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This Adventure started in Grebbestad, Sweden in August 2021. Our aim was to sail around the world and still is. Many exciting legs have been done by now and many more still to come. Join us. We have had paying crew several passages and together we won unforgettable experiences of nature, sailing testing our mettle at sea and memories for life.
Lady Athena has two guest cabins with room 2 and 3 persons each and berths with extra thick mattresses make your sleep comfortable. She has more room than usual boats with for example standing height throughout the boat and of coarse a guest toilet and shower.
Our tender with 40 hp engine take us ashore safely and fast. We can offer two mountain bikes, snorkling equipment and kayaks if you easily want to explore more. All in order to offer a comfortable journey and meet high expectations.
Please see upcoming cruises and dates below
Cruise planning Caribbean, 2025
I-land hopping in San Blas, Panamas most beautiful archipelago in Mars 2025
We will sail in San Blas during Mars and April and you are welcome to join us! If you haven't been here its a must! This amazing low land archipelago is eroding as we speak. See it before its to late.
The islands are small and made of coral which means that they serve us beautiful beaches with palm trees and cristal clear turquoise water to snorkel and swim in. On top of that they are surrounded of coral reefs which gives an excellent protection from the swell. Its a sailors paradise for sure. The area belongs to the Kuna Yala indians who still lives very much as they have done for as long as they have exited. They are very welcoming and friendly people and you will get many chances to get to know their culture for real as you meet them ashore or when they come up to great us with their carved out logs for boats called "ulus".
Its easy to get to San Blas via Panama City. You will have to take a taxi from the airport to Turtle Cay where we will arrange to pic you up. We know the area well and where to go to see the most beautiful spots in this paradise. We will snorkel in beautiful reefs and explore the explicit marin life full of healthy corals, fishes, sting rays, sharks, turtles and more. We will visit booth uninhabited and inhabited islands and stroll around in the villages whith houses made of bamboo and palm trea leafs.
Our San Blas cruises are for about 7 to 12 days.
Cruise 1. Join us sailing the archipelago of San Blas 3/3 - 12/3 9 days
We will spend the 9 days cruising in these remote area where the Kuna Yala indians habitats. There are numerous exotic islands there we can find our own island with beautiful sandy beaches embark and disembark in Turtle Cay Marina Panama.
Total Voyage cost is 200 Usd per person and day
Cruise 2. San Blas - Santa Marta Columbia 17/3 - 29/3 12 days
We will sail in San Blas and make overnight sailing to Cartagena and Santa Marta. That means that you have to have some experience to be offshore and be fine with having night watches. You will embark in Turtle Cay Marina Panama and disembark in Santa Marta Columbia. We share all duties onboard and work as a team.
Total voyage cost is 200 Usd per person a day.
Cruise 3. Santa Marta - San Blas 31/3 - 12/4 12 days
We will be sailing from Santa Marta via Cartagena to San Blas. There will be overnight sailing so you need to have some experience to be offshore and be fine having night watches. We share all duties onboard and work as a team Embark in Santa Marta and disembark in Turtle cay marina Panama.
Total voyage cost is 200 usd per person a day
Cruise 5. Panama Canal - 4 days, April - May2025
The canal passage is about 41NM and ends in Panama City on the western side. Our slot time for the canal transit is not set but will be in beginning of July. We will be notified in good time before. You will then need to be embarked two days earlier.
You need to be able to handle the lines while going through the canal. You do not need much experience of sailing.
Total voyage cost 1000 usd per person
Cruise 6. Panama City - Marquesas, 4000 Nautical Miles, 30 days. May2025
This is an open ocean voyage. Its 4000 nautical miles and will take about 30 days, and nights. You need to have a weather window when you plan your trip back home. We recommend an open plane ticket home since we can't say exactly how long it will take to cross. You need to have good experience in sailing and to be comfortable to be at sea for longer time. You need to know that you really want to and are up for this lifetime adventure and challenge.
We work as a team on board and everybody needs to be able to do all the duties, as for examplestand watch at the helm day and night, cook for all and to keep the ship in mint condition while we sail. You need to be respectful to our safety rules and the rules in general on board. Please read more under Crew info.
Voyage cost 3000 usd per person
OBS! This is not charter
We work as a team onboard and participate in all duties as for example stand watch, stand at the helm, set sail, work in the galley etc. At the end of our journey we will have a amazing lifetime adventure to remember, and new friends for life.
We have two mountain bikes and two kayaks available for use. Athena is a comfortable spacious boat to live on. she has two guest cabins with two berths each and a separate crew shower and toilet.
We share all cost for the voyage: insurance, food, diesel, custom and immigration fees, cruising fees, harbour fees, maintenance for running the ship. Please contact us for details of costs. All crew is insured for accidents through Pantenius Insurance. Flights are not included.
*The general voyage cost is 200 usd p/p and day in the Caribbean Sea.
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