Crewed sailing expeditions into Panama’s untouched islands.

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A curated fleet of crewed catamarans and sailboats: each one we'd put our own family on.

A curated fleet of crewed catamarans and sailboats: each one we’d put our own family on.

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Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

8 Guests

A/C

Starlink

FP Elba 45

A 2019 Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 catamaran with A/C, open bar, and full crew for up to 8 guests exploring the San Blas islands in genuine luxury.

Nomade — Lagoon 57 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

8 Guests

A/C

Starlink

Lagoon 57N

Nomade is Nomad Sailors' own flagship — a custom 2004 Lagoon 57 with 4 en-suite cabins, a large solar array, an open-fire asado tradition, and 24-hour Starlink.

Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

12 Guests

A/C

Starlink

Ipanema 58

The 2016 Fountaine Pajot Ipanema 58 is one of the largest charter catamarans in San Blas, hosting up to 12 guests in 6 air-conditioned suites with full crew and open bar.

8 Guests

A/C

Starlink

Sunreef 62

The Sunreef 62 — one of the most luxurious catamarans in San Blas — offers 4 suites, a private gourmet chef, full AC, Starlink, and rare extras like underwater scooters.

Zenith — Fountaine Pajot Salina 48 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

10 Guests

A/C

Starlink

Salina 48

A spacious Fountaine Pajot Salina 48 — 48 ft, 4 cabins, air-conditioned throughout — ideal for groups of up to 10 in premium San Blas comfort.

Liberté — Lagoon 56 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

Most booked

8 Guests

Best value

Ideal for groups

A/C

Starlink

Lagoon 56

A 2011 Lagoon 56 — one of the best-value boats in the fleet — with a trilingual three-person crew including a world-sailing Brazilian captain.

8 Guests

Starlink

Lagoon 440

Lagoon 440 with 4 en-suite cabins for up to 8 guests, crewed by an Argentine couple who know every corner of Guna Yala.

Don C — Lagoon 400 S2 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

6 Guests

Starlink

Lagoon 400 S2

A 2016 Lagoon 400 S2 catamaran with 3 private cabins for up to 6 guests, all-inclusive with Uruguayan captain André Fossati and Brazilian chef-sailor Andrea Claro.

8 Guests

Lagoon 55

Fully restored Lagoon 55 led by all-female crew and Captain Elena, with 10+ years in San Blas and a full open bar included.

Clandestino — Lagoon 450 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

8 Guests

A/C

Starlink

Lagoon 450

Refitted Lagoon 450 for up to 8 guests, with a seasoned captain-chef duo offering sushi, Starlink, and full air conditioning.

Amare — Catflash 43 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

6 Guests

Starlink

Catflash 43

A 2022 Catflash 43 catamaran hosting up to 6 guests all-inclusive, with five-year San Blas veteran Captain Marcos and Brazilian chef Martha Susana.

Aventura — Lagoon 42 — crewed charter in San Blas, Panama

6 Guests

Starlink

Lagoon 42

Kaoha is a 2018 Lagoon 42 with 3 en-suite cabins, a Brazilian captain with 8+ years in Guna Yala, and a Panamanian chef aboard.

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Trusted by families and groups

Trusted by
families and groups

Guna Yala permits handled

Rated on Google, Tripadvisor and Airbnb

“After a 12-hour flight from the Netherlands and a stop in Curaçao, Panama turned out to be the highlight of the whole trip. Captain Boris welcomed us aboard and told us to treat the boat as our own. Every single day fishermen pulled up alongside with lobster, octopus and fresh-caught fish, and chef José turned them into Michelin-star plates. Some experiences are hard to explain — this one you have to live”.

Emily Enjambre

Google Reviews

“The islands, the food and the catamaran were spectacular, but that’s not what stayed with me. Taking the helm with nothing to plan or solve, and sleeping on the bow under the stars, rearranged my priorities. I came home with renewed motivation and projects I’d been putting off. This wasn’t a holiday, it was a transformation. Thank you to the whole Nomad Sailors crew”.

Brittney D.

Tripadvisor

“Sailing San Blas with Boris, José and Duke is hard to put into words. From the moment we stepped aboard they treated us like family. Five-star food, fresh and healthy: lobster at midday, octopus at night. Every day a different island — one for volleyball with the locals, the next one deserted. Having travelled all over Central and South America, I doubt we’ll ever top this trip”.

Quin

Airbnb

“Three nights sailing with eight friends for my 40th birthday: a dream come true and a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Thomas, Gustavo and José are a first-class crew who catch every detail. José baked me a cake for my birthday dinner, Gustavo brings you to tears singing karaoke, and Thomas makes sure every request is met and the sailing is safe. We kept looking at each other asking if this was real. If you’re going to San Blas, go with Nomad Sailors”.

Chris

Airbnb

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Trusted by
families and groups

Guna Yala permits handled

Rated on Google, Tripadvisor and Airbnb

Emily Enjambre

Google Reviews

Brittney D.

Tripadvisor

Quin

Airbnb

Chris

Airbnb

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voyage duration

Pick the number of days you'd like to sail the San Blas Islands
— we tailor the route accordingly. Every voyage is all-inclusive; we recommend 5 nights to fully experience the archipelago.

Pick the number of days you'd like to sail the San Blas Islands — we tailor the route accordingly. Every voyage is all-inclusive; we recommend 5 nights to fully experience the archipelago.

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3 nights / 3 days

Quick Escape

The shortest way past the day-tour zone.

4 nights / 4 days

Reef Immersion

A full, unhurried day on the Cayos Holandeses.

4 Days · 3 Nights

The Deep Explorer

The ideal balance of islands, snorkeling and open water.

5 nights / 5 days

Guna Odyssey

Holandeses · Coco Bandero · Cambombia · Coco Blanco · Isla Verde · Waisaladup · Limones

6 Days · 5 Nights

The Full Nomad

For travellers after the most remote, untouched islands.

3 nights / 3 days

Quick Escape

The shortest way past the day-tour zone.

4 nights / 4 days

Reef Immersion

A full, unhurried day on the Cayos Holandeses.

4 Days · 3 Nights

The Deep Explorer

The ideal balance of islands, snorkeling and open water.

5 nights / 5 days

Guna Odyssey

Holandeses · Coco Bandero · Cambombia · Coco Blanco · Isla Verde · Waisaladup · Limones

6 Days · 5 Nights

The Full Nomad

For travellers after the most remote, untouched islands.

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Wellness Editions

A real expedition, designed around one teacher and one group.

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nomad editions

Freediving Editions

A boat, a professional, and a captain looking for the right water.

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Upriver

Some journeys begin where tourism ends.

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Sea & Jungle

Three nights sailing the outer cays, four days upriver.

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Meet your captain

Every Nomad expedition is led by a experienced local captain who knows these waters, the Guna communities and every hidden anchorage. Not a faceless operator — a person you’ll meet before you sail.

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The Real Luxury of Sailing San Blas

No fixed schedule, no crowds. Freedom is the itinerary you decide each morning.

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Discover San Blas with Nomad Sailors

Meet the captain and crew, and see how a Nomad expedition comes together on board.

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The Real Luxury of Sailing San Blas

No fixed schedule, no crowds. Freedom is the itinerary you decide each morning.

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Discover San Blas with Nomad Sailors

Meet the captain and crew, and see how a Nomad expedition comes together on board.

FAQs

Four regions of Panama, one philosophy, reach
the places most travelers never do.

Is San Blas safe?

Yes. Guna Yala is a peaceful, autonomous indigenous territory and we sail sheltered anchorages between the cays. What matters is who you sail with: Nomad Sailors is a registered tour operator in Panama, arranges every permit with the Guna Yala authorities, sails insured boats, and every trip is led by an experienced captain who knows these waters.

What's included in an all-inclusive charter?

Everything you need on board: your private captain and chef, three meals a day plus snacks, standard bar drinks (wine, beer, rum), fuel, water and all onboard gear such as snorkel equipment, paddleboards and kayaks. Not included, by Guna law: the Guna Yala entrance fee (about 20 USD per person) and port fees, paid in cash on the way in. Transfers from Panama City can be added as a package.

What's included in an all-inclusive charter?

Private vs shared — what's the difference?

On a private charter the whole catamaran is yours: your group, your route, a menu built around you and a pace you set with the captain. On a shared (cabin) charter you book one cabin and share the boat, a fixed itinerary and the common spaces with other travelers. Shared costs less and suits solo travelers; couples, families and groups almost always choose private. Ask us and we will check availability for either.

Private vs shared — what's the difference?

How do I get to San Blas?

There is no airport in the islands, so every trip starts in Panama City. The classic way is a private 4x4 transfer that picks you up at your hotel around 5 AM, drives 2.5 hours through the jungle and connects with a 30-minute water taxi to the boat. The faster option is a 45-minute private flight to the San Blas airstrip, where our team meets you. We arrange either one for you.

Can we request revisions?

Yes. On a private charter the route is decided with your captain day by day, so you can stay longer at an island you love or ask for a new snorkel spot. Dates and boat can be adjusted before the trip depending on availability. And if a boat ever has a technical problem, you choose between an equivalent boat, new dates or a full refund.

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Crewed sailing expeditions into Panama’s untouched islands.

Crewed sailing expeditions into Panama’s untouched islands.

Your home on the water

Trusted by families and groups

Trusted by
families and groups

Trusted by
families and groups

Choose your voyage duration

Choose your
voyage duration

Wellness Editions

Freediving Editions

Upriver

Sea & Jungle

Meet your captain

Meet your captain

FAQs

Tell us your dates.
We'll compose the rest.

Tell us your dates.
We'll compose the rest.

Crewed sailing expeditions into Panama’s untouched islands.

Crewed sailing expeditions into Panama’s untouched islands.

Your home on the water

Trusted by families and groups

Trusted by families and groups

Trusted by families and groups

Choose your voyage duration

Choose yourvoyage duration

Wellness Editions

Freediving Editions

Upriver

Sea & Jungle

Meet your captain

Meet your captain

FAQs

Trusted by
families and groups

Trusted by
families and groups

Choose your
voyage duration