Enjoy a luxurious yacht trip with me & my small family through San Blas! I have room for 6 guests in 3 beds. With me you can: - Have 3 Italian cooked meals a day - Snorkel - Fish - Meet Kuna natives - Wildlife sightseeing - Learn to Sail The space My yacht is a 2006 45 ft. (14 meter) Salona cutter sailing yacht . I love my boat and am excited to share it with you. I am an Italian sailor that has 25 years and over one hundred thousand nautical miles experience sailing the oceans of the world; and have spent the last 3 years here in San Blas. I speak fluent Spanish, Italian, Portugues & a little bit of English. I keep my vessel clean and try to give all my guests an unforgettable experience! Guest access My Guests will have access to all areas on the boat! I will explain all the features and safety locations at the pre-launch meeting. During your stay A yacht is a great way to see the islands. As the capitan I will always be on the ship with you guiding and navigating the boat. I always will have an assitant, sometimes it is my family or a trusted friend! Other things to note Getting to my Yacht: I can arrange for transportation to pick you up from Panama City, however Guests will be responsible for the following costs: - Driver from Panama City to Carti/Niga Katule or Sugdup Harbor $50/person ($25 each way) - Kuna Lands Entrance Tax (a tax the indiginous people charge to enter their lands) $25/person - Taxi boat from Harbor to Yacht/Carti Island $5/person - Kuna Private Island Fees $3-5/per Island per person (all islands are privately owned by the Kuna people some people charge some dont, it is good to have funds to pay when they do charge or buy something like a drink as a way of showing appreciation for visiting their land) All the above costs will need to be paid in cash, so please plan accordingly as there are no ATMs in San Blas.

## The Space

Experience a luxurious yacht journey with me and my small family through the San Blas Islands. The yacht accommodates up to six guests across three beds.

During the trip, you can enjoy:

- Three Italian-cooked meals daily
- Snorkeling adventures
- Fishing excursions
- Encounters with Kuna natives
- Wildlife observation
- Sailing lessons

My yacht is a 2006 Salona cutter sailing yacht, measuring 45 feet (14 meters). I take great pride in my boat and look forward to sharing it with you. As an Italian sailor with 25 years of experience and over 100,000 nautical miles sailed worldwide, I have spent the past three years exploring San Blas. I speak fluent Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, and some English. I maintain the vessel meticulously to ensure every guest has an unforgettable experience.

## Guest Access

Guests have full access to all areas of the yacht. Before departure, I will provide a detailed briefing covering the boat’s features and safety procedures.

## During Your Stay

Traveling by yacht offers a unique way to explore the islands. As your captain, I will be on board throughout the trip, steering and navigating. I am always accompanied by an assistant, who may be a family member or a trusted friend.

## Additional Information

### Getting to the Yacht

I can help arrange transportation from Panama City, but guests are responsible for the following expenses:

- Driver from Panama City to Carti, Niga Katule, or Sugdup Harbor: $50 per person ($25 each way)
- Kuna Lands Entrance Tax (a fee charged by the indigenous people to enter their lands): $25 per person
- Taxi boat from harbor to yacht or Carti Island: $5 per person
- Kuna Private Island Fees: $3–$5 per island per person (since all islands are privately owned by the Kuna, some may charge a fee; it’s advisable to carry cash to cover these fees or purchase refreshments as a gesture of appreciation)

Please note that all these payments must be made in cash, as there are no ATMs available in San Blas. Plan accordingly.

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San Blas was as expected and as you can see in all the photos: white sand and crystal clear water. Loved the snorkeling and boat experience was something new for us!

Super recommended, they are a beautiful family that make you feel at home; delicious food, an incredible experience that I would repeat without thinking ♥️

Súper recomendados, son una hermosa familia que te hacen sentir en casa; deliciosa comida, una experiencia increíble que volvería a repetir sin pensarlo ♥️

The stay with Fabio and family was great and fun. Beautiful boat, gorgeous food, great places to see around San blas, perfect snorkeling spotts, activities from SUP over cayak to fishing and just a very great time.

This was a fabulous time in the San Blas islands on the Rendezvous.  Fabio and family are wonderful hosts.  The food was amazing.  Fabio gave us several options regarding activities while onboard and in San Blas.  The key is to communicate what you want to do. He knows the perfect areas for swimming, relaxing, and visiting the Kuna people.  A wonderful life experience.

What can I say! ... I had heard that the islands were beautiful but the experience provided by Fabio and Belen was truly the best part of our trip! From the moment you step onto the boat until the moment you leave we all felt like one big family cruising perfect seas between jaw dropping deserted islands, swimming to and from and eating and drinking much better than any five star resorts... I think the island emoji was originally created for the San Blas 🏝 I urge anyone who’s reading these reviews and wondering if they should go to just click that button... the whole experience was epic! If you are really lucky and get the same crew as us, be prepared for the most attentive care from a beautiful soul in Belen and the best pasta lunches and laughs from our vero gentiluomo, Captain Fabio! Fingers crossed we’ll one day return!

Overall we really enjoyed our time in San Blas and really appreciate the effort put in by Fabio, Teressa and Telma to host us on board.  Highlights were beautiful water, gorgeous beaches, peaceful evenings on the water, good hospitality, our kids loved playing with Thelma, and Teressa's cooking was great (bonus points for fresh fish, coconut rice and chocolate cake!).  Though we did move from island to island (two most days) we were disappointed not to do any sailing, something that was advertised in the description and that we were really looking forward to experiencing and learning more about.  We're a family of 4 with kids ages 2 and 7 and being chartered by a family with a four year old daughter was a good fit for us - the kids really enjoyed their time together.  While it hardly bears repeating, families considering this trip should keep in mind that accommodations on a boat are nothing like staying in a hotel.  Lots of personal space swimming and visiting islands by day, but close quarters on board.

My friend and I had an amazing time with Captain Mauro (Fabio's business partner) and his lovely first mate Jessica. Despite the worst weather in 13 years in the Blas, Mauro went above and beyond to make our stay special. His conversation is as good as his cooking, and he's a very good cook! Couldn't recommend this more - especially when the weather is fine :)

We stayed 3 nights with our friends. We absolutely loved it. We went to different islands each day and spent hours snorkeling, paddleboarding, and kayaking. We could have also fished. Fabio and Theresa are extremely hospitable and we loved being around their 4 year old daughter. Theresa is an unbelievable cook and made amazing italian food using fresh seafood. We are trying to figure out a time to go back and stay for 5 nights. It was one of the most relaxing vacations we have ever had. Things to note: The bedrooms do get a bit hot at night, but sleeping outside is an option! When you visit the islands, the Kunas request $2/person so bring small change. The roundtrip car trip is about $145 so bring more cash than you think is needed.

Captain Fabio, Teresa (and cute little Thelma) were the most gracious, generous and attentive hosts!  We had an unforgettable time aboard the Rendezvous visiting the San Blas islands. It’s not too easy to get there, but it is well worth the effort (as most hard things in life are). I would recommend not bringing much - I wish I’d left all but a few T-shirts, shorts, a pair of flip flops and TONS of sunscreen behind. Life on a boat can be challenging if you don’t have a captain as wonderful as Fabio. He is very knowledgeable about the area and he is very tuned into his guests’ needs. If you are looking for a cruising vacation aboard a clean, comfortable vessel, I’d highly recommend Captain Fabio! Plus Teresa’s cooking is out of this world!  We loved the Italian/Panamanian flavors!

We had a trip with Mauro and Francesco and had the best time ever. The dinner was awesome (two times lobster) and they made us feel at home. We had the nicest conversations and visited two beautiful islands. We definitely recommend to book with myblueforyou instead of the big popular agency’s!

Our two days and two nights with Fabio and his family were ones to remember! They showed us around a variety or islands in the short time we were there and made sure our time was well-spent by always prioritizing what we wanted to do and see. Fabio and his wife went out of their way to provide me with a delicious vegetarian diet per my request while cooking up fresh seafood dishes for my boyfriend at the same time. Overall very kind and attentive hosts, we would definitely love to come back!

It was very unfortunate that we could not communicate with Fabio and his family at all as they do not speak any English. Therefore we never knew the plans or were able to learn about his sailing life. The number of people (in total 10) on the boat were surprising too. The family slept in the kitchen which gave a feeling of extra packed. Apart from that it was a great experience, he offered a lot of activities and brought us to the islands any time we wanted.

Dear friend, we speak English, also because most of our guests are native English speakers.  If there has not been sufficient communication I am sorry, but I do not see the need to write this, it would have been more correct to say, that you came to a country without knowing the spoken language.  We regret that the boat was full, the next time I suggest you request a private boat.  We have four cabins plus the dinette which is used for the crew if necessary, in our case, we had one day that there were 6 adults and a child who occupied our daughter's position, there were not 8 people like  you wrote!  I invite you to correct with the truth.  During the holidays, the many positive activities should be emphasized, and we always give our best to all our guests, and we always talk about them well, because that is how we do it in life.  Thank you and best of luck.

Amazing! This is how you want to explore San Blas.... day trips are too much and you don't get to see anything. The communication was easy. Once you book your charter, leading up to your arrival, Fabio puts you in contact with the transportation. They pick you up (Hotel or Home in Panama). Note that this can be shared - up to 6 people. Also, note that it takes about 2.5-3 hours to get there. Once you get to the dock, you have to wait 15-30 minutes - again, it is all arranged - just be patient. Once the little boat gets there, it took about 30 minutes to get to Fabio. His sailboat, 45 footer, was excellent for a couple. His wife Teresa, and 4 year old daughter greeted us with breakfast. We were served breakfast (eggs, pancakes, coffee and fresh fruit), lunch (fresh fish), and dinner, (fresh lobsters) .... We toured around the islands, visited 7 in total - snorkeled, paddle boarded, kayaked and chilled. It is your time! Truly a great way to experience San Blas! we did 2 days and 2 nights! Would recommend and would do it again! Gratzi!!!!!

A great way to enjoy the islands of Kuna Yala. The boat is spotless!  Fabio and Teresa are really nice hosts and gorgeous cooks.

Una excelente manera de disfrutar las islas de Kuna Yala. El bote está impecable!  Fabio y Teresa son muy buenos anfitriones y magníficos cocineros.

Fabio, Teresa and Telma were great hosts!!  Great foood, we sailed to beautiful islands. The boat was sparkling clean. We had an amazing time. Definitely coming back

Firstly, you have to understand what you're getting into when you stay here. It is not a hotel, it is not a restaurant and it's not near any amenities. It's simply a guy and his family (wife and young daughter) on a boat in a remote location. Getting there and back is somewhat challenging but its worth the trip. The 4x4 driver was a bit erratic and even struck a motorcycle rider on the way back but transportation options are limited and not the direct responsibility of the host. Staying on the boat is a different kind of experience so make sure you adjust your expectations. There is a shower and a toilet which is functional but extremely compact and unlike a conventional bathroom. The family is nice but it was a challenge to communicate as their English was sparse and I speak no other languages. I strongly suggest bringing snacks. Food was provided however, it was not enough for my appetite and I really wish I had brought snacks. Secondly, if you like snorkelling ask to go to the shipwreck. Thirdly, bring your own snorkelling gear. Lastly, BRING LOTS OF SNACKS... I can't stress that enough!

The lobster for dinner was delicious and I loved snorkeling every night, but if you speak only English make sure to download google translate before your visit because Fabio only speaks a little English and his family doesn’t speak any English. The coral reefs he took me to were amazing. These islands are an amazing place to visit!

The islands are beautiful and the boat is great and very clean. We really enjoyed the food made by Theresa, we had lobster twice. Kayak and sub board were available, great! However if you are into sailing this is not the best trip, we didnt sail, the boat was more a mean of staying the night than a transportation vehicle. We feel the following remark should be made, on the first day we didn’t feel very welcome. This changed over the course of the days but there wasn’t a lot of communication, which made it uncomfortable sometimes. Nevertheless we enjoyed our stay, just not the overall atmosphere on the boat.

Browsing the Airbnb reviews, we were very excited for our trip with Captain Fabio -- but we did not wholeheartedly love our stay, even though the San Blas Islands are absolutely gorgeous! Prior to booking this Airbnb, the captain confirmed that we would be able to leave the boat to return to Panama City in the afternoon, instead of the usual 7am departure. This was one of the reasons why we booked this experience. A few days before our trip, he informed us we would be departing at 7am and denied ever confirming our afternoon departure, even though it was confirmed in writing. Captain Fabio and his family were not the friendliest -- not engaging in much conversation through the trip. Additionally, we were not made aware that there were two small children aboard the boat. The children were very sweet, but we feel this information should have been disclosed. We were taken to two gorgeous islands per day -- the highlight of the trip was on the second day where Captain Fabio boated us to a beautiful snorkeling area with a sunken ship and many tropical fish. It was a really cool experience!!! Fabio and his wife Theresa served us delicious Italian breakfast/lunch/dinner which we really enjoyed on the back patio. Our only comment here is on our last night, the stove ran out of gas. It's unfortunate, and sometimes these things happen... but we were served raw crustacean. We would have rather been made aware of the situation and given a choice whether or not to have uncooked lobster.

We had a very nice time sailing the San Blas islands together with Fabio and his lovely family! The sailboat was very clean and well equipped. We could spend our days with swimming, snorkeling, kayaking, visiting the lonely islands or just relaxing on the boat. Fabio and Teresa put a lot of effort in meating our dietary requests (no fish or seafood/vegetarian) and perepared very delicious meals for us!

My husband and I spent 3 days sailing San Blas with Fabio, Theresa, and their two young children. The boat, including our cabin and bathroom, is clean and well kept. The meals were tasty and included fresh lobster, pasta, beer, and wine. It was a short trip but enough to explore a number of beautiful islands with plenty of time to relax, swim and enjoy the sunny weather. Fabio is a good host and we would definitely recommend staying with him and his family for anyone interested in visiting San Blas.

The San Blas Islands are wonderful.  We snorkeled, swam and just relaxed on the boat with Fabio and his family.  We toured at least 4 islands and anchored at different places each night.  The native Gunas brought fresh fish to the boat and Therese made great meals from the fresh catch.  We had a very nice time. Of note: to get to the yacht from Panama City requires a 2 hr drive to the port then a 45 minute Guna taxi service out to the island where the yacht is anchored.  Also, the fees listed are very much out of date.  We paid $80 each way from Panama City to the yacht for a total of $320.  This experience is in the independent Guna Yala Comarca area so expect to pay additional access fees.  Sailing with Fabio was a new experience for us and we had a memorable time.

We really enjoyed our trip on Fabios sailboat. The scenery is amacing and Theresa is a superb chef.

Fabio is a captain with a lot of experience that will make the emotion (unique in the world) of sailing in the San Blas in total safety. Its cuisine is full of flavors and excellent. The boat is spacious and ideal for couples or groups. I can't say anything else because I had one of the most beautiful vacations of my life,so I would be biased!!!!! Go because it's a memorable trip.

Fabio e’ un capitano con tanta esperienza che farà provare L emozione (unica al mondo) di navigare nelle San blas in totale sicurezza. La sua cucina e’ piena di sapori ed eccellente. La barca e’ spaziosa e ideale per coppie o comitive. Non posso dire altro perché ho passato una delle vacanze più belle della mia vita,quindi sarei di parte!!!!! Andateci perché è un viaggio memorabile.

We had a nice time with Fabio, Theresa and Thelma. I read the other feedbacks here on airbnb and think they really describe like it was :) If you speek spanisch, italian or portugues you will really have a great time on the boat. It was really clean and a nice option to discover the San Blas islands. I really enjoyed that we could use the Kajak and the SUP and paddle to the islands we liked the most. I wish Fabio and his family all the best!

Good afternoon, it was a unique experience, different. You can't get to know those paradisiacal and secluded islands without the sailboat. Fabio is a person with 30 years of experience in water travel to Italy and various places. One can rest easy on their sailboat. Anyway, you have to get used to being on a sailboat because it is not like a house obviously since everything is smaller and the space in which to live together is the same.  The food was excellent, of very good quality. Fishing for the day. Breakfast with coffee, fruit, and bread. They travel with their daughter who is a very polite little girl. Bringing snacks for the afternoon or mid-morning. Dinner is eaten around 7:30 am. Breakfast is at approximately 8. Fabio or his wife, Teresa, are coming to the islands when you get to the islands in the boat or you can swim. Kayaking is also available. Be mindful of trips to the sailboat because they are expensive and long. To get to Panama it is 4 hours and a little more, taking a boat first and then a car, which Fabio coordinates and leaves 100 dollars per section per person. Good luck! Visit San Blas by sail. I don't recommend doing it at all in the cabins above the islands, we saw them and it's pretty complicated. Lots of bugs, we found out there are bats too. The islands are quite dirty with cans that go out there and diverse garbage. I recommend driving mosquitoes away for the evening and sunrise to the islands. Good luck to everyone.

Buenas tardes, fue una experiencia única, distinta. Imposible llegar a conocer esas islas paradisíacas y aisladas sin el velero. Fabio es una persona con 30 años de experiencia en el agua en viajes a Italia y diversos lugares. Uno puede estar tranquilo en su velero. De todos modos, hay que acostumbrarse a estar en un velero porque no es como una casa obviamente ya que todo es más pequeño y el espacio en el que convivir es el mismo.  La comida fue excelente, de muy buena calidad. Pesca del día. Desayuno con café, fruta y pan. Viajan con su hija que es una pequeña muy educada. Llevar snacks para la tarde o media mañana. Se cena cerca de las 7 y media. Se desayuna aproximadamente a las 8. Fabio o su esposa, Teresa, al llegar a las islas te acercan en el bote o podés ir nadando. También hay kayak a disposición. Tener en cuenta los viajes hasta el velero porque son costosos y largos. Para llegar a Panamá son 4 horas y un poco más, tomando primero una lancha y luego un auto, que Fabio lo coordina y sale 100 dólares el tramo por persona. Suerte! Visiten San Blas en velero. No les recomiendo para nada hacerlo en las cabañas que hay sobre las islas, las vimos y es bastante complicada la cosa. Muchos bichos, nos enteramos de que también hay murciélagos. Las islas bastante sucias con latas que andan por ahí y diversa basura. Recomiendo llevar ahuyenta mosquitos para la tardecita y amanecer a las islas. Suerte a todos.

We are five friends who travel together and we loved our stay with Fabio, Teresa, and Thelma. Fabio brought us to some incredible islands and was flexible with how we spent our time throughout the day, taking us out in the morning and afternoon for different excursions. We especially loved snorkeling and kayaking. There was fresh fish and lobster at almost every meal and some wonderful pasta dishes. There are relatively no people in the islands so it feels like you have it to yourself. San Blas was perfect.

The experience with Capitan Fabio and his wonderful crew was fantastic. The boat is impecably clean, the food is tasty and fresh (incl. early morning local lobster, crab and fish) and the trip around the beautiful islands of San Blas is incredible. You get the chance to be away from crowds while in the boat and visit the islands whenever it suits you better. The experience of being part of the day to day routine of boat life adds a particular taste to San Blas and will leave you with incredible memories about that place. The early sunrises on the deck and great chats during the evening are part of the whole experience. Exploring San Blas with Fabio, Teresa and their little jumpy one was the highlight of my trip to Panama. You wont regreat it! Thank you Capitan for the time with you and your family!!

We loved our stay with Fabio and Teresa's family, their two children are incredibly sweet and the whole family made us feel very welcome and well looked after. Teresa is an amazing cook and we felt very spoilt eating delicious lobster al fresco with a stunning view of the San Blas islands. Fabio is a great host, and a very confident and experienced sailor. Despite some bad weather conditions and complications during sailing, he remained totally calm and professional throughout. We felt like we were in very safe hands and he clearly takes excellent care of both his passengers and his boat. The boat is very well kept and tidy, the only thing we would say is that the guest cabin has very small windows so got quite warm. We slept with the fan on which was totally fine, but be prepared to sleep wearing very little! Fabio amazingly speaks Italian, Spanish, Portuguese and some English, so communication for purely English speakers can be tricky, we just wish we knew Spanish or Italian and have been inspired to learn as a result. But he did a great job of making sure we had a wonderful holiday and communication was good regardless. We recommend Fabio and Teresa to anyone hoping for a memorable trip to San Blas.

The Rendezvous is a very comfortable and well equipped sailboat with good lobster and a nice and pleasant family for the tour of the islands. 

El Rendezvous es un velero muy cómodo y bien equipado con buena langosta y una familia bonita y agradable para el recorrido de las islas. 

The experience we had with Captain Fabio was absolutely unforgettable! San Blas is one of the most beautiful, untouched places I've ever seen. Fabio's boat was an enjoyable way to navigate the islands without truly 'roughing it'. It has all the necessary amenities needed for a comfortable stay (i.e. comfortable beds, fans, bathroom, shower, enough space for 5-6 outside guests). Every single meal that Fabio and Theresa provided was above average, like being at a nice restaurant! They even went out of their way to arrange a hand built bon fire with us at one of the islands on New Years Eve. I could not think of a better way to have spent my holiday. My friends and I would 100% recommend this listing. It's challenging to communicate effectively but that is part of the fun. :) Once you're on the boat, all your cares go away!

Our boat trip through the San Blas Islands was breathtaking. The landscape with incredibly clear water, small sand islands with dream beaches and coconut trees and great coral reefs were far from boring to us even after 4 days and we could have attached more days without any problems.  Due to the rainy season we unfortunately had 2 of the 4 days of rain (although Fabio said that he has never experienced this on San Blas). However, the next 2 days with sun have compensated us for each individual drop.  Even though I don't have a direct comparison, I would recommend anyone to explore the island world on the boat instead of staying on an island in the cabin, because ultimately you rely on boats again to explore the different islands + beaches. I think after a day on the same island, you'll probably get bored at some point. The comfort on the boat with its own clean bathroom is probably also preferable to the cabin.  The organization of the arrival was great and went smoothly from Panama City. However, we would have liked some of our questions to be answered in advance a little more detailed or at all. Our round by boat was really well planned and was repeatedly adapted to our wishes (lots of snorkeling) - definitely bring your own snorkeling equipment!! The one on the boat is not so great. At first, we were surprised that Fabio's family including 2-year-old daughter was on board. But the little one has sweetened up some rainy hours with her fun style - a real small sunshine! You have to be aware that you are very close together on a boat, yet our hosts have tried to give us as much privacy as possible (when the weather is nice, this is of course also significantly simpler + really no problem). Fabio and Theresa speak Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese but poorly English. Communication in English was hard to do. We were definitely very happy that we speak Spanish and would recommend everyone to speak at least a few words in one of the three languages in order to be able to communicate. We are vegetarians and were thrilled with how much the two were making freshly cooked really delicious food every day (there was even vegetable asagna!!).   Overall, we had a really nice holiday there and would sail around again with Fabio and his family between the islands!

Unsere Reise mit Boot durch die San Blas Inseln war atemberaubend. Die Landschaft mit unglaublich klarem Wasser, kleinen Sandinseln mit Traumstränden und Kokospalmen und tolle Korallenriffe wurde uns auch nach 4 Tagen noch lange nicht langweilig und wir hätten ohne Probleme noch weitere Tage anhängen können.  Aufgrund der Regenzeit hatten wir leider 2 der 4 Tage Regen (auch wenn Fabio meinte, dass er das noch nie auf San Blas erlebt hat). Die nächsten 2 Tage mit Sonne haben uns aber für jeden einzelnen Tropfen entschädigt.  Auch wenn ich keinen direkten Vergleich habe, würde ich jedem empfehlen die Inselwelt auf dem Boot zu erkunden, statt auf einer Insel in der Hütte zu übernachten, denn schlussendlich ist man doch wieder auf Boote angewiesen um die unterschiedlichen Inseln + Strände zu erkunden. Ich denke nach einem Tag auf der gleichen Insel wird einem vermutlich doch irgendwann langweilig. Der Komfort auf dem Boot mit eigenem sauberen Bad ist dem der Hütte vermutlich auch vorzuziehen.  Die Organisation der Anreise war super und lief problemlos ab Panama City. Allerdings hätten wir uns gewünscht, dass einige unserer Fragen im Vorfeld etwas detaillierter bzw. überhaupt beantwortet worden wären. Unsere Runde mit dem Boot war wirklich gut geplant und wurde immer wieder individuell auf unsere Wünsche (viel schnorcheln) angepasst - unbedingt eigenes Schnorchelequipment mitbringen!! Das auf dem Boot vorhandene ist nicht so dolle. Anfangs waren wir überrascht, dass Fabios Familie inkl. 2-jähriger Tochter mit an Bord war. Die Kleine hat uns aber so manche verregnete Stunde mit ihrer lustigen Art versüßt - ein richtiger kleiner Sonnenschein! Es muss einem bewusst sein, dass man auf einem Boot sehr eng zusammensitzt, trotzdem haben unsere Gastgeber versucht uns soviel Privatsphäre wie möglich zu geben (bei schönem Wetter ist das natürlich auch deutlich einfacherer + wirklich kein Problem). Fabio und Theresa sprechen italienisch, spanisch und portugiesisch aber nur schlecht englisch. Kommunikation auf englisch war kaum möglich. Wir waren auf jeden Fall sehr froh, dass wir spanisch sprechen und würden jedem empfehlen wenigstens ein paar Worte in einer der drei Sprachen zu beherrschen um sich verständigen zu können. Wir sind Vegetarier und waren begeistert wie bemüht die beiden waren uns jeden Tag frischegekochtes wirklich leckeres Essen zuzubereiten (es gab sogar Gemüselasagne!!).   Insgesamt hatten wir einen wirklich schönen Urlaub dort und würden wieder mit Fabio und seiner Familie zwischen den Inseln umherschippern!

Our 6 days of August 16 on board of the rendezvous where absolutely amazing! Fabio, his wife Teresa and their lovely 1.5 year old baby are amazing hosts!!!! Fabio is a great captain, he is knowledgable of the area and the Kuna culture, he takes care of his boat which is in great state and has safety as a top of mind, always anchoring in safe spots and in control of every aspect of the boat, he spent almost an entire night awake taking care of the boat during a thunderstorm and always made us aware of safety tips. He speaks Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and some English, so you are well covered if you know any of this languages. Fabio helped us arrange transportation between the boat and the city, and explained the way Kuna cultures economy work. His lovely young wife Teresa is a great cook, she surprised us every single meal with something different and delicious, she made the most perfect pasta (of course, Fabio is Italian!) and Fabio made great, fresh, recently fished lobster (2lbs monster lobster!!!!), there was always beer on board, Moskato, rum, fresh fruit and then some... The boat is a 45 ft Salona with lots of space for being a boat. We had our own toilet and room, as well as space for our things. Keep In mind that life in a boat is no easy task and resources such as fresh water are limited, specially in the Kuna Yala region. Over all this was one of the nicest and largest sailboats in the region (except from catamarans) and it is in great shape. Also it can get VERY hot in the guest rooms at night, we recommend you to bring a small battery operated fan or 12v car fan to keep you cool. The boat has European contacts and electricity is 12v so make sure to bring the right chargers for your electronics. Now, let me answer the questions I wish someone had answered before. How many days is it ok to visit? We recommend any time between 3 to 7 days, any less is worthless, more gets complicated. How many people? We recommend 2 to 4, the rendezvous can accommodate up to 7 but if you plan to stay more than 3 days it becomes VERY complicated for more than 4 persons due to space and logistics. Is it romantic? I had the first 6 days of my honeymoon in San blas, judge by yourself, if you want quality romantic time with your significant other, San blas is a great place to be. I mean, what's better than being alone in an island in the middle of nowhere with no one to spy on you ;)? Kuna region, culture and economy The Kuna region is an alternate reality, different from every place you've ever seen, it's magical and mystical, the region is autonomous (independent) from Panama, they have their own rules and laws and here panama has NO power over what...

The time with the family was veramente bellissimo and especially also buonissimo!  I will never forget the langoustine pasta, just that fresh out of the sea. I made this San Blas viaggio at the end of my backpack adventure, and so I was a bit exhausted, but after the four nights on the boat and the great care of Theresa and Fabio, I feel so relaxed again:) and bronzed from the sun, always nice! If you are going to visit San Blas and the Kuna Yala, I would recommend to go with this sailing trip, in this way you will see the most and also can relax at the same time. 

Our trip with Capitan Fabio on his yacht was a phenomenal experience! He welcomed us aboard his ship and and set sail with us! We hit a total of 4-5 islands in 3 days! Each one was incredible! Fabio and his wife were so hospitable and made the most incredible meals for us breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  Our crew got fried from the sun. Definitely bring maximum strength sun screen!  Our favorite part was waking up to the sun rising in the horizon and just sitting on the deck and watching the beautiful colors mixed with the crystal clear water!  Fabio was SO funny! Two of the people in our group spoke Spanish and communication was just fine for them! I happily got along with a mix of Spanglish and google translate. (For those wondering about service I had great coverage with Digicell the whole time)  For anyone on the fence about staying on the islands or going the yacht route, do the yacht! You won't regret it!!!!

thank you very much, my friend. Asta luego. Sorte

4BR House