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“Great experience! Everyone was very nice. Food isn’t great but deli, Anna, papi and Jose were the best”
Sail to Rosario Islands on a comfortable catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, enjoy a delicious onboard lunch, and relax in Colombia’s Caribbean paradise.
“A great day out. Well organised with minimal hassle, friendly staff, and clean facilities. The food was good and plentiful, with unlimited soft drinks. We stopped in clear waters and were given plenty of time to swim. Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip. The…”
Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.
“Overall it was a good experience thanks to Cesar and one other guide who swam out to rescue me from the strong currents where we were snorkeling. The best part was the camaraderie that all the tour participants established among our selves. The food was…”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.
“Great tour! Jaime was a gem and the group was small (~15?) and fun:) Snorkeling was good - lots of fish - and beaches were quite private. Good food, beautiful locations and a great boat ride = great way to spend the day!”
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.
“The tour was very good, well organized, not crowded, staff very nice and helpful, I highly recommend.”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“This was soooo much better than expected! The area on the beach was great, we had the option of either bed or full beach chairs. The staff was friendly and communicated great before the trip yo give details. The trip was also like 6-7 hours…”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“Come looking to party with all.different types of music..and beautiful beaches and wonderful host..like deli and gigi..nice.place to meet wonderful ppl from around the world”
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.
“This was an excellent experience, the boat was very nice (even with rougher waters it was not too crazy and my partner who often gets seasick was fine) and the crew was wonderful. The food was also well above expectations! We loved snorkeling and then…”
Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.
“It was a fun time because of the group that was on our boat. Things were disorganized at places and directions weren’t clear. We all loaded on the boat, started out then had to return to the dock twice to pick up other people which…”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands on this full-day private boat tour, including snorkeling, island stops, and delicious local food.
“Seeing Pablo Escobar’s plane was the best part. The reefs are beautiful, lunch was delicious and we even had an arepa with lemonade as a snack. The guides helped my nine year old daughter snorkel to get to Escobar’s plane - she was scared to…”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands with this full-day boat tour, visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba's beach clubs, snorkeling, and scenic views.
“It was a beautiful boat ride, fun and engaging staff, attentive and awesome! Definitely recommend it!”
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.
“Milton and the crew (jai the pilot and his support ) were excellent . We also enjoyed making new friends”
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.
“Great customer service from this vendor. The communication was excellent. Unfortunately, it was not a very good day to take this excursion. Traffic was horrible. What should have been a 1 hour trip turned into 3 hours. Less than a mile from the beach, we…”
Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.
“This tour was amazing! Jafet was an awesome tour guide. This tour truly gives you your money worth. I definitely recommend!”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“This tour was amazing! Jafet was an awesome tour guide. This tour truly gives you your money worth. I definitely recommend!”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.