San Andrés Sunrise Tour: Private boat to Cayo Acuario

Watch the sun rise over the Caribbean from your own boat

A private sunrise boat tour in San Andrés takes you across the bay to Cayo Acuario, where you choose to swim in clear water, walk the white-sand path to Haynes Cay, or stay aboard with coffee and a light snack. The boat is yours alone with your companions. Entrance to Cayo Acuario is included, and a guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sunrise boat tour to Cayo Acuario

• Board private boat at bay
• Sail to Cayo Acuario
• Enjoy Colombian coffee and snack
• Swim or walk on white sand
• Relax and observe tropical fish
• Return from Cayo Acuario

The experience

If you've just arrived in San Andrés or have a free morning, this tour solves the problem of seeing the sunrise without fighting crowds. You board a private boat (no other tourists, no shared schedule), and sail across the bay as the sun breaks the horizon. The whole experience runs two hours, which means you're back in time for breakfast or the rest of your day. Colombian coffee and a sandwich come aboard, and the guide is there to answer questions or simply let you take in the quiet.

Cayo Acuario is the destination, and what you do there is entirely up to you. Some travelers swim in the shallow, clear water and watch tropical fish. Others walk the white-sand path that connects to Haynes Cay and explore on foot. Many just stay on the boat with their coffee, watching the light change across the water. There's no itinerary pushing you from one thing to the next, no group waiting for stragglers. The boat waits for you.

Entrance to Cayo Acuario is already paid for in the tour price, so there are no surprises at the dock. Infants and small children can come along, the boat accommodates strollers, and service animals are welcome. The guide speaks your language: English, Spanish, or Portuguese, depending on who's in your group.

What’s included

• Colombian coffee and a sandwich.
• private boat with no other tourists.
• entrance to Cayo Acuario.
• guide in English, Spanish or Portuguese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 05:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 to 75 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Portuguese

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kramelo travel

Is this one for you?The early start and two-hour timeframe mean you catch the sunrise and return before the day gets hot, which suits anyone with a full itinerary or who wants to see the Caribbean light without a long commitment.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

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 time does the sunrise tour leave San Andrés?

The tour departs early enough to catch the sunrise from the water, though the exact departure time is set when you book based on the sunrise time that day. Your guide will confirm the pickup details and meeting point once your reservation is confirmed.

Can I swim at Cayo Acuario, or is it just for looking?

Swimming is entirely your choice. The water at Cayo Acuario is shallow and clear, and many travelers swim to see the tropical fish up close. If you'd rather walk the white sand or stay on the boat, that's equally fine. The tour is built around what you want to do.

Is the boat really private, or will there be other tourists?

The boat is 100% private for you and your companions only. No other tourists board the same vessel, which is the core of this tour: you get the sunrise and Cayo Acuario without crowds or noise.

What's included in the tour price?

Colombian coffee, a sandwich, and entrance to Cayo Acuario are all included. The guide and the private boat are included as well. There are no additional fees at the island.

How long is the whole tour?

The tour runs two hours from start to finish, so you're back on shore by mid-morning and free for the rest of your day.