Product Support ID: 4428928















Buenaventura
Product Support ID:4428928
Capacity up to:
6
ft
Price:
$
285
/
Night
Minimum stay of 2 nights or more.
About Buenaventura
Buenaventura is a 42 foot sailboat designed for travelers who want a comfortable and scenic way to explore the San Blas Islands. With room for up to six guests, the boat offers a mix of privacy and shared space that works well for couples, families and small groups. The layout includes a suite cabin with its own bathroom, two single cabins with a shared bath and an inviting living and dining area that becomes the heart of daily life onboard. Soft deck mattresses, a shaded cockpit and open seating areas give guests plenty of places to relax between island visits, making the boat a welcoming base for your San Blas sailing trip.
Your time on Buenaventura is shaped by steady movement between small islands and calm anchor spots across Guna Yala. Each day brings something different: snorkeling over reefs with clear visibility, paddleboarding along quiet stretches of water, walking the beaches of uninhabited islands or simply watching the horizon from the deck while the crew prepares meals. Life onboard stays easy and natural. Solar power keeps essential systems running, the new fiberglass dinghy allows smooth transfers to shore and the crew handles all navigation, cooking and planning so you can focus on enjoying the experience. Guests can expect a relaxed rhythm that blends exploration with slow moments at sea.
This San Blas sailing experience is ideal for those who want the comfort of a well equipped sailboat without losing the simplicity that makes Guna Yala special. Buenaventura offers the right balance between adventure and ease, giving guests a clear view of island life while still ensuring reliable service, fresh food and daily activities. Whether you choose one night or a full five night journey, the boat offers a smooth and comfortable way to experience sailing San Blas, with routes chosen for good weather, safe conditions and memorable island stops across the archipelago.
Child Age Range (4 - 10) & Infants (0 - 3 Years)
Tentative Itinerary & Logistic
Arrival Day (Panama City → Port → Sailboat / Catamaran)
- Pickup: 5:00 AM – 5:20 AM
- Depart Panama City: ~5:30 AM
- Breakfast stop (Not Included): ~6:30 AM
- Passport verification: ~7:30 AM
- Arrive at the port: 8:00 AM – 8:45 AM
- Arrive to Sailboat / Catamaran: 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM
- Settle in & start enjoying the boat: 10:30 AM – 11:50 AM
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: relax, sail, and/or visit nearby islands (based on preferences + conditions)
- Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Full Charter Days (For trips of 2 nights or more)
There is no strict routine, but most days follow a comfortable rhythm like:
- Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Morning: sailing, snorkeling, swimming, or island time (based on your preferences)
- Lunch: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
- Afternoon: another island stop or relaxing at anchor
- Dinner: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Exact islands/activities are decided with the captain/crew and may change daily due to weather, sea conditions, and local logistics.
Final Day (Return to Panama City)
- Breakfast: 6:30 AM – 7:30 AM
- Sailboat / Catamaran Departure: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Arrive back in Panama City: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Amenities
Suggested Destinations
Padar Island
Komodo Island
Cancellation & Refunds
You may cancel your trip at any time. Refunds follow three simple rules. You receive a 90% refund when you cancel more than 5 days before your trip because local permits and fees are non refundable once issued. You receive a 50% refund when you cancel between 2 and 5 days before your trip. You receive no refund when you cancel less than 2 days before your trip. All payments are processed securely on our website or via bank transfer. View our refund policy.
- Emergency medical care, hospitalization support, emergency medications, and emergency dental/outpatient medication support up to $150,000 USD.
- Pre-existing condition emergency support up to $15,000 USD, plus pregnancy emergency support up to 26 weeks up to $10,000 USD.
- Sports incident support up to $10,000 USD, plus prosthetics and orthopedic device support up to $3,500 USD.
- Medical transfer and repatriation support, family transport and stay assistance, and escort support for minors or seniors in emergencies.
- Hotel recovery stay after hospitalization up to $1,100 USD.
- Baggage delay/loss support up to $1,200 USD, delay essentials up to $200 USD, and lost or stolen travel document assistance.
- 24/7 telemedicine access during travel.
- Permanent total disability accident benefit up to $40,000 USD, plus force-majeure cancellation/interruption add-on benefit up to $500 USD.
- Coverage is tied to your active Sea San Blas trip window (pickup to drop-off), with specific baggage protection rules for flights to Panama.
- TourCare+ must be attached before arrival in Panama so eligibility checks and policy issuance can be completed correctly.
- Policy issuance, limits, exclusions, and claims handling are governed by TourCare+ terms and partner requirements.
- Once purchased, TourCare+ is final, non-refundable, and non-transferable.
View full Terms, Conditions & Legal Information.
Important: TourCare+ is a travel assistance and trip protection add-on exclusively for Sea San Blas customers.
Coverage applies only during your active Sea San Blas trip window in Panama (pickup to drop-off), except specific baggage delay/loss benefits for inbound flights to Panama.
TourCare+ must be purchased before arrival in Panama so eligibility checks, policy setup, and service activation can be completed correctly for your trip dates.
1 credit = 1 day of protection per traveler. Benefit limits, exclusions, and documentation requirements apply to every case.
Common exclusions include events outside the active trip window, non-emergency/elective procedures, unlawful or reckless acts, and incidents related to alcohol or drug misuse.
TourCare+ is final, non-refundable, and non-transferable once purchased, even if the trip itself is later cancelled under separate trip refund rules.

