Comments on: Sailing Through Paradise: From Panama To Colombia By Boat

By: Marek

Marek — Sat, 06 Apr 2024 16:20:58 +0000

In reply to Dawana. Yeah they go in both directions! You can contact Captain Gisbert directly or book a boat via Blue Sailing.

By: Dawana

Dawana — Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:19:32 +0000

Thanks for the info. Do these sails go the other direction: from Cartagena to Panama? Is so, do you know how to book? I see the email that you included, I’m guessing I can ask Gisbert.

By: Anabel

Anabel — Sat, 21 Jan 2017 18:49:05 +0000

Very nice post! I will include this while planning my trip in july

By: Marek

Marek — Thu, 12 Jan 2017 01:31:58 +0000

In reply to Vicki. I did it around late January. Not sure what horror stories you heard! Our boat also used motors, so I used the term sailing here in its broader sense. The journey was quite smooth, though the 2 days in the high seas caused some seasickness for a few passengers. Might want to bring some pills for that if you think you'll be sensitive to the waves.

By: Vicki

Vicki — Wed, 11 Jan 2017 15:12:14 +0000

Hi Marek, What time of year did you do this trip? I am planning to to cross panama to colombia in July this year but have heard nothing but horror stories. It has also been said that the seas are too calm in July to sail so need to have a motorized boat. Any tips would be very much appreciated, Thanks VB

By: Marek

Marek — Tue, 19 Apr 2016 09:18:48 +0000

In reply to Sydney. Pickup in Panama was arranged/included when I booked. Left early in morning and were off on the boat sometime closer to midday.

By: Sydney

Sydney — Mon, 18 Apr 2016 23:50:48 +0000

How did you get from panama city to the location of the boat pick up? How long did it take/cost of the pre-travel?

By: Juliana

Juliana — Mon, 29 Feb 2016 01:54:18 +0000

Thank you for this. I’m researching Panama to Colombia for my honeymoon next summer and you have provided the most informative post.

By: Marek

Marek — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 11:43:38 +0000

In reply to Yucel.

Hmm, it’s best to book your boat a few days ahead of time if you’re going to arrive in Panama City just the day before.

Not sure if there’s a way to avoid tax. Not heard of this before though. Is this a visa fee only for US nationals? (I’m European.) If so there’s no way to avoid paying.

By: Yucel

Yucel — Wed, 30 Dec 2015 01:09:08 +0000

Great information, thank you so much. Afew questions :
1~ to catch Santana on. 18 Jan. I should arrive Panama City on 17 th. Right ?
2~ to avoid the 100 usd tax of Panama, what will I need ?
3~ best and safe way to arrive from Antigua ~ Guatemala !! Any recommendations ? Or maybe touristic tours with accommodation ?
I am in Tulum until 3rd January and i want to visit Belize, Tikal, Antigua and catch Santana on 18th 🙂
Thank you so much,
All the best, Yucel