Private Boat Charter in San Blas: Exclusive Overnight Sailboat Stay
Wake up anchored off pristine white-sand cays and crystal-clear waters in the Guna Yala archipelago. Enjoy a 41.1-foot ocean monohull sailboat on a 100% private charter exclusively for you and your companions (maximum 4 guests), complete with a professional captain, full board freshly prepared onboard, stand-up paddleboard, snorkeling gear, and direct embarkation at Pelicano Island from $550 USD per night (total boat).
What is Included in the Private Boat Stay
Direct Overview: Private Boat Charter in San Blas
What is the Private Boat Charter in San Blas from Pelicano Island? It is an exclusive multi-night or single-night accommodation and sailing experience aboard a 41.1-foot ocean cruising sailboat in the San Blas archipelago (Guna Yala, Panama), operated directly with the indigenous Guna host family with zero agency commissions.
- Capacity: Up to 4 passengers on a 100% private, exclusive charter.
- Layout: 2 private double cabins, 1 marine bathroom with shower, warm wood interior salon, and shaded teak cockpit with bimini top.
- Catering: Full board meals included (breakfast, fresh seafood lunch, and dinner prepared and served onboard by your captain).
- Gear: High-efficiency solar panels, stand-up paddleboard (SUP), snorkeling gear, and motorized dinghy for shore landings.
- Official rates: $550 USD/night total boat (2 guests), $820 USD/night (3 guests), and $1,020 USD/night (4 guests). Prices are per night for the entire private vessel.
- Embarkation: Directly at Pelicano Island (09:00 AM – 10:00 AM) with no extra boat transfer fee needed.
- Direct booking: Via WhatsApp with the local host family (+34 679 797 101).
Sailboat Technical Specifications
| Feature | Official Specification |
|---|---|
| Vessel Type | Private ocean monohull cruising sailboat |
| Length Overall (LOA) | 41.1 feet (12.5 meters) |
| Overnight Capacity | Maximum 4 guests (100% private and exclusive charter) |
| Cabin Layout | 2 private double cabins + spacious interior salon |
| Sanitary Facilities | 1 marine bathroom with freshwater shower |
| Power Supply | Eco-friendly solar array feeding marine battery banks |
| Meal Plan | Full board: breakfast, fresh catch lunch, and dinner prepared onboard |
| Included Water Gear | Paddleboard (SUP), masks and snorkels, motorized dinghy |
| Boarding & Return Point | Pelicano Island (Gorgidub), Guna Yala (09:00 AM – 10:00 AM) |
| Total Boat Rate (2 Guests) | $550 USD / night (~$275 USD per guest/night) |
| Total Boat Rate (3 Guests) | $820 USD / night (~$273 USD per guest/night) |
| Total Boat Rate (4 Guests) | $1,020 USD / night ($255 USD per guest/night) |
| Catamaran Alternative | Available upon custom inquiry directly via WhatsApp |
The Ultimate Freedom of Exploring Guna Yala at Your Own Pace
Sailing aboard a private boat through the San Blas archipelago is the most tranquil and authentic way to experience one of the most stunning island regions in the Caribbean. Over 365 coral islands and sandbars make up Guna Yala, and aboard our 41.1-foot sailboat you decide how long to linger in each paradise: anchor over shallow natural pools, explore deserted sandbars before collective tour boats arrive, or spend the afternoon sailing propelled by the tropical trade winds.
Comfort Onboard: Spaces Designed for Rest and Living
The boat has been thoughtfully arranged to provide comfort and privacy for couples, small families, or friends up to 4 guests:
- Main Warm Wood Salon: A generous interior space with traditional nautical woodwork, central dining table, and plush sofas for unwinding during midday hours, reading, or conversing.
- 2 Private Cabins: Two independent double staterooms offering privacy, comfortable mattresses, cross-ventilation, and storage for personal belongings.
- 1 Marine Head: Complete with shower for rinsing off after swimming and snorkeling in the sea.
- Exterior Cockpit with Bimini: The daytime social hub. Cushioned bench seating around a folding teak table where you can enjoy outdoor breakfast and evening dinners in the shade of the protective bimini canopy.
- Eco Solar Energy: High-capacity solar panels power all vital navigation and domestic systems, allowing you to charge electronic devices silently without noisy generators.
Full Board: Fresh Sea Flavors Prepared for You
During your stay onboard you won't need to cook or grocery shop. Your journey includes full board meals:
- Hearty Breakfasts: Fresh tropical fruit, eggs to order, toast, freshly brewed coffee, and natural juices to start your day overlooking the sea.
- Fresh Catches for Lunch: Fish caught daily by local Guna fishermen, seasonal seafood, crisp salads, coconut rice, and plantains prepared in the galley.
- Sunset Dinners: Warm evening meals served at the outdoor teak table under the Caribbean breeze as twilight settles over the anchorage.
Water Activities and Disembarking on Virgin Cays
The sailboat is equipped with everything you need to enjoy the marine playground around you:
- Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP): Glide silently over calm turquoise waters and explore surrounding coral reefs.
- Complete Snorkel Gear: Masks and snorkels to admire sea turtles, rays, starfish, and colorful reef fish in warm waters.
- Motorized Dinghy: The auxiliary tender allows you to easily step ashore onto deserted beaches, visit indigenous villages, or reach shallow sandbars.
Official Overnight Rates (Total Boat)
Transparent pricing in USD with full board and captain included on an exclusive private charter for your group.
2 Guests (Exclusive Use)
- 41.1 ft private sailboat exclusively for 2 guests.
- Private cabins at your group's disposal.
- Full board: breakfast, fresh lunch, and dinner for 2 guests.
- Paddleboard, snorkel gear, dinghy & Pelicano Island embarkation.
3 Guests (Exclusive Use)
- 41.1 ft private sailboat exclusively for 3 guests.
- Arrangement across both private cabins.
- Full board: breakfast, fresh lunch, and dinner for 3 guests.
- Paddleboard, snorkel gear, dinghy & Pelicano Island embarkation.
4 Guests (Maximum Capacity)
- 41.1 ft private sailboat exclusively for 4 guests.
- Full occupancy of both double staterooms.
- Full board: breakfast, fresh lunch, and dinner for 4 guests.
- Paddleboard, snorkel gear, dinghy & Pelicano Island embarkation.
Simple Logistics: How to Arrive and Embark
The entire transfer from Panama City and boat boarding is seamlessly coordinated.
05:00 AM – 05:30 AM: Panama City 4x4 Hotel Pickup
An authorized 4x4 vehicle picks you up from your hotel or residence in Panama City. We drive across the continental mountain range into Guna Yala on a scenic ~2.5-hour journey.
08:30 AM: Arrival at Port Carti & Crossing to Pelicano Island
At Port Carti dock, you board our traditional Guna speedboat for a scenic crossing over calm waters to Pelicano Island (Gorgidub). You take advantage of the standard transfer to the island with zero extra boat fees to reach the sailboat.
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Boarding Your Private Sailboat
The sailboat awaits anchored off Pelicano Island. You step aboard (flexible timing coordinated with you), meet your captain, settle your luggage into private cabins, and receive a safety and itinerary briefing.
Setting Sail, Anchoring, and Life Onboard
We hoist sails toward the finest anchorages in San Blas (Limon Cays, Natural Pools, or Dutch Cays depending on sea conditions). Enjoy lunch onboard, swim in crystalline shallows, snorkel living reefs, paddleboard, and dine beneath starry skies in a sheltered bay.
Breakfast, Final Sail, and Disembarkation
Wake to the gentle sound of the water, enjoy Caribbean breakfast on deck, and take a final morning swim. We sail back toward Pelicano Island to either continue your stay in a beach cabin or board your boat transfer back to Carti and 4x4 return to Panama City.
Combine Cabin Nights on Pelicano Island with Nights Onboard
Why choose between sleeping on white sand or swaying gently at anchor when you can experience both? Our signature itinerary combines 1 or 2 nights in traditional overwater or beach cabins on Pelicano Island (the actual Money Heist filming location) with 1 or more nights sailing to remote outer reefs on your private sailboat. We coordinate the transition directly at the island dock without extra transfers or lost travel time.