š½ļø San Blas Catamaran Menu: The Truth Behind the Food Onboard (Tourist, Standard, or Luxury?)
- Click and Sailing | PanamĆ” Boat Charter
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š¶ Tourist Class Menu (Simpler, Water and One Alcoholic/Soda Beverage Per Meal)
This menu focuses on efficiency, the use of basic ingredients, and hearty, easy-to-prepare food. Water is included throughout the trip, and one beer or soda is included per main meal.
Meal | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 |
Breakfast | Toast, Jam, and Butter. | Simple Pancakes with syrup. | Grilled Ham and Cheese Sandwiches. |
Lunch | Rice and Stewed Chicken with sauce. | Fried Fish (Whole) with Rice and PataconesĀ (fried plantain). | Pasta with tomato sauce and tuna/ground meat. |
Dinner | Soups or Creams (depending on provisions) with bread. | Barbecue of Sausages or Chorizos with boiled Potatoes. | Large salad based on rice and hard-boiled egg (JardiniĆØre Rice). |
Dessert | Seasonal Fruit (e.g., Orange or Banana). | ā | ā |
Beverages | Water, plus One Beer or SodaĀ per Lunch and Dinner. | Water, plus One Beer or SodaĀ per Lunch and Dinner. | Water, plus One Beer or SodaĀ per Lunch and Dinner. |
ā Standard / Premium Class Menu (Balance and Local Flavor)
This is the menu we offer on our most recommended catamarans. It combines local freshness (seafood, coconut rice) with the comfort of provisions. Standard non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages (water, national beer, national rum, wine, juices, coffee/tea) are included in moderation.
Meal | Day 1: Caribbean and Land | Day 2: Sea and Spain | Day 3: Fusion Farewell |
Breakfast | Fluffy Pancakes with syrup and Fresh fruit. | French Toast (Torrijas) with Butter and Jam. | Scrambled Eggs, Ham, and Cheese in wraps or sandwiches. |
Lunch | Fresh Fried Fish of the Day with Coconut RiceĀ and mixed salad. | Sailor's Pasta with fresh tomato and herb sauce. | CevicheĀ of Fish and Shrimp with cilantro and plantain chips. |
Dinner | Beef Barbecue (or pork if supplied) with Roasted Potatoes and fried ripe Plantain. | Mixed PaellaĀ with Chicken and Seafood (Lobster if available). | Stewed OctopusĀ or in sauce (or Baked Fish) with white Rice and Tostones. |
Dessert | Fresh seasonal fruit. | Simple onboard dessert (e.g., Flan or Pudding). | Fresh fruit. |
š¾ Luxury Class Menu (Gourmet Experience with Private Chef)
This is the level where the trip becomes a gastronomic experience. The onboard Chef plans and executes a high-end menu. Includes a selection of premium wines, cocktails, and liquors (often with an open bar option).
Meal | Day 1: Luxurious Discovery | Day 2: Marine Gala | Day 3: Signature Fusion |
Breakfast | Eggs BenedictĀ with Smoked Salmon. | Brie Cheese and Prosciutto FajitasĀ with light syrup. | Exotic fruit plate with Greek yogurt, homemade granola, and local Honey. |
Lunch | Ahi Tuna TartareĀ with avocado and citrus dressing. | Grilled Shrimp and Scallop SkewersĀ with balsamic reduction. | Caesar Salad with Grilled LobsterĀ (Plated presentation). |
Dinner | Filet MignonĀ (or imported Beef Tenderloin) with truffled mashed potatoes and asparagus. | De Luxe Seafood PaellaĀ with saffron, prepared with Lobster and Scarlet Prawns (Carabinero). | Confit OctopusĀ with baby potatoes and rosemary, and seasonal vegetable Ratatouille. |
Dessert | Homemade Tiramisu or CrĆØme brĆ»lĆ©e. | Mango and passion fruit sorbet. | Premium Cheese and Charcuterie Board with dessert wine. |
š Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) San Blas Catamaran Menu
Q: What exactly does "Lobster if available" mean on the Standard Menu?
A:Ā It means lobster and octopus are fresh seafood items bought directly from the Kuna fishermen on the same day. Availability depends on the daily catch and season. If lobster is not available, a fresh seafood or fish substitute of equal quality is guaranteed (e.g., large grilled fish or shrimp).
Q: What alcoholic beverages are included in the STANDARD / PREMIUM menu?
A:Ā The standard package includes alcoholic beverages for moderate consumption such as: National Beer (a popular brand), National Rum (for simple cocktails like Cuba Libre), and a table Wine (red or white). PremiumĀ brands or specific liquors must be brought by the guest or may incur an extra charge.
Q: Can I request special meals (Kosher, Strict Vegan, Gluten-Free) on a Tourist or Standard boat?
A:Ā On Tourist and Standard boats, the crew can accommodate basic options (e.g., simple Vegetarian, Gluten-Free). However, for very specific diets (Kosher, Strict Vegan, complex Allergies), it is highly recommended that you bring your own key productsĀ or notify us well in advance. These diets require specialized ingredients difficult to obtain in the islands and may incur a surcharge.
Q: What is the main difference between the Luxury and Standard dinner?
A:Ā The difference is the execution and the sourcing. The Standard menu offers delicious, homemadeĀ Paella or Barbecue; the Luxury menu offers a De Luxe Seafood PaellaĀ prepared with saffron, including high-end ingredients like carabineroĀ (more expensive than lobster), and a Fine Dining presentationĀ executed by a professional chef. It is the difference between a delicious dish and a culinary work of art.
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š Now that you know the truth about the San Blas Catamaran Menu, what kind of experience do you want? Choose the boat class where every dish reminds you why you came to paradise.
