Lagoon 42 San Blas Charter 7-Night Itinerary and Pricing
Pricing
Charter price for 7 nights
Boat, crew, meals and drinks. Transport from Panama City and the Guna Yala tax are extra, see below.
| Guests | Per night | 7-night total | Per person 7 nights |
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| 2 guests | $1,900 | $13,300 | $6,650 |
| 3 guests | $2,100 | $14,700 | $4,900 |
| 4 guests | $2,300 | $16,100 | $4,025 |
All charters include the crew (a captain and a cook on every catamaran; on some sailboats the captain also cooks), all meals, drinks with and without alcohol in moderation, and snorkeling gear. Water toys vary by vessel and we confirm exactly what is on board when you book. Not included in these prices: transport from Panama City to the boat and back (an add-on from $140 per guest round trip) and the Guna Yala tax ($22 per tourist, $7 per Panamanian resident, paid in cash at the Nusagandi checkpoint). A 50% deposit confirms the booking, or 30% when the total exceeds $19,000; balance due 30 days before charter start.
Itinerary
What 7 nights looks like
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Day 1: Panama City to the islands
Early 4x4 pickup, drive, water taxi to your boat. Lunch on board, swim, sunset at anchor.
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Day 2: Western Guna Yala
Sail through the western islands. Multiple anchorages, snorkeling, a Guna community visit if guests want one.
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Day 3: Push east
Sail east toward less-visited reefs. Quieter water, smaller crowds.
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Day 4: Cayos Holandeses
The Holandeses zone. The clearest water, the best snorkeling, no crowds.
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Day 5: Remote eastern anchorages
Whitest sand, fewest other boats. Paddleboard, kayak, stargaze at night.
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Day 6: Slow exploration day
No transit pressure. Two or three small islands. Lobster lunch in season. Photography at sunset.
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Day 7: Return sail
Morning sail back toward the mainland. Water taxi in from the boat to the port. 4x4 to Panama City, arrive by mid-afternoon.
What's included
- Captain and cook for the full 7 nights
- All meals on board (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Alcoholic drinks (wine and beer) and non-alcoholic drinks
- Snorkeling equipment for all guests
- Fuel for the charter itself
Not included
- Transport from Panama City to the boat and back: an add-on, from $140 per guest round trip (shared 4x4 plus water taxi to the boat). Private 4x4 also available.
- Guna Yala tax: $22 per tourist, $7 per Panamanian resident (cash at the Nusagandi checkpoint)
- Optional: lobster or Guna community visits where local fees apply
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