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About Experience Yacht Services

YOUR BEST PARTNER IN THE REGION

A dynamic alliance of elite, independent service providers, Experience Yacht Service (EYS) provides superyacht captains, crews and owners with creative and efficient solutions to all their yachting requirements in Latin America.

With a combined expertise that puts us above and beyond our competitors, our five partners provide yacht agency and itinerary design services for each of our three destinations: Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands. Together we are able to facilitate everything from canal transits, permits and port assistance to adventure-filled, bespoke itineraries, but each partner remains an independent entity, so you can choose which companies you use according to your needs, with no obligation to the others, and no commission to pay.

Yachting has long been a platform for incredible experiences; with EYS taking care of all of the arrangements, it can be just that.

MISSION

To be the go to alliance for superyacht owners and captains visiting Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos, providing the highest level of yachting logistics and unique experiences on both land and at sea.

VISION

To be a globally-recognised alliance offering premium yacht services in Latin America, renowned for going above and beyond to meet our clients’ needs, meeting standards that reflect our excellence, passion and integrity and leading the industry in sustainability and environmental protection.

YACHT AGENT SERVICES

With assistance that extends from pre-arrival arrangements to departure preparations, our yacht agent services encompass the vast portfolio of technical and logistical resources needed to manage the unique demands of a modern mega-yacht. From permits to provisioning, we keep things simple and straightforward, meaning you are able to choose just the services you require. Assistance is available, in all three of our destinations, 24 hours a day from English-speaking professionals.


  • Canal Transit* and Port Agency services
  • Processing of navigation permits
  • Immigration clearances and visas (Crew and Passengers)
  • Transportation services
  • Supplies, stores & provisions
  • Spare parts and stores – clearance and delivery
  • Fuel & Lube Oils
  • Fresh Water
  • Waste disposal (trash, gray & black water)
  • Repairs and maintenance
  • Charter flights & helicopter services
  • Private security
  • Cash advances
  • Legal services
  • Surveys
  • Offices operate 24/7

ITINERARY DESIGN SERVICES

With such extraordinary destinations to discover, the deep passion and knowledge of our experience designers fill our bespoke itineraries with unique and unlimited adventure. Whether you want to be fully immersed in culture and nature, to indulge in the ultimate adrenaline rushes, or to simply relax on the finest stretches of sand, our itineraries are bound to exceed expectations and give the experience of a lifetime.


  • Custom / Bespoke / Tailor-made itinerary design
  • Private experiences and locations
  • Private ocean, land and air transportation
  • Private helicopter and aircraft charters
  • Exclusive haciendas, villas and lodges
  • Crew activities
  • Photography and Videography services
  • Professional guides and instructors (scuba diving, hiking, biking, sailing, surfing, equestrian, nature, climbing, skydiving, free (apnea) diving, yoga, etc)
  • Ground handling services including private VIP lounges

MEET THE PARTNERS

Our alliance is made up of the most experienced yacht agents and itinerary designers in Costa Rica, Panama and the Galapagos Islands.

Origen Escapes

Costa Rica destination management company Origen Escapes are the best in the yachting world for designing epic itineraries.

With their collective abilities and knowledge plus extensive experience of the yachting industry, they can do things that no-one else can. Each experience is designed to take you off the yacht and immerse you in something extraordinary, from submarines and dolphin mega pods at sea, to wildlife tracking and waterfall rappelling on land.

Completely customised and therefore unique, they curate every moment of each itinerary, right down to the smallest detail to fit with your every want, need and desire, surpassing expectations you didn’t even know you had.

Yacht Agent Services

We offer solutions to all of your needs, the agency is built around a highly-trained team of professionals, who bring with them the considerable knowledge and expertise to meet even the most complex of requirements.

Having built strong relationships with local, independent suppliers, all of whom are experts in their fields, they are able to offer an extensive range of services, that include clearances and permits, concierge with captain, crew and guest support, coordination and supervision and handling and negotiating.

Norton Lilly International

Norton Lilly is a market leading ship agent that delivers reliability, quality and peace-of-mind. Robust and versatile with a long and successful history, it is well-established in Panama, having operated continuously here for 95 years. Today they attend to more than 18% of all canal transits, including yachts, military and passenger ships.

With bilingual staff available 24/7 and offices at both the northern and southern ends of the Canal, they are perfectly positioned to serve the needs of customers who are looking to coordinate their canal transit with local marina and port visits in the surrounding ports as well as remote anchorages.

Origen Escapes

With a mastery of the wants and needs of yacht owners and guests and a deep knowledge and passion for Panama, Origen Escapes excels at exceeding their clients’ expectations and making their dreams of adventure come true. Their team of experts create and curate meaningful and high-quality itineraries full of extraordinary experiences, specifically tailored for yachts, providing top of the line services and showcasing the very best of what Panama has to offer.

Always on the lookout for new, innovative ways to explore, Origen Escapes knows how to delight even the most discerning guest and give them the most magical experience of this beautiful, tropical paradise.

Experience Yacht Services - Panama Anchorage Sites Map

YachtGala

YachtGala is the Galapagos’ foremost provider of yacht services and tour operations. Based both on mainland Ecuador and all the populated Galapagos Islands, the dynamic team of marine professionals and support staff are perfectly placed to give the most reliable service. Their combined expertise of the yachting industry, in-depth local knowledge and access to the right resources will make your time in the Galapagos a truly memorable one.

With a global network of suppliers and experts, YachtGala can provide services to meet your every need while navigating the Galapagos. This includes everything from managing permit requirements and paperwork, to providing technical support as you cruise. Showcasing the Galapagos like no-one else can, they can also organise unique and extraordinary ways for you to experience these extraordinary islands.

Meet the Team

Passionate Itinerary Designers and Yacht Agents

Ofer Ketter

Ofer Ketter

Origen Escapes Founder

As one of the world’s few deep sea submersible pilot’s and earth explorer, Ofer has experienced the world from every angle...

Felipe Artiñano

Felipe Artiñano

Origen VP Operations & Co-founder

On land or at sea, Felipe is at home in some of the world’s most extreme environments: whether he’s rock climbing cliffs...

Joe Walden

Joe Walden

CEO Norton Lilly - Panamá

Originally from the Alabama Gulf Coast, Joe has close to 25 years in the shipping industry. After an early tour in the U.S. Marines...

Johnny Romero

Johnny Romero

Yachtgala Founder

An expert in the Galapagos Islands, he has lived here since 1993. Johnny worked to become a qualified Galapagos nature guide...

Destinations

North Pacific - South Pacific - Caribbean

Costa Rica

Costa Rica’s 800 mile Pacific coast is a spectacularly diverse stretch of secluded coves, hidden beaches, wild, rainforest-fringed shores, rocky coves and isolated islands, each offering safe, scenic anchorage sites and plenty of opportunities for adventure.

Off it you can swim with whales, turtles and vast mega pods of dolphins, go fishing, scuba diving or free diving. On it you can relax on deserted stretches of sand, go surfing or snorkeling. Beyond it ,and easily accessible from wherever you’re anchored, are spectacular landscapes that are yours to discover; rainforests and protected parks full of wildlife, volcanoes, rivers and valleys, all of which can be explored however you like, from walking to flying, rafting to driving.

This is a land of endless exhilaration and extraordinary sights, and one that is just crying out to be explored.

Panamá

The bridge connecting continents, Panama has long been a crossroads, a place where cultures mix and nature flourishes. There are two coastlines stretching 3,000 miles; the Pacific, for big surfing waves and wild, empty shores, and the Caribbean, for chilled vibes, tropical beaches and paradise islands. Connected by the engineering marvel that is the Panama Canal, it’s easy to transit from one to the other, the 17 marinas and a multitude of spectacular anchorages making exploration effortless.

Inbetween is a land irresistible to explorers. Vast swathes of rainforest hide an abundance of wildlife and colourful coral reefs sit off blissful beaches. Cosmopolitan capital Panama City showcases contemporary society while seven distinct indigenous communities still live in age-old ways, some even willing to share their traditions and culture with guests.

Immerse yourself and explore or relax and recharge; in Panama it’s up to you.

Experience Yacht Services - Panama Anchorage Sites Map

Galápagos Islands

The Off the west coast of Ecuador, are unique jewels set in the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean. The volcanic archipelago is comprised of 18 large islands, of which four are inhabited, and three smaller ones.

Set 1,000 kilometres off the coast of Ecuador, the volcanic archipelago of the Galapagos waits to inspire and amaze. Straddling the equator, 18 main islands, 3 small islands and numerous rocks and islets are part of a national park and marine reserve only explorable by boat. Many anchorages dotted throughout the rich, wildlife-filled waters, allow yacht guests to experience the unique landscapes and wildlife that each island has to offer.

The Galapagos is a place like no other. Barren, rocky islands at first glance, hide unique and fragile ecosystems and a wealth of curious creatures, most of which are found nowhere else in the world. Being able to discover this extraordinary biodiversity and see this wildlife up close is the joy of exploring the islands, and this can be done in all manner of ways.

Wandering white sand beaches full of sleepy sea lions, snorkelling with sharks, rays and penguins, hiking lava trails to find colonies of blue-footed boobies, giant tortoises and marine iguanas are just a few.

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