Experience a sailing adventure charter in Panama and the Islas Las Perlas

The Pearl Islands are over 200 islands sprinkled throughout the Gulf of Panama. Of these, only a few are inhabited and only a few have the amenities of Contadora. It boasts several hotels and restaurants, a few shops, a primary school, a police station, and an airport. The island is about 750 acres, is crossed by several roads, and can be walked around in an hour. The 300 local residents include a number of transplanted travelers who were passing through and got stuck – and it is easy to see how that could happen. The Pearl Islands are incredibly welcoming. Developments and tourists are few and the islands are idyllically diverse and incredibly lush. Looking around there is a sense that the jungle will reclaim the buildings before the buildings could possibly claim the jungle. Orchids and vines grow as easily on rooftops as on trees. And with some luck, the move for bigger, taller, grander development will be limited to the mainland.

In Pre-Columbian times, Las Perlas Islands were ruled by an Indian king whose main occupation was pearl-diving. Pearls were then used as ornament and to trade with. Most pearls in the world were collected in these waters.

Las Perlas Islands arose the greed of the Spaniards. Vasco Nuñez de Balboa, who discovered and gave name to the Pacific Ocean from a point less than 90 kilometers from San Jose Island, was attracted by its wealth in gold and pearls. Later on, Las Perlas Island sheltered famous pirates of different nationalities, that for several centuries looted the wealthy Spanish settlements and fleet.

San Jose is the second largest of Las Perlas Islands, with 44 sq. kilometers, located in the middle of the Gulf of Panama and just 90 kilometers away from Panama City. It can be reached by boat in approximately 3 hours, and by propeller plane in 20 minutes.

Over 35 splendorous white coral, ebony black and radiant gold beaches and coves surround San Jose, embedded between the temperate and calm turquoise and blue waters of the Gulf of Panama, and the lush green vegetation that covers the whole island over gently sloping hills which peak, at the north of the island, to 440 feet.

The coast line is very irregular, affording many anchorage locations, being the best, Bodega Bay, on the west, one mile in length, and half a mile wide.

We offer adventure charter vacations on the 63-foot sailing Trimaran  LADYHAWKE in your own private paradise at undiscovered spots, accessible only by boat. Whatever it is your looking for, secluded beaches, learning to cook Caribbean style, visit historic sites or volcanoes, watch whales and dolphins play and simply reading that good book you haven't gotten around to. It can all be done with Ladyhawke and its crew.

Ladyhawke a 63 foot Caribbean dream!

Ladyhawke is a custom designed, uniquely styled 63 foot (20m) Trimaran, built in Ft Lauderdale, Florida in 1989. She has a 7 foot bowsprit and plenty of desk space. A beautiful aft “veranda” which is the heart of the yacht. The diesel engine runs her at 7 knots, perfect for trolling for tuna. Sushi or fresh tuna steaks on the BBQ! Under sail she will reach 12 knots.

There is a lot of deck space, laze on the sun beds, doze off in a hammock or spend hours on the large trampolines on which you have a permanent breeze and great views of dolphins playing between the hulls.

The main salon, has a large kitchen and sitting area equipped with TV, VCR, DVD, CD player with inside and outside speakers. There is air-conditioning in the main salon. The boat has 3 doubles and 2 singles berths, and the main salon can convert into a single and a double although most people prefer to sleep out under the stars on the deck or in a hammock.

Rates are all inclusive: drinks, meals and snacks. We have wines, bears and spirits on board.

2 persons $450 per person a day
4 persons $250 per person a day
6 persons $200 per person a day

These rates are full service charter rates, a discount of 15 percent can be given for expeditions which means simple but good meals, no wines and only rum and a little help aboard.

Panama Canal Transit:
The yacht is planning a canal transit in February. Please contact us for details. This is a once in a lifetime chance!
San Blas Islands:
Cruise this undiscovered paradise of the KUNA Indians with an abundance of lobsters and perfect beaches. From 100 euro per person per night.
8 days Las Perlas:
A beautiful trip, to Punta Chame. Isla Bona. Contadora, Isla del Rey and Toboaga.

Here are some cruises that are scheduled:

26-29 March Panama Canal crossing tour - 700 us per person
30 March to 15 April San Blas cruising tour from 150 US per day (double) or
private charter on base of standard raters.
15 April to 20 April San Blas - Cartagena tour - 150 US per day
25 April to 7 May Cartagena to ABC tour - 70 US per day all inclusive,
sailing experience is a must. (6-10 days at sea)
7 May to middle November ABC and Los Roques charter. standard rates
November Panama crossing date not know but can be booked as private charter.
San Blas can be booked from the 20 of November.


Ross Kleiman was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia, where his parents encouraged him at a young age to join a sailing club. Moving through the ranks of the Royal Brighton Yacht Club, Ross learned to love sailing and racing in the open ocean around the beautiful waters of his homeland. After competing in many races, including the famous Sydney-Hobart Yacht Race, which crosses the notorious Bass Strait, one of the worst waterways in the world, Ross felt the urge to seek out other waters. While still in Australia, Ross studied Hotel Management. He spent many years in the hospitality industry in some of Melbourne’s finest hotels and restaurants. Ross decided to combine both of his professional skills and set off to see the world. From the time Ross entered the sailing industry, he had traveled extensively in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, South Pacific and the Eastern seaboard of the US, giving him a strong knowledge of various countries and ports of call along the way. Ross holds an International Yacht Masters License. He is also a certified diver.

Vincent Westmaas was born in Holland, has lived in Australia for several years and has traveled the world. He ran and owned a 4-star Beach side hotel, restaurant and one of Holland's most exclusive beach clubs with his brother for 13 years before deciding to go and enjoy a permanent supply of lobsters and self caught tuna.. During his travel's he gained knowledge on local food produce and dishes which the chefs of his restaurants translated into western style fusion dishes. Combine this knowledge with the great fresh produce of the Islands and Vincent is bound to test your taste buds. He speaks Dutch, English, French, German and can easily order a meal in Spanish. Vincent passion for photography can be a great asset to taking great holiday pictures.

Ross met Vincent in Cumbucco, Brazil. When  Vincent was preparing oysters with fresh lime, red peppers and Vodka. They were both enjoying one of their favorite past times, KITE BOARDING.  It took them 6 months to find the perfect boat, which was located in Panama. When inspecting the boat they fell in love with the boat and the country and decided to stay. Ross and Vincent will be chartering their 63 foot Trimaran on both sides of Panama during the dry and windy season and will sail the Caribbean from April to November when the rains come down in Panama..

Sample menu for your sailing adventure:

Breakfast: Coffee, tea, juice, cereals, bread, fruit and eggs
Lunch: Panamaniac burger, spicy chicken burger with chili mayonnaise and avocado
Dinner: Red snapper coconut and pineapple curry with steamed coriander rice
Snacks: a selection of cakes, cookies, chips and dips served during the day
Sample Panamaniac Menu
Early bird breakfast: coffee or tea with freshly baked cake
Breakfast: fresh juice, fruit salad, eggs any style, bread, pancakes, French toast
Lunch: Panamanic burger, spicy chicken burger with chili mayonnaise and avocado
Snack: Sushi of tuna and omelet with a avocado-lime dip
Starter: Swordfish with aceto and parmesan cheese
Entree: Lobster grilled over coconuts with a tomato-rum chutney
Dessert: Pineapple marinated in coffee with a dark rum grantinee.
 

Please contact us for more details about rates and availability for this unique sailing vacation charter adventure in Panama and the Islands of Las Perlas.