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15 Colombia Island Hopping Tours Worth Boarding

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The 15 best colombia island hopping tours you can book today, with the per-head price, how long the day runs and how many landings you get. Number one is top for a reason; start there.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - Starting at Bodeguita Dock
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

1.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107Our pick

Sail from Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock to the Rosario Islands on a spacious, wheelchair-accessible catamaran. You’ll get a welcome fruit drink, snacks, two swim stops, snorkel gear, lunch, and free soft drinks. Expect a Spanish-led outing with some bilingual announcements, open-water swimming, music, and a smooth ride back.

“A great day out. Well organised with minimal hassle, friendly staff, and clean facilities. The food was good and plentiful, with unlimited soft drinks. We stopped in clear waters and were given plenty of time to swim. Overall, I would definitely recommend this trip. The highlight of the day was the return journey. It was a bit windy, and as the catamaran dipped into the sea, water splashed over us — which we all loved.”

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Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena - Guides can shape the whole experience
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Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

2.Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend a full day from Cartagena visiting Rosario-area islands, snorkeling near Isla Grande, stopping at party-focused Cholon, swimming at Isla Agua Azul, and waiting at Playa Tranquila Baru for bioluminescent plankton. Lunch is included, but bring water, towels, cash, and your own snorkel.

“I got robbed during this tour… I always travel and this is the first time I got robbed during a tour because it was supposed to be safe with the crew… I mentioned this situation to the guide (Jafet Ruiz) and he didn't just give me attitude but also blocked me on WhatsApp which it makes me believe he was involved in the robbery because I talked to another tourist who was on the same tour as me and they also got robbed… I don't recommend this for anyone!!! Do not book this tour for your travel to Cartagena because they're going to do the same to you…”

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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island - Isla Grande, fishing communities, and a change of pace
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5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

3.5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about seven hours visiting Bocachica, Isla Grande, Rosario reefs, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Barú. A bilingual guide, lunch, beach chairs, and a snorkeling mask are included. Expect a lively speedboat ride, loud music, vendors, and no snorkeling tube.

“Our tour guide was great. I believe her name is Miranda. She help translate for the bill when eating. Only con is going back, the captain drives fast and it is very bumpy. I would not advise to older people or very young kids.”

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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling - Bocachica and Fort San Fernando set the tone
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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

4.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours exploring Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholón, and Tranquila Beach by sports boat. Expect snorkeling, water activities, seafood tasting, lunch, and a night stop for glowing plankton. English and Spanish guides are available, with David praised for leading water activities.

“Brilliant tour. Boat was fun! The bioluminescence plankton was so cool, a must if you do this trip. The food was nice. The only thing we weren't too keen on was Cholon island. It was really busy, party place (maybe this is what you're after) standing in the water that just felt dirty. But other than that an amazing trip! We loved it!”

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Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17 - Isla Grande and the Rosario Islands
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Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17

5.Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

Spend about eight hours on a private boat from Cartagena to Isla Grande and nearby sights. You get a captain, bilingual host, snorkeling gear, water, ice, fuel, and insurance. The route includes La Piscinita, beachfront lunch, Pablo Escobar’s mansion, and the abandoned plane.

“Our boat was not a Botogena boat. I believe when the owner realized we were two people instead of 17, he farmed us out to another smaller company. We specifically said we needed an English guide and was promised one by Adam, who apparently is the owner. We received two crew members who spoke no English. We were take to Paue, a private beach club, that was fine. You have to spend a minimum amount, which was fine. Then we were asked to also buy lunch for the crew members. I was happy to do so but very surprised by this. Our last stop was supposed to be Playa Tranquilla…”

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CARTAGENA: 4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets - Starting in Cartagena and finding the group
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CARTAGENA: 4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

6.4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

You’ll spend seven hours on a fast sport boat visiting Bocha Chica, the Rosario Islands, a submerged airplane, the Oceanarium, a private island, Cholon, and Baru. English and Spanish guides lead the trip. Oceanarium entry, lunch, a private-island stop, and a mask are included.

“Deben mejorar el encuentro con los guias antes de empezar el tour y ademas de eso tener mejor logistica con el horario de inicio de la actividad ya que estuvimos 1 hora y 40 minutos sentados en el bus esperando a que empezara el tour”

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Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people. - Five stops, one-way decisions
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Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people.

7.Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Hire a private boat from Cartagena for up to 15 people and spend about eight hours visiting Isla Grande, Caño Ratón, La Piscina, Cholón, and Aguazul. You control the pace, bring your own food and drinks, and use the onboard restroom, cooler, snorkel gear, and Bluetooth sound system.

“We had an absolutely amazing time on this chartered boat with our fantastic crew, Luis and Moisés. They were punctual, courteous, and so much fun! From the start, they gave us options on which islands to visit and tailored the experience to what we wanted. They even stopped by a private island for some relaxing downtime and picture-perfect moments. Luis and Moisés shared great tips on where and when to buy from the locals, and they facilitated our orders while we were in Cholon. While researching options for touring the Rosario Islands, I came across shared boat tours, but I can confidently say a private boat is the way to…”

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Premium Pirate Beach Adventure, Open sea Rope Swing, Drinks+Lunch - Leaving Cartagena by boat
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Premium Pirate Beach Adventure, Open sea Rope Swing, Drinks+Lunch

8.Premium Pirate Beach Adventure, Open sea Rope Swing, Drinks+Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $100

Sail from Cartagena to Fuerte San Fernando de Bocachica, hear the fort’s 1741 battle story, then walk five minutes to a Tierra Bomba beach for fish lunch, drinks, costumes, and open-sea fun. Guides such as Issabel and Joshua are known for adding humor and local history.

“Very cool boat, the guys were accommodating but generally left us alone other than to offer us a drink or point out various landmarks along the way. Did I mention that there were only two of us on the trip (total)? The brief fort tour was nice and the little beach spot where we hung out was quiet and fairly private (very basic, but lunch was great). Overall, well worth the cost and a mellow way to spend the day and see the full harbour area.”

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5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch - Rosario Islands: choose your water activity carefully
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5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch

9.5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend 8 to 11 hours around Cartagena’s islands with a bilingual guide, snorkeling stop, lunch, beach time, and a look at San Fernando and San José forts. The route includes Cholon, Isla Grande, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru, with an optional Oceanarium visit for 40,000 COP.

“I was looking forward to the snorkeling and they do not provide a breathing tube. All I was able to see was one blue fish and a few guppies.”

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5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar - Rosario Island views are best from the water
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5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar

10.5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five and a half hours around Cartagena’s Rosario Islands, with Bocachica forts, a guided snorkeling stop near Isla Grande, music at Cholón, lunch on a private island, and time at Playa Tranquila. Hotel return is not included, and alcohol and bottled water cost extra.

“El tour no tenia nada de Premium, era un tour habitual donde habían demasiadas personas y nadie tenia su espacio personal. La comida era muy poquito, y no se podía disfrutar de la playa cómodamente, porque solo se podía utilizar el espacio que tenia el restaurante. El bus de retorno estaba viejo y sucio.”

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Cartagena: Islabela Islands Boat Trip with Lunch & Cocktail - Arriving at Islabela’s beach hotel
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Cartagena: Islabela Islands Boat Trip with Lunch & Cocktail

11.Islabela Islands Boat Trip with Lunch & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · from $94

Leave Cartagena at 7:30 AM by express speedboat for Islabela in the Rosario Islands. Your day includes a welcome cocktail, lunch, loungers, kayaks, bathrooms, and weekend yoga. A Spanish-speaking host assists at the dock. Bring a towel or rent one, and budget for the mandatory dock charge.

“Really good but I wish that I could have chosen my seat. I ended up on a bed that really bothered my back and was in the shade the whole time. I would have preferred a different seat, but when I asked I was told those were for groups of two. I wish I hadn’t been punished for traveling alone.”

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Sport Boat : Rosario Island,lunch on private island - Sailing among all 27 Rosario Islands
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Sport Boat : Rosario Island,lunch on private island

12.Sport Boat : Rosario Island,lunch on private island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $134

Spend about nine hours boating from Cartagena through the Rosario Islands, with a short fort visit, coral-reef snorkeling, a buffet lunch at Isla del Encanto, and views of Cholon and Playa Blanca. The group is limited to 22, though conditions and stop times can change.

“Place extremely hard to find where to meet. Picture shows and list one name. The name is not even it. Started late due to iron man marathon which we understood. Non impressive places stop for beach. Main event party island we did not go to it due to it being closed. If all this told before hand honestly all 9 of us would have cancelled.”

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Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands - Barú, Playa Tranquila, and the lunch decision
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Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands

13.Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend about eight hours aboard a private boat from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands. A captain guides your group of up to eight to snorkeling sites, beaches, and possibly Barú, with equipment, water, a restroom, life jackets, and Bluetooth sound included. Lunch and drinks cost extra.

“We had a fantastic trip. Zenon and Ilan were a very friendly crew. The boat was in a very good condition and it featured nice things such as a toiletroom and a ladder to get out of the boat. We started the day off by going to the Rosario Islands, were we did some snorkling at different locations. Zenon and Ilan new all the good spots and we saw great fish, reefs and even a sunk plane. Besides the snorkling they told us some nice historic facts about the area. Afterwards they recommended us a good place to have lunch. After Lunch we went for the Island of Baru. Zenon…”

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Cartagena: 5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar - Bocachica and the first look at Cartagena’s defenses
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Cartagena: 5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

14.5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Set out from Bocagrande or El Laguito for an 11.5-hour speedboat day around Cartagena’s islands. You’ll see Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, and Agua Azul, snorkel at San Martín de Pajarales, eat lunch by the sea, and watch glowing plankton after dark.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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5 islands tour to rosario Islands with snorkeling activity! - Meeting at Muelle de los Pegasos
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5 islands tour to rosario Islands with snorkeling activity!

15.5 islands tour to rosario Islands with snorkeling activity!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Rosario, Isla Grande, Cholon, Baru, and a historic fort near Cartagena. Milton and Alex are named guides on this tour, which includes snorkeling gear, a bilingual guide, fruit, lemonade, park fees, transport, and a 30,000 COP food credit.

“Milton and crew were AWESOME host. We went on the tour on September 21, 2024. He guided us throughout tour, provided us with insights of the culture and history. We visited all 5 islands and I recommend if you go ask for Milton as tour guide... the tour will take up the entire day...”

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