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.
“Except the long queue waiting at dock 3 for reasons we don't know, everything was doing great : from the beginning to the end. As said above, the welcome from the dock must be improved !!!”
Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.
“It was extremely amazing bout trip , the stuff were so friendly with positive energy vibes , highly recommended.”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.
“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 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.
“Great experience! Staff was wonderful and helpful. The different islands were beautiful and the coral reef was amazing. Get stuff from vendors before you leave (water, hats, water-proof phone case, beer).”
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.
“The catamaran was really clean and the staff was so nice. I only wish we got to actually go on the islands mentioned.”
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.
“The first half of our trip was very nice. Went to a nice spot to see a sunken airplane, went snorkeling at a coral reef and had lunch at a beautiful island. However Cholón, the so-called "party island", was a very frustrating experience. Trash everywhere,…”
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.
“The trip was great until the end. Because of five idiot young Brits refused to pay their bill at the final location. As a result, the boat was delayed about 15 minutes. To make up for lost time, the boat crew traveled faster than usual…”
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.
“Melanie was such a great guide. This was a very cool experience. Although I felt hush on certain things. CAUTION!! You have to pay attention to the guide. They say important information so stop talking and pay attention. There was a few people on the…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“Melanie was such a great guide. This was a very cool experience. Although I felt hush on certain things. CAUTION!! You have to pay attention to the guide. They say important information so stop talking and pay attention. There was a few people on the…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.