2-day San Andrés tour: Johnny Cay, Aquarium, bay cruise

Four stops across two days: cays, caves, a museum, and the bay

A 2-day tour of San Andrés combining four main destinations (Johnny Cay, the Aquarium, the island's interior sites, and the bay) with shared boat transfers, a chiva ride around the island, and a bay cruise with DJ and dancers. Live guides speak English and Spanish. Children from age 5 are welcome. Entry fees to some sites are paid separately on the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Johnny Cay and Aquarium visit

• Boat ride to Johnny Cay
• Enjoy beaches and palm trees
• Sample island dishes and cocktails
• Visit Rocky Cay
• Walk and explore the Aquarium

Day 2: San Andres Bay and island tour

• Tour Morgan's Cave and Marine Museum
• Visit El Hoyo Soplador
• Enjoy San Andres internal bay
• Experience seven-color sea with music

The experience

The tour splits across two days, each with its own focus. Day one takes you by boat to Johnny Cay, a small island seven minutes offshore with beaches and palm trees where local restaurants serve island dishes and cocktails, then to the Aquarium (also called Rose Cay), where the water stays roughly a meter deep and marine life is dense enough that walking feels possible. Day two brings you back to the main island for a chiva ride, a colorful open-sided bus, stopping at Morgan's Cave, the Marine Museum, and El Hoyo Soplador on the way, then finishing with a bay cruise where you swim in the internal bay's seven-color water while a DJ, live dancers and Caribbean music keep the energy high.

Boat transfers to the cays are shared, and boarding runs first come, first served, so arriving on time matters. You'll need to pay the Johnny Cay entrance tax before the boat leaves. The chiva and bay portions include transportation by bus or van around the island, a welcome cocktail during the bay cruise, and a half-hour swim stop. A live guide in English or Spanish leads the group through both days.

Some of the sites on day two (the cave, museum, and blowhole) charge separate entrance fees that you pay directly when you arrive. Public transportation options are available nearby if you want to explore on your own between tour segments.

What’s included

• Boat transfers to Johnny Cay and the Aquarium.
• chiva transportation around the island.
• entry to the internal bay tour.
• welcome cocktail during the bay cruise.
• half-hour swim stop in the bay.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• DJ, entertainer and dancers during the bay portion.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:30

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (11 to 17 years) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Agencia de Viajes y Turismo Bonaitur

Is this one for you?Two days lets you cover four major sites without rushing, though entry fees to the caves and museum come out of pocket and the shared boat transfers run on a first-come, first-served boarding system, so punctuality matters if you want to secure your spot.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (11 to 17 years); Child (5 to 10 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. No refund if you cancel.

What exactly is Johnny Cay and what do you do there?

Johnny Cay is a small island seven minutes by boat from San Andrés, made up of beaches and palm trees. You spend time swimming and relaxing on the sand, and can eat at the small restaurants on the island that serve local dishes and cocktails.

How deep is the water at the Aquarium, and what will I see there?

The Aquarium, also called Rose Cay, has water roughly a meter deep: shallow enough that you can walk through it. The main draw is the abundance of marine plants and animals in the shallow water, making it one of the island's most popular snorkeling spots.

What happens on the second day of the tour?

Day two starts with a chiva ride around the island, stopping at Morgan's Cave, the Marine Museum, and El Hoyo Soplador. After those stops, you board a boat for a cruise through the internal bay, where you swim in the seven-color sea while a DJ and live dancers perform Caribbean music and rumba.

Do I need to pay anything extra on top of the tour price?

Entry fees to some sites on day two (Morgan's Cave, the Marine Museum, and El Hoyo Soplador) are not included and must be paid directly to each site when you arrive. Food and drinks beyond the welcome cocktail in the bay are also separate.

What's included in the bay cruise on day two?

The bay cruise includes transportation by boat, a welcome cocktail, a half-hour swim stop in the internal bay, and live entertainment with a DJ and dancers performing Caribbean music and rumba.