Sailing San Blas since 2010
Wild Card
The boat that started it all. One of the most popular backpacker crossings between Panama and Colombia for over fifteen years.
60 ft
18 m steel offshore vessel
40 t
heavy and stable at sea
20
passengers + 4 crew
2010
sailing San Blas since
Built for the crossing
Weighing 40 tonnes, Wild Card gives you a much less bumpy ride than smaller fibreglass or wooden sailboats. She has a large deck with an awning, ideal for lounging while anchored in the islands.
Twenty passengers means there’s always a good mix of personalities and a fun atmosphere on board. The trip is led by Captain Daniel and his team: highly experienced, dedicated to making sure everyone has an amazing time, and always safety first.
Wild Card holds a full commercial licence and passes all safety requirements and inspections by the regulating authorities. And yes, there’s a friendly dog on the crew.
Next departures
Our two boats sail in opposite directions: while one leaves Panama, the other leaves Cartagena. Pick a trip to start your booking. Each boat takes about 20 pirates, so popular dates fill up fast.
Panama → Colombia
Puerto Lindo to Cartagena
- 21 Oct 2026 – Wild Card
- 30 Oct 2026 – Sovereign Grace
- 6 Nov 2026 – Wild Card
- 22 Nov 2026 – Sovereign Grace
- 29 Nov 2026 – Wild Card
- 18 Dec 2026 – Sovereign Grace
- 22 Dec 2026 – Wild Card
- 9 Jan 2027 – Wild Card
- 17 Jan 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 31 Jan 2027 – Wild Card
- 8 Feb 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 20 Feb 2027 – Wild Card
- 28 Feb 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 11 Mar 2027 – Wild Card
- 20 Mar 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 2 Apr 2027 – Wild Card
- 11 Apr 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 23 Apr 2027 – Wild Card
- 1 May 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 12 May 2027 – Wild Card
- 22 May 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 3 Jun 2027 – Wild Card
- 10 Jun 2027 – Sovereign Grace
Colombia → Panama
Cartagena to Puerto Lindo
- 29 Oct 2026 – Wild Card
- 10 Nov 2026 – Sovereign Grace
- 18 Nov 2026 – Wild Card
- 6 Dec 2026 – Wild Card
- 10 Dec 2026 – Sovereign Grace
- 29 Dec 2026 – Wild Card
- 7 Jan 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 19 Jan 2027 – Wild Card
- 29 Jan 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 10 Feb 2027 – Wild Card
- 18 Feb 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 2 Mar 2027 – Wild Card
- 9 Mar 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 23 Mar 2027 – Wild Card
- 31 Mar 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 13 Apr 2027 – Wild Card
- 21 Apr 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 3 May 2027 – Wild Card
- 10 May 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 24 May 2027 – Wild Card
- 1 Jun 2027 – Sovereign Grace
- 21 Jun 2027 – Sovereign Grace
Dates not working for you? Message the crew on WhatsApp and we’ll find the next boat with space.
Your captain
Wild Card
Captain Daniel
Daniel skippers Wild Card, our 60-foot steel original. Calm at the helm and quick with a joke, he makes sure the crossing is safe and the music is on the moment the anchor drops.
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
Got a pirate in you?
Swap the flight for five nights of islands, sunsets and new friends. Spots are limited on every departure.