9°33′N · 78°57′W · Guna Yala, Panama
Route Ikigai Sailing - Sail Your Path with Ikigai Sailing
Since 2022 Ikigai has sailed from Rome to the San Blas islands of Panama: more than 10,000 nautical miles across 20+ countries. Here is the logbook so far, anchorage by anchorage, and where the bow points next.
The route
Where is Ikigai right now?
From the San Blas archipelago through the Panama Canal and across the Pacific toward French Polynesia in 2027. Follow our anchorages on the live map.
Logbook
The voyage so far
- July
Rome, Italy
The starting point of the journey: an emotional farewell to the Italian capital, rich in history and culture.
- August
Sardinia, Italy
The island's rugged coastline and crystal-clear water made for breathtaking scenery and smooth sailing.
- September
Balearic Islands, Spain
Pristine beaches and hidden coves, especially around Mallorca and Ibiza.
- October
Almerimar, Spain
A technical stop for boat preparation and maintenance ahead of the Atlantic.
- November
Gibraltar
The gateway to the Atlantic, where the crew prepared for the crossing to the Canaries.
- December
Cape Verde
A short, intense stop in the tropics: Creole culture and volcanic landscapes.
- January
Saint Martin
A Caribbean island, half French and half Dutch, known for stunning beaches and a blended culture.
- January
Virgin Islands
A dreamlike archipelago of calm bays, perfect for sailing and diving.
- January
Barbuda & Antigua
Pink-sand beaches and untouched nature; Antigua's 365 beaches and deep nautical history.
- February
Guadeloupe & Dominica
Butterfly-shaped Guadeloupe for snorkelling; Dominica, the 'Nature Island', for rainforests and waterfalls.
- March
The Grenadines
Grenada the 'Spice Island', Bequia's boat-building heritage, the Tobago Cays' coral, and the quiet of Mayreau and Union Island.
- June
Grenada
A return for more of the island's hospitality and natural beauty.
- September
Martinique
A longer stop to enjoy the favourable climate and island comforts.
- January
Anguilla & Guadeloupe
Working the northern arc of the Lesser Antilles.
- February
Dominica
Back to the Nature Island.
- March
Venezuela & Los Roques
Into the wild, protected atolls of Los Roques.
- June
Curaçao & Los Roques
Threading the ABC islands and the Venezuelan archipelagos.
- December
Los Roques
Closing the year in turquoise water.
- March
Aruba · Bonaire · Curaçao
The ABC islands, then north toward Colombia and Panama.
- Now
San Blas (Guna Yala), Panama
We are hereHome waters for the season, the archipelago where our trips run today.
2027 →
The road ahead
Until 31 May 2027, Ikigai continues welcoming guests in San Blas. In June, with Brano back aboard, we plan to sail first to Bocas del Toro, then transit the Panama Canal and explore Panama's Pacific islands. We hope to haul out at Vista Mar for maintenance and ocean preparation through the summer, subject to the yard's confirmation. If the boat is ready and the weather permits, the next chapter begins in late October or November 2027, heading north along Central America toward Baja California. We hope to spend Christmas, New Year and January in the Sea of Cortez. In February 2028 we plan to sail south to La Cruz de Huanacaxtle / Puerto Vallarta, with a crossing to the Marquesas planned for early March 2028. All dates and stopovers remain provisional. The voyage will then continue into the wider Pacific.
We are proud to have reached these destinations
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Anguilla -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Aruba -
Bonaire -
British Virgin Islands -
Canary Islands -
Cape Verde -
Colombia -
Curaçao -
Dominica -
France -
Gibraltar -
Grenada -
Guadeloupe -
Italy -
Martinique -
Panama -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Sint Maarten -
Spain -
Venezuela
Start with a simple message
Ikigai’s journey unfolds in stages, with a different destination at different times of year. Tell us when you’d like to join us, for how many days and with how many people. We’ll let you know where we’ll be and help you find the most suitable way to come aboard.