San Andrés sunset tour: Seven-color sea with swim stops

A pontoon boat carries you through the bay's color-shifting waters as the sun drops and the music starts.

A shared pontoon boat tour of San Andrés Bay departing at 4 PM from Cotton Cay Pier, with two swim stops at White Watta and Rose Cay before a sunset celebration with live music. The tour runs 2.5 hours and holds up to 16 travelers. Life jackets and onboard entertainment are included, and a guide speaks English and Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Caribbean sunset tour in San Andrés Bay

• Meet at Cotton Cay Pier at 3:45 PM
• Board pontoon boat and depart at 4:00 PM
• Swim stop at White Watta sector
• Swim stop at Rose Cay and Haynes Cay
• Enjoy sunset party with music onboard
• Sail back to dock with night views
• Tour ends at 6:30 PM

The experience

The boat leaves Cotton Cay Pier at 4 PM sharp. You arrive by 3:45 to board. For the first 50 minutes, the pontoon cruises through White Watta Sector, where the water shifts through shades the bay is named for. A swim stop lets you drop into the water here before the boat moves on to Rose Cay, a natural aquarium where the marine life is visible from the surface. Weather permitting, you swim again. The whole route stays inside the bay, so the water stays calm and the ride stays smooth.

From 6 PM onward, the sun hits the horizon and the mood shifts. Caribbean music plays on deck, the crew keeps the energy up, and the light turns gold and then deep orange. You sail back toward the dock slowly, watching the island lights come on across the water. The tour ends at 6:30 PM, and you step off with salt in your hair and the kind of tired that comes from being on the water all afternoon.

Life jackets are provided and required. Drinks on board cost extra. Bring cash if you want anything beyond the sea breeze. The boat holds 16 people maximum, so it stays small enough that you can actually talk to the crew and the other travelers without shouting. A guide speaks both English and Spanish throughout.

What’s included

• Life jackets.
• onboard Caribbean music and entertainment.
• a guide speaking English and Spanish throughout the tour.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and ThursdayDeparts at 16:00

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

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 10 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour Mundo Marino #PontoonBabyChar

Is this one for you?The tour runs 2.5 hours of mostly sitting and floating, with two optional swim stops. Bring a towel and plan to get wet if you want to, but you can stay on deck if you prefer to watch. Drinks cost extra on board, so budget accordingly if you want anything beyond water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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's the water like at White Watta and Rose Cay?

White Watta is a shallow sector with the bay's signature seven-color water, clear enough to see the bottom, and Rose Cay is a natural aquarium where fish and marine life are visible from the surface. Both stops let you swim, though the second one is weather-dependent.

Do I need to bring anything or wear anything specific?

Life jackets are provided and worn during the tour. Bring a towel, sunscreen and cash if you want drinks on board. Outside beverages are not permitted. Infants sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you request one when booking.

What time does the boat actually leave, and how do I get to Cotton Cay Pier?

The boat departs at 4 PM, and you need to arrive by 3:45 PM to board. Cotton Cay Pier is reachable by public transportation. The operator can point you to nearby transit options when you book.

Is this tour crowded?

The boat holds a maximum of 16 people, so it stays smaller than a typical tour boat. You're sharing the experience with other travelers, but the group size keeps it manageable.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in most conditions since you're in a protected bay, but the swim stop at Rose Cay is weather-dependent. If conditions don't allow it, the crew will let you know when you board.