Catamarán San Blas Trip — Local services in Guna Yala

INCREDIBLE! Sailing on the Faro Catamaran for 5 days was definitely the experience of a lifetime. Sailing with Charli (our amazing captain) and his wife Luz (a very talented Chef) was one of the most relaxing vacations we have had. The boat is spacious and has the conveniences you expect on a catamaran, they allowed us to be as hands on as we wanted or to completely be spoiled. We visited several private islands each day for snorkeling and Charli knew exactly where to anchor for the evening it ensure great tropical breezes. Charli and Luz also have relationships with many of the local islanders so we were blessed to spend time with some of them on several of the islands which made it even more special. This whole experience would not have been possible without Alyssa who I contacted thru Panama Travel Unlimited. Alyssa was very helpful and responsive...even when I said I only had 1 question that turned into 5 quickly! Thank you Alyssa, Charli and Luz for sharing your knowledge and Faro with our family! Oh and before I go I must mention DO NOT look at the extended forecast for San Blas on line, it told us we were in for 6 days of nonstop rain and unsettled waters when in fact we had 6 days of breezy sunshine and 1 evening shower! Happy Sailing...Contact Alyssa and spend your time on Faro with Charli and Luz! The...

What an amazing trip! Everything was absolutely just right...the food (thank you again Pauline) was superb! Tasty, artfully presented, and a delightful variety. Captain Charlie is not only an extremely capable mariner, he is also quite knowledgeable about the Guna Yala culture, which was really interesting and informative. The crew of the Faro respects the local culture, and it was pretty obvious the Guna Yala locals know and respect them back. We interacted with locals everyday, and it was always a treat. The mate, Miguel, was attentive to us both on the Faro and while we were snorkeling or wandering the islands we visited. The crew was a pleasure to travel with. The vessel itself is beautiful, well maintained, and a comfortable to be aboard. If a reader of this review chooses the Faro, the only thing I will warn you about is that your face will probably be sore from the constant smiles and laughter. Captain Charlie even arranged a magnificent sunset on our last evening, a perfect end to a...

my friends and I just returned from five gorgeous days sailing around the San Blas on Faro. Charlie, Luz, and Miguel were such gracious hosts - knowledgable, welcoming, accommodating, and a blast to spend time with. I own a small business in the hospitality industry, and was so impressed with the whole crew and experience. I also cannot say enough about Luz's food...from snacks to meals, every dish was fresh, beautifully prepared, and delicious.

our experiences on the boat, snorkeling, fishing, swimming, and visiting the islands were remarkable, and we left Faro feeling like we'd made three new friends. we very much hope to return (but if so, Charlie and Miguel had better prepare to finally lose a game of dice!)

our little group travels frequently, and the four of us agree that this was absolutely one of our favorite trips. the Faro and crew were not easy to leave, and I recommend...