We had a fantastic time with Roberto and Mira aboard Lady Jane during our sailing trip in San Blas Islands. They showed us the nicest corners of the archipelago and we enjoyed very much the sailing, snorkeling (so much to see, even rays!!), beach barbecue, Guna culture and the great food Roberto and Mira prepared for us. They were always very helpful and friendly hosts and we especially enjoyed a visit of Soledad Miria where due to Roberto´s knowledge of the Guna people we had the opportunity to see how they live without being too “touristy”. Thank you so much for this wonderful experience of living on Lady Jane for 5 nights, our Carribean dream came true!!
We also booked through San Blas Sailing and found that it was well organized although there was a delay of one hour in the morning for the transfer from the hotel to Cartí. We had experienced drivers and there was no problem at all if you know that you have to cross a hilly area on small but paved roads to get to the Carribean Coast. We would have only wished a little more information on the boat jetty where to find the right transfer boat but could finally manage to find it ourselves.
VALPAR Nautitech 43.5 Pro
Boat price $550 $175
| 2 | $900 |
| 3 | $1,075 |
| 4 | $1,250 |
| 5 | $1,425 |
| 6 | $1,600 |
| Type | Catamaran |
| Length | 44 feet |
| Shipyard | Nautitech |
| Year | 1995 |
| Country | France |
| Guests | 6 |
| Accommodations | 3 double |
| Air Conditioning | No |
| Kayaks | 2 |
| Paddle Boards | 2 |
Nautitech 43.5 Pro
One of the greatest option for a san blas sailing cruise: a well maintained and confortable 44′ catamaran.
100% Native Guna crew for a genuine and sustainable San Blas Sailing cruise
- Up to 3 cabins / 3 heads available for guests (crew has its own cabin and bathroom)
- 2 Kayaks, 2 SUP paddles
- Fishing equipment
- Snorkeling equipment
- International and Mediterranean cuisine
- year 1995
Valpar is specifically designed for charters and offers a maximum comfort to its passengers in all its wide areas. The 3 cabins dedicated to guests with comfortable private heads are ideal for families or large groups, making it comfortable for up to 6 passengers. The saloon, cockpit and its trampoline, provide extra space for the passengers to enjoy. Crew has its separate cabin and bathroom.
This Nautitech 44, stands out for its stylized design and performance when sailing on both, coasts and open waters. A catamaran very easy to maneuver, perfect for sailing in calm areas like the islands of San Blas: ask the captain to let yo stir!
YOUR CREW:
Captain Osito is Native of the village of Narganá where the San Blas Sailing base is located. He has been working for decades aboard several yachts in San Blas.
Not only a excellent guest but also a reliable and rigourous captain. He will show you the best anchorages and will be your ambassador when visiting the tradicional villages
Osito is assisted by another Native: Layo.
Happy guests
Reviews & Publications
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Vapar March 2025 – Dave
Must amazing experience, simpler but richer lifetime. I feel everyone should fild this oportunity to spend a week in San Blas island with Eduardo, Lario & Beto. Great one and ever better hosts ! Gracias !
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Vapar March 2025 – Nathalie, Alex, Stephenie & Dave
Wow ! What an amazing lifetime experience this was so relaxing and amazing ! All the islands we visited were so beautiful ! Learning the culture of Kuna was unbelievable. We expirenced the festival with the Kuna village. So awesome ! The food was out of this world good ! We enjoyed everything ! Thank you so much for an incredible time and hispitality !! You all made this trip awesome !! Thanks you !
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Valpar Ene25: Daniel y Alejandra
Osito y Lario gracias !!! Por este hermoso viaje !! Por compartirnos sus experiencias, costumbres y culturo, por deleitarnos con exquisiteces, mostrarnos la belleza de sus islas y navegar por sus aguas
Pasamos una semana inolvidable, llevamo estas vacaciones en nuestros corazones <3
Hasta la proxima experiencia !!
Con carino, Daniel y Alejandra de Argentina
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Valpar Ene25: Enrico, Cristina, Alberto e Paola
Enrico, Cristina, Alberto e Paola ringrasiano per la vacanza de isole di San Blas sono incantevoli. Purtroppo ie tempo non e stato clemente, me ie tour e stato molto interessante. Conserveremo un attimo ricordo
Un ringrasiamento particolare al capitano Eduardo e al capitan del dinghy Lario.
Un abbraccio da tutti noi
Ito malando y seguiros torando “si se escribe asi” Gracias por todo ! Kuna Yala estaran en nuestro corazon
Vengan a PR Co nos navegan un yate en Moncaco, cualquiera
PS: Vengan a Italia tambien !!! <3
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Valpar Dic 2024 – Felix & Sarah
We loved our 3 days at the Valpar with Lario and Eduardo. We saw some beautiful islands, went sailing and went fishing. Lario and Eduardo THANK YOU for everithing !!! We loved the food ! And thank you for having Felix fishin. He had the best time, we will miss you and the “barco” Nuet
Love,
Feliz & Sarah – Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Valpar Dic 2024 – J&R
We started our 3-day cruise with Eduardo and Lario and were very lucky with the weather and the crew. Despite the language barrier, my husband Jose managed to put his Spanish skills to the test, and we communicated ok. They took us to some beautiful islands (paradise) and let us do our own thing – swimming, kayaking, snorkeling and exploring. We had great food, freshly caught fish and lobster from the crew and they are great cooks and will prepare your food to your letting. All in all we had an amazing time and loved our boat and our crew. Eduardo y Lario muchas gracias por todo
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Valpar Sept 2024 – Karl, Danny & Leo
Karl wanted to be in warm water for his 60th. We decided to go to Panama where we could find good surf. We had no idea that we would end up booking 3 days on a sailing catamaran. We are so glad, we splurged and went for it ! This has been an amazing experience. When our 19-year-old son saw we were going sailing he wanted to come with us. We are so happy he was here. He spent all his fishing and caught 2 barracudas and a king mackerel. He even did a beer run on a skiff to an island in the distance. The food was incredible, and our crew were so kind. I’d like to mind that we will be back someday. This was awesome
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Valpar – Kristina & Jace August, 2024
We were expecting an incredible experience but didn’t expect it to be THIS spectacular!! We arrived to the boat in a downpour, but Lario and Eduardo made it an easy transition from land to sea. They cooked the most amazing meals all from scratch and made sure we had fresh seafood every night. They ensured our safety during the crazy thunderstorm on the last night. They created an itinerary of islands to visit based on our wishes of seclusion and the desire to experience new wildlife. Eduardo and Lario, muchisimas gracias, y nos vemos !!
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Valpar June 2024 – Oglesby Family
We had a wonderful stay on Valpar! We enjoyed numerous adventures & will treasure memories. The capitaine were kind & made the best lobster meal we have ever had !
La familia Oglesby nos gusto el tiempo en el barco con ustedes. La comida es lo mejor del mar ! Gracias por todo !
Mil gracias amigos ! Nunca olvidare como cuidaron de mi familia ! (Mero meros capitanes y cocineros ! )
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Valpar May 2024 – Teri
We thoroughly enjoyed our cruise with Eduardo and Lario as our captain and first mate. They took us to beautiful locations. The biggest surprise was their cooking skill, They caught fresh fish for us almost every night! It has been a memorable experience in San Blas
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Valpar Mai 2024 – Matthieu & Lionel
It was a wonderful experience. Our first trip ona boat and we won’t forget it. The landscape, the water, the island, everything was magical and georgeous. Thank you for the crew who took care of us. The food was very good and fresh. The experience overall is just amazing. Watch out for the shark!
Merci, Mat et Leo
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Valpar April 2024 – Tara & Breanna
Everything about this trip was amazing from begin to end. It was definitely a trip of a lifetime. Being able to see so many islands and sailing was super cool. The crew made it very special and always went out of their way to make it a special adventure for us.
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Valpar Abril 2024 – Tomas
Todo perfecto con el charter. Osito y Lario fueron una maravilla.
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Valpar Avril 2024 – Michel
We had a great time in San Blas on the Valpar. Our crew, Eduardo, Lario and Augusto were the kindest and most attentive hosts one could hope for. The food was great – local ingredients with a French touch. Be sure to ask for lobster or freshly caught fish. The islands are simply gorgeous. The boat is not luxurious, but it is very comfortable and the fron of the boat, protected from the sun by a cloth roof installed by the crew, is the perfect vantage point to take it all in. Thank you for a fabulous trip !!
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Valpar Mars 2024: Kitchen & Wisgirda
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Valpar March 2024 – Alsina
Gracias a los tres, Eduardo Lario y Marysol. Nos habéis ensenado un poco la cultura Guna… nos gustaría tener muchos más días para aprender más. Nos habéis llevado a sitios espectaculares y las comidas las habéis ido adaptando a nuestros gustos. Se nota que sois buenos cocineros. Ojalá podáis hacer felices a muchos pasajeros como a nosotros.
Gracias por el paseo por las islas. Me ha gustado mucho toda la cultura y tradiciones de los Guna y también el esplendor de la naturaleza. Hasta pronto
Días estupendos gracias a vuestro trato exquisito
Todo muy bien. No repetiré lo que ya han dicho pero quiero mencionar lo buenos pescadores que sois y cocineros, muchas gracias ¡
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Valpar February 2024 – Jarl
Agradecemos muchísimo por la acogida en el catamarán, nuestra estadía durante 3 dias con Eduardo y Lario fue magnifica y estupenda. Es una experiencia inolvidable. Hemos conocido diferentes islas de San Blas, la gente que vive allí y hemos aprendido la historia y cultura Guna. 3 dias de puro paraíso !!! Estos días quedaron ennuestra memoria y corazones
Three days at sea with the best crew ever. Eduardo and Lario were also the best chefs of sea, and whatever your needs would be. Islas San Blas have been an experience beyond expectations and were just sitting back with the wish of coming back to continue exploring these wonderful islands and the people that are so welcoming, Guna. Thank you for your hospitality!
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U-Xinn Cheang & family (from March 4th to 7th, 2022)
After intensive research, we ended up selecting San Blas Sailing as our catamaran agency, primarily due to the responsiveness and detailed answers from Eunice during the planning process.
We initially had reservations about the requirement to pay in before the trip (most other agencies collect a deposit but allowed you to pay the rest when you get on the boat) but the agency was as advertised and everything worked out fine!
We opted to drive to the departure port (SUVs only) ourselves and Eunice was extremely helpful in providing us details (what model we should rent) and general directions/information. NOTE: The road to Puerto Dibin, although paved, had a lot of potholes and inclines!
As for the experience itself, we selected catamaran Valpar 44 with Captain Roberto. He brought us to a few different islands and was very knowledgeable on questions that we had. More importantly, he was a GREAT chef and alongside with Sylvie and Eduardo, made sure our family of 4 (parents + 4 and 2 year-olds) had all our needs taken care of!
We really enjoyed the beauty of the San Blad islands, food and hospitality of the crew. We communicated with both Eunice and the captain (who told us which water taxi to take from Puerto Dibin) primarily using Whatsapp and email.
We are definitely coming back to San Blas!
Thank you!
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Franco Campana y Familia (del 16 al 20 de marzo de 2022)
Decidí viajar con mi esposa e hijo menor en sus vacaciones de Semana Santa a Panama.
Eunice nos organizó la gira para la Ciudad de Panamá, Bocas del Toro e islas San Blass.
En esta vimos la ciudad antigua, Canal de Panamá, diferentes tribus indígenas, playas, animales selváticos y otros lugares insólitos.
También viajamos a través de San Blas Sailing a las islas.
Valpar fue el catamaran, Roberto fue el capitán. La pasamos de maravilla. Excelente comida, playas inolvidables y servicio de primera clase.
Esperamos volver nuevamente en un futuro cercano.
Agradecemos enormemente a Eunice por organizar el viaje. Muy profesional, fácil de comunicarse y atenta.
Gracias nuevamente por su servicio.
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Valpar nos gusto !!!
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Paul BOURY – Mars 2019
Le catamaran est bien et l équipage exceptionnel..capitaine Roberto super et helena cuisinière hors pair.. on rentre cette nuit à paris bons vents cordialement
Envoyé de mon iPhone PAUL BOURY — MARS 2019
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Tjaša Šter
Hi Jaime, I hope you are fine. It is quite a long time after our last contact. We have very busy time after our return from Panama, but very nice memories. We would like to let you know that we were very satisfied on the Roberto’s catamaran. He is very nice, and experienced person, and a very good cook. We would definitively recommend him to everyone who decides for San Blas Islands. We wish you all the best, and best regards from Slovenia, Tjasa, Miha, and Tin Ster
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Morten F – February 2016
My girlfriend and I had booked 5 days on board the catamaran Valpar with the captain Roberto and his assistant Samira. It was just the 4 of us and we had an amazing time. We sailed around the beautiful islands, snorkeled, explored the islands on foot, visited the locals, and ate some delicious food. Continue reading… -
Bernard Enry – Jan 2016
De retour des Îles San Blas je voulais vous faire part de mes commentaires. Nous avons passé un séjour merveilleux grâce à Roberto notre capitaine et Alvin son marin. Ils ont étaient formidables. Les talents de chef cuisinier de Roberto sont étonnants. Dignes d’un chef étoilé ( langoustes au four, carpacio de poisson, poisson au sel, pasta merveilleuses Seviche mexicain etc etc. ) Sa connaissance des Îles et des indigènes nous ont permis de découvrir le lieux d’une manière exceptionnelle. Nous ne pouvons que recommander à vos clients cet équipage toujours prêt à faire le maximum pour faire plaisir. Je vous autorise à diffuser cet e-mail
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Martin – TripAdvisor: March 2014
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Victoria – TripAdvisor: October 2014
Reservamos 3 noches en vela la Señora Jane por San Blas Sailing. El barco está limpio y en buenas condiciones y Roberto, el capitán es excelente. Es divertido, interesante y muy bien informado sobre San Blas tener navegamos allí por 10 años. Comimos un montón de mariscos frescos – Roberto es una cocinera excelente. Recomiendo encarecidamente este barco para explorar las hermosas islas de San Blas. -
Christine – TripAdvisor: February 2014
Sailing on the Lady Jane
We booked a 4 day tour of the San Blas islands through San Blas Sailing. We sailed with Roberto on Lady Jane. It was very comfortable and the food was fabulous. We ate grilled Lobster, pasta with Octopus and different kinds of Ceviche. One day Roberto caught a Tuna and we had grilled steaks. It is a magical part of the world and a sailboat is the best way to see the islands. Roberto has been sailing in San Blas for a long time and knows everybody and exactly where to go for the best swimming and snorkeling. He was a very entertaining host and made sure that everyone had a good time. A four day tour felt like just the right length of time, it was relaxing and never boring. -
Debbie Baird and Judy Bell: December 2012
I just wanted to drop you a quick note to let you know that Judy and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves with Roberto, our captain and the Lady Jane in early December. I think feedback is important.
Roberto was gracious, had a sense of humor, a great story teller and you could tell he truly loves to sail and be on the water, it’s in his veins. His ship, altho old was in excellent condition and clean. Having sailed in this area for so long, he has a great rapport with the local Kunas and we stopped on a few of the small islands where we purchased molas, fresh caught fish and lobster and one Kuna lady cooked our fish and made us coconut rice that we enjoyed under a palapas on the most beautiful beach. Roberto knew of some pretty great snorkeling spots and we took advantage of them. Roberto can really cook fish… and his signature fish carpaccio put any other ceviche we had in Panama to shame. We had just had one “almost” glitch.. we dropped anchor for lunch and Roberto mentioned where we would be anchoring that nite and where we would be visting the next day…Uh.. we were leaving the next day! Glad he brought that up. No biggie we just picked up anchor after lunch and high tailed it back to island near the airstrip for our early morning departure. I just wanted to give you some feedback as we had a very relaxing and enjoyable time on the Lady Jane and with Roberto and we would highly recommend Roberto and his ship.
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Javier Bolzico – Marzo 2012
Ya estamos de regreso en el hotle El Panamá. Todo ha salido en forma excelente. Quiero agradecerte a ti y a tu jefa por haber ayudado a que organicemos esto en tan poco tiempo y solucionando no pocos obstáculos. El Lady Jane y su capitán Roberto son excelentes. Roberto es buen capitán, chef y persona; fue muy grata la estadía. Sin dudas volvería a ir con él.
PD: finalmente compré un caña en el lugar que me indicaste. Fue una suerte, ya que – contra tu pronóstico- hemos pescado bastante.