One new island a day
Sandbanks, palm cays and quiet anchorages the day boats don't reach.
Guna Yala · San Blas · Panama
Discover the beauty of Guna Yala
Small group and private charters through 365 Caribbean islands aboard Shakira, a 1980 Nautical 56 monohull for up to eight guests.
Why sail with us
A classic sailing boat, a small crew and no fixed schedule
Guna Yala is an autonomous Indigenous region, and it feels like it: no resorts, no crowds, no wifi. Whenever the wind allows for it, we move with the sails only, to anchor where the water is clearest, and to leave the plan loose enough to change when someone spots a turtle.
Between the reef and the mainland, the sea is shallow and warm. In Guna Yala, you can swim before breakfast, eat what was caught that day, and sleep under the stars.
About Guna Yala
Eight guests, no more
Three cabins, each with its own bathroom. Take a (shared) cabin or rent the whole boat for your friends and family.
Meals cooked on deck
Three fresh meals a day consisting of fresh fruits, bbq and if we are lucky: the catch of the day.
A day on board
Nothing urgent happens before coffee
Morning
Coffee on deck, a refreshing dive into the water or a quick stretch before breakfast.
Midday
We sail a short leg, anchor somewhere new and prepare the barbecue to eat on the island. Note: the islands we will visit depend on weather conditions, availability of the islands and the captain's judgement.
Afternoon
Snorkelling over the reef, a game of beachvolley or a hammock and a book.
Evening
Sunset from the island, dinner on board, and sometimes a fire on the beach.
From our guests
What people say after a few days on board
“What an amazing trip! I was on the boat Shakira with Orlando and Iris, and it was one of the best trips I’ve ever done. The flexibility they offered was so refreshing, the food was excellent, and the scenery was absolutely unreal.
The only downside was that it had to come to an end - I was left wanting more! I would do it all over again and can’t recommend it enough.”
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