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Sea Pearl offers the ultimate way to experience the San Blas Islands: a private, exclusive sailing escape for just four guests. Go off the beaten path and immerse yourself in nature and seclusion, while enjoying the space, comfort and amenities of a luxury yacht. While much of the accommodation in San Blas is basic and minimal, Skipper Paolo and Chef Jenny ensure you are pampered throughout your stay. Relax into the gentle rhythm of island life, surrounded by turquoise waters, pristine beaches and unspoilt nature. This is a sophisticated way to reconnect with nature and completely unwind, far from the hustle and bustle of city life and crowded tourist destinations.
What's Included
Lunch
Dinner
Breakfast
Meeting and pickup
You must tell us via WhatApp, (at least one day before your tour) which Panama City Hotel to collect you, so that we can arrange your pick-up at 5.30 am on the morning your sailing tour starts.
The 4WD will take you to Puerto de Carti, where a local water taxi will bring you to Sea Pearl. If your journey does not start in Panama City, we can arrange via WhatsApp to collect you in a water taxi from Puerto de Carti, or another nearby place on the Caribbean coast of Panama.
Itinerary
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1San Blas Islands
05:30–06:00 – Hotel pickup in Panama City and transfer to the San Blas region. Approximately 10:00 – Water taxi transfer to the private yacht, followed by a welcome and safety briefing (30 min). 10:30–13:00 – Sail through the San Blas Islands to a beautiful island anchorage, with a freshly prepared lunch served onboard. 13:00–17:30 – Flexible afternoon of sailing, snorkeling, swimming, kayaking, beach exploration, or relaxing on the yacht and water hammock. Activities are chosen by your group with your skipper. 17:30–20:00 – Sunset drinks, dinner onboard or ashore
13 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Guna Yala Region
07:30–09:00 – Freshly prepared tropical breakfast onboard. 09:00–13:00 – Explore Guna Yala according to your group's interests. Options include sailing between islands, snorkeling, kayaking, swimming, relaxing on secluded beaches, or visiting a traditional Guna village to meet local people and discover handmade molas. 13:00–14:00 – Freshly prepared lunch onboard or at a local island restaurant. 14:00–17:30 – Continue exploring the islands at your preferred pace, with your skipper taking you to secluded beaches, anchorages, or snorkeling locations. 17:30–20:00 – Watch the sunset before enjoying dinner onboard or at a hidden local restaurant.
1 day • Admission ticket free -
3Guna Yala Region
07:30–09:00 – Freshly prepared tropical breakfast onboard. 09:00–13:00 – Discover the hidden corners of Guna Yala, with your skipper suggesting secluded anchorages, beaches and local islands to explore. 13:00–14:00 – Enjoy an authentic seafood lunch, either onboard or at a local restaurant, with seafood caught and prepared by Guna families. 14:00–18:00 – Continue exploring the islands, sailing or relaxing aboard the yacht according to your group's preferred pace. 18:00 onwards – Enjoy your final sunset and evening meal,
1 day • Admission ticket free -
4San Blas Islands
06:30–07:30 – Enjoy your final tropical breakfast onboard and prepare for departure. Approximately 07:30 – Water taxi transfer from the yacht to the Guna Yala mainland port. 07:30–11:30 – Continue your journey by road to Panama City, arriving at your accommodation at approximately 11:30.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Arrival, Sailing & Island Exploration
Island & Guna Cultural Exploration
Hidden Islands & Local Guna Cuisine.
Departure
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Guna region has an autonomus government, run by the Guna Indians, with a very limited infrastructure. Therefore there are no ATM cash machines, no credit/debit cards accepted in restaurants, beach bars or souvenir outlets. This is a CASH ONLY region, in USD$ for all interactions on the islands.
- The WiFi connections, if you have a local SIM card, are very spotty and inconsistent while exploring the islands, but Starlink WiFi onboard Sea Pearl is available during daylight hours.
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The Guna region has an autonomus government, run by the Guna Indians, with a very limited infrastructure. Therefore there are no ATM cash machines, no credit/debit cards accepted in restaurants, beach bars or souvenir outlets. This is a CASH ONLY region, in USD$ for all interactions on the islands.
- The WiFi connections, if you have a local SIM card, are very spotty and inconsistent while exploring the islands, but Starlink WiFi onboard Sea Pearl is available during daylight hours.
- There is no trash collection or dispostal infrastructure in the whole region, so we keep the generation of trash and use of plastic bottles to an absolute minimum, as it must all be taken back to the mainland for disposal.
- Please leave your large/hard suitcases with your hotel concierge, and just bring your bathing suits, beach clothes & flip flops in a small backpack or soft carry-all (preferably waterproof), as space during your 4WD & Water Taxi transfer and storage space onboard Sea Pearl is limited. You won't need to bring much with you, as we provide most of what you need.
- The transfer from you Panama City hotel at 5.30 am is via a 4WD car, is shared with other people not from your tour. The road is bumpy and winding, so can cause motion sickness if you are inclind to this, so please take precausions.
- The local Guna Water Taxi transfer from Puerto de Carti, to Sea Pearl can be WET. Please wrap your non-shower proof bags in a trash bag and wear a light spray jacket or swim suit, as you may get sea spray if you are sitting in the outer seats of the water taxi.
- Don't forget to leave your Passports and $22 Cash per person, Guna Entry fee, outside of your wrapped bags for easy access when you reach the Guna Yala border.
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Cancellation Policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- For a 50% refund, you must cancel 2–6 full days before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 2 full days before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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