dans un environnement préservé à la "Robinson Crusoé", loin des foules et des touristes. C'est simple nous étions toujours quasi seul au monde ! Dépaysement garanti avec la côte du Panama côté forêt vierge en toile de fond, et les iles et îlots déserts parfaitement préservés et sauvages. Acceuil charmant et Briefing du gérant avant le vol et l'embarquement. Nos 2 hôtes Skipper et cuisinier Gunas A-DO-RA-BLES ! Ils n'hésitent pas à vous faire découvrir tout ce qu'ils savent pour peu que vous les sollicitiez. Superbe rencontre, nous ne les oublierons pas ! Ni les plats locaux succulents cuisinés midi et soir ! Avec poissons issus de la pêche du jour.
Côté itinéraire : quelque peu modifié afin de "traquer" le soleil (temps un peu maussade) ce que nous avons apprécié car le skipper s'est adapté en fonction du temps. Le bateau a "bien" vécu mais reste confortable, de plus il semblait que son remplacement était prévu. Pour résumer nous sommes ravis de cette croisière avec des paysages et une ambiance très reposante.
Ruta al paraiso salvaje en catamaran
- reviewed on 12 january 2022
El catamarán podría estar mejor.
Muy maja la tripulación, buena comida, excelente ruta.
- reviewed on 12 september 2019
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