Wild Card Sailing
Wild Card Sailing
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At Wild Card Sailing we offer one of the most popular trips for backpacker travel between Panama and Colombia on our two great boats, Wild Card and Sovereign Grace. Since 2010 we have had over 5,000 guests on board to and from Cartagena, Colombia. Our professional captains are experienced, knowledgeable and aim to create a great atmosphere on board for all who travel with us.
Puerto Lindo, Panama
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2024
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Patricia R
10 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
The trip was great the crew did a lot to keep everyone happy and to provide a great experience we did the route of 5 days, the first 3 days was around san Blas islands and then 1 day and half on navigation until we arrived in Cartagena. Juanita was great organising everything for the passengers, the chef Michael provided us so much of yummy food and el zorro was also helping around a lot and taking us in the little boat to the islands. In general it was a great trip .. i highly recommend this experience.. just need to understand that you will be traveling with others and the boat have a capacity for 20 passengers.
Written August 13, 2024
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Sander V
1 contribution
Jul 2024 • Solo
The San Blas tour was one of the most special experiences of my life. Three days of visiting different deserted islands and two days of a crossing to Colombia. I did the tour with the wildcard boat, a boat more for younger people. It is highly recommended for a solo traveler, I made such good friends on the boat, I loved it.
We had an amazing time together and saw probably some of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. Sunsets on white beaches with blue seas, what more do you want?
Well let me tell you, the blue sailing crew. They took so good care of us and always informed is what to do. Mitch the cook made some of the most spectaculair meals and the captain sailed is right to our destination. However my most special mention goes out to Juana! She helped us with all our questions and made sure we all felt well and safe on the boat, she truly is a gem and such a good and lovely person to have on longer boat trip.
All in all, amazing experience and even if it is somewhat more expensive, worth every penny! I would definitely recommend doing this with blue sailing!
We had an amazing time together and saw probably some of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. Sunsets on white beaches with blue seas, what more do you want?
Well let me tell you, the blue sailing crew. They took so good care of us and always informed is what to do. Mitch the cook made some of the most spectaculair meals and the captain sailed is right to our destination. However my most special mention goes out to Juana! She helped us with all our questions and made sure we all felt well and safe on the boat, she truly is a gem and such a good and lovely person to have on longer boat trip.
All in all, amazing experience and even if it is somewhat more expensive, worth every penny! I would definitely recommend doing this with blue sailing!
Written August 8, 2024
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Camper67459626346
3 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Couldn’t have had a better experience! Just annoyed I began my travels with it because the bar has been set so high now!🤣
The islands are insane, but the Wildcard crew were one in a milllion, and injected positive vibes, energy and fun throughout the trip. Thanks again legends!
Also had an awesome group on the boat and made a lot of friends that I travelled with after.
Do it!
The islands are insane, but the Wildcard crew were one in a milllion, and injected positive vibes, energy and fun throughout the trip. Thanks again legends!
Also had an awesome group on the boat and made a lot of friends that I travelled with after.
Do it!
Written January 29, 2024
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David K
11 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We did the sailing tour from Cartagena to the San Blas Islands. It was a cool experience too sailing on open sea where we watched beautiful sunsets, saw a lot of dolphins and skys full of stars. When we reached the beautiful islands, we were stunned by the crystal clear water, nice snorkelling places and the amazing crew that made every part of the journey even better. Thanks to the crew we had amazing food (including delicious lobster!), funny beach games, bonfires and party.
It was an unforgettable journey!
Tip: Brace yourself for some open sea sailing, so pack those anti-seasickness pills. But let me tell you, once you reach those beautiful islands, it's all worth it.
It was an unforgettable journey!
Tip: Brace yourself for some open sea sailing, so pack those anti-seasickness pills. But let me tell you, once you reach those beautiful islands, it's all worth it.
Written January 8, 2024
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Tom W
2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Couples
PROS
- Great group of people.
- Good food.
- Beautiful Islands and ocean.
- Dolphins.
- Able to bring our own drinks on board.
CONS
- Dangerously overcrowded boat.
- No bedding provided and no warning that no bedding was provided.
- Very little information provided from crew, crew became surly when we didn't know information they hadn't told us.
- Boat wasn't weather tight, multiple beds got wet whenever it rained, which it didn't every night.
- No shower or fresh water for washing for 5 days on a very hot, crowded, sweaty boat
- Great group of people.
- Good food.
- Beautiful Islands and ocean.
- Dolphins.
- Able to bring our own drinks on board.
CONS
- Dangerously overcrowded boat.
- No bedding provided and no warning that no bedding was provided.
- Very little information provided from crew, crew became surly when we didn't know information they hadn't told us.
- Boat wasn't weather tight, multiple beds got wet whenever it rained, which it didn't every night.
- No shower or fresh water for washing for 5 days on a very hot, crowded, sweaty boat
Written August 24, 2024
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Lena D
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Solo
One of the most memorable and best trips of my life. Lindsay and Manu are gold, they take care of everything and make you feel comfortable a 100%.
There is no better way than to experience San Blas Islands with wildcard and the crew we had. You get to the remotest Islands with no one on it and have the best time with the people from you boat and the crew. 100% recommend doing it!
There is no better way than to experience San Blas Islands with wildcard and the crew we had. You get to the remotest Islands with no one on it and have the best time with the people from you boat and the crew. 100% recommend doing it!
Written January 29, 2024
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Sina A
4 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The 38h oversea was a challenge and set us all in survival mode. . But only because it is that far to go, you will have islands for yourself! Fresh coco locos, beach volley and games are available so that it never gets boring. The food and hospitality were excellent! They make everything, that you will have the best time <3
Unfortunatly there is not that much space on the deck with shadow
My personal highlights were snorkeling, the boat party and the bonfire at the beach.
Unfortunatly there is not that much space on the deck with shadow
My personal highlights were snorkeling, the boat party and the bonfire at the beach.
Written January 30, 2024
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Jules W
7 contributions
Jun 2024 • Friends
I had an incredible time with blue sailing. The first three days on the islands were absolutely beautiful with gorgeous beaches and water. It was fun living on the boat for five days and enjoying the adventure with new ppl. Juana Valentina and the rest of the staff were great!
Written July 7, 2024
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Celine
8 contributions
Mar 2022 • Friends
I was on the boat to san blas from Colombia to Panama on the wild card with Greg, Manu, ori and lindsy. We had a great time. It was the most beautiful trip I have ever done! It was paradise. Manu was the cook and the food was the best!!! I am vegetarian but it was so good. And lindsy was very nice and helpfull and spoke very good english and dutch (for the dutchies). She was so happy all the timeI highly recommend the wild card with Manu and lindsy. They were best! The captain Greg was nice but it was remarkable that Manu had to take over when he had to much rum. But the trip was amazing I recommend it!
Written March 29, 2022
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jemma r
Brighton, UK5 contributions
Apr 2024 • Couples
Such an amazing trip. Everything was just great from start to finish, the crew did everything to make sure we had the best time. Food was delicious and catered really well for different food preferences/allergies. Highly recommend to anyone considering booking this trip and this boat in particular.
Written September 23, 2024
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