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What do they eat in the San Blas Islands?

  • Writer: Click and Sailing | Panamá Boat Charter
    Click and Sailing | Panamá Boat Charter
  • 6 days ago
  • 4 min read
the food on the boats of San Blas

What Each Range Really Includes (No Surprises)


The cuisine in San Blas is truly based on seafood: fish, lobster, octopus, and other fish prepared in various ways and with different side dishes. Fruits like pineapple are undoubtedly among the most delicious in Panama. But you can also sample other dishes and international cuisine, as the captains and sailors of the boats come from different countries.


Tourist Range: For those who watch their budget

Includes:

  • Breakfast, lunch and dinner (prepared by the crew)

  • Unlimited purified water

  • 2 domestic beers per person/day

  • 4 soft drinks per person/day

The reality: You'll eat well, but simply. Think grilled fish, rice, salads. Perfect if your priority is budget.

"Last year, a group of 4 French backpackers showed us that with the tourist range and $15 per person for snacks and drinks, you can eat like a king without breaking the bank."

meal in economy class in San Blas
Comida típica en barcos turísticos/económicos

Premium Range: The Sweet Spot

Includes:

  • All the meals in the tourist range, but with more variety and better presentation.

  • Snacks between meals

  • Half a bottle of wine per person/day

  • 2 glasses of premium rum per person/day

  • Unlimited water, beer and soft drinks

The reality: This is where the magic begins. Breakfasts with fresh fruit, freshly prepared ceviches, and that rum that tastes like vacation.


Premium class dining in San Blas
Comida premium en barcos en San Bla

Luxury Range: When the Detail is Everything

Includes:

  • Professional chef on board

  • Personalized gourmet menu

  • Premium open bar (beers, wines, champagne, cocktails)

  • Gourmet snacks

  • Special non-alcoholic drinks


    Ideal for: Anniversaries, weddings, and those who believe that details make the difference.

The reality: This isn't a trip, it's a floating gastronomic experience. Wake up to freshly squeezed orange juice, have grilled lobster for lunch, and dine under the stars with premium Chilean wine.

Luxury class all-inclusive meals
Comida en barco Luxury
Seafood paella in San Blas

What do they eat in the San Blas Islands?

Comparison Chart: Choose According to Your Style

Range

Meals

Alcoholic Beverages

Non-Alcoholic Beverages

Experience

Tourist

Basic but tasty

2 beers/day

4 soft drinks/day + water

Authentic and economical

Premium

Varied and fresh

Half a bottle of wine + 2 rums/day

Unlimited

Perfect balance

Luxury

Gourmet with chef

Premium open bar

Unlimited + specials

Total luxury and comfort

Experience

Tourist

Premium

Luxury

Daily investment in food

$25-35

$45-60

$85-110

Time you save

0 hours

2-3 hours

4-5 hours

Surprise factor

Low

Half

High

Dietary flexibility

Limited

Wide

Total

Most memorable moment

Beer after snorkeling

Wine at sunset

Dinner on a private beach


The Secret Service that Transforms Travel


Personalized Shopping: Your Invisible Travel Assistant

The Rodríguez family from Madrid taught us a valuable lesson: their 5-year-old twins only eat one specific brand of cookies. Instead of wasting half a day in supermarkets, they sent us their list.

What do they eat in the San Blas Islands?


Our shopping service includes:

  • Specific products for any diet

  • Favorite drinks even if they're not on our menu

  • Pharmacy and hygiene products

  • Surprise gifts for companions


How Our Shopping Service Works:

  1. You send us your list (from specific food and drinks to hygiene products)

  2. We confirm availability and price.

  3. We'll have everything ready for your arrival

  4. You only pay for what we buy (plus $50 service fee)


Cost: $50 + the value of the products

Unlimited real vacation time


Questions You Should Ask Yourself Before Booking a Boat in San Blas

How much is your vacation time worth?

Calculate: 2 hours a day of shopping and preparation × 5 days = 10 hours lost. Is it worth saving $200 to lose 10 hours of paradise?


What souvenir would you like to take home?

Ask any seasoned traveler: they never remember the money saved, but they do remember that perfect dinner under the stars.


Does everyone in your group have the same tastes?

Our premium and luxury ranges allow for complete customization. From vegans to those with celiac disease, everyone eats like royalty.


What if I want something special?

Our luxury chef can prepare everything from sushi to paella. Just tell us what you dream of eating.


The Anecdote That Changed Everything

Last month, a couple in our luxury range asked us to create a surprise anniversary dinner. Our chef crafted a seven-course menu using local ingredients. When the dessert was served—a chocolate sphere that melted to reveal passion fruit ice cream—the bride burst into tears of joy.

Those tears are worth more than any discount.


The Smart Choice: Why 73% of Our Customers Return to Our Premium Range

The numbers don't lie:

  • 89% of customers in the tourist range say "next time I will choose at least premium"

  • 94% of luxury customers rate the dining experience as "exceptional"

  • The average time our chefs have worked with us: 6.2 years


Advice from a Captain with 12 Years of Experience

"I see two types of customers," Captain Miguel recently told me. "Those who choose based on price, and we end up talking about food. And those who choose based on experience, and we end up sharing unforgettable stories."


Don't Make the Mistake of the Rushed Traveler

The rush to book often leads to poor choices. Take an extra 10 minutes and ask yourself:


Am I buying a boat or am I buying souvenirs?

Because at the end of the trip, what you'll remember won't be the price paid, but the flavors you tasted, the toasts you made, and the laughter around the table.


Ready to turn your trip into a legend? Book now and mention "GASTRONOMY" to receive an exclusive guide to the best flavors of San Blas.


Because some trips are remembered for the places, but the best ones are remembered for the flavors...

Eating and Drinking in San Blas

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