Come aboard One World and have the adventure of a life time! She is a custom built 64' brigantine schooner and is the smallest tall ship in the world. You will have an opportunity to get sailing experience, relaxing hammock lounging time and snorkel beautiful living reefs. You will also get to see some of the most beautiful undiscovered beaches and islands this world has to offer.
Hundreds of years ago histories notorious pirates sailed the waters of the San Blas/ Kuna Yala Islands and they’ve changed little since. Now its your chance to see the beauty and freedom they experienced and do it aboard a ship that has an old world style, built new.
The San Blas/ Kuna Yala Islands are a series of 365 islands of which only a handful are inhabited by the fiercely independent Kuna Indians. The Kuna Indians run all the islands as an autonomous province with minimal interference from the national government. They have maintained their own economic system, language, customs and culture. Aside from the rich culture you will get to immerse yourself in, the area is surrounded by reefs that are some of the oldest living in the world, and offer wonderful snorkeling opportunities.
From the islands we continue following the path the pirates took, sailing to Cartagena, one of the most fortified cities in the Spanish empire, and now a major tourist destination.
Boat Specifications and inforamtion
One World is a well laid out vessel, she is cozy but has lounging space both above deck and below. Multiple places to relax in hammocks, and shady hangout spots in the cockpit area.
Berths and Cabins:
There are four double berths on board, two in their own private cabins and two in a shared cabin. In addition there are three single berths with plenty of privacy. One World has no air conditioning on board but each cabin is well ventilated and equipped with a fan that keeps you cool (sometimes to coo!) while you sleep.
Heads:
There are two heads (toilets) on board.
Galley and Salon:
She has a large galley which makes cooking an easy and enjoyable experience, and the salon can seat up to eleven.
Surround sound stereo:
One World has an epic sound system on board with speakers and sub woofer above and below deck. The system is able to play any audio device so bring your tunes to share with everyone!
Meals:
We (the crew) cook all the meals. They will vary depending on what we have on board at the time and what is in season. We always welcome the guest that loves to cook and is willing to help out with the daily cooking and share some recipes. We frequently have fresh lobster abalible for purchase. Please let us know of any allergies or dietary needs you have before the tour so that we can accommodate you.
Alcohol:
Alcohol is not included in the price of the tour, but we do sell it on board. Cold beer is $1.50, mixed drinks are $2, and wine is $3.
We are eco friendly! The boat is powered by solar and wind and we always strive to keep our foot print to a minimum.
One world is truly a joy to sail and live on. She has salty character and provides a safe, cozy and comfortable environment to travel to some of the worlds most breathtaking places.
Interior of the boat
Activities aboard One World:
Rope swing off the yard arm: Entertainment for hours! We use some of the rigging to create an awesome rope swing that launches you off the boat and into the cool blue waters of the ocean!
Snorkeling: San Blas is home to some of the worlds oldest living reefs and is an awesome snorkeling destination. One World comes equipped with snorkel gear in most sizes, but feel free to bring your own.
Games: One World is well stocked with board games and fun activities to play with large groups.
Beach bonfire: One night during the tour (season and weather permitting) there is a beach bonfire and cook out.
Camping: Along with the bonfire there is optional camping afterward. One World has lots of camping gear so the whole group can sleep a night on one of the islands!
Exploring the islands: Hike through the tropical landscape of the San Blas! meet the Kuna indians and explore this remote tropical paradise.
Yoga: We do yoga in the morning and we do it on board! This proves to be a little more challenging than yoga on solid ground. The yoga we do focuses on increasing your balance by incorporating the moving boat. We also have a beach yoga routine that reconnects you to nature and increases flexibility and focus.
Learning how to sail: Over the duration of the trip you will have ample opportunities to learn some aspects of sailing and achieve a working knowledge of sailing a gaff rigged brigantine schooner. (An unusual sail rigging!)
Fishing, Spear fishing and Lobster snaring: One World has two spear fishing poles and there is a lot of time to explore the waters of the San Blas and try your hand at sneaking up on a fish! We also troll for fish while under sail.
Art and Photography lessons: Get some tips and tricks from our resident professional photographer about photography and have a chance to let your inner creativity soar by doing art in an environment that encourages and nurtures the artist within.
Knot tying and Weaving: The crew has extensive knot tying skills and is more than willing to spend some time teaching the art of knots to anyone interested in this old school sailors past time.
What to bring
- Sunscreen
- Swimsuit, Hat and Sunglasses
- Snack food and any specialty beverage you wish. We do not provide snacks so if you are the type of person who likes to snack make sure you come prepared.
- Water bottle
- Limited amount of luggage (we may ask you to separate a day bag specific for the trip to utilize space. We will store the large bags)
- Cash in small bills (there is NO place to get cash in San Blas/Kuna Yala ) It is also a good idea to exchange some currency to be prepared for Cartagena.
- A good attitude!
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