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Sailing from Panama to Colombia

Explore the white sand beaches of San Blas islands in Panama for three days and then head out to the open sea for the final destination of Cartagena, Colombia 🇨🇴

  • Locals playing in the water+ 5
  • The crew playing volleyball at sunset
  • Approaching Cartagena
  • Sailing from Panama to Colombia
mirimesh
by mirimesh
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North AmericaPanama, Colombia6 days / February 2023

Highs & Lows

Playing volleyball on the islands with the group!

The open sea was rough.

Itinerary Overview

All the guests who booked the trip  were  picked up from their respective hostels/hotels in the early morning.  Then our driver drove two  hours to take us where the speed boat. th e speed boat took about 30 minutes to get to our Boat.  Finally we boarded our boat, and the fun began!  We sailed for three days, island hopping, playing volleyball, snorkeling, and eating delicious home cooked food. One night all the boats met on an island to have a part. Finally on the fourth day we buckled in and rocked our way on the open sea all the way to our final destination; Cartagena.

  • 3 Nights: San Blas Islands
    The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there.
  • 3 Nights: Cartagena
    I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful!
San Blas Islands - The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there.
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San Blas Islands The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there.

San Blas Islands - The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there. - The crew playing volleyball at sunset
The crew playing volleyball at sunset
San Blas Islands - The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there. - Locals playing in the water
Locals playing in the water
San Blas Islands - The crystal clear blue water and white sang beaches . Also meeting the indigenous Kuna Yuna people that live there. - Approaching Cartagena1+
Approaching Cartagena

The San Blas islands were truly the most beautiful beaches I’ve seen.  The weather was pristine everyday and the water was crystal blue and the sand was pure white. It was so picturesque!   We got to meet some of the local Kuna Yuna people and see how they have maintained their traditional way of life.  We were served home cooked food for dinner on the island by the wonderful chef. When we weren’t Island hopping, playing volleyball, or sun tanning, you couldn’t find us just chilling on the boat rocking to some good tunes.

Cartagena - I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful!
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Cartagena I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful!

Cartagena - I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful! - Getsemani
Getsemani
Cartagena - I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful! - Castillo de San Felipe
Castillo de San Felipe
Cartagena - I wanted to learn about the city of Cartagena and its history. It is so colorful and beautiful! - Club Nautico Marina1+
Club Nautico Marina

Cartagena was such a beautiful city! On my second day there, I took a free tour of the city to learn more about the history and how it was discovered. So much went into making it the wonderful tourist attraction that it is. It does have a more European feel to it, with the narrow cobblestone streets and the colorful cafe and restaurant. I really loved the contrast  between the land and sea in Cartagena. You can get a taste of everything there. The old statues and landmarks, the port, and the more modern clubs and bars. I only spent a few days there but I really feel like it is a must see!

Q & A

  • What would you have changed?

    The water was very rough on the open sea, so we couldn’t do much for two days. Mostly just layed on the boat.

  • Anything go wrong during the trip?

    The captain was a bit moody and nervous.

  • Restaurant recommendations?

    I’m Cartagena there was a great cafe called Erase un Cafe. They had really good Colombian coffee and great food.

  • Tips you would give a friend?

    Bring a lot of sunscreen and pills for seasickness!

  • Packing tips?

    Pack a raincoat for the boat ! It can get very wet from the rough water.

  • Booking details?

    When you book the boat try to get one of the bigger boats. They have more space on cabin and deck.