Stay with Fabio
Reviews
37 total reviews
76% Excellent
37 reviews
4.70
2016–2022
Cleanliness 5.0
Accuracy 4.8
Communication 4.4
Location 4.9
Check-in 4.6
Value 4.5
37 reviews
Vaide
Good, 4 years ago
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!
Daniel
Excellent, 4 years ago
Amazing place! Great experience!
Yordanka
Excellent, 4 years ago
Super recommended, they are a beautiful family that make you feel at home; delicious food, an incredible experience that I would repeat without thinking ♥️
Jan
Excellent, 4 years ago
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.
Laurin
Excellent, 4 years ago
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.
Gus
Excellent, 6 years ago
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!
Sarah
Good, 6 years ago
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.
Rohan
Excellent, 6 years ago
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 :)
Lauren
Excellent, 6 years ago
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.
Cris
Excellent, 6 years ago
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!
Anneke
Excellent, 6 years ago
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!
Melissa
Excellent, 6 years ago
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!
Caro
Good, 6 years ago
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.
Host Response
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.
Jonathan
Excellent, 6 years ago
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!!!!!
Host Response
Thanks my friends
Eduardo
Excellent, 6 years ago
A great way to enjoy the islands of Kuna Yala. The boat is spotless! Fabio and Teresa are really nice hosts and gorgeous cooks.