The 13 Best Rosario Islands Day Trips from Cartagena

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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2.Full-Day Rosario Islands Including Barú, Bocachica & Playa Blanca

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,729 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $88

Review the Rosario Islands day trip from Cartagena, with snorkeling, Cholón, Playa Blanca, lunch, boat tips, costs, and who should book.

“The boat was CRAMMED with people. You’re thrown in with random groups of families and partners. And it was not a nice boat. The first island could have been skipped. Snorkeling was great, as was the party island and the lunch. But I would definitely try to find a more private boat for a better time.”

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3.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Review of Bona Vida’s Rosario Islands catamaran tour from Cartagena, with snorkeling, swimming, lunch, drinks, practical tips, and honest value advice.

“Great experience. Food was alright nothing extraordinary. Changing space gets dirty really quick but otherwise would recommend d.”

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4.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands speedboat tour, with snorkeling, three island stops, lunch, beach clubs, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“The English speaking guide made the trip he was funny, lively and very personable. Would recommend the VIP as only 7 of us on a boat.”

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5.5-Island Speedboat Tour in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 258 reviews · 8 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $85

Cartagena’s 5-island speedboat tour mixes forts, snorkeling, beaches, lunch, and optional glowing plankton, with useful tips on comfort and value.

“we had such a fantastic experience on this tour and it was all thanks to our tour guide Charlie! Not only was he focused on providing a culturally immersive tour, he was focused on the safety of his guests and ensured that everyone had a wonderful experience. If you can, book this tour and request Charlie for the best experience possible!”

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6.Full Day 5 Best Rosario Islands Spots Make Friends & do Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 240 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $79

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands boat tour, with snorkeling, Bocachica history, island beaches, lunch, Cholón, costs, and practical tips.

“I want to start by saying José was super sweet and paid attention to our needs. However, we are very disappointed by the tour. The itinerary description is very misleading. 1) We never stopped to walk into the Fuerte de San Fernando as described, we simply stayed in the boat and listened to the guide for a few minutes talk about the history of the fortress. We were supposed to go and visit the tunnels. Did not happen. 2) Snorkeling was average. If you have snorkeled before in other parts of the Carabbeans, you’ll probably won’t be impressed. 3) Isla Grande was fine. It was pretty quiet and had two…”

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7.5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

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

Review of Cartagena’s 5 Island Tour: snorkeling, coral reefs, Cholon party stop, beach lunch, speedboat tips, and honest value advice.

“It was absolutely amazing. Although I think this is geared more for a younger party crowd (like myself lol)”

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

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

Review of Botegena’s private Rosario Islands boat tour from Cartagena, with snorkeling, lunch, island stops, pricing, tips, and drawbacks.

“This was the best experience we had on this trip. The boat was great, the guide and the drivers are amazing and very nice! Keep in mind - you need to pack your own towels and beverages (though there are stops at places where you can buy beverages).”

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9.Tour of the Rosario Islands, Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $110

A full-day Rosario Islands boat tour from Cartagena with snorkeling, Cholon, beach clubs, lunch, music, and practical tips on timing and costs.

“This was a fantastic tour. We were reading so many mixed reviews on various tours and we settled on this one because it had the best balance of what we wanted- no kids but fun adults who still liked to have fun and drink, but not get disgusting like a frat house. It ended up being a perfect tour with great people and a great balance of activities. I highly recommend this specific tour to the Rosario islands.”

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10.Cartagena: Rosario Island and Mangroves Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 73 reviews · 9 hours · from $244

Review of a private Cartagena day trip to Barú, Rosario Islands, mangroves, snorkeling, local meals, beaches, and village life.

“The trip is a delightful way to experience both the country outside of Cartagena and the Rosario islands. Be warned you have some lovely time on the beach and in the water snorkeling but it is not nearly enough! Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the local wildlife (including fish), history of the area, and flexible to what we want. We ate local meals in a local home and had a place to wash off afterwards. Conditions at the home that serves as a base are primitive but authentic and sanitary. Great communication to make sure our questions were answered before the trip.”

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

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

Private Rosario Islands boat tour from Cartagena for up to 15 people, with snorkeling, island stops, onboard restroom, ice, and Bluetooth music.

“Great experience! The private tour is certainly the way to go for the Rosario Islands tour. Our last visit in Colombia, we took the public tour route snd it doesn’t come close to this one. Our host were great. Book it!”

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12.Discover Isla del Rosario Live The Enchanted Beach Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $65Best value

Spend six hours at Encanta Beach on Isla Grande with a boat ride, welcome drink, lunch, beach club access, and Caribbean views.

“Hola buenas noches, La verdad fue una excelente experiencia la cual repetiría nuevamente. La atención de Miguel (el guía), Luis, el Sr. white todos 10/10. Mi esposa y yo estamos muy complacidos con su atención y trato, les deseamos éxitos en sus próximos tours. Saludos,”

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13.Full day Isla del Encanto – Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $158

Spend a full day at Isla del Encanto in the Rosario Islands with a speedboat ride, buffet lunch, pool, kayaking, and optional oceanarium visit.

“Very organized, great experience. The beach was very private and we loved every minute of our trip. The food was exceptional.”

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