Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean Stops

Drift between palm-shaded shores and swim in crystal-clear waters.

A private boat tour from Santa Marta visits three Caribbean beaches (Playa Santo Cristo, Inca Inca and Playa Blanca) over a full day with hotel pickup, a guide in English or Spanish, and all-risk insurance included. You walk the green shoreline at the first stop, pause for drinks at the second, then spend the afternoon swimming and resting under palm trees at Playa Blanca before returning to your hotel.

Step-by-step itinerary

Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour

• Pickup from hotel
• Drive to port
• Stop at Playa Santo Cristo beach walk
• Stop at Inca Inca for drinks and photos
• Relax at Playa Blanca beach
• Return by boat to port
• Drive back to hotel

The experience

The boat leaves the port after pickup from your hotel in Santa Marta, heading first to Playa Santo Cristo where you walk the beach surrounded by green forest. The second stop is Inca Inca, a brief pause for drinks and photos before the boat carries you to Playa Blanca, where the day opens up. You have a private section of the beach with chairs under the palms, the water to swim in whenever you want, and the rest of the afternoon to read, rest or do nothing at all.

The guide travels with you and speaks English or Spanish, and the boat carries all-risk insurance. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the only thing you arrange is what time the driver should arrive. The tour runs eight hours from pickup to return, and the operator will call the day before to confirm details or answer questions.

Weather and sea conditions can cancel the tour the same day: the operator refunds in full if that happens. Breakfast and lunch are not included, though locals can prepare a traditional lunch if you arrange it separately. The boat is yours alone. No other groups share the stops or the beach time.

What’s included

• Private boat.
• all-risk insurance.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• tour guide in English or Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00 and 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (5 to 80 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by Gran Colombia Tours

Is this one for you?The tour starts early and runs the full day, so it suits travelers who want to spend most of their time at one beach rather than rushing between multiple stops. You swim and rest at your own pace once you reach Playa Blanca, making it relaxing rather than demanding.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What are the three beaches on this tour?

Playa Santo Cristo is the first stop, where you walk the shoreline through green nature. Inca Inca is the second, a brief pause for drinks and photos. Playa Blanca is the final destination, where you spend the afternoon swimming and resting under palm trees.

How long is the full day on the water?

The tour runs eight hours from the time the driver picks you up at your hotel until you return. Most of that time is spent at Playa Blanca, where you set the pace.

What happens if the weather turns bad?

The tour may be canceled the same day due to weather or sea conditions, and you receive a full refund if that occurs. The guide will contact you the day before to confirm the forecast and any concerns.

Does the price cover food?

Breakfast and lunch are not included in the tour price. You can bring your own food or arrange a traditional lunch prepared by locals if you let the guide know in advance.