The 15 Best Rosario Islands Tours from Cartagena

Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch - Baru and the party route

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,903 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $67Our pick

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands tour, with VIP, ecological, and party options, costs, stops, snorkeling, lunch, and practical tips.

“The last stop of the day is, by far, the best place. The tour would be so much better if they just took you directly to Rosario De Mar Eco Hotel (the last stop), so you coud spend the entire day there. The other stops were nice, but there wasnt a beach at any of them, and the food/drinks (which you have to pay for) were good, but also very expensive. Also be warned about the boat ride. It was a lot of fun, but not for the faint of heart. The boat is extremely fast, and a lot of water splashes into it. If you dont want to get…”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

2.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

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

Spend a relaxed day sailing from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with swimming, snorkeling, lunch, free soft drinks, and ocean views.

“It was a perfect day to spend on the sea. Swimming and snorkeling in open water was so much fun. Lunch was delicious. If something could change, it would be the location of the 2nd swimming location. All in all, we had lots of fun.”

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

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

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

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands boat tour, with snorkeling, Cholón, Playa Blanca, fort history, costs, crowds, and safety tips.

“a long day of fun with franklin! if you're solely looking for a beach island party, be aware that the first stop is a walking tour of a historical landmark. my only complaint was that we didn't stay on each island long enough! each stop was 50-60min, but the boat ride was fun baru (last stop) was my favorite beach. bring some cash if you want to save some money, most places accept card/apple pay with an additional 15% service fee”

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Full Day Tour of 5 Must-See Places in the Rosario Islands

4.Full Day Tour of 5 Must-See Places in the Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,095 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $95Top rated

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands boat tour, with snorkeling, beaches, Cholón, lunch, costs, timing, safety tips, and who should book.

“Alex was great guide very knowledgeable. Would recommend again. Well organized, possible moving lunch up earlier in the tour. Other than that. Great service.”

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5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling

5.5 Stop Boat Tour Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,011 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $67

Review of Cartagena’s 5-stop Rosario Islands boat tour, with forts, lunch, snorkeling, three ticket choices, costs, and practical advice.

“Miguel was a great tour guide! They are very considerate and helpful. It is very fun, be ready for a bit of rough boat ride due to winds but it honestly is not bad and completely worth it. If you sit up front you feel more bumps, if you're in the back you feel more of the splashes. The spacing of stops was perfect and we loved talking with Miguel between each stop. We didn't experience any overbearing vendors, they may ask you once but its not nearly as bad as others made it seem in reviews. Everyone is very kind and helpful, if you do decide to get a…”

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Cartagena VIP Boat Tour: Rosario Islands & Snorkel

6.Cartagena VIP Boat Tour: Rosario Islands & Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 791 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands VIP boat tour, with snorkeling, island stops, local food, drinks, costs, rough-water tips, and booking advice.

“This was such a fantastic experience. The islands that we stopped at were beautiful and calm and the drinks, snacks, and lunch were very delicious. It was my first time snorkeling and the two spots that we stopped at were the highlights of the tour for me. Our guide and the whole crew where amazingly kind people with the best energy. The ride back to Cartagena is not the smoothest, but that is the case for all of these tours.”

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Party in Cartagena’s Nearby Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, & More

7.Party in Cartagena’s Nearby Rosario Islands, Baru, Cholon, & More

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 653 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $60Best value

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands party tour, with Bocachica, Barú, Cholón, lunch, boat conditions, costs, and practical booking advice.

“The tour was wonderful, the friendly staff made it fun. I enjoyed it and will do it again with friends on my next trip.”

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Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

8.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Review of Cartagena’s Bona Vida catamaran to the Rosario Islands, with snorkeling, lunch, swimming, drinks, pricing, and practical tips.

“We departed almost on time from gate 3. The ride was really smooth! As soon as we left the port, we had watermelon juice and some snacks. Everything was good. Including the lunch as well. We ate as much as we wanted and had plenty. Snorkeling gear was great too. The second time we stopped was ok. It's not a great place to do snorkeling. But, as the tour was coming to an end, the waiters stopped being nice. No more smiles. They gave us attitude because we didn't ordered any alcohol. So we didn't left tip. 4 stars for that hiccup! Otherwise, I really recommend if you want a…”

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Full day visiting 5 stops 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

9.Full day visiting 5 stops 3 Beach Clubs (Rosario, Baru,T Bomba)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 433 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review of Cartagena’s five-stop island tour, with snorkeling, three beach clubs, lunch credit, boat logistics, costs, and practical tips.

“The tour began with a significant delay. The bus scheduled to pick us up was an hour late. • During this delay, Mike provided inconsistent and unclear updates: first stating the bus was “on the way,” then that we were “waiting for another passenger,” and later that he was “checking on the bus.” • This lack of transparency and coordination created confusion and frustration right from the start. • Due to the late start, we missed the first scheduled stop before reaching the first island, which was disappointing. Promises Not Fulfilled: • Mike mentioned we would receive an extra drink as compensation for the delay, but this was never delivered.…”

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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

10.Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

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

Review of Cartagena’s Rosario Islands day tour, with snorkeling, island beaches, lunch, speedboat logistics, costs, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“It was a great big adventure, the food was delicious and the guide John Wayne was the best guide- he was funny kind and made sure everyone was well taken care of.”

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5-Island Speedboat Tour in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands

11.5-Island Speedboat Tour in Cartagena and the Rosario Islands

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

Review of Cartagena’s 5-island speedboat tour, with snorkeling, forts, Playa Blanca, lunch, costs, crowds, and optional bioluminescent plankton.

“First, the staff was friendly and did their job. No one was exceptional though or stood out. It was more like a cattle drive, and their job was less about taking care of the customers and more about shuttling them to the next place to buy drinks. But everyone seemed to do their job. Second, this isn't a sight-seeing tour. It's an expensive bar-hopping venture. The only place that didn't offer food or drinks or ask for money was the very short snorkeling part. That was supposed to take 45 minutes but we were in the water just over 30. For comparison, the stop at the Encantado Beach Bar was…”

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

12.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, beaches, lunch, Cholon, costs, safety tips, and honest advice.

“Franklin was our guide. I was nervous about get on and off the boat. Franklin personally saw to it that I was at ease getting on and off the boat. Franklin was a very good guide. Each island had something different and interesting to offer. It was a very good tour. All of the members of your staff were kind and helpful. However, I think that decisions about who was to be on which boat and the recording of lunch menu preferences could have been handled in a more timely and efficient manner. I enjoyed the tour.”

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Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 10 People

13.Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 10 People

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 239 reviews · from $857

Review of a private Rosario Islands boat rental from Cartagena for up to 10 people, with snorkeling, flexible timing, practical costs, and honest tips.

“One of my husband and my favorite things to do on vacation is to do a boat day & the Rosario islands are a must in Cartageña. The captain and tour guide were great and allowed us to dictate the pace of our day & we super knowledgeaRead more”

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