Budget-friendly shared charters cost $525 to $600 USD per person for 3 nights, while all-inclusive shared charters range from $230 to $350 USD per night per person. Budget-friendly charters include 3 meals a day, water, coffee, tea, and snorkeling gear. All-inclusive charters add delicious snacks and a variety of drinks (juices, sodas, beer, wine, sunset cocktails with tapas, and rum cocktails in moderation). Meals are more gourmet than on the budget trips. Budget-friendly tours have a set itinerary and attract younger backpacker-style guests. All-inclusive charters are more luxurious, with custom itineraries, more amenities, and visits to more secluded areas.

The price of a budget-friendly shared charter includes your accommodation onboard, 3 meals a day, water, coffee, tea, and snorkeling equipment. It also includes a dinghy as well as other equipment like paddle boards or kayaks, depending on the boat.

Yes, as there is only one road to San Blas and the jeeps that drive it are required to have a special license, we will organize your transport for you. It will pick you up at your hotel/hostel in Panama City and take you to the coast and a water taxi will then take you from there to the boat. It takes about 4 hours each way and costs between $110 and $120 USD in total per person for the round trip.

We have catamarans and monohulls with double and single beds. In case of more solo passengers than groups of two, some passengers may share double beds.

It is possible to buy beer and rum on some of the islands, but it’s not guaranteed, and snacks are even harder to find. It is better to buy your drinks and snacks beforehand in Panama City and bring them to the boat.

No! Vaccines are not required to go to San Blas.

Ideally, you should leave your large bag in Panama City. It is much easier for the transport if you only bring what you need for the trip. If leaving your extra luggage behind is not an option, you can bring all of your luggage to the boat, but you need to let us know in advance.

You will need between $110 and $120 USD per person for the transportation costs and $20 USD per person for the entrance tax. We also recommend bringing extra cash for souvenirs, drinks on the islands, and for tipping crew.

The mola prices range from $15 – $70 depending on the size and detail. There are also bracelets from $5 to $10. Please do not help yourself to coconuts on the islands (strict rule of Guna Yala), you will have opportunities to buy coconuts from Guna families for $1 or $2, and coco-locos (coconut spiked with a shot of rum) for a few more dollars.

Yes, chefs can cater to vegans, vegetarians, and any other special requests as long as they are informed in advance. Other than plenty of seafood and coconuts, shopping is very limited on the islands. There is a $25 fee for all special diets, $10 to purchase the ingredients, and $15 to the cook for the extra effort.

Yes, you will be able to charge your phones and small electronics on the boat.