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Cartagena Rosario Islands: Private Boat Tour & Cholon Day TripYou’ll board a private boat in Cartagena with a local crew for a day exploring Rosario Islands’ clear waters, lively Cholon beach parties, and quiet moments on Baru Island. Snorkeling gear is ready for coral reefs; music and laughter are guaranteed. You’ll end up sun-warmed and probably still smiling as you return to shore.
Rosario Islands Boat Charter from Cartagena: Family Day TripA private boat charter from Cartagena takes your family to the Rosario Islands and Barú for a full day of swimming, snorkeling and beach time. The boat is yours alone, a bilingual guide comes with you, snorkeling gear is included, and the pace stays relaxed—no rushing between stops or competing for deck space with other groups. Lunch is your choice to arrange; the operator provides bottled water and ice.Is it for me?This is a private charter, so the boat and guide are yours alone—ideal if your family wants to set the pace, skip the crowded tour boats, and spend time at whichever beach appeals most without keeping to someone else's schedule. If you prefer a set itinerary with a group and a fixed departure time, a shared tour boat would be simpler.
Private Boat Tour of the Rosario Islands: Swim & SnorkelA private boat tour of the Rosario Islands near Cartagena lets you swim, snorkel and relax at stops you pick with the crew's help. The boat runs eight hours with a bilingual team, ice and bottled water included; food, drinks and snorkeling gear cost extra and are paid on site. The itinerary is yours to shape — reef dives, beach clubs, party islands or quiet anchorages — depending on what you're after that day.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Cartagena without a car—the crew picks you up from the Marina, builds the day around your interests, and returns you by late afternoon.
Cartagena: Private Boat to Rosario Islands & Baru with SnorkelingYou board your own private boat at a quiet marina and head to the Rosario Islands with a certified driver, snorkel gear, and a cooler of ice included. Swim and snorkel at Cholon Cove or Baru Island's hidden beach, customize your stops based on what your group wants, and return when you're ready. No entry fees, no group schedules, no haggling at a crowded public dock.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants to control the day without joining a scheduled tour — the private boat and flexible itinerary mean you set the pace and stops, and the private marina departure saves you the hassle of navigating Cartagena's crowded public dock.
Rosario Islands Day Pass from Cartagena: Private Island AccessA day pass to a private island in the Rosario Islands near Cartagena gives you lunch, a welcome cocktail, beach loungers and seven hours of swimming in waters the operator reserves for their guests; an English-speaking guide is with the group, and a visit to the Oceanarium is optional at the same price. A government dock fee of COP 31,500 is paid when you depart.Is it for me?Seven hours gives you a full island day without eating into the rest of your Cartagena itinerary—long enough to swim, rest and eat without the pressure of a rushed schedule, short enough to be back in the city by evening if you have other plans.
Cartagena: Rosario Islands Boat Rental for Groups up to 12You 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.Is it for me?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.
Rosario Islands boat tour from Cartagena: choose your stopsA full-day private boat tour of the Rosario Islands departing from Cartagena, where you and your crew choose which beaches, reefs and anchorages to visit based on what you're after — party, rest or family time. The boat carries fuel, ice and a captain and skipper; lunch and drinks are on you. Seven to eight hours on the water, with time to snorkel, swim and explore sites like the Pool, Bora Bora, Paue and Playa Blanca.Is it for me?The boat departs from Cartagena, so you don't need a car or a ride to the dock — the crew handles the navigation and timing, which means you can spend the day choosing where to anchor instead of planning the route or managing the boat.
Rosario Islands snorkeling: luxury boat with private beachA luxury boat tour of the Rosario Islands lasting seven to eight hours, with private transportation from your Cartagena hotel, snorkeling equipment, a reserved private beach, champagne, beers, water and a la carte lunch. You choose your stops—coral reefs with tropical fish, the legendary sunken plane, or Cholón, the party island—and the bilingual assistant on board handles the logistics so you only manage what you want to do that day. Two boat sizes available: 36ft or 39ft.Is it for me?Book the 36ft boat if you want a smaller, more intimate group; choose the 39ft if you prefer more space and amenities on the water. Either way, the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you arrive at the dock ready to board—no arranging a separate ride, no deciding between stops on the fly, no hunting for lunch or snorkeling gear once you're on the islands.
Cartagena: 40-Foot Catamaran Overnight in Rosario IslandsYou get private transport from Cartagena, a full day and night aboard a 40-foot catamaran anchored in the Rosario Islands, meals, bottled water, and the boat's air conditioning. The catamaran is yours alone, so you set the rhythm — swim, eat, sleep on the water, and return to Cartagena the next morning without arranging any of the logistics yourself.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full night on the Caribbean without managing transport, meals, or boat logistics — the private rental means you're not sharing the boat or the schedule with anyone else, and everything from pickup to return is arranged for you.
Snorkeling in Rosario Islands from Cartagena: five stops in a dayA private boat tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with snorkeling gear included, a live guide in English or Spanish, and stops at Isla Cholon for lunch and Playa Tranquila for swimming. The boat holds a maximum of five passengers, so the group stays small. Weather can cancel the tour, but you can reschedule or get a full refund.Is it for me?Book the five-passenger private boat if your group is small and you want the flexibility to skip lunch at Isla Cholon and snorkel elsewhere instead. Choose the larger group option if you have more than six people and want to keep costs down by sharing the boat.
Rosario Islands Private Boat Tour: Caribbean beaches, no crowdsA private boat tour of Rosario Islands departs from port in the early morning and cruises less than an hour to a protected Caribbean archipelago where you spend the day swimming, reading and resting on white sand beaches under palm shade. The tour includes a guide in English or Spanish and all-risk insurance; the boat and islands are yours alone, so the pace and the stops are yours to set. Weather or sea conditions may cancel the tour the same day with full refund.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want the islands without other groups on the boat—the private boat means you control the pace, which islands you visit and how long you stay on each one, so a rushed itinerary stops being a problem.
Private Boat to Rosario Islands, Cartagena: 14-person charterA private boat charter for 14 people departs Cartagena and sails to the Rosario Islands, stopping at multiple spots to swim and explore the Caribbean. The boat includes a live guide in English, Spanish or French, plus beers, water, towels and onboard bathroom. Hotel pickup is available as an add-on option at checkout.Is it for me?Book this if your group wants the flexibility of a private boat and the time to actually swim at each island rather than rush through a shared tour. The eight-hour day works best for swimmers and people comfortable spending most of it in or near the water; if you prefer a shorter outing or mostly want to see the islands from the boat, a group tour might suit you better.
Cartagena: 43ft Catamaran Rosario Islands & BarúYou 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.Is it for me?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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Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Day Trip with Beach Clubs & SnorkelingYou’ll move from pirate tales at San Fernando Fort to snorkeling coral reefs off Isla Grande before chilling with drinks at Rosario del Mar Resort Hotel. Dance (or just watch) at Cholón Island’s floating party scene, then unwind over lunch at Mambo Beach Club on Barú—all capped by poolside lounging at Anaho Beach Club as Cartagena glows in the distance.
Isla del Encanto day trip from Cartagena: beach, pool & lunchA full-day tour from Cartagena to Isla del Encanto, an island in the Corales del Rosario Natural Park with over 300 meters of sand, reached by speedboat in 60 minutes from Bodeguita Pier. The tour includes lunch, kayaking, sun loungers and pool access; you explore the island freely or with a guide, swim and rest between the sea and the pool, then return to Cartagena the same afternoon. A live guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Cartagena without a car—the boat departs from Bodeguita Pier in the city itself, and you'll spend a full day on the island with both beach and pool time, so you can move at your own pace rather than following a guide's itinerary.
Day in the Rosario Islands with Lunch from CartagenaA day tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with round-trip boat transport from the bodeguita dock, welcome cocktail, lunch with five menu options, and access to natural and artificial pools, hammock areas, volleyball, ping pong and sunbeds. A Spanish-speaking guide leads the group. The tour runs eight hours and includes free transport to Cocoliso Island and the oceanarium if you choose to visit.Is it for me?Eight hours is long enough to swim, eat and rest without the day feeling thin, but short enough that you can book other activities before or after — the morning is yours to explore Cartagena, or the evening if you want dinner in the old town.
Cartagena: 4 Rosario Islands Snorkeling & Bioluminescent PlanktonYou're picked up from your Cartagena hotel and taken by boat to four islands in the Rosario archipelago, where you snorkel in clear water, eat lunch and fresh fruit on the islands, and finish the day swimming in bioluminescent plankton after dark. Snorkeling gear, meals, and all transport are included; you just show up and follow the guide's timing.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Rosario Islands experience—snorkeling, island stops, and meals—without arranging your own boat or timing, and you're willing to stay out until evening for the plankton swim, which is what makes the full day possible.
Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena: open bar includedA full-day boat tour from Cartagena to Isla Grande, the main island in the Rosario Islands, with lunch, an open bar serving national cocktails, and use of the resort's facilities included. The day runs six to seven hours: you board at 7:30 AM, reach the island around 9:30 AM, and return to the city by 4:30 PM. A live guide in English or Spanish travels with the group. Minimum age is 12.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're traveling with a group and want a full day on the water without managing food, drinks or logistics—everything is arranged and included in one price. The open bar and resort access make it a social day rather than a guided sightseeing tour.
Snorkeling in Rosario Islands from Cartagena: Cholon & LunchA full-day snorkeling tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands includes hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, boat transport through a national natural park, stops at Cholon Island and Agua Azul, snorkeling equipment, and lunch at Playa Tranquila. The itinerary runs about 7 to 8 hours and covers the panoramic route through the islands plus time in the water at each stop.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to snorkel multiple reef stops and island beaches in one day without coordinating pickups, boats or meals yourself—the guide handles the timing and the route, so you focus on the water and the stops.
Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena: snorkeling and lunch on BaruA full-day tour of the Rosario Islands departing from Cartagena with hotel pickup, snorkeling with guide and gear at Isla Grande, a seafood cocktail stop on Cholon Island, and lunch on Baru Island. The boat leaves at 9am and returns by 4pm; a live guide speaks English and Spanish, and children are welcome from age 4.Is it for me?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a way to reach Baru Island on your own—the tour collects you and handles the land part, so you step straight onto the boat. The fixed 9am start and 4pm return fit a single day without eating into your evening, and the guide in English or Spanish means you follow what's happening at each stop.
Snorkeling Rosario Islands: 5 islands with planktonA full-day snorkeling tour of the Rosario Islands with a live guide in English or Spanish, departing from Cartagena with hotel pickup included. You snorkel at a coral pool and a sunken plane site, visit five islands with stops for lunch and a shrimp cocktail, and finish with a plankton swim at sunset. The tour runs eight hours and includes snorkeling equipment, bottled water, an air-conditioned boat and restroom access; entrance to the oceanarium is separate.Is it for me?Book the version with plankton if the bioluminescent swim is your main draw; without it, you get the same snorkeling and island stops but skip the night water activity.
Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena: Fort, snorkel, beach clubA full-day tour from Cartagena combines a nautical city tour of the Fort of San Fernando with stops at three different beach clubs in the Rosario Islands and Barú, including snorkeling on coral reefs, a gourmet lunch, and access to Balinese beds, pools and oceanfront lounging. The tour runs seven hours with a Spanish-speaking guide and welcomes children from age three. You choose one of three club experiences at checkout: the ecological option, the classic option for all ages, or the adults-only party option.Is it for me?Pick the classic option if you're traveling with children or a mixed group and want the full island day without a party atmosphere. Choose the adults-only party option if you want live music and a Caribbean nightlife vibe built into the afternoon. The ecological option suits travelers who want to focus on the natural surroundings and wildlife rather than club amenities.
Rosario Islands Beach Club: All-Day Escape from CartagenaDharma Beach Club is a full-day tour from Cartagena to Isla Grande in the Rosario Islands, where you travel by sports boat, spend the afternoon on oceanfront beds with food and music, and return by 3 p.m. The tour includes welcome cocktail, choice of lunch (fish, chicken or vegetarian), beach bed, water and a welcome ritual; live guides speak English and Spanish, and the minimum age is 18. The 6.5-hour day leaves room for a morning in the old city or an evening meal back in Cartagena.Is it for me?The 6.5-hour window means you can spend a morning exploring Cartagena's old city or sleeping in, then head to the boat by mid-morning and be back by 3 p.m. — leaving your evening free for dinner or a walk through the neighborhoods. If you need a full day away from the city or you're arriving late in the afternoon, this timing won't work; a longer island overnight would suit that better.
Scuba Diving in Rosario Islands from Cartagena: Two DivesFull-day scuba diving in Rosario Islands for certified divers, departing from Cartagena with private transportation, two recreational dives at separate sites chosen for the day's conditions, SCUBA and snorkelling equipment, and lunch included. The base is Isla Grande, the largest island in the reserve. Minimum age is 18; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this dive if you're staying in Cartagena without a car — the private pickup means you don't arrange transport to the dock, and the boat handles the full crossing to Isla Grande, so the only thing you organize is showing up with your certification card.
Snorkeling in the Rosario Islands: 27-island tour with lunchA snorkeling tour of the Rosario Islands archipelago (27 islands total) with a live guide in English or Spanish, departing from Cartagena. You snorkel at an exclusive site to see fish, coral and a small plane on the seafloor, then move to a private island for lunch with multiple menu options and time to swim in the sea or a pool. The tour includes an air-conditioned vehicle pickup, snorkeling equipment, a panoramic pass by Bocachica fort, and a stop at Barú Island for cocktails and beach time. Duration is about 5.5 hours.Is it for me?If your guide speaks English or Spanish fluently and you want to follow the history and the details of what you're seeing underwater, this tour delivers both. The snorkeling site is exclusive and the private island lunch means you're not eating at a crowded restaurant — you're eating where the tour operator chose, which changes the whole pace of the afternoon.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: Isla Grande Beach Club Day TripThis day trip from Cartagena takes you by shared speedboat to Isla Grande in the Rosario Islands, where you spend roughly eight hours swimming, sunbathing, and eating lunch on a quiet beach. The group stays under 15 travelers, and snorkeling is optional—you can book it on the island if the reefs appeal to you. Round-trip transport, a welcome drink, lunch with one drink, sun lounger, towel and beach-club access are included; you meet at the pier at 7:30 a.m. and return by 4 p.m.Is it for me?Groups of up to 15 work well here because the beach club stays calm and the shared boat keeps costs down. If you want a full day away from the city without arranging transport or a private boat, and you're comfortable with a set schedule and other travelers, this trip holds together without any planning on your end.
Rosario Islands Day Trip: Snorkel & Lunch at Isla del SolA full-day trip from Cartagena to Isla del Sol in the Rosario Islands combines speedboat transport, snorkeling in protected waters, and a lunch of fresh-caught fish on the beach. Hotel pickup covers central neighborhoods (Boca Grande, Laguito, Casco Antiguo, Getsemani), and the boat departs between 9:00 and 9:30 AM depending on traffic. Basic driver support is available in English and Spanish, but this is not a guided tour — you set your own pace on the island. The Rosario Islands are a national park established in 1977, home to coral reefs and tropical fish. A port fee of 18,500 COP (payable in cash before boarding) is separate from the tour price.Is it for me?The boat ride is fast and the island time is unstructured, so this suits a traveler who wants a beach and water day without a schedule or a guide talking — you arrive, swim or rest as you choose, eat lunch, and leave when the boat does. The early departure (between 9:00 and 9:30 AM) and eight-hour commitment work best if you have a full day free and don't mind an early start from your hotel.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: 5 Rosario Islands with planktonA 12-hour snorkeling tour from Cartagena visits five islands in the Rosario archipelago, with two guided snorkel stops, a choice of oceanarium entry or reef diving, meals on the water, and a nighttime plankton activity on Baru Island. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, an air-conditioned vehicle for transport, and a guide who speaks English or Spanish; you choose whether to add the plankton experience at checkout, and whether to book for one or two people or as a family group.Is it for me?Choose the plankton variant if you want to stay out until evening; pick the standard version to finish by late afternoon with a beach lunch.
Rosario Islands Tours — what to know before booking
This guide compares 31 bookable options for Rosario Islands Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 70. The average rating is 4.4 out of 5, based on 4,601 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 29 of the 31 options offer free cancellation. 13 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Rosario Islands Tours cost?
Prices start at US$ 70. There are 31 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 29 of the 31 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last half a day or longer.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.8 out of 5 across 1,492 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 13 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
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