Sunrise tour San Andrés Natural Aquarium: Private pontoon

Sunrise breaks over the Natural Aquarium while you float alone on the water.

A 2.5-hour private sunrise tour on a pontoon at San Andrés Natural Aquarium, departing Cotton Cay Pier at 5:30 am to watch the sunrise, then moving to the Floating Bridge and back by 8 am. The tour includes snorkeling equipment, life jackets, a snack and drinks. You choose your group size from one to sixteen people, and a guide speaks English or Spanish throughout.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise tour at Natural Aquarium

• Arrive at Natural Aquarium
• Watch sunrise at Natural Aquarium
• Take photos on Floating Bridge
• Have snack on Pontoon
• Return to Cotton Cay Pier

The Experience

The boat leaves Cotton Cay Pier at 5:30 am so you reach the Natural Aquarium by 6 am, timed to watch the sunrise paint the sky. You're on a private pontoon, no other reservation shares the boat, which means the moment is yours alone. The guide navigates to the Floating Bridge at 7 am, a structure connecting Rose Cay and Haines Cay, where the light is strongest for photos. At 7:30 am you head back to the pontoon for a snack and a drink before returning to the pier by 8 am.

Snorkeling masks and life jackets come with the tour, along with snorkeling equipment if you want to use it. The operator provides a small snack of the day and a drink for each person. You pick your group size at checkout (anywhere from one to four people up to a full group of fifteen or sixteen), and the same private boat holds your entire party. A live guide speaks English or Spanish, so language is not a barrier.

The early start is the trade: you're on the water before dawn and back on land by mid-morning, leaving the rest of your day free. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and the tour suits all fitness levels. Note that dock entry costs COP 5,000 per person, paid directly at Cotton Cay Pier when you arrive.

What’s included

• Private pontoon with no other reservation on board.
• snorkeling masks and life jackets.
• snorkeling equipment.
• a snack of the day and a drink per person.
• live guide in English or Spanish.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tour Mundo Marino #PontoonBabyChar

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the sunrise moment to yourself and your group only. A private pontoon means no strangers on the boat, and the early departure gets you back by 8 am with the whole day ahead.

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Top questions

What time does the sunrise tour start and when do I get back?

The boat departs Cotton Cay Pier at 5:30 am and returns by 8 am, giving you a 2.5-hour tour that ends before most of the island wakes up.

What is the Floating Bridge and what happens there?

The Floating Bridge connects Rose Cay and Haines Cay in the Natural Aquarium. You visit it at 7 am when the sunrise light is strongest, and it's a main photo stop on the tour.

Do I need to know how to snorkel to use the equipment?

Snorkeling masks and equipment are included, but the tour is built around the sunrise and the pontoon experience. Snorkeling is optional and the guide can show you how if you want to try it.

Can I bring my infant or small child?

Yes. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels.

How many people can book this private tour?

You choose your group size at checkout: one to four people, five to six, seven to eight, nine to ten, eleven to twelve, thirteen to fourteen, or fifteen to sixteen. The same private pontoon holds your entire party.