Our top 3 of 5 experiences
Our pickSailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard Lunch★ 4.63 (475)8hEvery day · 10:30Live guide EN · ES
from · per personUS$ 79
Best valueTayrona sailing trip: Snorkel and swim from a 58ft ketch★ 4.37 (119)6h–7hEvery day · 09:30Live guide EN · ES
from · per personUS$ 55
Private optionSanta Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean Stops★ 4.75 (4)8hEvery day · 2 start timesLive guide EN · ESHotel pickup
from · per personUS$ 399
Santa Marta Boat Tour 5 options
From US$ 55 · all run daily · departures between 07:00 and 11:00 · live guides in 2 languages · most take 6h 30m–8h 30m
Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard LunchFeel the breeze on a Tayrona sailing trip from Santa Marta, swim in Bahía Concha, share stories with locals, and enjoy fresh fish grilled right on the boat. Includes gear & snacks.
- 475 reviews
- 4.63★
- Duration
- 8h
- Every day
- 10:30
Tayrona sailing trip: Snorkel and swim from a 58ft ketchSail a 58-foot ketch to Tayrona National Park's beaches, snorkel and SUP from the anchored boat while enjoying lunch and a beer, returning by late afternoon.
- 119 reviews
- 4.37★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
- Every day
- 09:30
Tayrona by Sea: Cinto, Playa Cristal & Concha Day TourFeel the breeze on a Tayrona day trip by sea, stopping at Cinto, Playa Cristal for lunch, and Bahía Concha. Includes snorkeling gear and snacks with easy pickup.
- 84 reviews
- 4.58★
- Duration
- 8h 30m
- Every day
- 08:30
Sanctuary of Flamingos Day Tour from Santa Marta: Boat and lagoonSix to seven hours from Santa Marta to the Sanctuary of Flamingos with a guide, boat ride through the salty lagoon where flamingos feed.
- 8 reviews
- 4.50★
- Duration
- 6h–7h
- start times · Every day
- 4
Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean StopsPrivate boat tour of Santa Marta's Caribbean beaches with hotel pickup, guide and all-risk insurance. Swim at Playa Blanca and two other stops in one full day.
- 4 reviews
- 4.75★
- Duration
- 8h
- start times · Every day
- 2
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-06| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard LunchOur pick | US$ 79 per person | 8h | 4.63★ · 475 | Every day · 10:30 | English, Spanish |
| Tayrona sailing trip: Snorkel and swim from a 58ft ketchBest value | US$ 55 per person | 6h–7h | 4.37★ · 119 | Every day · 09:30 | English, Spanish |
| Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean StopsPrivate optionPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 399 per person | 8h | 4.75★ only 4 reviews | Every day · 2 start times | English, Spanish |
| Tayrona by Sea: Cinto, Playa Cristal & Concha Day Tour | US$ 110 per person | 8h 30m | 4.58★ · 84 | Every day · 08:30 | English, Spanish |
| Sanctuary of Flamingos Day Tour from Santa Marta: Boat and lagoonPrivate · Pickup offered | US$ 110 per person | 6h–7h | 4.50★ only 8 reviews | Every day · 4 start times | English, Spanish |
By what you need
- Private (2): Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean Stops (US$ 399) · Sanctuary of Flamingos Day Tour from Santa Marta: Boat and lagoon (US$ 110)
- With pickup (2): Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean Stops (US$ 399) · Sanctuary of Flamingos Day Tour from Santa Marta: Boat and lagoon (US$ 110)
Santa Marta Boat Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Sailing Tayrona from Santa Marta: Small-Group Cruise & Onboard Lunch, US$ 79 (8h, 4.63★ · 475).
- Best value: Tayrona sailing trip: Snorkel and swim from a 58ft ketch, US$ 55 (6h–7h, 4.37★ · 119).
- Private option: Santa Marta Beaches Private Boat Tour: Three Caribbean Stops, US$ 399 (8h, 4.75★ · only 4 reviews).
Real price per person across the 5 options: US$ 55–US$ 399 (median US$ 110). With 100+ reviews: 2 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 5 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 4 kid-friendly, 2 private and 5 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.