A ONE-OF-A-KIND CRUISE that begins in the Caribbean Sea, crosses the Panama Canal, and ends in the Pearl Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean!
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Upon their arrival at Tocumen International Airport, the team of Sanblasailing You will receive a warm welcome and a private transfer to your hotel in the city. During the transfer, you will have a first glimpse of Panama's vibrant capital. Accommodation and free time to relax or begin exploring the city.
Visit from the Guna indigenous people.
Navigate the Rio Diablo: Impressive flora and fauna and discovery of the native cemetery.
THE GREAT SAN BLAS SAILING CRUISE
Coco Bandero Cays & Dutch Cays, Chichime Lagoon, Guanidup: discover one of the favorite destinations of singer-sailor Antoine.
Coco Banda is a chain of idyllic islands and a favorite of singer-sailor Antoine. Especially the orduktarboat anchorage!
Isla Verde offers a tongue of white sand against an idyllic backdrop of turquoise water.
Finally, Cayos Holandeses, the great reef to the north, is undoubtedly the most beautiful place in Panama and even the Caribbean.
He will also visit the small island of Guanidup, which, according to Antoine, is the most beautiful island in the world: it's also on the cover of his book about the most beautiful islands in the world!
Throughout your cruise, you'll meet the Guna people (pronounced Kuna). You'll also have the opportunity to visit traditional villages, prepare coconut-based meals with the locals, enjoy exceptional snorkeling, and explore some of the 370 islands of this unique coral archipelago.
NAVIGATION, ON THE HIGH SEAS, FROM SAN BLAS TO LINTON.
San Blas (Guna Yala Region) / Isla Grande (Colón Province)
Half a day's sailing on the high seas (40 miles) to reach the western coast of Panama.
I anchored off Isla Grande and visited this very colorful and very "Afro" island. The small, Caribbean-style restaurants, Lolo, specialize in seafood.
Beautiful statue of the Black Christ erected on a rock.
LINTON BAY TOUR: SPIDER MONKEYS AND MANGROVES
Anchoring at Linton Island, a pristine island 15 minutes from Isla Grande, inhabited only by a family of spider monkeys. On the opposite shore, the daily presence of howler monkeys.
You'll have the opportunity to discover the famous Love Canal: a tunnel through the mangroves! The French restaurant at Panamarina is highly recommended, as is a visit to this small marina hidden in the heart of the mangroves. Sometimes you can also see sloths and parrots.
PORTOBELO: HISTORY AND CHURCH OF THE BLACK CHRIST
A two-hour sail will bring you to Portobelo, a historic colonial city sacked by the pirates William Parker in 1601 and then Henry Morgan in 1668. Visit the old Customs House of this port, which was the departure point for Spanish galleons laden with gold from Peru to Europe. This gold was transported across the isthmus along the "Camino Real" (Royal Road) by donkeys.
PANAMA CANAL TRANSIT: ONE OF THE GREATEST HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS.
Morning navigation from Portobelo to Colón (approximately 3 hours) to the northern entrance of the Panama Canal. Then, wait for the pilot in the designated Colón area.
Usually, departure around 3:00 pm to begin the transit: 3 cameras at the Gatun Lock first (i.e., 3 x 9 meters) with an exceptional view at the top of the north entrance of the Canal.
Anchorage for an overnight stay on Lake Gatun: an unforgettable experience immersed in nature. Early the next morning, a new pilot boat sets out for the crossing of Lake Gatun and the passage through the Gaillard Cut, also known as the Culebra Cut. Finally, Pedro Miguel and then Miraflores (two cameras) to reach the Pacific Ocean. 80 kilometers to travel from one ocean to the other!
Then it will pass under the Bridge of the Americas, which symbolically separates South America and North America.
Anchoring in Balboa on the Pacific. And a much-desired night ashore, with many restaurants and a beautiful view of the modern city, like a little New York.
VISIT TO THE OLD TOWN OF PANAMA CITY AND THE SEAFOOD MARKET
Visits to museums such as the Mola Museum and the Interoceanic Canal Museum.
While the crew refuels (fills up with fuel and replenishes supplies), discover the old Colonial City (Old Town) and the Biodiversity Museum (designed by architect Franck Gerry). Duty-free shopping available.
THE GRAND CRUISE SHIP OF THE PEARLS ARCHIPELAGO IN THE PACIFIC
Enjoy all the natural scenery that this immense archipelago has to offer: beach walks, hiking, whale watching (from July to October) and exceptional sport fishing.
This archipelago offers islands of varying sizes, from large to small, some heavily forested, others deserted, others with luxury homes; in short, an interesting and unique mix.
Marine life is abundant (turtles, dolphins, birds, etc.) and the fishing is excellent! Fresh fish guaranteed every day!
RETURN TO PANAMA CITY (35 MILES AT SEA)
After visiting Contadora Island, where the Shah of Iran lived and died in exile, we sailed to Panama City, arriving around 3:00 pm.
Farewell drink and transfer to Tocumen International Airport for an overnight flight back home.
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