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Currency
Panamanian Balboa (PAB)
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Language
Spanish, Guna
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Time Zone
EST (UTC-5)
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Best Time to Visit
Dec–Mar
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Typical Duration
10-14 nights
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Price Range
$3,790-$7,960 per person
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Port Type
Port of Call
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Tender Port
Yes
Pristine archipelago of 365 islands with indigenous Guna culture, untouched beaches, and exceptional snorkeling opportunities in the Caribbean.
Cruises that visit San Blas Islands
- cruises to San Blas Islands
- San Blas Islands sailings
- San Blas Islands cruises
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 7-night The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection cruise
- 9-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 10-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
- 12-night PONANT EXPLORATIONS cruise
Build Your Day in San Blas Islands
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 7:00 PM
Usually about 11 hours ashore
Getting around:
Albrook Mall
Good assortment of mid to high end outlets & a good food court
🕐 Closed · Opens 10 AM Thu
Pier Park
Some of the stores had reasonably priced items and some didn't.
🕐 Closes soon · 9 PM
Cabañas wailidup
Make sure you bring a bug spray with DEET as the active ingredient.
San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands are absolutely breathtaking.
Isla San Blas
Island paradise and safe place to ancor , dive and surf!
SailBoatTrips
A fair priced and very comfortable one.
🕐 Open 24 hours
San Blas Catamarans
And the San Blas Islands?
Nomad Sailors San Blas
The San Blas Islands are nothing short of paradise.
Yansailadub (by Yani Island)
Locals were very friendly, helpful and always there to fulfil our wishes.
Piscina Natural San Blas Islas
Beautiful Natural pool in what seems like the middle of the Caribbean.
San Blas on Sailboats
The San Blas are truly amazing islands!
Catamarán San Blas Trip
We were completely blown away by the beauty of the San Blas Islands.
San Blas Explorer Trips
Onsite services·Online appointments
San Blas Islands - Trip On Boats
My trip to Guna Yala’s San Blas islands was unforgettable.
Guasirdub San Blas
We staying in one of the three cabins that are on the island.
We Sail San Blas
3 amazing days and nights in San Blas islands.
Grassland Island
Dine-in·Curbside pickup
Isla Niadub
Dine-in·Takeout·Delivery
San Blas en Salar.Dub
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
About San Blas Islands
The San Blas Islands serve as a fascinating port of call for adventurous cruisers exploring South America's Caribbean coast. Three premium cruise lines—PONANT EXPLORATIONS, Emerald Cruises, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection—offer 33 upcoming sailings to this remote archipelago, with most voyages lasting 10 nights. These intimate itineraries typically combine the San Blas Islands with nearby destinations like Cartagena, Darién National Park, and Puntarenas, making this region ideal for travelers seeking off-the-beaten-path exploration.
When your ship arrives at the San Blas Islands, you'll discover one of the Caribbean's most pristine and culturally rich destinations. The islands are home to the Guna people, who maintain their traditional way of life on these picture-perfect atolls, offering visitors authentic cultural encounters rarely found on mainstream cruise routes. Peak travel seasons run from January through March and November through December, when calm seas and pleasant weather make exploration most enjoyable.
When your ship arrives at the San Blas Islands, you'll discover one of the Caribbean's most pristine and culturally rich destinations. The islands are home to the Guna people, who maintain their traditional way of life on these picture-perfect atolls, offering visitors authentic cultural encounters rarely found on mainstream cruise routes. Peak travel seasons run from January through March and November through December, when calm seas and pleasant weather make exploration most enjoyable.
Cruise Lines at San Blas Islands
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS (33 cruises)
- Emerald Cruises (9 cruises)
- The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection (2 cruises)
Cruises Departing From San Blas Islands
Cruises Visiting San Blas Islands
Ship Schedule at San Blas Islands
San Blas Islands Location
Other Cruise Ports in Panama
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes the San Blas Islands unique?
A Kuna Indian archipelago of about 365 islands featuring preserved culture, molas crafts, and pristine Caribbean waters.
What languages are spoken in the San Blas Islands?
Spanish is widely spoken alongside Kuna, the native language of the Kuna people.
How many islands are there in the San Blas archipelago?
There are about 365 islands, with around fifty inhabited.
When is the best time to visit the San Blas Islands?
The dry season, roughly December to April, offers calmer seas and sunnier weather.