5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling
Overview
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Choose your perfect island adventure. Our full-day ECO TOUR (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) offers sightseeing at Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar’s estate, followed by three 1.5 hour stops at Marina Island, Grande Island (for snorkeling and lunch), and Rosario Island. Our VIP TOUR (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM) via comfort speedboat features the same sightseeing stops and snorkeling session, but with three premium island stops at Islabela island (1.5 hrs), a private beach club (1.5 hrs) and an award-winning Island resort for lunch (1.5 hrs). For a more lively experience, the full-day PARTY TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:00 PM) includes the same sightseeing stops but features 1.5 hour stops at Baru Island, Grande Island (for lunch), and Cholon Island. (Please note: Cholon is famously loud, crowded, and overpriced; select this tour ONLY if you are carefree and want to party).
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
NOTES: A port tax must be paid by each person at the pier on day of activity. Be prepared if there's a rainy forecast. Swim attire is mandatory. Ecological & Party tickets travel on SHUTTLE BOATS, while VIP tickets on COMFORT SPEEDBOATS. The Party tour DOES NOT do snorkel. Public islands like Cholon and Baru are unmaintained, loud, and crowded with vendors — choose the Party option carefully. We reserve the right to modify itinerary due to weather. We do not provide pickups or drop offs.
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms & Conditions (found on our website). You confirm that you are responsible for securing your own travel insurance and fully release the company from all liability regarding accidents, injuries, or medical costs. Guests must independently arrange transportation to/from the meeting point and assume sole responsibility for alcohol consumption, situational awareness, and conduct, accepting full financial liability for any resulting damages or fines. The company is also not liable for the actions of other participants or third parties. Note: Speedboat rides can be bumpy due to open sea conditions, making it not suitable for infants, pregnant women, or those with back, heart, or mobility issues; participation is at your own risk. Finally, engaging in unauthorized activities with third-party island vendors violates safety protocols and constitutes a voluntary withdrawal from the tour and forfeiting further service.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica
All 3 tours (VIP, ECO, & PARTY) will have a sightseeing stop from the boat at this fort on Tierra Bomba to take pictures and learn about its historical significance in regards to naval & pirate battles.
Isla Baru
The Party tour will have their first stop at a beach club in Baru or Grande Island. Baru is excluded from the other tours due to its crowded, vendor-heavy environment, which isn’t ideal for a family-friendly or premium experience. NOTE: Public islands like Cholon and Baru are unmaintained, loud, and crowded with vendors. Choose the Party option carefully.
What‘s Included
Lunch (Fish, Chicken, or Veggie On-Site Options)
Premium Island Visits (VIP Tour)
Shuttle Boat Transport (Eco & Party Tour)
Bilingual Tour Guide
Island Stops with Access to Beds & Parasols
Cholon Island - Loud, Crowded, & Vendors (Choose Wisely) (Party Tour)
Comfort Speedboat Transport (VIP Tour)
Fish Habitat Snorkeling with Mask & Tube (Eco & VIP Tour)
Tourist Port Tax
Options
Party Tour (Adults)
Upbeat (Note: Choose Wisely): 2 sightseeing stops from the boat & 3 in-person island stops. Lunch, no snorkel, & shuttle boat transport (see images).
Starting point:
Monumento Santander, Centro, Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Eco Tour (Family Friendly)
Nature: 2 sightseeing stops from the boat & 3 in-person island stops. Lunch, snorkel, & shuttle boat transport (see images).
Starting point:
Monumento Santander, Centro, Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
VIP Tour (Family Friendly)
Premium: 2 sightseeing stops from the boat & 3 in-person PREMIUM island stops. Lunch, snorkel, & comfort speedboat (see images).
Starting point:
Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3, Av. Blas de Lezo, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Reviews
874 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
VIP experience
carlinnoelj,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Super fun trip definitely worth it. I physically get off at 3 stops but u see and learn a lot about the different islands. In our experience we got VIP but we felt like the Ga people. Otherwise super fun
Wonderful experience
P7997LOheatherr,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our VIP tour of the Rosario Islands was fantastic. Everything was well organized and truly felt like a VIP experience from start to finish. Miguel was an excellent guide knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. He made sure everyone was comfortable, informed, and enjoying the day. The islands were beautiful and the entire experience was relaxing and memorable. Highly recommend this tour, especially with Miguel as your guide.
Would definitely recommend
Cerena L,,Jan 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really great experience would absolutely book again. The beaches were beautiful and only complaint is that we didn’t stay longer. Service was excellent and would definitely recommend
Cartagena with impermeable islands
julianadE7096YW,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was complete and the places visited are really very beautiful and the guide Kevin was very cordial and polite. I loved it!
Wonderful experience but some safety demo is needed
Samharra,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The experience was superb, the islands and the food were amazing but beware of drinks on the islands, they are hyper inflated. Best to buy from vendors in the water, it’s half the price. For the meals, highly recommend the fish! The snorkelling was great, not much to see unless you drift off far and are comfortable doing that in the middle of the Caribbean Sea. However one major point to correct in this excursion is to provide safety demo for those who have never snorkelled before, there would have been a life saving benefit by advising how to safely and properly put the mask on and show breathing technique, as well as signal for help when needed. There was a brief explanation about putting the life jacket on if you are not comfortable with swimming but nothing about the mask. I recommend bringing your own goggles and forgoing the breathing mouthpiece and large nose blowing mask they give you. The ride back to Cartagena was quite scary for those who are not used to high waves and bumpiness in the water, though the captains are very well trained, nonetheless, best to be aware to mentally prepare yourself. Also it would have been helpful to advise what to do in the case of capsizing given the bumps, despite the chance of it being slim, similar to how they demo to you in airplanes. Bring a towel to dry yourself but also as you will get sprayed a lot on the way back in the boat and keep your sunglasses on. Also brining waterproof phone case is a must. This should be included in the description as well.
TERRIBLE DO NOT GO
reneegZ1192OF,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Just a waste of time and money. Super unorganized and unprofessional. Just getting in the boat was a mess and we were standing in the hot sun for 30 minutes and then the rest is just cash grab. 40 minutes of snorkeling which u spend half the time getting off the boat and then you are in very shallow water with broken snorkeling equipment. You will see maybe a few fish and some rocks. Then you will spend hours doing 4 stops at hotels in the heat with no shade where the only thing to do is pay for overpriced cocktails. If you have kids or don’t drink forget about it. Als if you are elderly I would not recommend because it is very hard to get on and off the boat. The lunch is very mediocre for what you are paying for. No water available and the guide is unprofessional, rude and didn’t explain anything. If you want to sit at the beaches you’re either in the blazing sun on a dirty chair or you have to pay for chairs, the docks were also extremely broken and unsafe. The boat is very stuffy and full. This is just cash grab they just plop you at islands for you to spend money, if you want a boat ride find another company.
Ask for Miguel
Curious62964746909,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Miguel was an excellent guide with good information and excellent English. He provided clear expectations along the way for upcoming activities, and managed the captain and crew as well as anyone could. I highly recommend him for tourists needing an English-speaking guide.
Island hopping boat
doinai272,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It exceeded my expectations my offering a plethora of experiences and a great tour guide named Miguel. I especially liked how the tour included lunch.
Isla Grande day of fun.
O9713TCjordanl,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time visiting the islands around Cartagena! Miguel was a great guide who spoke fluent English and made the day that much better.
Family
Explore22374928049,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tremendous experience Andrys and Yiyi the best! 100% recommended Very good day Lively Cheerful Nice. Spectacular
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