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15 Best Rosario Islands Tours

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.

1.The ORIGINAL Rosario Islands Tour on Catamaran or Speedboat

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★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Benjamin was great, and he helped us have a good time. However, the boat on the way back was extremely bumpy causing severe back pain 30+ times at least during the boat ride back. My spine hurts like I have severe whiplash.…”

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2.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

Sail to Rosario Islands on a comfortable catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, enjoy a delicious onboard lunch, and relax in Colombia’s Caribbean paradise.

★ 4.5

“We had a great time! The crew was really sweet and happy! The cocktails were tasty! The rosario Islands themselves were not that spectacularbut the experience all in all was great!”

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3.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.

★ 4.0

“Excellent experience everybody was so kind and nice. The liquor on the boat was cheap but we had a great experience. The food was wonderful. They gave us a private cabana where we ate and relaxed. The beach party was excellent but keep in mind.…”

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4.Island Hopping Snorkel Paradise VIP service ( Sports Boat )

Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great fun getting to the snorkeling location and spending time on and in the water. The driver of the boat did a wonderful job and the guide had a lot of knowledge and the food was extremely tasty. They were all concerned, too, about our…”

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5.Cartagena VIP Boat Tour: Rosario Islands & Snorkel

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.

★ 5.0

“Great fun getting to the snorkeling location and spending time on and in the water. The driver of the boat did a wonderful job and the guide had a lot of knowledge and the food was extremely tasty. They were all concerned, too, about our…”

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6.Visit in Cartagena Playa Blanca in Baru Island

Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.

★ 4.5

“la entrada a la playa no me gusto, caminamos para llegar al punto de encuentro, las instalaciones y el inmobiliario nada que ver con las fotos, era dificultoso bañarse porque habian piedras en las orillas cuando uno queria entrar a bañarse, la comida pedi un…”

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7.Party in Cartagena’s Nearby Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, & More

Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.

★ 5.0

“Kevin and his crew were amazing! We had the best time and got to see the best of what the Rosario Islands had to offer. I would recommend the 6 stop experience!”

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8.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

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.

★ 4.5

“The boat ride out to the ocean was fun and engaging. The food was plentiful with different options to make a selection. The kids enjoyed their first snorkeling and jet ski experiences. The refreshing watermelon juice was also very savory.”

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9.Full day 3 private islands

Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.

★ 5.0

“Overall it is fine, they should only improve lunch, logistics and portion, our guide was very fun, plus there are only 3 beers per person.Auto-translated”

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10.Cartagena : Full day 3 private islands

Discover Cartagena's stunning islands on this full-day private boat tour, including snorkeling, island stops, and delicious local food.

★ 5.0

“The overall experience of the boat tour felt very relaxing. I truly felt like i was on vacation. The staff was very helpful and friendly as well.”

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11.Full day visiting 3 islands 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

Discover Cartagena's stunning islands with this full-day boat tour, visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba's beach clubs, snorkeling, and scenic views.

★ 4.5

“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…”

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12.Full day visiting 5 stops 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

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.

★ 4.5

“Amazing day trip to Vista Mare Beach Club in T-Bomba Island, Encantada Beach Club in Rosario Islands and Mambo Beach Club in Playa Blanca, Baru. Milton was a great guide and our boat driver, Jairo, was very nice to all of us. The food was…”

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13.Baru and Playa Blanca Full Day

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.

★ 4.0

“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!”

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14.Full Day Premium Five Islands Tour in Cartagena

Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.

★ 4.5

“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??)…”

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15.Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.

★ 4.5

“Our tour guide Luis Alejandro was AMAZING! On top of him being hands on with everyone he was extremely knowledgeable about the locations and past and present events. He was a huge help with my 2 year old daughter also. We can’t wait to be…”

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More Rosario Islands Tours

4.55-Island Speedboat Tour in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands8 to 12 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.5Full Day 5 Best Rosario Islands Spots Make Friends & do Snorkel9 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 10 People$857.15 5.0Aviario Nacional Including Playa Blanca Shared Tour8 hours (approx.)$83.00 4.5Playa Blanca in Baru Island8 hours (approx.)$75.00 4.0tour to baru with lunch7 hours (approx.)$40.00 5.0Cartagena: Full Day Guided Tour to Cholon Island6 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.5Full-Day Tour Isla Baru – National Aviary of Colombia and Playa Blanca7 to 8 hours (approx.)$70.00 4.5Top 5 Places you need to know around the island from cartagena.8 hours (approx.)$79.00 5.0Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Tour with Snorkeling or Aquarium7 hours (approx.)$66.60 5.0Playa Blanca Experience8 hours (approx.)$80.00 3.7Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton11 hours$69 3.8Cartagena: Snorkel, Mangroves and Playa Blanca Tour$49 3.7Cartagena: Isla Baru Beach Club at Playa Blanca8 hours$40 3.6Cartagena: BEACH DAY ON TIERRA BOMBA ISLAND PUNTARENA1 day$11 5.0Private Full Day Tour 5 Spots Rosario Islands VIP8 hours (approx.)$880.00 4.5Private Boat Tour Full day trip to Rosario Islands, Cholon, Baru8 to 9 hours (approx.)$799.00 4.5Quiet Beach, Baru Premium to the max8 hours (approx.)$48.00 3.5Rosario Islands Day Trip: Snorkel & Sunbathe at Isla del Sol8 hours (approx.)$180.00 4.0Adventure full day Isla Barú + Mangroves + Snorkel + bioluminescent plankton15 hours (approx.)$65.00 4.55 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island7 hours (approx.)$110.00 4.5Magical Full-Day Tour Through The Mangroves And The Beach In Isla de Barú7 to 9 hours (approx.)$45.00 3.8Cartagena: Barù Island Playa Blanca with Lunch ALL INCLUSIVE7 hours$26 4.5Cholon The party island, with DJ on weekends & Dances show!5 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$99.00

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