Colombia · AQUARIUMS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 aquarium visits worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Speedboat to Rosario Islands with snorkeling or aquarium, then Playa Blanca beach club and lunch in Cartagena Bay.
“Exciting boat ride to the islands. Aquarium was amazing and the beach on Baru Island was great. Recommend this trip”
Johnny Cay, Cayo Acuario aquarium, and a mangrove walk from San Andrés. Sea of seven colors, optional snorkeling, extra taxes apply.
“Me indicaron que debia estar en el muelle 1 y preguntar el operador distours pero ellos no tenían confirmada mi reserva ni con el boucher ni el pago me dieron el servicio... Trato de contactarme al número que me dieron y nada no contestan... Me siento estafada”
Boat tour from San Andres to Rocky Cay and the Aquarium for clear-water swimming, admission tickets included, plus scenic bay cruising.
“We have a nice trip and enjoyed both places . Cecilia our tour guide was very kind and give us many tips for the trip and other places to visit in San Andres.”
Private pontoon day in San Andrés: mangroves, Rose Cay snorkeling, Instagram Beach photos, floating bars, and 24 beers included.
“What an amazing experience! We got to swim with all sorts of exotic wildlife- starfish, oysters, schools of tropical fish, and even a small shark! We also got to relax on a floating mat as well. Lunch was delicious- but make sure to bring plenty of money- they DO NOT accept credit cards! Captain Jeff was exceptional, and we highly recommend his boat.”
Semi-private boat day in San Andrés: swim at Johnny Cay, snorkel Rose Cay, rest on Haynes Cay, then enjoy White Water and a bay cruise.
“The tour is amazing, the boat was comfortable and the tour staff were very friendly. I really liked it, I recommend.Auto-translated”
Pontoon tour from San Andrés to Rocky Cay, Aquarium Bahia Palito, Haynes Cay bridge, and Old Point mangroves, with sea baths and photos.
“Amazing voyage! They were able to catch us up to our pontoon as we missed it going in and we had an amazing trip!! Thanks for making it enjoyable”
San Andrés sunrise tour to Cotton Cay, Cayo Acuario, and Faro Haynes Cay. Early start, snacks, and a guide in English and Spanish.
“Worth the 5am wake-up! Haine's Key was a perfect spot to watch the sunrise. 😍 Johnny and the crew we're fabulous. Good English and pleasant all around.”
Bahia Tour in San Andrés with mangroves, El Palito, the Cayo Acuario aquarium, Hayse Cay sandbank walk, and White Watta bathing time.
“Amazing time on the water with Alex and the crew. !!! The water was so beautiful all the stops where great and great attention from the staff”
Six-hour Santa Marta combo with Rodadero aquarium, dolphin show, lunch, and a long Playa Blanca swim on round-trip water taxis.
VIP day trip from San Andrés to Johnny Cay, Haynes Cay aquarium, and Old Point mangroves. Snorkel, beach time, wildlife by boat.
“You can not see any fish in the aquarium. This is not like Hawaii. The operator tells you at the last minute that they will change boats and charge each person 10,000 Colombian pesos more. Just get the Johnny Cay trip and don't buy into the aquarium or mangroves or anything else”
Boat transfer to San Andrés Natural Aquarium with glass-bottom ride and half-day snorkeling, plus white sand and starfish in 7-color water.
“Apart from the place which would be beautiful but is overcrowded and poorly managed (boats and boats unloading people) the transfer was really badly organized. We booked a departure pier and then they wrote to us to go to another-we had to pay another 5,000 cops each that was not anticipated. At the desk we found no one, on the phone no indication-after 20 minutes of searching we found an attendant who told us to wait to leave and he would call us...after 1 hour from the reservation we finally left. They unloaded us without telling us they needed coral shoes...so bought those too. At return time, which they had…”
Watch sunrise from a private pontoon at San Andrés Natural Aquarium, with snorkeling gear and a snack stop, plus a smooth early morning plan.
“Excellent attention from Fredy and his team; we had a great time after the storm made a perfect day.”
Private 6-hour San Andrés boat trip with mangroves, aquarium, Rose Beach, Haynes Cay, El Palito tiki bar, and swim stops.
“Captain Alberto came one hour late to the meeting point! The rest of the trip was good. The boat is not fast, but comfortable.”
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