Sailing in Panama allows you to discover the country from its two maritime fronts: the turquoise waters of the Caribbean and the vast expanses of the Pacific. Cruises in the San Blas with the Gunas, partial or complete canal crossings, sea outings from Panama City or exploration of the archipelagos of Las Perlas and Bocas del Toro: the options are varied. Sailboat, catamaran or excursion boat, the formulas adapt to your desires, from a relaxing stay to an itinerant adventure. This guide presents the main sailing possibilities, the types of boats available and the best periods for each region.
San Blas Islands by sailboat (Caribbean)
Sailing in the heart of the archipelago, idyllic anchorages, swimming in turquoise waters, lazing on white sandy beaches lined with coconut palms, exploring the seabed and, of course, unforgettable encounters with the Kunas Indians! To explore these paradise islands in a friendly and relaxed way, we offer two types of service (from 3 to 21 days)
- PRIVATIZED SAILBOAT: 1 to 7 passengers
- CHARTER CABINS: 2 to 6 passengers
Whichever formula you choose, you’ll benefit from
- the captain’s experience (sometimes French-speaking)
- hostess services (depending on crew selected)
- meals and drinks served on board
- snorkeling equipment
- sea kayaking.
Boats available
- Catamaran: from 40 to 47 feet
- Monohull: 36 to 50 feet
Finally, the best season
- for sailing: December to April (high season)
- for diving: June to October (low season)
With water temperatures averaging 25 to 28 degrees all year round…
In the Heart of the Panama Canal
We offer 3 options for cruising through the heart of the famous Panama Canal. Please notethat these excursions are only available on certain dates of the year, so it is imperative to book well in advance.Please contact us to organize your trip to Panama and enhance your stay with a Canal cruise
Partial Transit
- Boat: Pacific Queen
- Duration: approx. 6 hours
- Departure: Port of Gamboa
- Arrival: Panama City (Marina de Flamenco)
- Milestones: Pedro Miguel Locks and Miraflores Locks
Complete Transit – Crossing the 3 Sets of Locks of the Panama Canal
- Boat: Pacific Queen
- Duration: approx. 8 hours
- Departure: Panama City (Marina de Flamenco)
- Arrival: Colón
- Milestones: Miraflores, Pedro Miguel and Gatun locks
Au Fil Du Canal – An exceptional cruise
Explore Panama’s most beautiful natural and historical sites , from the Pacific to the Atlantic. This week-long journey takes you from one end of the Canal to the other, stopping off at the Las Perlas Archipelago, then near the Darien jungle, where you’ll have the chance to meet the Embera Wounaan people . You’ll pass through the Canal locks and sail on Lake Gatun before reaching the port of Colon. After visiting the remains and fortresses of Portobelo, you’ll return to Panama City aboard the transisthmian train… HAVE A GOOD TRIP!
- Boat: Pacifc Queen
- Duration: 7 days
- Departure: Panama City (Pacific)
- Arrival: Colón (Atlantic)
Milestones: Las Perlas, Darien, Lake Gatun, Barro Colorado, Portobelo, Locks, Colon
Off Panama City
We offer a range of boat excursions (à la carte) departing from the Panamanian capital
- Island hopping: Contadora (Las Perlas), Taboga..
- Deep-sea fishing
- Whale watching
- Yacht charter
- Sunset cocktail: champagne tasting on board, in the Bay of Panama / 4 to 10 participants
Las Perlas archipelago (Pacific)
To discover the Las Perlas archipelago by catamaran, we offer several options
- Private cruise: 2 nights minimum / 2 to 8 participants
- Day cruise: Private or grouped (lunch on board): 2 to 10 participants
Other Cruise Destinations in Panama :
Consult us to sail off the following regions
- Bocas del Toro Archipelago (Atlantic): ideal for seaside holidays, scuba diving and surfing.
- Coiba Island (Pacific): to discover on foot or by boat, and underwater for the beauty of its landscapes and the richness of its seabed.
Gulf of Chiriqui (Pacific): for sport fishing enthusiasts or for a relaxing seaside break.
