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San Blas Islands: Sailing and Snorkeling Escape
4.7
15 Ratings
Panama City
Embark on a San Blas Sailboat Day Tour and experience all-inclusive island hopping and snorkeling. Explore the best islands in the Archipelago and admire untouched coral reefs. Book now!
Embark on a San Blas Sailboat Day Tour and experience all-inclusive island hopping and snorkeling. Explore the best islands in the Archipelago and admire untouched coral reefs. Book now!
Duration:
14 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Panama City - Guests can choose to be picked up directly from their hotel.
- Carti Tupile - Upon arrival at the dock, a speedboat will transport you to your sailboat.
- San Blas Islands - FIRST ISLAND OF LEMON CAYS: The speedboat will take you to your sailboat, anchored near one of the Lemon Cays. Here, you can snorkel among stunning coral…
- Panama City - Guests can choose to be picked up directly from their hotel.
- Carti Tupile - Upon arrival at the dock, a speedboat will transport you to your sailboat.
- San Blas Islands - FIRST ISLAND OF LEMON CAYS: The speedboat will take you to your sailboat, anchored near one of the Lemon Cays. Here, you can snorkel among stunning coral reefs, swim in pristine waters, walk along a white sandy beach, or unwind in a hammock under the shade of palm trees.
- San Blas Islands - SECOND ISLAND OF LEMON CAYS: Delight in snorkeling and the opportunity to admire untouched coral reefs, or enjoy a leisurely stroll around the island.
- Carti Tupile - From the sailboat, you will board a speedboat back to the dock.
- Panama City - You will be transported back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Refresh with carbonated beverages
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Shared speedboat ride
- Lunch included
- Refresh with carbonated beverages
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Shared speedboat ride
What's Not Included
- Beach Towel
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
- Beach Towel
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Embark on an unforgettable sailing journey through the breathtaking San Blas Islands with a seasoned crew who are intimately familiar with the region and its culture. Explore the most picturesque islands of the archipelago and snorkel in some of the world’s most pristine coral reefs.
Opting for the pickup service, your day starts with a 5:00 AM transfer…
Embark on an unforgettable sailing journey through the breathtaking San Blas Islands with a seasoned crew who are intimately familiar with the region and its culture. Explore the most picturesque islands of the archipelago and snorkel in some of the world’s most pristine coral reefs.
Opting for the pickup service, your day starts with a 5:00 AM transfer from your accommodation to Carti Port. From there, a speedboat will whisk you to your sailboat, where the crew will warmly welcome you and provide a brief orientation. Discover your first island or dive into the crystal-clear waters for snorkeling.
Next, sail to another enchanting island and savor a fresh, locally-sourced lunch either on board or on the shore. After lunch, unwind, snorkel, or engage with the Kuna people.
At 3:00 PM, the speedboat will take you back to the port for your return trip to the city. Adventure, culture, and nature await in San Blas!
- Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility
Location
Panama City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(15 Ratings)
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Jos_antoniop959
Dec 2, 2025
A Magical Escape to San Blas - We had an incredible experience on this sailboat tour. Even though it’s a shared tour, we were lucky enough to have the entire sailboat to ourselves that day, which made the trip even more special. The crew were excellent guides — friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. We snorkelled in beautiful, crystal-clear spots that felt straight out of a postcard.
We also enjoyed delicious, fresh local food that completed the experience perfectly.
The road to San Blas has plenty of ups and downs, but our driver was very skilled and made the journey smooth.
This tour is highly recommended for anyone who doesn’t have much time in Panama but still wants to explore the magic of San Blas. And yes, it’s absolutely worth it. Definitely. It’s a true paradise on earth.
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Brothers
Nov 24, 2025
Excellent services with jenny - We had an absolutely amazing experience on our tour to San Blas organized by Jenny! Our day started bright and early at 5 a.m., and our driver, Luis, was perfectly on time. He drove safely the entire way, was incredibly friendly, and made the three-hour journey to the port comfortable and enjoyable.
From there, we hopped on a speedboat and soon arrived at our sailboat, where the fantastic crew was already waiting for us. They were warm, welcoming, and incredibly knowledgeable — they’ve been sailing and working in San Blas for many years, and it truly shows. Not only were they kind and attentive, but they were also amazing cooks. We were served fresh fish for lunch, and they were very flexible with food restrictions, asking ahead of time to ensure everyone’s needs were met.
We sailed to a beautiful nearby island, went snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, and enjoyed some time on the paddleboard. Every part of the day felt smooth, well organized, and thoughtfully planned.
At 3 p.m., we began our journey back to Panama City, ending a day that was nothing short of wonderful. We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the magic of San Blas in just one unforgettable day!
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Connector53606766517
Apr 25, 2025
San Blas Islands Sailboat - The San Blas Islands are something you should see! The area is spectacular. It is a long bumpy ride to get there. Most of us felt car sick. It was worth it! it was a once in a lifetime experience. The way back is not as bad. Diego was great on the sailboat and a joy to be around. I would book this trip again
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966tizianaj
Sep 14, 2024
Wonderful experience - We spend a beautiful day in San Blas.
On the islands we met some Kunas, local people, selling some handcrafts and molas. Lunch was freshly made with local ingredients. Although a long day, but very happy we took the tour.
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Rollandh730
Mar 29, 2024
Fun sailing experience - It was a relaxing trip and the captain Diego was super cool with a ton of sailing experience. The only thing is that I wish I had stayed longer and done the multi-night trip instead of the day trip, since the drive there and back takes a long time.
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Ian01212
Mar 11, 2024
Magnificent day - Wonderful experience, a friendly and welcoming host. The snorkeling was fantastic, a beautiful coral reef with an array of fish. A delicious Italian pasta dinner. Magnificent beaches and what can we say about the color of the sea! 5 hours is too short, we wanted even more! A repeat without hesitation!
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Mattct1032xg
Jan 21, 2024
Day in San Blas - This trip was long but great and worth it! We got picked up from our hotel at 5.30. Had about 2.5 hour drive to Caribbean Coast, which was windy and hilly, but not too bad. We hopped in a Panga speed boat and took that down a river and out into the ocean. There are numerous small islands scattered around and we made a stop and dropped off some boat-mates. Then we got taken to a sail boat that our guide had arranged for us. We had lovely breakfast, took a small boat to tiny island, swam, relaxed, enjoyed the scenery, which was pristine. A true natural paradise kept up by the Indians that preserve the land. It was relaxed. We came back to the sail boat, had a phenomenal lunch. And then went sailing for a few hours. Super fun. Wish we had more time. Panga picked us up at 3 and we were back In Panama City by 6. Everyone was wonderful and helpful in coordinating a great time. hats off to Jenny who organized and Diego the captain. They took care of us and made sure it was an amazing day for us. The day was catered for our perfect experience. Note. Bring cash. No ATM. No credit cards. Everything is great value tho!
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Hélie
Mar 11, 2023
Perfect. - Departure early in the morning, the road to get there is a bit hectic but it is definitely worth it, both to see the archipelago and for the boat ride!
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Jacob_m
Mar 27, 2025
This experience was... - This experience was certainly an adventure! Our experience getting to the coast was eventful and full of windy roads. If you don’t have a strong stomach or struggle with sudden movements, prepare yourself! Once we got to the water we took a speedboat in which they dropped us off to the sailboat in the ocean. From there we kayaked to the islands of our choice. It was a great experience and the water was beautiful!
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Traveler446759
Dec 4, 2024
Worst experience! - It was a horrible experience and none of the tour description was offered. First, the canoe had motor problems and stopped in the middle of the ocean three times arriving at the sailboat one hour later, 10:00 AM. Second the sailboat/catamaran was not the one in the picture. It was an old and dirty sailboat for a maximum of four people. The captain told us that he was not going to move the sailboat, and we just seat on a very small area for two hours. I contacted the travel agency agent, Jeny, and told her the problems encountered and she did not do anything. We were taken via a very old and small dingy boat to Isla Grande to swim in the beach for 10 minutes and then to have lunch. Back to the sailboat in the dingy. Finaly, the captain moved the sailboat for 15 minutes to Isla Perro Chico and we were taken to the beach in the dingy. Less than 10 minutes later, the canoe came to pick up us to take us to the mainland. We were not able to do any snorkeling, swim at the beach or island hoping. We expend the majority of the time traveling in the canoe. Everything was a big lie. And for a price of $730 for two people!!!
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