Sailing Islena
San Blas Islands Panama and beyond
Sailing Islena
San Blas Islands Panama and beyond
The Boat
About us
Rates
The Boat Islena
Islena is a 47 foot performance catamaran built in South Africa. She is an ocean going vessel with great sailing ability in all conditions – very fast and comfortable. She has a 28 foot beam making her very spacious and with lots of places to enjoy the ride……!
Equipment
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two kitchen areas
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4 staterooms with private baths
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kayaks
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barbecue
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10 ft hard bottom inflatable with 15hp outboard
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extensive safety equipment
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snorkeling gear
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spear guns
About Us
With 30 years or experience we offer sailing tours around the caribbean coasts of Panama, Colombia and Costa Rica from 2 days up to 2 weeks. We are based in the San Blas islands of Panama, one of the most beautiful places in the world to explore by sail boat. These Islands are inhabited by the kuna people and is also known as the kuna yala. We spend a lot of time here but are also available for trips to other destinations within Panama, Colombia, Nicaragua/Corn islands and Costa rica.
Captain
Peter Eveleigh
Peter Eveleigh grew up in windy province of Nova Scotia, Canada and started sailing at age eleven and bought his first boat when he was twelve. He then spent five years sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association Learn to Sail and Racing program, and eventually became a certified CYA sailing instructor. he has spent the last 25 years exploring and doing charters from westcoast of canada down the ecuador and all the spots all the way.
Crew
Jennifer Arz
Is from Germany and spent the last 8 years owning and running 2 beach hostels in Costa rica. She is a talented musician and a great addition to the islena crew.
Rates
Private charter All inclusive
Boat price $500 + $200 person/day
1 person $ 700 per day
2 person $ 900 per day
3 person $ 1100 per day
4 person $ 1300 per day
5 person $ 1500 per day
6 person $ 1700 per day
7 person $ 1900 per day
8 person $ 2100 per day
All Inclusive Shared Charter
$260 person/day
Trips San Blas and Beyond
Here are some other sailing adventures we enjoy sharing. These trip may involve open ocean conditions and over night passages.
San Blas to Bocas del Torro
Panama from east to west
Route:
San Blas or Puerto Lindo > Rio Chagres > Isla Escudo de Veraguas > Isla Tobobe > Cayo Zapatilla > Bocas del Torro
5/8 Days
San Blas to Cartagena
Via Darien Gap
Route
San Blas Archipelago > Puerto obaldia > Sapzurro > Isla Forte (Columbia), Isla San Bernardo, Isla del Rosario > Cartagena
6/10 Days (Trip available either direction)
San Blas to San Andres Providencia (Columbia)
Route:
San Blas > Cayos de Albuquerque > SanAndres (Columbia) > Providencia > optional stop in the Corn Islands (Nicaragua)
5/12 Days
How to get to the Boat
From Panama City to the San Blas Islands
For trips in the San Blas Islands or starting there. There are two ways to get to the Islena from Panama City:
1. Land and Sea:
At 5am a 4x4 shuttle will pick you up at your hotel/hostel in Panama City and brings you to the caribbean coast. From there you catch the water taxi and will arrive at the boat approximately 10:30 am. The cost is 75$ each way per person. For this option we book through Lam tours, they specialize in this trip.
2. By Air:
Charter Flight from the All brook Airport in Panama City to Isla Corazon de Jesus in the San Blas Islands. The flight is about 50 minutes and the arrival and departure times are flexible, depending on availablity. From there you will get picked up by us.
Cost are about $200 to 300$ per person each way.
Note: you can mix your transfer between these two options for max time aboard.
Activities
On all our Trips you can enjoy the following Activities
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Surfing
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Hiking
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Swimming
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Snorkeling
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Kayaking
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Paddle Boarding
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Fishing
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River trips
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Beach campfires
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Island exploring
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Sailing lessons
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Sunset dinner parties
Gallery
Location
San Blas islands
Panama