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“not a catamaran but still an amazing experience. definitely worth the party tour booking. our guide miguel was amazing!”
Sail to Rosario Islands on a comfortable catamaran, snorkel vibrant reefs, enjoy a delicious onboard lunch, and relax in Colombia’s Caribbean paradise.
“I enjoyed the places we went to swim in and gave us the time and space to enjoy ourselves. The food and drinks were absolutely incredible. I have nothing bad to say about this cruise and experience. BUT make sure to wear your sunscreen and…”
Explore the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with this full-day tour featuring snorkeling, beach stops, and lively islands—perfect for adventure and relaxation.
“Our experience with The Backpackers staff was great. Our guide Nicher was beyond welcoming and attentive. We had a blast!”
Discover Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day snorkel tour. Enjoy private islands, vibrant marine life, delicious local food, and expert guides.
“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…”
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 experience was nice, but the guide, Camilo, was not engaged at all. He spoke English, but instead played pre-recorded notes to explain the sights. The enthusiasm from the leader you expect with these types of tours was definitely lacking.”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“Everything looks great on the description of this experience, all isn’t as it seems. There are no lockers, you need to bring your own towel or get charged. Those nice bed looking seats you need to pay additionally for (120,000 pesos for) our group got…”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“Overall we were disappointed. Our guides Miguel and Edwin were the silver lining because they were fantastic. The 5 island tour is actually only 3 islands. Baru the first is beautiful. Then we went to a different island of an ok lunch. We sailed by…”
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.
“Bona Vida was a fun getaway from the busy city. I feel the description of the trip was accurate. The catamaran had plenty of seats for all passengers, enough shaded areas. The food was decent, with a choice of chicken and rice, seafood and rice…”
Discover Cartagena’s private islands with this full-day tour, featuring snorkeling, stunning beaches, delicious food, and expert guides for an authentic Caribbean experience.
“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”
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.
“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 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.
“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…”
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.
“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…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“William was an outstanding tour guide, and we had an amazing time. The tour was lively and full of fun, but definitely pay attention when he's sharing details—it’s worth it! Also, be sure to ask about pricing before purchasing anything on the islands. I was…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.