Things to do in San Andrés
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Snorkeling in San Andres: 7 stops, music and manta raysA full-day snorkeling tour in San Andres navigates seven marine sites by boat, with a live guide in English or Spanish, life jackets, and onboard music. You bring your own snorkel mask and choose whether to add lunch at the midday stop; the boat carries a maximum of 16 people and includes 24 canned beers for the group.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying on the island for a full day and want seven hours on the water with multiple snorkel stops, live music, and drinks included—it fills your entire daylight schedule.
San Andres: Beginner Private Diving & Photos with PickupYou’ll start your beginner diving adventure in San Andres with friendly local instructors who walk you through every step — from theory under palm trees to shallow water practice and then your first real dive among coral and bright fish. Private transport is included, plus underwater photos so you don’t have to worry about missing a moment.
Snorkeling & Boat Tour San Andrés: mangroves to floating barsYou board a private boat in San Andrés and spend the day moving between mangrove channels, a white-sand sandbar, and two snorkeling sites at a coral reef and White Water pool. Lunch is included at a local restaurant, snorkel gear and a water mat are provided, and an assistant captain travels with you. You're back on the island by late afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging a group tour or managing multiple stops yourself — the private boat and fixed itinerary mean you move at your own pace and see the main snorkeling and natural sites in one trip.
San Andrés Island: Tourist Train Tour & 6 StopsYou ride an open-air train around San Andrés with a native guide, stopping at five to six spots including a swimming site, photo points, and the Blowhole if conditions allow. Entry fees to individual sites and a typical drink are separate; the tour itself includes the train, driver, and island circuit. The whole experience is half a day, and you leave with photos and no logistics headache.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the main spots on San Andrés without renting a car or navigating entry fees and timing yourself—the fixed route and native guide handle all of that, and the open-air train is the only way to feel the island while you're moving through it.
First-Time Scuba Diving in San Andres: Beginner’s Guided DiveYou’ll get your first taste of scuba diving in San Andres—no experience needed—with hands-on guidance from a local instructor. Learn key skills in the pool before heading out for a real ocean dive where you’ll float weightless among colorful fish and coral. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to breathe underwater or just want to try something new on vacation, this is your chance.
San Andrés: Helmet Diving & Poseidon Statue UnderwaterYou descend in a weighted helmet and walk the seafloor for 25 minutes, breathing normally the whole time. You'll see the Poseidon statue, feed fish by hand, and get photos from your instructor. No diving certification or swimming ability needed. Confirm your time slot on arrival, and plan to be at West View twenty minutes before your scheduled hour.Is it for me?Book this if you want to walk on the seafloor and see marine life up close without the learning curve of scuba certification or the physical demand of snorkeling—the helmet and instructor handle everything, leaving you free to feed fish and stand in front of a bronze god thirty feet down.
San Andrés Beach Cart Rental: 8-Hour Island Self-DriveYou pick up a beach cart (gasoline buggy or electric tuk-tuk) at 8am, drive the island's 26 km perimeter at your own pace for eight hours, stop at beaches and restaurants as you choose, and return between 4:30 and 6pm. A digital guide with tourist sites and restaurants is available on request. No driver's license needed for the electric option; gasoline buggies require one. Groups up to six fit comfortably.Is it for me?Right for groups and families who want to explore San Andrés without a fixed schedule or guide — the eight-hour window and self-drive format let you linger at beaches and find restaurants on your own rhythm, which is what makes the whole island accessible in one day without feeling rushed.
San Andrés: 7 Colors Sea Group Boat Tour & Floating BarsYou’ll float through San Andrés’ famous seven-colored sea on a group boat tour with stops at mangroves, white sand cays, and lively floating bars. Swim or snorkel in crystal waters (gear included), relax with complimentary drinks, and share laughs with fellow travelers under Caribbean skies.
San Andrés Island UTV Rental & Full-Day Self-Guided TourSet your own pace as you cruise San Andrés in a brand-new UTV, stopping for ocean views, local snacks, and hidden beaches along the way. With flexible hours and full-tank convenience, this self-guided tour lets you discover every side of the island—no schedules or crowds, just pure freedom behind the wheel.
Scooter Rental San Andrés: explore the island at your own paceIf you want real freedom to explore San Andrés—beaches, food stalls, hidden corners—a scooter is hands-down the best way. Go at your own pace and see what most visitors miss.
San Andres: Private two-tank dive with guideDive into San Andres with a private local guide on this two-tank experience tailored for certified divers. Enjoy small groups (never more than three), all scuba equipment provided, plus snacks between dives at sites like Nirvana or Blue Diamond. You’ll get personal attention and real island warmth — those quiet underwater moments are something you’ll remember long after you dry off.
Scuba Diving San Andrés: certified divers, small groupsHalf-day scuba diving on San Andrés Island for certified divers, run by a PADI 5-Star resort in small groups of 6 to 8 people. You make two dives at different reef sites with a guide, complete scuba gear, tanks and air included; pickup and drop-off happen at meeting points across the island. Divers must be certified, have logged a dive in the last eight months, and wait 12 to 18 hours after diving before flying.Is it for me?Book this dive if you're certified and staying on San Andrés without a car — pickup at your hotel or a beach access means you skip the logistics of finding the dive shop and getting to the boat, and the small group size keeps the pace relaxed enough that you can focus on the reef instead of managing a crowd.
3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Certification in San AndrésA 3-day PADI Open Water Diver certification course in San Andrés, Colombia, where you earn the credential to dive independently in open water. The course combines classroom theory, confined water drills in a pool or lagoon, and four supervised open water dives on the reef. Small groups mean individualized attention from certified instructors; all diving gear, photos, videos, medical insurance and hotel pickup are included. Children from age 10 are welcome.Is it for me?If you're staying in San Andrés without a car, the included pickup means you don't coordinate transport to the dive site — you're picked up from your hotel and returned after each day. Small groups guarantee the instructor knows your comfort level and adjusts the pace to your learning, which matters when you're underwater for the first time.
San Andrés Diving: Beginner Coral & Statue InstructionBeginner diving instruction in San Andrés with expert instructors teaching you the basics of equipment, breathing and underwater communication before you descend into coral reefs and encounter submerged statues. Hotel pickup is included; the class runs three hours and requires no prior experience. Not recommended for pregnant travelers or those with cardiovascular concerns.Is it for me?The instructors guide you through every step, from breathing underwater to navigating the reef, so this works whether you're nervous about water or simply have never tried diving. The three-hour window means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your whole day.
Beginner Diving in San Andrés: First Dive in the CaribbeanA beginner diving experience in San Andrés starts with pool training on SCUBA equipment, then moves to a guided dive 10 meters deep in the Caribbean Sea with a certified instructor at your side. The activity runs 3.5 hours and includes all gear, transportation from your hotel, and instruction in English, Spanish or Portuguese. No diving experience is required; children from age 8 are welcome.Is it for me?The pickup from your hotel and the pool training beforehand mean you don't need a car, diving experience, or confidence that you can figure it out alone—you show up, learn in the water, and the instructor handles the rest. This works best if you're staying in San Andrés and want to try diving without the commitment of a certification course.
