Cartagena: 43ft Catamaran Rosario Islands & Barú

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Duration7h–8h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN · ES

PickupAt your hotel

Rent a Catamaran in Cartagena & Anchor at the Rosario Islands

You board a private 43-foot catamaran at Cartagena's marina with a bilingual assistant and bottled water included. The day takes you to the Rosario Islands and Barú Island, where you choose your stops based on what you want — swimming, dining, or anchoring to rest. Transport to and from the dock is air-conditioned and arranged, so you arrive ready to cast off.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Rosario Islands and Baru Island

Tour Rosario Islands by catamaran
Visit different spots for party, eating, swimming
Travel to Baru Island
Option to explore Baru Island or view from boat

The Experience

The boat sits waiting at the dock, hull gleaming, rigging taut against the Caribbean light. You're standing on the deck of a 43-foot catamaran ready to leave Cartagena behind for the day. A bilingual assistant meets you at pickup, handles the logistics, and the air-conditioned vehicle gets you to the marina without the heat or the negotiation. Once aboard, the itinerary is yours to shape — the Rosario Islands spread across the water in every direction, and where you stop depends on what you came for.

The catamaran takes you out past the shipping lanes toward the archipelago. Barú Island, the largest in Colombia, appears on the horizon; you can drop anchor and wade ashore, or stay on deck and watch it slide past. The Rosario Islands themselves are scattered across maybe 30 kilometers of shallow water — some are developed, some are just sand and palms, and your assistant knows which ones suit the day you want. If you're after swimming, they'll point you toward the clearest water. If you want to eat, there are island spots that work. If you want to sit and do nothing, that's the plan too. The boat moves at its own pace, and you're not following a schedule printed somewhere else.

Bottled water stays cold in the galley. The catamaran's twin hulls keep the motion gentle enough that most people don't feel seasick, though the Caribbean can surprise you. You'll spend the day anchored or drifting, not rushing between five stops in six hours. The bilingual assistant handles communication with any island vendors or restaurants, which saves the friction of trying to order lunch in Spanish when you're tired and hungry. Pickup and drop-off use an air-conditioned vehicle, so you're not walking through Cartagena's heat before and after.

Book this if you want the boat and the islands without renting a car, finding the marina, or figuring out which anchorages are safe. The catamaran rental to the Rosario Islands works best when you have a flexible afternoon and don't mind that the day shapes itself around the water and the wind, not a printed itinerary.

What’s included

Private transportation from your location to the marina in an air-conditioned vehicle.
bilingual assistant for the full day.
43-foot catamaran rental.
bottled water.
flexibility to visit the Rosario Islands and Barú Island according to your preferences.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sendatu Travelling Experiences

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a private boat and the islands without arranging transport, finding the dock, or following a fixed schedule — the catamaran rental lets you spend the day anchored or drifting, choosing your stops based on what you want that day.

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