Boat rental in the San Blas Islands

Compare boats in the San Blas Islands, Panama — with or without a skipper, by the day or the week.

8 boatsfrom €550 / day

Boating in the San Blas Islands

San Blas, or Guna Yala, is an archipelago of small palm-covered islands and reefs off Panama’s Caribbean coast, governed as an autonomous territory by the Guna people. Days are spent hopping between sandy cays, snorkelling over reefs and swimming in shallow turquoise pools.

Where to go by boat

  • Isla Perro

    Island in the Cayos Limones with a shallow shipwreck just off the beach.

  • Cayos Chichime

    Palm-fringed islands with shallow, sandy anchorages.

  • Cayos Holandeses

    Remote, mostly uninhabited cays towards the outer edge of the archipelago.

  • Natural pool

    Shallow sandbank in clear, calm water, a classic stop on day trips.

Tip: Guna Yala is run by the Guna General Congress, which charges visitor fees: keep your receipts, follow local rules and ask before photographing people.

San Blas Islands at a glance

Boats

8

Price from

€550

Typical price

€1,025

With skippered trips

0

Boat prices in the San Blas Islands

Boat typeBoatsFromTypical
Sailboats4€550€775
Catamarans4€1,100€1,600

When to go boating in the San Blas Islands

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Boat rental in the San Blas Islands: questions and answers

How much does it cost to rent a boat in the San Blas Islands?+

Boats in the San Blas Islands start from €550 per day; the typical price is €1,025 per day.

Can I rent a boat without a licence in the San Blas Islands?+

There are no licence-free boats listed in the San Blas Islands at the moment. Many owners offer a skipper as an option; check the listing on Click&Boat.

When is the best time to rent a boat in the San Blas Islands?+

The boating season in the San Blas Islands runs from December to April. The busiest months are January – March, so book early for those dates.

How many boats can I rent in the San Blas Islands?+

Merboat currently lists 8 boats in the San Blas Islands: Sailboats (4) and Catamarans (4).

How does booking work?+

Merboat compares boats; you book on Click&Boat. Choose a boat, press “View on Click&Boat” and check the dates, price and conditions there. Booking through Merboat costs you nothing extra.

How Merboat works

  1. 1

    Compare

    Browse 11,879 boats with prices, photos and local tips in one place.

  2. 2

    Book on Click&Boat

    Check the dates and conditions and pay on the rental platform. The price is the same.

  3. 3

    Set sail

    Meet the owner at the marina and enjoy your day at sea.