Colombia · ROSARIO ISLANDS TOURS
An hour out of Cartagena bay the water turns the colour the brochures promised. These 15 run the range from a five-stop speedboat day to a slow catamaran with lunch and snorkel gear, each priced, timed and clear about how much of it is actually on the beach.
5-stop Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena with lunch, fort views, snorkeling options, and VIP private beach access. 7 hours.
“Great tour. Charlotte was amazing, great energy and great personality fun all day long. Highly recommended”
Catamaran cruise from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with snorkeling, white sand swim stops, and a full onboard lunch plus nonalcoholic drinks.
“Fantastic way to get out on the water and see some of the sights! We had a fantastic couple of stops to snorkel and explore a white sandy beach and the food was fantastic. The music and overall vibe was great too. The only feedback I’d give is that we needed a bit more beach time!”
Speed-boat day trip from Cartagena to Rosario Islands, with fort history, coral reef snorkeling, Playa Blanca, and beach-club time.
“Everything was amazing even though the boat ride was a bit bumpy. Besides that, I totally recommend! Everyone was super nice and made it a fun trip!”
Full-day Rosario Islands tour from Cartagena with Fort San Fernando, snorkeling gear, beach clubs, and optional party at Cholón.
“*LONG REVIEW* From beginning to end this excursion was not enjoyable. My partner and I arrived at the meetup point early to meet our guide Alex and other guest. After everyones arrival we gathered near the pier to board our boat but our boat was not ready. We had to wait an hour and a half while other groups left to start their excursion. Our boat finally arrived and was smaller and older than any other excursion groups boats. Due to the extremely late arrival of our boat we were promised extra time throughout our island stays which we definitely got more time than we had ever hoped on our…”
Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena with fort stops, beach time, included lunch, and Eco or VIP snorkeling plus optional party energy.
“We booked the VIP tour because we were told it was a bigger boat with shade and would have a smoother ride. That did not happen. They stuck us on a small boat that had no shade and had no business being on such choppy water. We had our eyes closed for the hour ride back because we were constantly being whipped with sea water. A disaster. On top of that, it was apparently a yellow flag day—which they did not tell us until after we were out at the first island—so we had to cut our day short and rush through all the stops. The food was also cold…”
VIP boat day from Cartagena to Rosario Islands with snorkeling gear, private island stops, snacks and lunch. Small groups, value at $80.
“This snorkel experience was great! Went to a few beach clubs, but the waves were super choppy so just remember to take some meds if you get sea sick. Overall very nice guides, good food, and good vibes. Would definitely recommend if you are going to Cartagena!”
Cartagena island party day on the Rosario Islands with Bocachica fort, Escobar mansion sighting, Marina lunch, beach clubs, and Cholón energy.
“We took the Baru excursion and had an amazing time. The guide was friendly and patient with us(he had to repeat himself a few times). I kept asking questions and he was able to answer quickly. His recommendations to keep on life vests made me feel he cared about our safety and that was definitely a plus. This is a great experience for those people that are afraid of being ill on boats, because this was such a quick ride, you're there before you even realize it. My mom hates boats, but said she'd enjoyed this excursion immensely. I was honestly apprehensive about ordering the fish for lunch, but I…”
Catamaran day trip from Cartagena to Isla Grande and Barú for lunch, snorkeling gear, and plenty of swimming time in the Rosario Islands.
“This was a good experience to do when in Cartagena! I had heard a lot about the Rosario islands and from people I know had said not to do too many stops, and to get a good boat (theirs was way too small) which is the reason I went with this tour. I loved that it was a catamaran boat which helped with the rockiness and the relaxation (the nets were incredible) and we did only two stops which helped make it not too long and dragged out. Lunch was good nothing special but filled you up, and drinks weren’t included but not the end of the world. This was…”
Cartagena’s Rosario Islands day tour: snorkel gear, three islands, beach club chairs and umbrellas, lunch, and panoramic views in 8 hours.
“Our guide Jesus was excellent. He was friendly and knowledgeable abut the area. He also gaged where we were having the most fun and decided that we would stay longer on that island. The crew on the boat were very nice and pleasant.”
Cartagena speedboat to the Rosario Islands, with Bocachica forts, Playa Blanca, snorkeling, and optional bioluminescent plankton at night.
“It was a bumpy ride, don’t recommend bringing children. Snorkeling was good but beach experience not so much. It’s not comparable to Caribbean experience”
Island-hop from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands for snorkeling, fort views, beach-club time, and a real seafood lunch.
“This was an amazing experience. Alex and Chris were the most amazing guides. Made us feel like family. The islands were gorgeous. Snorkeling was a BLAST! They truly made us have the best day of our lives.”
Private boat rental for up to 10 to Cartagena’s Rosario Islands, with snorkeling gear, flexible pickup, and time for beach clubs.
“Wonderful experience! The comunnication and booking was simple and clear. The crew were professional, friendly and accomodating. Our captain, Rolo was experienced and made the ride comfortable! Alberto was attentive and arranged foRead more”
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”
Private full-day boat tour from Cartagena: Rosario Islands snorkeling, Bocachica fort, beach clubs, and a flexible lunch voucher.
“Milton estuvo excelente. En el snorkling el se entro con nosotros y nos ayudo y estubo muy atento. Muy buena gente.”
Private full day by boat from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands, Cholón, and Baru, with snorkel gear, iced cooler, and a quieter marina departure.
“We had a fantastic time on our tour of the Rosario Islands. The boat operators were knowledgeable and knew the great spots to take us to make sure we enjoyed our day out on the water. We would highly recommend this to anyone! Great full day on and in the water.”
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