THE EXPERIENCE

Three days sailing through Guna Yala

Every charter is built around the weather, the tide and the people on board. Three nights on the water, exploring a new island every day and no fixed schedule — we handle the rest.

The bow of Shakira pointing towards a small palm island at golden hour
4 days · 3 nights

Island expedition

Three days sailing around the islands, visiting three islands during your trip, enabling you to settle fully into life on board. On the morning of the fourth day you will be brought back to Panama City.

  • Three nights on board, all meals included
  • One new island explored per day
  • Includes transfer from and to Panama City

The details

What's included

What you can expect on board:

  • Up to 8 guests — private or shared group. Most of our guests are backpackers (shared) or families (private).
  • One new island explored per day
  • Snorkel gear available on board
  • Three freshly prepared meals a day (vegetarian and vegan option available, please inform us when booking)*
  • Pick-up and drop-off from Panama City by 4x4 and speedboat
  • Experienced crew on board throughout the trip

*Meals include coffee, tea and drinking water (always available). Please note we don't serve alcohol or additional snacks on Shakira, but you are welcome to bring them yourself.

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THE DETAILS

Getting there and back

How to reach us in Guna Yala from Panama City. Please take into account below information.

GETTING THERE

Pick-up in Panama City

Early in the morning, between 5:00 and 7:00am. A 4x4 carries you over the mountains to the coast, then a speedboat takes you out to Shakira.

GETTING BACK

Return to Panama City

You leave the boat on the morning of the fourth day and are back in Panama City around noon. 

PAY FOR YOUR TRANSFER IN CASH

$120 for transfers, $20 for Guna Yala entrance fee

Transfers are paid in cash to the drivers of the car and the speedboat — each ride is $30, so four rides make $120 for a round trip. The entrance fee to Guna Yala is $20, also paid in cash.  Also make sure to bring some additional cash for drinks, snacks or souvenirs - there are no ATMs on the islands! Tipping the crew is entirely up to you, but if you would like to, 10% of the trip's price is a good guideline.

STARTING PRICE FROM

$690

Includes a one-person stay in a shared triple cabin, the transfer and the entrance fee to Guna Yala. Departure dates depend on availability.

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Warm wooden cabin interior aboard Shakira

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