San Blas Islandsquestions, answered.

Sea San Blas is 100% Guna-owned and operated. Our Guna family has run San Blas tours since the late 1990s, moved bookings online in 2020 and has hosted more than 60,000 travellers.

Choose a day trip if you are short on time or travelling as a group, party or family. Overnight island stays suit friends, solo travellers, couples and families who want to slow down, and every stay includes island hopping. Sailing trips are the premium choice for comfort and privacy, with a minimum of two guests.

[PLACEHOLDER: best months to visit, dry season vs green season, and how weather affects the boat crossing.]

There is no Wi-Fi on the islands. Some islands have mobile coverage, and Tigo and Más Móvil SIM cards work best.

No. Pets are not permitted in Guna Yala or on the San Blas Islands.

Yes, as long as you fly it discreetly. Tell us before your trip so we can arrange suitable places to fly.

The Guna are an Indigenous people who have lived on these islands for hundreds of years. Their diet is built around seafood with staples like rice and potatoes, and Guna women wear molas, their traditional hand-sewn garments.

Every Sea San Blas trip includes round-trip transport. We collect you from your accommodation in Panama City, drive about 2 to 2.5 hours to the Guna Yala port, take you by boat to the islands and bring you back the same way.

We pick up from accommodation anywhere within Panama City limits. That includes Obarrio, San Francisco, Amador, Costa del Este, Casco Viejo, Albrook, El Cangrejo, Vía España, Punta Paitilla, Avenida Balboa and Tocumen International Airport, with no preferred hotel.

Yes. Pickups from the Westin Playa Bonita or Dreams Playa Bonita cost an extra — per person.

Yes, up to 24 hours before your trip. Pickup locations cannot be changed on the morning of departure.

Yes. Tell our staff when you leave the islands and we will drop you at the airport instead of your hotel.

About 15 to 30 minutes from the port to the first island, depending on the weather.

Dual-engine motorboats operated by the Sea San Blas team. Most carry 15 to 25 passengers, and our larger boats carry up to 30.

No. Only licensed tour operators can access San Blas, and military checkpoints turn away unauthorised vehicles. Book with a licensed operator like Sea San Blas.

Yes, there are flights to El Porvenir Airport (PVE), but Sea San Blas does not offer flights. Our trips travel by road and boat from Panama City.

Morning departures are back around noon, and afternoon departures are back around 6 to 7 PM. Exact times vary with traffic and weather.

Day trips are — to — per person, depending on the island. Overnight island stays start at — per person, packages start at — for 2 days and 1 night or — for 3 days and 2 nights, and sailing starts at — per person for one night. Prices follow your selected currency; converted amounts are estimates until you review your booking quote.

We run six day trips from Panama City: Yanis Island + Natural Pool (—), Pelicano Island + Guna Community (—), Perro Chico + Sunken Ship (—), Chichime Island (—), Diablo Island (—) and Naranjo Chico (—).

It depends on the trip. Each itinerary lists its islands on the booking page; the Pelicano + Guna Community day trip, for example, visits three islands.

Yes. Some trips stop at an inhabited Guna community island, including the Pelicano Island + Guna Community day trip. Check each trip’s itinerary for details.

More than 300, but only about 45 are inhabited or have infrastructure. Our tours visit a selection of these.

Yes. Sailing trips need at least two guests per booking. Prices are — for 1 night, — for 2 nights and — for 3 nights per person, with 4 or more nights on request.

Yes. Add a Panama City Tour, Panama Canal, Monkey Island, Sloth Sanctuary, Emberá Day Trip or Catamaran Day Trip to your stay.

Yes, we run speedboat transfers between Colombia and Panama. [PLACEHOLDER: route, duration, departure days and price.]

There is no single best island; it depends on your style. Franklin is lively with bonfires and parties, Aguja is the quietest, Pelicano has kayaks and paddle boards, and Aroma is the best value. Message us and we will help you choose.

Choose from camping tents, group cabins for 6 to 8 people, private cabins with shared bathrooms, or sailboat cabins. Options vary by island.

Yes. Meals are included and most come with a drink. You can buy extra drinks on the islands.

Fish is always on the menu. Crab, lobster and squid depend on what is available.

Options are limited. Franklin Island offers vegan meals, and elsewhere you get double portions of the sides if you skip the protein.

Yes, you can bring your own. The islands sell a limited selection of beer and rum.

No. Bring your own beach towel; beach chairs are not provided.

Only with prior approval. Unapproved changes can mean losing your return transport, so message us before changing your plans.

We accept Visa, Mastercard and American Express credit and debit cards, plus Apple Pay, Google Pay and Amazon Pay.

Choose your currency using the currency selector. Converted website prices are estimates; review the exact currency and total in your booking quote before payment. Cash fees remain payable in US dollars (USD).

Yes, free of charge if you ask at least 48 hours before your trip. Changes within 48 hours may carry a fee.

Cancellations and refunds follow our Refund Policy. [PLACEHOLDER: one-line summary of the refund terms.]

Ask our support team in live chat or on WhatsApp about current promotions.

Our booking team answers live chat, email and phone from 8AM to 8PM Panama time (GMT-5), every day. Messages that arrive after 8PM are answered from 8AM. If you’re already on a trip with us, our dedicated customer support is there 24 hours a day.

WhatsApp us at +507 6458-0095, or use the live chat on our website. Prefer to talk? Call toll-free on +1 (844) 595-2527.

No, our office isn’t open for customer visits. Contact us by WhatsApp, phone or email and we’ll handle everything from there.

Yes. Only licensed operators can take visitors into Guna Yala, so you need to book with one, like Sea San Blas.

Bring your original passport, a beach towel, sunscreen, toiletries, snacks and drinks, and cash, because there are no ATMs on the islands. An adventurous attitude helps too.

Yes. Bring your original passport; copies are not accepted.

No. There are no ATMs on the islands, so bring enough cash for drinks, snacks and extras.

Yes. The islands are very safe, and guest safety is our priority. Life jackets are mandatory for everyone.

Yes. We provide adult and child life jackets, and everyone must wear one at all times.

Mostly docile species such as nurse sharks. Take the usual precautions around wildlife.

No. Vaccinations and COVID tests are not required, and no recent malaria cases have been reported. Preventive measures are optional.

Keep them with you on day trips, or in your cabin on overnight trips.

Yes, especially on overnight trips. Extra water, juice and snacks are recommended.