WITH THE “GENTE DE MAR” CREW
-2026 DATES-
MAY 2-5 SANTA CATALINA TO PANAMA CITY SAIL AND DIVE (SOLD OUT) · MAY 6-10 (SOLD OUT) · MAY 11-15 (SOLD OUT) · MAY 16-20 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 21-25 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 26-30 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 31-JUNE 4 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · JUNE 5-9 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · JUNE 10-13 SANTA CATALINA TO PANAMA CITY SAIL AND DIVE (6 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
-2026 DATES- MAY 2-5 SANTA CATALINA TO PANAMA CITY SAIL AND DIVE (SOLD OUT) · MAY 6-10 (SOLD OUT) · MAY 11-15 (SOLD OUT) · MAY 16-20 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 21-25 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 26-30 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · MAY 31-JUNE 4 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · JUNE 5-9 (FIVE SPOTS AVAILABLE) · JUNE 10-13 SANTA CATALINA TO PANAMA CITY SAIL AND DIVE (6 SPOTS AVAILABLE)
FIVE DAY SPEARFISHING ADVENTURE IN
Our five-day spearfishing adventure takes you aboard an 80-foot steel-hulled schooner to the yellowfin tuna grounds surrounding Panama’s legendary Hannibal Bank. Dive with experienced guides, capture the trip with professional photos and video, and enjoy fresh meals made with locally sourced ingredients and fish that was swimming that morning.
PACIFIC PANAMA TUNA COUNTRY
-NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY-
EXPLORE THE WATERS AROUND A TINY ISLAND 60 miles off the coast of panama.
wake to the sun and live off the land. freedive the open ocean stalking schools of giant pacific yellowfin tuna.
Come see why they call this place “jurassic park” and discover one of the most remote places on earth!
TARGET SPECIES
YELLOWFIN TUNA
DORADO
CUBERA SNAPPER
wahoo
THE VESSELS
If adventure runs through your veins, this trip is for you.
Our 80-foot steel-hulled ketch is more than just transportation — it is your home base for five days in one of the wildest stretches of the Pacific. With wide-open deck space, air-conditioned cabins, freshwater showers, and plenty of room to unwind after a long day in the water, the boat gives us the freedom to live right in the middle of the action.
Far offshore, surrounded by remote islands and open ocean, the landscape feels almost prehistoric. It is raw, beautiful, isolated, and alive.
Living aboard allows us to stay mobile and make decisions day by day based on conditions, fish movement, and where the best opportunities are developing. That flexibility means more time in the water and less time traveling back and forth from shore.
The diving is built around exploration and bluewater hunting. Yellowfin tuna are the main attraction, but these waters also hold wahoo, snapper, grouper, jacks, and other pelagic and reef species. Every day brings a different location, different conditions, and a different opportunity.
Our experienced crew handles the logistics, navigation, guiding, safety, meals, and day-to-day operation of the vessel so you can focus on diving, hunting, and enjoying the experience.
At the end of the day, we return to the mothership, trade stories on deck, and settle in for a fresh meal prepared aboard. Fish from the day’s hunt may go straight from the ocean to the galley, making dinner part of the experience itself.
This region is internationally known for giant yellowfin tuna, and for many divers it represents the opportunity to encounter — and potentially spear — the biggest fish of their lives.
FEATURES:
Built in 1965.
Meticulously maintained with upgrades over the years
Safe + stable liveaboard for our divers with spacious main deck
Twin 20 cubic deck freezers for storing processed fish
The bow has a 15’ pulpit for enjoying the views,
watching dolphins, and fishing while at anchor
Fresh water system for showers and rinsing gear
Plenty of safe and secure gear storage
4 private cabins for clients with bunks
Air-conditioned below (forward and aft unit)
*There is absolutely no cell service once offshore. STARLINK MAY BE AVAILABLE INTERMITTENTLY. We have satellite phone available for $5 per minute. While we do have supplies on board, we suggest you bring your own sunscreen, headlamp, large hat, long pants, long sleeves, socks, shoes, buffs, and sunglasses.
The Tuna chaser -35’ Caribe pro
· Twin 2023 Yamaha 150’s
· FORTUNO Radar
· Garmin GPSMAP Fishfinder with twin 16” HD touchscreens
· 6 hydralic seaspension seats
· Twin live wells
· Handheld radio
· JL stereo system
· Epirb and Garmin in reach
· First aid, trauma kit
· Bow leaning post for casting
· Custom setup for the style of diving we do here in Panama.
DAILY MEALS
with local sourced ingredients and your catch of the day
EXPERIENCED GUIDE
AND PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER
THE FISH
put you on
and record each moment
ENJOY SOME VIDEOS BELOW FROM OUR PAST TRIPS
TRIP PRICING
Five days accommodations on the Sail La Vie
Four days of diving to land your dream fish
Experienced Captains and Guides
Private chef
Photo/Video package
All food and drinks including alchohol (limited supply of beer, wine and rum if requested)
Personal reusable water bottles
35’ center consol for fishing and exploration
Bait
INCLUDES
NOT INCLUDED
Airfare and transportation to Santa Catalina
Fish processing service to bring catch home (+$1.50 per pound)
Crew gratuities (appreciated never expected)
“Communication was top-notch and the final outcome was even better than we imagined. A great experience all around.”
Former Customer
“Every detail was thoughtfully executed. We're thrilled with the outcome.”
Former Customer