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Western Caribbean / Columbia / Cuba cruise 2026
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Chris.Hart Posts: 1
07/07/2025
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We are planning to cruise from the southern Windward islands via the ABCs, Columbia, San Blas islands, Panama, Providencia, Cayman Islands, Cuba to the USA in Jan-May 2026 - at total distance of approximately 2600nm. We are keen to link up with other boats planning on taking a similar route and to buddy boat for at least part of the journey. Carioca is a Farr50 Pilothouse blue water cruiser and we enjoy passage making combined with stopovers at interesting places en route. Would really enjoy talking to other members interested in joining us for all or part of the cruise. Chris & Fiona
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neilm Posts: 29
15 days ago
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We have done that route, so here are a few suggestions
We loved Bonaire and Providencia. Curaco was good (summered boat there) practical and enjoyable I would skip Aruba if going again. It is just a cruise ship terminal. I would skip San andreas too
Enter Panama at the extreme East end, Porto Obaldia. Town is a dump, but people friendly. Cruise the Eastern Islands slowly. Water is not great due to plenty rivers bringing silt, but the islands are undeveloped As you go West water is much better and numbers of boats grow
Buy Bauhaus guide and get his electronic charts. MUCH better than the government charts. I will send you mine, no charge, but postage from Canada would cost you about $25 If you email your address I can check actual rate Neil@McCubbin.ca
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