Our family of five just spent 3 nights in paradise on the Kaya catamaran with Stef and Marcelino and had the most spectacular time! (Though we went during the rainy season, it didn’t matter as we received a lot of sunshine during our trip.) Stef and Marcelino are the most thoughtful, and accommodating hosts! The minute you step onto the boat, they welcome you with open arms and make you feel right at home. My husband and I arrived with our three children (ages 12, 9, and 5 years old). We wondered if 3-4 days without WiFi would get boring quick, but between swimming in the clear blue water, visiting local Guna families and going “shopping” for bracelets and Mola items, going paddle boarding, snorkeling, sunbathing, exploring islands, eating delicious fresh food, and star gazing, there was never a dull moment. The boat was more spacious than we thought, it was kept immaculate, and very comfortable for sleeping. Stef and Marcelino went out of their way to ensure we were comfortable and safe. For instance - closed the windows in our room and brought in our towels in the middle of the night if it started raining. Our girls loved meeting the local Guna families and learning more about their way of life. We were able to learn so much through our captain Stef. Stef is truly a one-of-a-kind, genuine, warm, inspirational, and passionate person. You can tell how much she truly cares about the Guna community. She once lived with a Guna family and even speaks the Guna language so she was able to educate us on the Guna history and culture. She made the trip so much fun for our family and was so understanding when our little one had a few melt downs on the boat. We always felt safe with Stef at the helm as she navigated the Caribbean with ease. She took us to the best spots in San Blas - almost secret like locations with no other tourists around. She knew all of the locals and communicated with the fishermen in Guna as she purchased fresh crab, lobster, and octopus for dinner. The meals Marcelino prepared were sooo delicious! We didnt know what quite to expect but each meal was more delicious than the next. While the kitchen in the boat is small, somehow Marcelino managed to make gourmet meals for our family of five. All of the fruits, vegetables, fish, and seafood were so fresh! Words can’t describe the beauty of the pristine San Blas Islands. It’s one of the few places in the world which hasn’t been overtaken by big resorts. There isn’t much on the islands, and that is what we liked most about them. Time slowed down for us during these 4 days. We hardly looked at our watches. We enjoyed a simpler life before returning to the hustle and bustle back in New York. Stef and Marcelino made this experience one of the most memorable ones our family has ever had. We’re so grateful to have met Stef and will leave Panamá with a new friend and a new appreciation for the beautiful Guna people and culture.