Ikigai is a Catana 47 sailing catamaran based in the San Blas Islands (Guna Yala, Panama), welcoming a maximum of six guests in three guest cabins. This is a lived-in sailing boat, not a hotel: the spaces are comfortable but shared, and guests take part in daily life aboard. There are no fixed departures. You choose your own boarding date between November 2026 and the end of May 2027, subject to availability, with a minimum stay of three nights.

Days often begin gently, with yoga, meditation and breathing practice on the trampoline deck as the sun comes up and the water stretches to the horizon. After breakfast the day unfolds according to the wind, the weather and the group. You might sail between the islands, drop anchor off Cayo Holandés, take the tender to a quiet island or a snorkelling spot, or simply swim off the back of the boat over the reef.

Water is at the heart of life on Ikigai. Luca, a certified AIDA and Apnea Total freediving instructor, offers a freediving introduction: guaranteed on stays of one week or longer, and on shorter stays when conditions, programme and crew allow. Snorkelling equipment is on board, and a kayak and stand-up paddleboard are there to explore with when available. Movement and breathing practices round out the days.

Evenings are spent at anchor in protected bays, with meals prepared aboard from local fish, fresh fruit and seasonal produce, and wine or beer with dinner. On stays of 10 days or longer, a Janzu water therapy session is included.

IKIGAI SAILING ASD is a CONI-recognised non-profit amateur sports association. Payments are membership contributions to the association rather than conventional commercial charter fees.

What's included

Accommodation aboard Ikigai in the arrangement confirmed at booking; Sailing between the islands; Meals prepared aboard; Water, coffee and tea, plus wine and beer with meals; Yoga and meditation classes, breathing and movement practices; Freediving introduction, guaranteed on stays of one week or longer; on shorter stays when conditions, programme and crew allow; Snorkelling equipment; Kayak and SUP when available; Tender for reaching islands and snorkelling locations; High-speed Starlink satellite internet, subject to service availability; IKIGAI SAILING ASD membership, when applicable; One Janzu session on stays of 10 days or longer; Inclusions may vary according to duration, period and chosen format. Before booking, you will receive the details that apply to your stay in writing.

What's not included

International flights; Return transfer Panama City – boat (available for USD 150); Guna Yala island fees, unless expressly included; Accommodation in Panama City before or after the stay; Additional Janzu sessions, USD 80 each; Certified AIDA and Apnea Total freediving courses (available as extras); Travel insurance; Personal expenses

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