Cartagena: Rosario Islands Boat Rental for Groups up to 12

Rent a boat in Cartagena and pick your own route through the Rosario Islands

You rent a private boat with a captain and bilingual crew for up to twelve people and choose which Rosario Islands to visit and how long to stay at each stop. The boat includes snorkeling equipment, a cooler with ice, bottled water, and a sound system. You can bring additional drinks and food. The crew handles navigation and can recommend lunch spots or help with beach club reservations, so you spend the day on the water without managing logistics yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury boat tour of Rosario Islands

• Board boat in Cartagena
• Meet captain and copilot
• Enjoy Bluetooth sound system
• Visit preferred island spots
• Use cooler with ice and water
• Relax and explore islands
• Return to Cartagena

The experience

What if you could skip the crowded group tours and just point the boat toward whichever island looked best that morning? That's the setup here. You get a captain and copilot who know the Rosario Islands, a boat that holds up to twelve people, and the freedom to change your mind about where to stop. The crew speaks both English and Spanish, so there's no translation lag when you want to ask about a beach club reservation or find the best lunch spot. You're not following a fixed itinerary. You're steering your own day.

The boat comes ready: cooler stocked with ice, bottled water for everyone, snorkeling gear if you want it, and a full Bluetooth sound system so the music travels with you across the water. You can bring your own drinks and extra ice, which most groups do. The captain handles the navigation and docking. The copilot helps with whatever you need in the water or on deck. It's the kind of setup that works whether you want to anchor at a quiet cay for four hours or hit three different spots before sunset.

Cartagena's Rosario Islands sit about an hour offshore, depending on which islands you choose. The boat rental is built around your preferences, not a preset schedule. If someone in your group finds a beach club they want to stay at longer, or if the water looks too good to leave, you adjust. The crew will point out good snorkeling spots, help with logistics, and make sure you're not scrambling to get back to the mainland at an awkward hour. Groups tend to be smaller and more relaxed than the standard tour boats, which changes the whole feel of the day.

You'll need to arrange your own transportation to the dock in Cartagena, but the crew will confirm the departure time once you book. Bring sunscreen, a towel, and whatever food or drinks you want beyond what's on the boat. If you're planning a special lunch at a specific restaurant or beach club on one of the islands, let the crew know in advance and they'll make sure you get there on time.

What’s included

• Professional captain and copilot.
• bilingual crew member.
• snorkeling equipment.
• cooler with one bag of ice.
• bottled water for all guests.
• Bluetooth sound system.
• customized routing based on your preferences.
• crew assistance with beach club reservations and lunch recommendations.

Options for this experience

3 options

29-foot boat, maximum 9 peopleUp to 9 per booking · 09:00Private boat

32-foot boat, maximum 12 peopleUp to 13 per booking · 09:00Private group

38-foot boat, maximum 16 peopleUp to 15 per booking · 09:00Private boat

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except SaturdayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

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

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by PANA TOURS COLOMBIA

Is this one for you?Book this if you're traveling with a group of up to twelve and want to explore the Rosario Islands without following a set schedule or joining a larger tour: the private crew and flexible itinerary mean you spend your time on the water instead of coordinating logistics.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the boat rental for?

The itinerary does not specify a fixed duration. You arrange the timing with the crew based on your preferences and which islands you want to visit.

Can we bring our own food and drinks?

Yes. The boat includes bottled water and a cooler with ice, but you're welcome to bring additional drinks, food, and extra ice to keep everything cold.

Is snorkeling included?

Yes, snorkeling equipment is provided. The crew can recommend good snorkeling spots in the Rosario Islands.

What if we want to eat at a specific beach club?

The crew can help arrange reservations and will navigate to the beach club you choose. Let them know your preference when you book.

How many people can the boat hold?

The boat accommodates up to 12 guests, plus the captain and copilot.

Does the crew speak English?

Yes, the crew is bilingual in English and Spanish.

What's included in the rental?

The rental includes the captain and copilot, snorkeling equipment, bottled water, a cooler with one bag of ice, and a Bluetooth sound system.

Do we need to arrange our own way to the dock?

Yes, you'll need to arrange transportation to the dock in Cartagena. The crew will confirm the departure time once you book.