Encanta Beach day trip: Cartagena Rosario archipelago tour
Lunch is included in the boat ride out to the islands.
A full-day boat tour from Cartagena to Encanta Beach in Corales de Indias National Park within the Rosario archipelago. You sail through turquoise waters to a private beach club where a welcome drink and lunch with fresh fish, chicken or vegetarian options await. The tour runs 6.5 hours and includes beach club facilities, sunbathing chairs or Balinese beds, and return transport by boat.
Step-by-step itinerary
Boat trip and beach experience
- Arrive at Bodeguita dock by 8:30 a.m.
- Depart from Bodeguita dock
- Sail through crystalline turquoise waters
- Arrive at Encanta Beach pier
- Enjoy welcome cocktail at Encanta Beach
- Relax and use beach facilities
- Have included lunch with various options
What’s included
- Welcome drink.
- lunch with fresh fish, chicken or vegetarian options.
- travel insurance.
- $30,000 consumable bonus.
- entrance to the beach club.
- use of sunbathing chairs or Balinese beds according to availability.
- round-trip boat transport.
Times
- Every day 08:00
Before you book
Operated by Nexxt Tours
Prices and times updated 7 days ago
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The experience
Six and a half hours gets you to Encanta Beach and back, which means the rest of your day in Cartagena stays open. You meet the team at Bodeguita dock at 8:30 a.m., then board for the sail through the Rosario archipelago. The boat passes through water the operator describes as crystalline and turquoise, with beaches and landscapes visible the whole way across.
At Encanta Beach you're welcomed with a refreshing drink, then the beach club and its facilities are yours to use. Lunch is cooked to order (fresh fish, chicken, or vegetarian dishes prepared with local ingredients), and it's part of the price. You pick your spot from sunbathing chairs or Balinese beds depending on what's available that day, and you stay until it's time to head back to Cartagena by boat.
A live guide speaks English and Spanish throughout. Children from age 15 are welcome. The tour is open to all fitness levels, though it's not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. Port tax of 23,000 pesos in cash is separate from the tour price and paid at the dock.
Is this one for you?At 6.5 hours, the tour leaves most of your day free for other Cartagena activities, making it a good fit if you want island time without committing the full day.
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Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (15 to 17 years). Children under 15 can't be included in the booking.
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.
What is Encanta Beach like when I arrive?
Encanta Beach is a private beach club in the Rosario archipelago where you're greeted with a welcome drink and have access to sunbathing chairs, Balinese beds, and all the club's facilities for the day.
Is food included in the tour price?
Yes, lunch is included. You choose from dishes made with fresh fish, chicken, or vegetarian options prepared with local ingredients.
What time does the boat leave and when do I need to arrive?
The boat departs at 8:30 a.m. from Bodeguita dock. You must arrive before departure and enter through door number 1 at the boarding dock.
How long is the boat ride to the islands?
The full tour is 6.5 hours including the sail out, time at Encanta Beach, and the return journey to Cartagena.
What's included in the tour price?
The tour includes the welcome drink, lunch, travel insurance, a $30,000 consumable bonus, entrance to the beach club, use of sunbathing chairs or Balinese beds, and round-trip boat transport.
Encanta Beach day trip: Cartagena Rosario archipelago tour
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