Tayrona by sea
Overview
Available languages
8 hours
Mobile ticket
Travelers will tour the bays of Tayrona Park through the sea. Without long walks, we will stop at Cinto, Playa Cristal and Concha. They will pass through Taganga, Garnet, Chengue and Gayraca.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Tayrona National Park
We will meet at 8:30 am at the Santa Marta International Marina. From there we will leave in a boat towards the end of Tayrona Park, specifically to the Bay of Cinto. During this 1.5-hour sea tour you will be able to see the Tayrona bays from the sea with the Sierra Nevada in the background. When we arrive at the belt, we can walk along a paradisiacal beach, sunbathe or snorkel. We will visit the old mother, a river mouth full of crabs and other animals. At 12 am we will start the return journey and we will pass by Playa Cristal, very famous for its transparent waters, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch by the sea. We will bathe and do a little snorkeling. At 3 pm we will return to the boat to visit Bahía Concha. We will enjoy the sea and its white sand. At 4.30 we will start our return to the International Marina of Santa Marta where we can watch the sunset while having a cold drink !!. Write me it will be a pleasure
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Fish of the day
Snacks
Passenger insurance
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Entrance to the marina
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Options
Boat Tour, Snorkeling
Boat ride, Snorkel: We will walk along a paradisiacal beach, sunbathe and snorkel.
Duration: 9 hours
Belt, Playa Cristal and Concha: They will visit all the bays of Tayrona Park through the Sea. We will stop at Cinto, Cristal beach and Concha.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The beaches were...
Andrea M,,Feb 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The beaches were beautiful but our guide was not informative, did not speak English,and we booked an English speaking tour, and he did not make our experience fun
Great day of beach and boating but too long
Meems060,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We headed out of Santa Marta harbor in the 33 foot boat and I was glad the tour had only 9 customers so we had a choice of seats. The ride to Bay of Cinta took 50 minutes and the pilot did an excellent job navigating the ocean swells (which were 10’ in some areas). Cinta was beautiful and we were the first boat to arrive so only the guys renting chairs were there. We could walk down the beach to find a private area for sunning and swimming for 2 hours. Area for snorkeling was available too. We next headed back south to the next beach for lunch and swimming. This beach is closer to SM so more crowded. Snorkeling was not very good at this stop. We rented a cabana for 70k COP. We left this beach and went to the final beach, even closer to SM. This stop was not necessary and made the day too long. The seas had calmed a bit on the way home and we chose to sit in the back of the boat so we got wet from the spray but it felt good. Our captain did a great job and Felipe was super friendly and had enough English to explain when boat was leaving each beach and take our lunch order. The crew provided lots of cold water, fruit in the morning, and chips in the afternoon. The first beach was spectacular and we are boaters and found the ride exhilarating but the day was too long and last stop should be eliminated.
too fast on rough seas
Paul M,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00The boat was going way to fast on very rough seas. My wife was scared to death & we were both betting absolutely drenched sitting at the back the whole trip was very freighting
Great daytrip, super...
Ahram K,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great daytrip, super friendly crew, group is not too big, you go to 3 beautiful beaches, snorkel, swim, have a lovely lunch, and before you know… the day has flown by! Best boattrip to Tayrona beaches from Santa Marta if you ask me
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Simply amazing!
Sen L,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our boat tour at Tayrona National Park was an incredible experience. The water was pristine and clear, and the weather was absolutely perfect. We visited three beaches—Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Concha—and all of them were amazing and had their own unique charm. Lunch was included at Playa Cristal and we ate very well; the fried fish was cooked to perfection! A few tips for future travelers: The Captain: Our captain, Didier, is a total gem. The ride to the beaches was a bit rocky due to huge waves, but he is very skilled and managed to minimize the impact as much as possible. Seating Strategy: Keep in mind that if you sit at the back of the boat, you feel the waves less but you will get splashed. If you sit at the front, you feel the waves to the fullest, but we got off the ride with minimal splashes. Sun Protection: Bring sunscreen! The sun here doesn't mess around (I ended up with a sunburn). Would definitely recommend this tour!
Beautiful beaches and tour, but much to improve information and languages
JoacoVerdolini,,Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Really the experience went fantastic, the beaches beautiful, rich food, punctual with the schedules. What I think they need to improve is the previous communication, the boat trip was crazy, it is not a trip for those who suffer from vertigo or dizziness, we were surfing the waves at full speed and hitting jumps everywhere, really in a moment it became dangerous. In addition to that they do not speak English the guides and it was a topic for tourists who did not speak Spanish, we were translating what was said, mostly the pickup times at each beach, but the guides seemed not to care that the tourists did not understand, at lunch the same thing happened, much to improve in that sense, I was lucky to travel a lot and they always worried about me understanding the important information. Outside of that, the beaches are highly recommended to visit
Amazing experience! Would do it again . Worth the price. We had a great time .
Marisa H,,May 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The captain and crew were great ! They were super nice and helpful. We visited 3 beautiful beaches. The lunch was great too. The boat was nice and taken care of well .
Felt like poop. I want my money back.
erikapV3373AD,,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00The guide (Daniel) and the captain were very sweet, bless them, not their fault (they helped me the best they could - I had injured my foot so they helped me with that too) but this negative review goes directly and exclusively to the tour operator (Luiz Martinez?). Mr Martinez, 1. When a customer makes a booking and pays for it THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE, it should be the agency reaching out to them, not the other way around. 2. When a customer asks for details of what to bring/suggestions/a googlemaps link to the meeting point, the agency REPLIES, they don’t go MIA. 3. When a customer pays nearly US $90 for a tour, they do NOT expect the following: - a tour with no explanations, nothing. - a tour with no instructions, beforehand or throughout. Nothing. - a tour where nobody speaks English (neither other customers nor guide) - a tour where you’re inevitably left out and do not understand anything of what anyone is saying (ie. Where to go, how long, what to do etc), plus you can’t even socialize with anyone.. I have never felt like this - like absolute s*it - on a tour before today. I want my money back.
Great day in Tayrona! Was...
Danielle W,,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great day in Tayrona! Was lovely to be able to see 3 beaches with minimal walking, each with a slightly different vibe. Crew was great - attentive and helpful with anything needed. Tour flowed seamlessly. Highly recommend!
Excellent tour of the Tayrona
Sandra M,,Apr 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We loved the tour! They were punctual, very professional and respectful. I went with my mom to celebrate her birthday and it was a very nice experience, beautiful beaches, beautiful landscapes. Super recommended!
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