Colombia · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS

The 15 Best Boat Trips in Colombia

30 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Two coastlines and a reef system most people never hear about. The 15 below run from a two-hour sunset sail off Cartagena’s walls to a full day out at the Rosario Islands, each priced and clear about how much swimming time you get.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - A catamaran built for a long day afloat
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

1.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

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

Spend 7.5 hours aboard a spacious Cartagena catamaran with two swim stops, snorkeling, lunch, free soft drinks, and Rosario Islands views.

“The activity is exactly what is stated, the private waiting area before boarding was great to get out of the hustle. They accommodate for English and Spanish speaking and explain each location in both so you won’t miss out on information. One thing they could add is how long each stop will be, at stages we weren’t sure if we had time for another swim after sun baking. The boat does honk its horn before departing The lunch was amazing, fresh salad and fruit with choice of seafood or chicken or vegetarian with rice. The chef loads your plate and if you want more salads you can help yourself to…”

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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Bodeguita Dock at 4:30 PM
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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

2.Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

A relaxed two-hour Cartagena sunset cruise with skyline views, music, a drink, light snacks, and a spacious catamaran.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat - Meeting at Muelle de los Pegasos
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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Bocagrande from the bay, Cartagena’s modern face
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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

4.Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Watch Cartagena’s sunset from the bay aboard Sibarita Master, with rum cocktails, music, city views, and a 90-minute open-bar cruise.

“Met a lot of friendly people who all wanted to have a good time. The atmosphere was lively and the weather and views were beautiful.”

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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar's Estate - The 1.5-hour ride from El Poblado
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Medellin: Guatapé Day Trip & Boat to Pablo Escobar’s Estate

Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park - The ride north past Taganga and Aguja Island
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Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

6.Santa Marta: Sailboat day tour to Tayrona Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 352 reviews · 7h 30m · from $64

Sail from Santa Marta to Bahía Concha in Tayrona Park for swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, lunch, and a scenic return under sail.

“Our sailboat tour to Tayrona Park was an unforgettable experience! The ride going there can feel a bit scary because of the big and rough waves, but we arrived safe and sound. The tour guide was very reassuring and explained that it’s completely normal and safe, which really helped us relax. Tayrona Park itself is stunning, the beach is clean, beautiful, and well preserved. The food served was fresh and delicious too. Thank you for such a wonderful experience!”

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Dinner cruise on Cartagena's bay with Sibarita Master - Boarding at La Bodeguita Pier
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Dinner cruise on Cartagena’s bay with Sibarita Master

Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks - Cartagena’s modern waterfront from the bay
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Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride - Reaching the top of El Peñol Rock
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Medellín: Private Guatapé with Peñol Tickets and Boat Ride

Cartagena: Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine - Boarding at La Bodeguita at 6:30 PM
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Cartagena: Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine

Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip - Lunch on the beach and drinks afterward
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Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

11.Tayrona Bay Sailboat trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 107 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $60

Sail from Santa Marta to Bahia Concha for a beach day with lunch, snorkeling, SUP, kayak time, and a friendly crew for $60.

“Lovely day with a friendly and helpful crew.The beach was great and the lunch was delicious ,highly recommended”

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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages - Why the Santa Marta sunset works from a boat
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From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

12.From Santa Marta: Sunset Sailboat Tour with 2 Beverages

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 93 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Sail into Santa Marta’s sunset, anchor near Taganga Bay, and enjoy two drinks aboard a classic sailboat for $47.

“O pôr-do-sol visto de dentro do mar é muito bonito e especial. Ficamos muito felizes por ter tido essa experiência. A equipe do veleiro é atenciosa e gentil, durante todo o passeio estiveram preocupados com as pessoas abordo e o bem-estar de todos. É uma experiência interessante, mas para quem tem medo de barco ou passa mal durante travessias eu não recomendo. Venta bastante e o veleiro fica instável, gerando movimentos contínuos para os lados, as vezes dando a impressão de que algo pode acontecer. Claro que a minha impressão é de alguém que não conhece/veleja, mas é uma impressão sincera sobre o passeio. Não dei nota máxima porque a…”

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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise - The drive east from Medellín
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Medellín: Private Guatapé Tour w/ Breakfast, Lunch & Cruise

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

14.Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours island-hopping from Cartagena by speedboat, with snorkeling, seafood, lunch, Cholon, and glowing plankton after dark.

“Excellent crew and captain! The boat was so modern and powerful! The lunch was really good, at a great little island hang-out, and the party scene in the water, was a hoot! We would recommend this company!”

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Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island - Snorkeling is excellent, but equipment is the weak link
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Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

15.Boat Tour to Johnny Cay & Aquarium in San Andres Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $39

Review of San Andrés boat tour to Johnny Cay and Acuario, with clear-water snorkeling, practical costs, boat conditions, and booking advice.

“O passeio no geral foi bom!! A guia Cecília muito atenciosa! No que se refere a embarcação, barco muito ruim, muita água na cara, fiquei com muita dor nos olhos por causa do sal, achei bem ruim!!! Mochila ficou encharcada. Outros passeios de barco que fiz isso não aconteceu!!!! Talvez um barco maior ou menos gente possa ficar melhor!!!”

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