Sailing the San Blas Islands with Quest: What to Expect (And What You Won’t Find in a Brochure)
- Goeran Persson
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
Imagine waking up on a sailboat, barefoot, surrounded by turquoise waters and palm-studded islands. That’s life aboard Quest, our floating home — and yours, if only for a few days.
Here’s what you can expect when you come sailing with us through San Blas… and what you definitely won’t find in a travel brochure.
⛵ 1. A Real Journey
Quest is a solid sailing vessel that has weathered Arctic cold and basked in the tropics. When you step aboard, you’re not just a guest — you’re part of the crew (or as involved as you want to be).
Help hoist sails, learn basic navigation, or just relax and soak it all in
Sleep in your private cabin and wake to a new anchorage every day
Share meals and stories around the cockpit table, or on deck beneath the stars
🌴 2. Off-Grid Comfort Meets Barefoot Living
Life aboard Quest is about simplicity, connection, and comfort.
We cook onboard using fresh, local ingredients
You can snorkel straight from the boat
We anchor of remote islands with postcard-perfect views
There’s no Wi-Fi. That’s not a bug — it’s a feature.
If you’ve ever dreamed of sailing away from it all… this is what it actually looks like.
🧭 3. Exploring Guna Yala — Respectfully
San Blas isn’t just beautiful — it’s home to the Guna people, who govern the region and live on many of the islands.
We’ve built a deep respect for their traditions, and we always sail through Guna Yala with humility and care. On your trip, you may:
Visit inhabited islands where you can meet Guna families
Learn about their unique mola art and autonomous way of life
See how traditional and modern ways coexist
🌅 4. Sunrises, Stargazing, and the Magic Between
There’s something that happens when you live on the water. Time slows. Conversations deepen. The little things — like the way the sunlight filters through your coffee steam or how the sea glows at night — become the big things.
Aboard Quest, you’ll find:
Golden sunrises with no one else in sight
Nights lit by a million stars and the hush of the sea
No pressure, no crowds — just space to breathe, swim, explore, and be present
🧳 5. What to Leave Behind (Hint: It’s Not Just Your Shoes)
You’ll take off your shoes when you step aboard Quest — but you might also shed:
The noise of city life
The need to check your phone
The idea that travel has to be rushed or packed with “sightseeing”
Instead, you’ll return with salt in your hair, colour on your cheeks, and stories you’ll carry long after you leave.
🌊 Come Sail with Us
Sailing the San Blas Islands aboard Quest is more than a vacation. It’s an experience grounded in simplicity, good seamanship, and deep love for wild places. Whether you’re looking for peace, connection, or just an adventure that isn’t staged — we’d love to welcome you aboard.
