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.
“The beginning was very chaotic -- trying to find the right line to stand on outside the door of the port. But when we finally got into the waiting area, it was much more organized. The Catamaran was large and comfortable and the limited number…”
Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.
“Great experience all together. From The moment we checked in to the time we returned, Milton and Franklin were amazing. Taking time to make sure everyone was comfortable and having a great time. Taking the time to explain the his”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.
“Full day experience, boat ride to the islands, two snorkeling, excursions two islands and a sandbar. All of this was fantastic. Ride was about 45 minutes ago of rapid boat travel. Islands were safe and beautiful”
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.
“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…”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“I was a little disappointed with limited space and availability of seaside loungers. The bus ride was very comfortable but everything was off schedule. I must compliment the staff, they were wonderful, being non Spanish speaking all staff was very patient and understanding 👏🏾 Also…”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“I had fun with my friends to Baru. The food was good. The local vendors can be aggravating. The water was clear and warm.”
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.
“World-class experience all away around. Will definitely recommend. The crew was friendly provided guest with a great vibe.”
Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.
“Communication for English only speaking is not the greatest. The meeting point organization was a bit chaotic. Boat was crowded. Snorkeling was not snorkeling, it was a mask only. The ride back was quite violent with the waves and speed. We were getting soaked and…”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands on this full-day private boat tour, including snorkeling, island stops, and delicious local food.
“Awesome experience the host made sure everyone was safe and always having a good time. I strongly recommend.”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands with this full-day boat tour, visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba's beach clubs, snorkeling, and scenic views.
“Had a nice day visiting the 3 islands but they definitely weren’t vibrant. Each one we went to had a max of 4 people there which was peaceful but very different to what was described when booking. The last island Bomba was the best which…”
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.
“We had an amazing day ! It just flew by ! We booked the 3 islands trip because we wanted to stay longer on each island and less time travelling in between each of them. That was just perfect ! They gave us a snack…”
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 had a fantastic experience with this trip. Everyone one was so nice and everything was well organized. I will recommend the experience 100% and I will certainly do it again! Thx so much!”
Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.
“originally booked this with my friends because it listed a bioluminescent plankton activity at the end of the tour. we didn’t get that. the whole system was very disorganized and they had us waiting at the meeting point for over an hour and then hearded…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“The guides were great and we had fun. I suggest that they also communicate in advance about what you should wear and what you should bring with you. Also, there’s a long gap in activities after the lunch break and the phosphorus display. I was…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.