Cabin in the Sea

Captain: James (USA) + Guadalupe (AR)
Boat: 12m/40ft Custom
Capacity: 2-4
Location: San Blas, Panama
Cost: $180/person/day

  • The Crew

    James (Captain, 27, USA) is an adventurer, entrepreneur, and lover of things unknown. This son of a carpenter has travelled far and wide and is a very handy guy indeed. Whether you find him in the morning with a coffee and book, behind the helm steering the boat, or covered in grease fixing and engine, he’s sure to have a big smile on his face.

    Guadalupe (33, Argentina) is our rockstar first mate and cook. She’s spent years travelling South America via bicycle. You’ll have a hard time finding a woman with energy to match. She brings a lightness and positivity to the boat that feels something like having an angel aboard.

  • The Boat

    Thyra is a 38’ Custom built sloop from 1962. Thats right, shes an oldie but a beauty. Previous owners were Danish carpenters and did a lovely job turning her into a floating cabin. Warm, comfortable, functional. Shes pretty fast too!

  • Accomodation

    Accommodation is for 2-4 guests. 2 double beds and a bunk midships. 1 private room in the bow with a bigger-than-king size bed (available for couples). 1 bathroom. Outdoor shower.

  • The Food

    Coffee & Banana pancakes in the morning anyone? We cook nearly 100% of scratch 3 delicious meals per day. Plenty of fresh fish & lobster included!

  • The Gear

    Wake up & jump in. Snorkeling gear, hammocks, kayak, dingy, fishing equipment, sailing (with lessons) all included.

  • The dream

    Ever imagined to live amongst an indigenous tribe? A typical day is like this: Go hunting for fish, lobster, conch. Go to the island, grab some palm leaves and coconut husks to make a fire. Put your fish to smoke on the fire. Open your coconut, drink the water, then grind the meat inside the shell & mix it with water to make coconut milk. Add your milk to rice and put it on the fire too. Soon you’ve got smoked fish and coconut rice. Time quarantined in the islands taught us well!

  • The Vibe

    James and Lupe are longtime travelers and receive everyone that comes aboard as a friend. They enjoy doing yoga in the mornings, and you’re welcome to join James for a spearfishing adventure in the afternoons. Not to forget a sundowner or two! (that’s an alcoholic beverage as the sun goes down for all you landlubbers)

  • River tours

    Head up a virgin river with the famous Mola Lisa & Fulo. Jump down a series of waterfalls in water so pure you can drink as you swim! $25/person

GOPR0817.JPG
GOPR0820.JPG
GOPR0839.JPG
GOPR0848.JPG
GOPR0861.JPG
GOPR0865.JPG
GOPR1095.JPG
GOPR0916.JPG
GOPR0950.JPG
GOPR1005.JPG

Guestbook

“For 10 days I had the pleasure of sailing the San Blas islands with James and Guadalupe on their boat Thyra, what an experience! If I had access to all of the worlds words in every language there has ever been, I still could not adequately describe the unparalleled beauty of the area or the sincere hospitality and friendship they showed me. The islands are something from another world entirely. The food was absolutely exquisite, the adventures were something from my dreams and the overall experience will be impossible to forget. James and Guadalupe have created something that is exceptionally special and if you have the opportunity to share this journey with them, you must take it. There is absolutely nothing to change or regret, this could be the most amazing place on earth.”

— Rose (Boulder, CO)

“My wife and I spent a few fantastic days on this cool vintage saiboat. It was such a unique warm experience that I'm struggling to find the words to describe it. It was a great pleasure to get to know James and Guadalupe, their life paths read like a good novel and we had some great conversations. They took perfect care of us and tailored activities to our interests. If you're looking for fancier comforts you'll probably be more suited to a tourist catamaran. This is real life sailboat living! Delicious well prepared food- homemade crepes, fresh barracuda fillets...then while snorkling I watched the Captain spear lobsters we had for dinner) Playing and living on the boat for a few days was the highlight of our trip to Panama.”

— James & Fran (USA)

“Words can‘t describe!!!
CETA, the lovely boat has everything you need to have a great time and has kind of character. It was clean and very cozy. In the kitchen the hosts created awesome meals while taking care of our ethical position being vegan. They surprised us with at least three awesome meals and took every opportunity between the meals (on the boat and on islands) to offer us nice drinks, nuts and fresh fruits. We also could choose the kind of fruits and vegetables when the swimming supermarket from the Kuna came by. They also offered us using their kayak or take us to islands with their dinghy. James also shared his passion of sailing with us which was a great experience. James and Lupe are not just great hosts, they are also amazing persons! Both did their very best to make it an unforgettable stay. It was not like just having booked an accomodation it was more like spending time with friends while we also had space and time for our own.
A big THANK YOU.”

-Thomas (Germany)

“I learned so much about sailing so quickly with James! In my opinion sailing is the best possible way to visit the San Blas islands and for me it was one of the best adventures of my life. James is an excellent teacher, a kind host, and full of adventurous energy. This is a beautiful boat and I am so happy this experience was part of my travels.”