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.
“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.…”
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.
“Really great experience! Jaime was wonderful! The snorkeling was great and the fried fish was the best I had on my trip! The only downside is the ride back got a little choppy and we were hanging on for dear life, but we got back…”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“How the bartender pleased everyone on the making and artistic way he made pinas coladas. His name is Jorge.”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“We took the basic tour at Tierra Bomba, they drop us off at the beginning of the snorkel tour and picked us up at the end of their day (arrived at the hotel before 9am and picked us around 4:45pm) at Anaho beach club none…”
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 experience was nice, the snorkeling was nice but we didn’t see much, the food was good. The only down side was the staff on board. They didn’t seem happy to be there, they did not smile and we felt like they were annoyed when…”
Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.
“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 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.
“We had a great time and Milton, our guide was wonderful. We were a bit disappointed with the beaches, we thought they would be nicer.”
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.
“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 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.
“A must do. We had a great time. The area that was exclusive to our group was more private than other areas which prevents from being hassled by vendors and massage therapist. You will still see some of them around because they have to earn…”
Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.
“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…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“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…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.