San Blas Island-Hopping : Ganztägiges Abenteuer ab Panama-Stadt

It all went very well, from pick-up to Drop off. Visited 3 Islands and a natural pool, with plenty of time to snorkel, swim or just relax at the beach. Lunch was good too.

I received a message from Sea San Blas the night before saying that the pickup was moved up to 4:45 am due to roadwork on the mountain route. Honestly, at first it bothered me a little to get up so early, but it was a blessing! We beat all the heavy traffic and arrived at the port super early. Dog Island was completely empty when we disembarked. Snorkeling around the sunken ship without crowds was unreal. Great communication from the team

As someone who travels frequently for business, I deeply value punctuality and clear communication. Sea San Blas executed the itinerary precisely as described. The driver was professional, the boat transfer was prompt, and the Guna hosts were welcoming. The island environment is rustic, but the natural beauty of the archipelago is unquestionable. A very well-managed excursion.

I think there was a lack of organization in the transportation to get to the islands and within the islands. Some local guides did not sound so friendly when addressing us when we asked them something regarding which boat to take, what to eat, etc. They lent us snorkel equipment in poor condition… Other than that, the place is incredible, very well maintained and pleasant!

I usually get motion sick on long drives, so I was nervous about the 4x4 journey through the mountains, but our Sea San Blas driver was super smooth and stopped when we needed air. Once we reached the port, the boat ride to Isla Perro Chico was quick. The snorkeling at the sunken boat was awesome, and lunch was fresh fish with plantains. Perfect balance for a day trip!

It poured rain for about 30 minutes right after lunch, and honestly? It was one of the coolest parts of the trip. Swimming in warm, crystal-clear Caribbean water while tropical rain is coming down is an unbelievable feeling. The island team handled the weather smoothly, keeping our dry bags safe under heavy-duty tarps on the boat. A raw, unforgettable nature experience!

Islands were good but coordination of the island tours could have been smoother. Also, the team ran out of snorkeling masks which were only available on the first island, so it would be a good idea to take your own snorkeling gears. This way you would fully enjoy each Island. It was a good trip overall and the islands are breathtaking.

Sea San Blas organized a fantastic excursion in this virgin paradise. It is important to know that you are entering an autonomous territory, so the agency reminded us to bring our original passports for the border controls. The local guys accompanied us step by step, indicating the limits for swimming safely around the natural pool. Excellent and very professional service!

There is no electrical grid on the small islands, since the energy comes solely from generators that are turned on for a few hours at night. Make sure to charge your phones, e-readers, and cameras to the maximum at the hotel in Panama, and bring at least two external batteries. It would be a shame to run out of battery in the middle of such a landscape. 🌴✨

If your life depends on double-checking work emails every five minutes, please stay away from these islands 🤣. There is absolutely zero signal, and you know what? It was the greatest gift ever. My battery lasted for days because the only thing I was capturing was the sunset over the horizon. An absolute paradise for anyone looking to go missing from civilization for a weekend