Cartagena
The Rosario Islands boats compared: catamarans with lunch and snorkel stops, speedboats that island-hop to Cholon’s floating party and Playa Blanca’s white sand on Baru. The coral park is an hour out and a different shade of blue.
Discover the Rosario Islands from Cartagena on a full-day catamaran or speedboat tour. Enjoy snorkeling, beaches, and delicious lunch. Read our detailed review to find out if it suits your style.
Most Popular“Had a wonderful experience with Juan! Excellent service highly recommend . The captain of the boat was also wonderful”
Sail to Rosario Islands on a comfortable catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, enjoy a delicious onboard lunch, and relax in Colombia’s Caribbean paradise.
“I enjoyed the places we went to swim in and gave us the time and space to enjoy ourselves. The food and drinks were absolutely incredible. I have nothing bad to say about this cruise and experience. BUT make sure to wear your sunscreen and…”
Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.
“We had an great time. Our guide Mike was simply amazing, He was so personable, very helpful, and extremely knowledgeable. Mike definitely made this experience worth it. The island hopping tour was exactly like the advertisements. I will advise that on the actual islands you…”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.
“This was such a fantastic experience. The islands that we stopped at were beautiful and calm and the drinks, snacks, and lunch were very delicious. It was my first time snorkeling and the two spots that we stopped at were the highlights of the tour…”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands on a full-day VIP boat tour with snorkeling, island hopping, delicious local food, and flexible upgrades for snacks and massages.
“My son and I had a great time on this VIP snorkeling trip. Our tour guide - John was very nice and made sure we were all having a good time. Thank you for a great experience to the beautiful island of Rosario!”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“I understood that there were going to be vendors at the beach but we feel like we were hassled most of the time at the beach club location and didn’t have time to relax.”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“The tour was wonderful, the friendly staff made it fun. I enjoyed it and will do it again with friends on my next trip.”
Experience a full day in the Rosario Islands with snorkeling, delicious included lunch, and relaxing boat rides—perfect for those seeking scenic beauty and leisure.
“From the beginning the tour was lively, fun and the music was great. The catamaran was spacious, with more than enough room to move about. The crew was kind and courteous and made our time on the water safe and entertaining. The snorkeling was cool,…”
Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.
“Muy buena experiencia, donde conoces islas privadas muy bonitas y sobretodo sin tantas personas, lo único que cambiaría sería un poco más de tiempo en cada isla para disfrutar más la experiencia”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands on this full-day private boat tour, including snorkeling, island stops, and delicious local food.
“Great experience! met some great people on this tour. Our guide mel was great too! great spots and great food”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands with this full-day boat tour, visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba's beach clubs, snorkeling, and scenic views.
“When we first arrived, we were informed that we would be upgraded to an experience with more stops as our boat did not have enough people. My group and I decided to go and we are glad that we did! Our tour guide Milton was…”
Discover Cartagena’s best island and beach experiences with this full-day tour visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba. Snorkeling, beach clubs, and scenic views await.
“Visiting 3 islands was perfect. We have the right amount of time at each island and the experience at each was different. Angel was a great guide.”
Discover the charm of Playa Blanca and Barú with this full-day Cartagena tour. Relax on pristine beaches, enjoy local lunch, and see vibrant Caribbean waters.
“We all have an enjoyable day trip to Baru and Playa Blanca. Only setback beach Vendors hustle the whole time and you can't keep them out of the area. Mambo Beach/Maria was excellent Hostess/Waitress”
Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.
“Overall, this trip was pretty fun and a good opportunity to meet solo travelers who were all friendly; and our host Alex was as well. However, there were just a couple of cons that dampened the value of this trip for me. The snorkeling activity…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“I’m giving this 4 stars because our guide Jefat was super fun, helpful and did his absolute best to make sure everyone had a good experience. With that being said, they don’t provide proper snorkeling gear (they don’t give you a tube because of COVID??)…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.