Boat Rental to Rosario Islands: Up to 13 people

Set your own pace on the water with a full day to explore

Rent a boat for up to 13 people to the Rosario Islands near Cartagena, with snorkeling equipment and bottled water included. The pickup time is flexible, so you start when you want and have 6 to 9 hours on the water. A live guide speaks English or Spanish.

The experience

You pick the boat up when you're ready (early morning or mid-morning, whatever suits your day), and have the entire stretch ahead of you. The rental includes snorkeling gear, so you can drop anchor in the shallow reefs without renting equipment separately. Bottled water is on board, and the guide navigates in English or Spanish depending on who's in your group.

The Rosario Islands sit close enough that you're not spending half the day getting there. With 6 to 9 hours available, you can anchor at multiple spots, spend real time in the water, and let the pace breathe instead of hitting a fixed schedule of stops. The boat holds up to 13 people, so it works for a family, a group of friends, or a small company traveling together.

Bring sunscreen and a towel. Alcoholic drinks aren't included, so you can bring your own or pick some up before departure. The guide handles navigation and can point out where the reefs are best, but the day is yours to shape.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• bottled water.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• boat rental for up to 13 people.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 08:00, the last at 10:30

Book up to1h before

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Botegena

Is this one for you?Book this rental if your group wants to set the itinerary yourselves: the flexible start time and full-day window let you linger at the spots you choose instead of following a fixed schedule of stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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 early can I pick up the boat for the Rosario Islands?

The pickup time is flexible depending on how early you want to start. You choose the time that works for your day, and the rental period runs 6 to 9 hours from there.

What snorkeling gear is included with the boat rental?

Snorkeling equipment is included, so you have masks, fins and snorkels ready to use at any of the reefs or shallow spots around the islands.

Can a group of 12 people fit on the boat?

The boat accommodates up to 13 people, so a group of 12 fits comfortably with room to spare.

Is the guide included with the boat rental?

A live guide is included and speaks English or Spanish. The guide navigates the boat and can advise on the best spots to anchor and snorkel.

What should I bring that isn't included?

Bring sunscreen, a towel, and any food or non-alcoholic drinks you want during the day. Alcoholic beverages are not included, though you can bring your own.