SAIL SAN BLAS ON A 50.4ft BENETEAU CYCLADES SAILBOAT

Experience your San Blas vacation in style on this spacious 50.4ft Beneteau Cyclades, a well designed monohull boat. Captain Andrea will ensure you have the time of your life during your stay. For those who want the space of a catamaran but the comfortable sailing motion of a monohull, should definitely consider this boat option.

ABOUT THE CAPTAIN & CREW

Captain Andrea lived many years in Italy as a successful artist, poet and recreational pilot. After selling all his belongings in 2012, Andrea bought his sailboat and left behind his old life to start his sailing adventure on the ocean. Andrea is a licensed captain and sailed his boat all the way from Italy to Panama, making over 17,000 nautical miles. Andrea is also a fantastic chef and never fails to impress his guests with deliciously prepared Italian meals, especially those with freshly caught seafood. Andrea speaks Italian, Spanish, English and French.

Helping Andrea with his sailboat charters, he will have one experienced crew member aboard, ensuring that guests are well taken care off at any given moment.

ABOUT THE BOAT

The spacious 50.4ft Beneteau Cyclades is a stylish, modern sailboat, built in 2006. She has been well maintained , has brand new sails and several recent upgrades. This boat offers great sailing performance and comfortable living accommodations.

This boat features 4 private cabins with double beds with ensuite bathrooms and showers. Each cabin has a fan, reading lights and an opening hatch for fresh air. The space throughout the boat is extremely spacious, especially in the salon, which features L-shaped leather sofas and a wide dining table to enjoy dinners with family and friends. Outside, the boat features a spacious cockpit with a fold-up dining table and plenty of seating for relaxing and sunbathing.

Aside from the comfort and luxury, this 50.4ft Beneteau Cyclades is also very safe. With a reduced mast size, she can withstand strong winds without having to reduce sail size. A strong engine assist the sailboat in difficult situations, such as navigating through the reef systems of San Blas. She also boasts safety equipment, such as life vests, EPIRB, VHS radio, 2 GPS, automatic pilot and a recently inspected life raft.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Sailing in the San Blas Islands
• Sleeps up to 6 guests in 3 double cabins with private or shared bathrooms
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner & snacks)
• Drinks (both alcoholic & non-alcoholic)
• Water toys (SUP, kayak, snorkel equipment, fishing gear)
• Towels, sheets, toiletries,
• Captain & Crew
• Dinghy transportation
• Island taxes

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

• Transportation Fees to and from the Boat
• Entrance Fees and Taxes to the Kuna Yala territory
• Personal expenses and tips
• Optional Liability Insurance
• A selection of meals and drinks outside of the ones included on board

WHAT TO BRING

• Passport or Cedula for Kuna Yala border crossing
• Comfortable and adequate clothing to protect yourself from the sun and thus avoid the use of sunscreen. Creams (even biodegradable ones) are polluting and for that reason we do not promote their use
• Swimwear
• Sun glasses
• Towel
• Camera
• Cap or hat
• Cash for tips and souvenirs

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.

1. 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.
2. A sailboat charter is not a hotel resort experience that has waiters and staff. Please be respectful towards the Captain and his Crew.
3. Always follow Captain’s orders! For your safety and the safety of the boat, please adhere to the instructions of the Captain and Crew.
4. Fresh Water - Sailboats carry only a limited amount of fresh water with them. Please be aware of your water consumption when taking showers.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. What to bring - bathing suits, bio degradable sunscreen, insect repellant, hat, sunglasses, extra cash for souvenirs.
10. 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.
11. 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. 

1. • 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.