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Rosario Islands: 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch & Snorkeling★ 4.76 (1,492) · 7h
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Cartagena Island Hopping: Snorkel, Lunch & Beach Clubs★ 4.75 (6,466) · 7h
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Cartagena Boat Tour: Rosario Islands Snorkel & Lunch★ 4.86 (948) · 8h
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Rosario Islands snorkeling tour: catamaran and lunchA full-day snorkeling tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands aboard a catamaran, with two anchorages: first at the Luis Guerra reef in front of Isla Grande for snorkeling, then at Punta Gigante in Barú for lunch. The tour runs 7.5 hours, includes snorkel equipment, a meal (choice of seafood rice, vegetable rice, or chicken rice), non-alcoholic beverages, and a live guide in English or Spanish. The captain may adjust the itinerary due to weather or sea conditions.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want a full morning on the water with snorkeling and a meal included in one price—the catamaran handles the route and timing, so you show up at the dock and the day unfolds without planning transport or stops separately.
Rosario Islands snorkeling tour from Cartagena: reef and beachA 7-hour speedboat tour from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with snorkeling on a living coral reef, a stop at San Martín de Pajarales Island, lunch and beach time at Playa Blanca, and a bilingual guide throughout. You choose at checkout between visiting the aquarium (where you watch marine species in captivity) or snorkeling in the open water—both cannot fit in the same day. Snorkeling is included; the aquarium entrance costs extra.Is it for me?Book this if you're arriving with a free afternoon and want to choose between snorkeling the reef or visiting the aquarium at booking time—pick the reef for water-based exploration, or the aquarium for a land-based, educational alternative.
Snorkeling in Cartagena's Rosario Islands: Choose Your DayA full-day snorkeling trip from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands where you choose your stops at check-in: dive into coral reefs for 20 to 30 minutes, visit a historic fort, and pick between Cholón Island's floating party scene or a tranquil beach for the afternoon. Bilingual guide, speedboat transport, welcome drink, one beer or soda, rum on board, and a lunch credit of 30,000 COP are included.Is it for me?Pick this one if you want to steer your own day—snorkeling, island stops, and the final vibe are all your call. It suits travelers who'd rather decide between energy and calm than follow a fixed schedule, and who are comfortable on a speedboat in open water.
Barú Island Tour: Snorkel & Bioluminescent Plankton ExperienceA full-day tour from Cartagena to Barú Island combines snorkeling in the mangroves, time at Playa Blanca's Mambo Beach Club, and a nighttime boat ride to watch bioluminescent plankton light up in the water. Hotel pickup, a bilingual guide, snorkel gear, a welcome drink and a 30,000-peso lunch voucher are included; the day runs 15 hours from pickup to return.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in central Cartagena and can commit to a full 15-hour day; the bilingual guide works equally well for English and Spanish speakers, and early pickup means you won't need to coordinate your own transport to the island.
Snorkeling in Cartagena: 5 Islands with LunchA full-day snorkeling tour from Cartagena visits five islands in the Rosario archipelago, with a bilingual guide, captain and assistant trained for water activities. You snorkel at Isla Grande to see coral reefs and a sunken aircraft; stop at Cholon for a shrimp cocktail and music; swim and eat fruit at Agua Azul; and finish with lunch at Tranquila Beach. Hotel pickup is included; the boat returns to Pegasos Pier at 3:00 pm.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel the Rosario Islands with stops at five locations over a full day—you'll have dedicated time in the water at Isla Grande plus swimming breaks at other islands, rather than a quick hit-and-run pace.
Cartagena: 5 Islands Snorkeling Tour & Lunch with Bilingual GuideYou board a boat at Cartagena pier with a bilingual guide and visit five islands across the Rosario and Barú archipelago. Snorkeling gear, lunch, and a shrimp cocktail are included; you choose between the Oceanarium or Isla Grande depending on what appeals to you. The boat returns by early evening, giving you time to rest before dinner in the city.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the whole archipelago in one day without arranging your own boat, timing multiple islands, or deciding which stops matter most — the guide and the fixed schedule handle all three.
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.
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.
Cartagena: 5 Islands & Snorkel Tour with LunchYou start at the clock tower in Cartagena and spend the day island-hopping through the Rosario Islands with a guide. Snorkel at Isla Grande where a sunken plane sits on the seafloor, taste fresh seafood on Cholón, swim and sample tropical fruit at Agua Azul, then have lunch at Playa Tranquila before returning to your hotel by 4pm. Hotel pickup and all meals are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Rosario Islands experience in a single day without arranging your own boat, snorkeling gear, or island-hopping logistics—the fixed schedule and included meals mean you show up at the clock tower and everything else is handled.
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.
Cartagena Snorkeling Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 16 bookable options for Cartagena Snorkeling Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 65. The average rating is 4.0 out of 5, based on 10,494 traveler reviews.
Most options last half a day or longer. 16 of the 16 options offer free cancellation. 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 Cartagena Snorkeling Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 65. There are 16 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: 16 of the 16 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.
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