Save when renting a boat in San Blas
San Blas Panama is one of the best places on the planet for sailing.
Why charter the San Blas Islands?
Since the wind is light all year round, there are no hurricanes that pass through Panama. The water remains warm and pleasant all year round. Even when it is "winter", even when it rains, the sea temperature in the San Blas Islands does not drop below 28°C.
Without big waves, the coral reefs act as walls and protect the San Blas Islands from unpleasant waves.
Life is also quiet on the San Blas Islands, a real distraction (no joke). There are no noisy motorbikes, no roads, no banks, credit cards are useless and the concept of time is relative.
What can you expect from a charter in the San Blas Islands?
In the San Blas Islands you will find a wide variety of boat rentals with different services and prices.
There is no major boating industry in the San Blas Islands, only private yachts that are chartered directly from the owners.
As the number of charter boats in Panama's San Blas Islands increases, you can choose between economy and premium trips, from older (and reliable) boats to the latest luxury models.
This way you can decide what really suits your expectations and budget to visit San Blas Island in Panama.
Another advantage of renting a boat in the San Blas Islands is the price: all the "extras" like drinking a healthy juice in a Kuna bar or buying lobsters from the fishermen "from sea to plate". All these extras are affordable in the San Blas Islands (example: $2 per beer).
$8/10 for a meal of fresh fish. The Kuna are artists because of their tradition and culture. Craftsmanship is everywhere and there is a fair price for this kind of unique art.
The boat rental season to the San Blas Islands in Panama never ends, so you can come all year round. Of course, if you're planning to spend Christmas and New Years in the San Blas Islands, it's best to book in advance as it's high season. Spots in the sun are limited.
The leasing of the San Blas Islands in Panama began about 25 years ago. Some leaseholders began offering flights to the San Blas Islands even before the asphalt was built for the only highway to San Blas. Twenty-five years later, it is possible to reach San Blas by plane. Local companies offer private flights for around US$180 per person, each way.
Chartering in the San Blas Islands has been experiencing a nice upswing since the famous “ La Casa de Papel ” on Netflix, which shows the paradisiacal island “Pelicano Island” as the hero’s refuge.
Charter to the San Blas Islands Panama, the best destination in the Caribbean
Boat rental to the islands of San Blas Panama
Save money when renting a boat in San Blas. The crews of the charter boats in the San Blas Panama Islands come from all nationalities and it is a rich environment (especially for the food on board).
Most crews on the Sanblas Islands speak English and Spanish, but all nationalities are represented on board.
The Gunas mostly do not speak English, but the majority understand and can speak Spanish in the tourist area, their language is still Guna, their vocabulary includes around 2000 words and their language is pure and full of humanity.
Tourists who have rented the San Blas Islands leave the place full of beautiful memories and souvenirs. They are definitely the best advertisement for the San Blas Islands.
The hospitality of the Kuna people is one of the keys to the success of the Sanblas Islands. The locals are friendly, take advantage of tourism, yet live peacefully and traditionally. It is a rare and beautiful mix of new and old.
Charter boats are a good source of income for locals as they can sell handicrafts and fish. Some clients choose to spend three days on a charter boat and two or three more days in a local hut at the end of the trip.
How long should you save when renting a boat in the San Blas Islands?
The more you can afford, the more you should take advantage of. It's not a place you'll be returning to next month.
Since there are 365 islands in San Blas, there is a lot to see, so don't be afraid to choose the right time to go if you can afford it.
A 2-day trip is the minimum we recommend. Time stops when you arrive in San Blas and goes by incredibly faster when you're having a good time.
The best tricks to get offers
Save money by renting a boat in San Blas.
Request a three-day charter boat trip around the islands further offshore and spend three more days in cabins on the islands closer to shore instead of returning to Carti Pier.
You get a week in the San Blas Islands at a really good price.
Booking tips
We are here to help you, you will pay the same price directly through the owner as if you contract with us. We charge a boat commission for booking a charter to the San Blas Islands, the money does not come out of your pocket, it comes from the boat, so do not be shy, if you contract us to plan your charter to the San Blas Panama Islands, it will not cost you more and you will get services and help in planning everything and it will also be easier to compare the boats.
When to book?
Charter boats to the San Blas Islands are available year-round. If you want to be alone, come after April. You can save money by carpooling for two people. And if you're lucky, you won't have anyone else on board.
If you plan to spend the New Year on board, book before September to have more options with catamarans.
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