Rosario Islands Day Pass from Cartagena: Private Island Access

White sand and clear water without the planning

A 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.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day trip to Rosario Islands

• Travel to Rosario Islands
• Relax on white sandy beaches
• Swim in crystal-clear waters
• Optional visit to Oceanario

The experience

The boat leaves from Cartagena's dock and carries you out to an island where the beach and social areas belong to this operator's clients only. You get a beach bed or sun lounger for the day, time to swim in the shallow turquoise water, and a welcome cocktail when you arrive. Lunch is served on the island. The reference content does not specify what, but it is included in the price.

Seven hours on the island means you can drift between the water and the shade without rushing. The Oceanarium, also in the Rosario Islands, is optional. If you want to visit it, the ticket and transport there are included in what you pay, so you choose at checkout whether to add that stop. Children from age two are welcome, and the outing suits all fitness levels.

Transportation from the dock is included, and a live guide who speaks English is with the group for the day. The only additional cost is the mandatory government dock fee paid at the departure pier when you leave Cartagena.

What’s included

• Reception and assistance at the dock.
• lunch on the island.
• welcome cocktail.
• beach bed or sun lounger for the day.
• swimming access to the private island reserved for guests.
• boat transportation to and from the island.
• live English-speaking guide.
• optional Oceanarium ticket and transport if you choose it at checkout.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Youth (10 to 17 years) · Child (2 to 9 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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.

Paid on siteUS$ 19

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Hey Cartagena tours and Experiences

Is this one for you?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.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 17 years); Child (2 to 9 years).

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 day pass to the Rosario Islands?

The day pass runs seven hours total, from departure at the dock in Cartagena through the return. That span leaves room for lunch, swimming and rest on the island without a dawn start or a late finish.

What's included in the Rosario Islands day pass?

The pass includes reception at the dock, lunch on the island, a welcome cocktail, use of beach beds and sun loungers, swimming access to the private island, and transportation by boat. The Oceanarium visit and ticket are optional add-ons included in the same price if you choose them at checkout.

Can I visit the Oceanarium while I'm in the Rosario Islands?

Yes, a visit to the Oceanarium is optional and included in the day pass price if you select it when booking. Transport to the Oceanarium from the island is also covered.

Is there an English-speaking guide on this tour?

A live guide who speaks English is with the group throughout the seven hours on the island.

What costs are not included in the day pass price?

A mandatory government dock fee of COP 31,500 is collected at the departure pier in Cartagena when you leave.