Speedboat Rental Cartagena to Rosario Islands: 29 ft boat
You steer the boat yourself, with a captain aboard to handle the technical side.
Rent a speedboat in Cartagena for a full day on the water with up to eight friends, captain and fuel included. You take the helm around the Rosario Islands while the captain manages navigation and docking. The boat holds eight passengers and runs for eight hours, with ice and a cooler of bottled water on board.
Options for this experience
3 optionsWhat’s included
- Gasoline for the eight-hour rental.
- 10kg of ice and twelve bottles of water.
- captain included on board.
- choice of local guide in Spanish or English, or no guide at all.
Times
- Every day 09:00
Before you book
Operated by Jandtcolombia
Prices and times updated 4 days ago
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The experience
You arrive at the dock in Cartagena and board a 29 ft speedboat built for groups who want to control their own route through the Caribbean. The captain is there to handle the technical work (navigation, docking, safety), but you're the one steering. Eight hours on the water means you can anchor at multiple islands, spend as long as you want at each stop, and change course if you spot something worth investigating. The Rosario Islands sit close enough that you're not burning the whole day in transit.
Fuel, ice and bottled water come with the rental, so you're not hunting for supplies before departure. A local guide is available in Spanish or English depending on which option you book, or you can skip the guide entirely and navigate on your own terms. Lunch isn't included and isn't managed by the operator, so you either bring food aboard or stop at a restaurant on one of the islands: that choice stays yours.
The boat handles eight passengers comfortably, which means a large group splits one rental instead of booking two. Infants ride on an adult's lap. The eight-hour window gives you a full afternoon and early evening on the water without an overnight commitment.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to control the day yourself. The captain handles navigation and docking while you steer, so a large group stays together on one boat without following a fixed schedule or a guide's planned stops.
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Top questions
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.
Can I really steer the speedboat myself, or does the captain do all the driving?
You steer the boat. The captain handles navigation, docking and safety so you can focus on the ride. It's your control with professional backup.
What's included in the eight-hour rental?
Gasoline, 10kg of ice, twelve bottles of water and the captain are all included. Lunch is not included, and you choose whether to bring your own food or stop at a restaurant on the islands.
How many people can fit on the 29 ft speedboat?
The boat holds up to eight passengers plus the captain. Infants sit on an adult's lap and count toward the total.
Do I have to follow a set itinerary, or can I choose where to go?
You choose your own route through the Rosario Islands. The captain navigates and handles the boat's operation, but you decide which islands to visit and how long to stay at each one.
What's the difference between the three booking options?
You can book with a local guide who speaks Spanish, a local guide who speaks English, or without a guide and steer on your own. The boat and captain are the same in all three. The guide is the only variable.
Speedboat Rental Cartagena to Rosario Islands: 29 ft boat
8h
from US$ 740 per group
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