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“gigi was our guide durring the tour, she was great & informative. we all vibed out throughout the multiple islands visited enjoied the private beaches & snorkeling. her crew was awesome aswell 🙂”
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.
“Overall the trip wasn’t bad. Organization with checking in was a dumpster fire. We selected a 7am trip, was told we couldn’t check in until 8am, and didn’t leave for the islands until close to 9am. A couple of the islands were very nice and…”
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 was a great trip. Good mix of chill and fun. Jaime our tour guide was very attentive and welcoming. He speaks Spanish but is learning English and is able to accommodate English speakers. Food was great and we made two stops on different private…”
Discover Cartagena's Playa Blanca on Baru Island with this guided tour. Enjoy pristine beaches, crystal waters, and local flavors for around $33.
“It was a nice experience. The tour guide and van driver were friendly. The beach was beautiful. I will complain, though, about the vendors. This has nothing to do with the company. The vendors are very aggressive and they don’t know personal space. They would…”
Experience Cartagena's vibrant island life with this 7-hour party tour covering Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, and more—perfect for lively beach lovers.
“The beach was beautiful. I wasn’t expecting the boat to be so small but it’s OK. It was a relaxing day on the beach and there weren’t too many people.”
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 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.”
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.
“There were a lot of good things about the trip - beautiful weather, friendly guides, great lunch, good vibes, plenty of included beer and water in the boat, not too crowded, a fun group with no one get too out of hand, hawkers kept to…”
Discover Cartagena's stunning islands with this full-day boat tour, visiting Rosario, Baru, and Tierra Bomba's beach clubs, snorkeling, and scenic views.
“Visiting 3 islands was perfect. We have the right amount of time at each island and the experience at each was different. Angel was a great guide.”
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.
“It was a beautiful boat ride, fun and engaging staff, attentive and awesome! Definitely recommend it!”
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 all have an enjoyable day trip to Baru and Playa Blanca. Only setback beach Vendors hustle the whole time and you can't keep them out of the area. Mambo Beach/Maria was excellent Hostess/Waitress”
Explore Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with this full-day tour offering snorkeling, island hopping, seafood tasting, and bioluminescent plankton viewing for $90.
“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…”
Discover Cartagena's breathtaking islands on a full-day tour including snorkeling, beach relaxation, and lively stops—ideal for adventure seekers and beach lovers.
“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…”
Walled-city evenings, island days and a mud volcano that floats you.