Private Luxury Sailing in San Blas, Panama
Trade crowded resorts for turquoise anchorages, quiet mornings, and a private catamaran designed entirely around your group.
A Different Way to Experience San Blas
Some Places Are Meant To Be Explored Slowly.

Aboard Esmeralda, every charter is completely private and every journey is shaped around your group. Spend your days snorkeling vibrant reefs, paddleboarding to deserted islands, enjoying fresh meals onboard, or simply relaxing while the Caribbean unfolds around you.
The Destination
The Caribbean, As It Was Meant to Be
More than 365 islands.
No high-rise resorts.
No cruise ports.
Just turquoise water, coral reefs, and the Guna Yala people who have protected this extraordinary place for generations.
Curated Journeys
Every Journey Begins the Same Way
With your own private catamaran.
04 Days
4-Day Experience
Perfect for discovering the highlights of San Blas at a relaxed pace.
08 Days
8-Day Experience
The Esmeralda Standard
Why Sail with Esmeralda
Completely Private
Your boat. Your crew. Your itinerary.
Designed Around You
Local Knowledge
Comfort Without Compromise
Solar-powered. Fresh meals. Private cabins. Starlink when you need it.
Your Luxury Catamaran in San Blas
The Esmeralda Standard








Onboard Experience
More Than a Boat
Esmeralda has always been more than a luxury sailing catamaran
She’s a place to reconnect—with nature, with the people you love, and with the simple rhythm of life at sea.
- Fresh meals.
- Quiet solar-powered living.
- Four private cabins.
- A new island waiting each morning.
Guest Journals
What our guest are saying
My friend and I stayed with Mikhail for 3 nights. He was super helpful with giving us the contact for transportation to San Blas. Some other charters we talked to wouldn't sail if it was just the 2 of us, but Mikhail said it was no problem. We ended up with the catamaran to ourselves! Micha is a great cook. We invited some of the locals to the boat for dinner which was great to learn. We went in to the local town and ate fresh sea food every day. Our biggest complaint is the last day was a bit windy from the hurricane in Jamaica so would've been rough to swim, but Micha got us safely anchored for the night to where we needed to get transport to land. Would definitely recommend!
SEE MOREOur stay on Michail’s boat was truly an unforgettable experience!
Michail was accommodating in every possible way. He helped us set up the transportation to his boat, as well as spoke with us prior to our stay to tailor make an itinerary according to our preferences. He also was very accommodating with adhering to our Kosher dietary restrictions (which are quite complex) in order that we can enjoy the entire boat experience.
We personally wanted an experience that was very private, and Michail, being a seasoned traveler and sailor with an intimate knowledge of San Blas islands, took us to the most beautiful, pristine and empty private islands as well as gorgeous coral reefs.
The delicious meals Michail prepared consisted of fresh fish straight from the ocean as well as fresh fruits and vegetables and other dishes.
A huge plus is Michail is a host who understands how to perfectly balance spending time with you while also giving you your space.
Can’t wait to visit again!!!
SEE MOREVisitamos lugares incríveis em San Blas à bordo do veleiro de Michail.
Além disso o Michail é um excelente cozinheiro. Sem dúvidas uma experiência especial.SEE MOREFoi nossa segunda vez em San Blas, primeira vez na experiência no barco. Ficamos três dias e a experiência foi incrível. O contato com o Michael desde o início foi excelente mesmo antes de fecharmos a hospedagem ele me explicou tudo muito bem, ele fornece recomendação de voo, o qual nós usamos. Fomos com mais um casal de amigos, e nós adoramos o local, as praias. A comida que é preparada pelo Michail é muito saborosa, infelizmente nós não comemos frutos do mar, somente peixe, e o Michail como bom anfitrião atendeu nossa solicitação e tinha diferentes tipos de proteína a mesa. Café, almoço e janta. Eu Adorei um pão feito de coco que ele ofertou durante as refeições. Michael é muito respeitoso, gentil e cuidadoso. Com toda certeza recomendamos à hospedagem no catamarã do Michael, sem contar que San Blas é um paraíso.
SEE MOREWir hatten einen unvergesslichen Aufenthalt! Micha hat uns super bei der An- und Abreise unterstützt. Er ist ein netter, zuvorkommender Gastgeber, der versucht alle Wünsche zu erfüllen. Die Verpflegung war super. Trotz Regenzeit hatten wir fast bis gar keinen Regen!
Wir würden wieder kommen!SEE MOREHa sido una aventura y experiencia inolvidable.
Hemos sido muchas veces a San Blas pero verlo así fue mejor.
Michael fue muy amable y nos hizo sentir muy cómodos así cómo Nora quien también fue encantadora.
VolveremosSEE MOREWe had an unforgettable two-day stay on this beautiful catamaran! The boat was spotless, comfortable, and well-equipped. Our host was welcoming and made sure everything was perfect. Highly recommend for a unique and relaxing getaway!
SEE MORENous avons passé 2 nuits incroyables sur le catamaran de Micha et tout était parfait ! Très bonne organisation, nous avons pu découvrir plusieurs îles, faire du snorkeling, du paddle, etc, Micha est très à l’écoute ! De plus, le bateau est spacieux, propre, on s’y sent très bien !
Au delà de cela, l’histoire et les connaissances du capitaine sont inspirantes et sa cuisine délicieuse (homard, poisson et fruits frais) ! Je recommande à 100% de découvrir les San Blas aux côtés de Micha 🌴SEE MORE
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of San Blas with an itinerary created just for your group.
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FAQs About Esmeralda Sailing Adventure
What is the best time to visit San Blas?
San Blas is a year-round destination thanks to its tropical climate. The dry season, from December through April, typically offers sunny skies and ideal sailing conditions, although every season has its own unique beauty.
