Not your average border crossing
Sail San Blas between Panama & Colombia
Five nights on a legendary sailboat, three days hopping the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean, great food and pirate parties with twenty new friends.
15,000+
travellers sailed with us since 2010
5 nights
on board, all meals included
3 days
island hopping in San Blas
2 boats
Wild Card & Sovereign Grace
It’s not a cruise. It’s a floating hostel.
Skip the flight and take the scenic route. You’ll sail from Panama to Colombia, or the other way around, with a boat full of like-minded backpackers, a crew that knows every anchorage, and a captain who cooks.
Days are for snorkeling turquoise reefs, swimming off the boat and lazing on islands with a handful of palm trees. Nights are for sunsets, music and the odd pirate party. Strangers become your travel family by day two.
Pick your direction
Same boats, same islands, same five nights. Start where your trip takes you.
Next departures
Pick a date to start your booking request. Each boat takes about 20 pirates, so popular dates fill up fast.
Panama → Colombia
Puerto Lindo to Cartagena
- 30 Oct 2026
- 6 Nov 2026
- 22 Nov 2026
- 29 Nov 2026
- 18 Dec 2026
- 22 Dec 2026
- 9 Jan 2027
- 17 Jan 2027
- 31 Jan 2027
- 8 Feb 2027
- 20 Feb 2027
- 28 Feb 2027
- 11 Mar 2027
- 20 Mar 2027
- 2 Apr 2027
- 11 Apr 2027
- 23 Apr 2027
- 1 May 2027
- 12 May 2027
- 22 May 2027
- 3 Jun 2027
- 10 Jun 2027
Colombia → Panama
Cartagena to Puerto Lindo
- 10 Nov 2026
- 18 Nov 2026
- 6 Dec 2026
- 10 Dec 2026
- 29 Dec 2026
- 7 Jan 2027
- 19 Jan 2027
- 29 Jan 2027
- 10 Feb 2027
- 18 Feb 2027
- 2 Mar 2027
- 9 Mar 2027
- 23 Mar 2027
- 31 Mar 2027
- 13 Apr 2027
- 21 Apr 2027
- 3 May 2027
- 10 May 2027
- 24 May 2027
- 1 Jun 2027
- 21 Jun 2027
Dates not working for you? Message the crew on WhatsApp and we’ll find the next boat with space.
Two legendary boats
Heavy steel offshore vessels, fully licensed and inspected, with big decks for lounging between islands. Choose your vibe or let us match you with the next boat out.
Wild Card
The original since 2010. 60 feet of steel and 40 tonnes, so a far smoother ride than small fibreglass boats. A shaded deck and around 20 passengers for a great mix of people.
- 60 ft steel offshore vessel
- 20 passengers + 4 crew
- 2010 sailing San Blas since
Sovereign Grace
The big sister, aka Sovvy G. 74 feet and 60 tonnes with a huge foredeck for sunbathing and dancing. Recently refitted, and the pick for a vibrant, social trip.
- 74 ft steel offshore vessel
- 21 passengers + 4 crew
- 2014 sailing San Blas since
What’s included
Included
- Five nights on board, in a shared cabin
- All meals, plus tea, coffee and drinking water
- Standard immigration agent and port fees
- A fresh lobster or seafood feast
- Snorkel gear, beach and water toys
Not included
- Guna Yala tourist tax ($20 USD, cash)
- Alcoholic drinks (bring your own)
- Transport to or from Puerto Lindo
- Visas, if you need one
- Travel insurance (required)
Straight from the crew’s inbox
Real reviews from people who sailed with us. Read them all on Tripadvisor.
★★★★★
Amazing!!!
“This was the best experience ever!!! I loved every single minute of it. The crew of the Sovereign Grace were so professional and helpful the whole entire way. The islands were beautiful, the food was amazing, and the boat was just such a special experience in itself. I’ll never forget it!!”
Lily, sailed with friends, June 2025
★★★★★
Love the Sovereign Grace!!
“Wow! What an experience on the Sovereign Grace! It really exceeded my already high expectations! Big shout out to Lindsay, Manu and Niko who really made this experience for us! If you want a fun and social experience with lots of really great food and of course beautiful scenery then I couldn’t recommend the Sovereign Grace enough. Even as a solo traveller I felt like I became part of a family on the boat.”
Bridget A, solo traveller, December 2025
★★★★★
Paradise
“We had an unforgettable trip sailing from Colombia to Panama aboard Wild Card.”
Alex M, Tripadvisor
★★★★★
San Blas Panama to Colombia
“I was on the Sovereign Grace. Nothing to say but WOW!”
Michael S, Tripadvisor
Quick answers
How long is the trip?
Five nights and six days. You’ll spend about three days among the San Blas Islands and one day and night (35 to 40 hours) crossing open sea between San Blas and Cartagena.
How much does it cost?
From $725 per person, including five nights on board, all meals and standard immigration and port fees. Add the $20 Guna Yala tourist tax (cash) and your transport to or from Puerto Lindo.
Can I bring alcohol?
Yes, bring your own drinks. The captain may limit drinking when it isn’t safe, for example during the crossing. Drugs, including marijuana, are not allowed: police search all luggage before boarding.
Is it really a party boat?
It’s a social trip with a party vibe: music, games and pirate parties on the beach. But nobody forces you to dance. Plenty of people come for hammocks, books and snorkeling.
Got a pirate in you?
Swap the flight for five nights of islands, sunsets and new friends. Spots are limited on every departure.