City Tours

5 Rosario Islands Beaches Day Experience

Duration

8 hrs

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 10 hours before the start of your experience

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Guided tour

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

The Rosario Islands are a protected coral archipelago 35km from Cartagena; this tour hits five distinct island stops on a sportive boat with music over 7 hours.

Your ticket includes free shots and water from departure, snorkeling gear at Isla Grande, and a COP $30,000 lunch voucher.

A bilingual guide narrates Bocachica Fort as you sail past, and the afternoon ends at Cholón's for a Caribbean party.

Departs daily at 8am from La Bodeguita Dock in English and Spanish, returning by 4:30pm.

Upgrade to the plankton experience for COP $40,000 extra per person and swim in water that turns vivid blue after dark, returning at 8pm.

Round-trip on sport boat

Bilingual guide (English & Spanish)

Panoramic view of Bocachica Island

Snorkeling at Isla Grande (equipment provided)

À la carte lunch (COP $30,000 voucher)

Access to Cholón & Barú Island

Exclusive access to Mambo Beach Club

Free shots & a bottle of water from departure

Accident insurance

Bioluminescent plankton activity (as per option selected)

Port tax (COP $31,500 per person)

Oceanarium entry at Isla Grande

Lobster & seafood casserole at lunch (additional costs apply)

Towels and beach accessories

Open bar or drinks on boat

TOTAL DURATION8 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERSpeedboat
Timeline
Map
Start point
La Bodeguita Dock
Get direction
Passes By
Rosario Islands
Bocachica Island
Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica
1. Isla Grande
Tickets included
1 activity
Snorkeling
Stop at the largest island in the Rosario Archipelago, where you can snorkel among vibrant coral reefs or choose to visit the Oceanarium (optional, at an additional cost).
Things to do
Snorkeling Session
Included in price
2. Oceanario Islas del Rosario
Visit attraction & Marine life viewing
3. Encantada Beach
Tickets included
4. Isla Encantada Beach Club
Tickets included
Lunch & Scenic views
5. Cholón
Tickets included
1 activity
Entertainment
6. Barú Island
Visit attraction
7. Playa Blanca
Visit attraction
8. Mambo Beach Club
End point
La Bodeguita Dock
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 10 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Cash: Carry enough cash to pay the port tax and any extra food or activities.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing suitable for a full day at the beach.

Footwear: Bring beach shoes to move easily on sand and wet surfaces.

Sun protection: Apply and reapply sunscreen throughout the day.

Towels: Pack your own towel, since towels are not included.

Additional information

Operating days: The tour operates daily from Monday to Sunday.

Timings: The experience starts at 8am and you return to Cartagena around 4:30pm, but if you choose the plankton activity, you return around 8pm.

Port tax: Bring cash to pay a port tax of COP $31,500 per person (online payment may not be available)

Group size: For groups larger than 4 people, a private tour is required.

Languages: The tour is conducted in English and Spanish.

Oceanarium visit: An optional visit to the nearby oceanarium at Isla Grande is available at an extra cost (transportation not included)

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

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