ROSARIO ISLANDS · CARTAGENA, COLOMBIA
Pick your island. We handle the day.
Rosario Islands tours and beach club day passes from Cartagena, with a local team since 2017.
CHOOSE YOUR KIND OF DAY
Reserve from 40% today · pay the rest before your trip
- Tripadvisor
- 4.8 / 5
- Islands to choose from
- 18
- Guests to the islands
- 1,260+
- Operating since
- 2017
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The most booked islands
Each one is a day trip from Cartagena: boat out in the morning, lunch on the island, back before dark. Prices are per person.
FROM OUR BLOG
Plan your trip with local guides
What to pack, which island fits your group, how the boats work and what to see in the city. Written by the team that runs the tours.
Travel guidePrivate Boat and Yacht Charters to the Rosario Islands: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to choose a private boat or yacht from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands: prices, what is included, routes, which…
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Travel guideTayrona National Park and the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta: Wildlife, Indigenous Culture and How to Visit From Cartagena
Where the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta meets the Caribbean: a guide to Tayrona National Park's beaches, endemic wildlife, the Kogi, Arhuaco,…
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Travel guideLa Boquilla Mangroves: A Complete Guide to Cartagena’s Mangrove Tour
Paddle through quiet mangrove tunnels minutes from Cartagena's Walled City. Discover the species, wildlife and Afro-Colombian fishing traditions of La Boquilla, and…
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Travel guideSan Basilio de Palenque: History, Culture and How to Visit Colombia’s First Free Town
Founded by escaped Africans in the 1600s and recognized by UNESCO in 2005, San Basilio de Palenque is the heart of Afro-Colombian…
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Travel guideCartagena Walled City: The Complete Guide to Cartagena’s Old Town
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984, Cartagena's walled city is a colonial jewel of plazas, churches and ramparts. Here is what…
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Travel guideCartagena Chiva Party Bus: 5 Things You Must Know Before You Go
What the Cartagena chiva party bus is, where the colorful chivas come from, the rules about route and drinks, and practical tips…
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PRIVATE BOATS & YACHTS
Your own boat to the Rosario Islands
Speedboats and yachts for your group only, with captain, crew and fuel included. You choose the islands and the pace.
Up to 6 guests28 ft Private Boat Nederucho
Private 28 ft boat Nederucho for up to 6 guests: a full day in the Rosario…
From $656.76
Up to 8 guests29 ft Private Boat Ginger
Private 29 ft boat Ginger for up to 8 guests: a full day in the Rosario…
From $719.76
Up to 8 guests29 ft Private Boat Isabela
Private 29 ft boat Isabela for up to 8 guests: a full day in the Rosario…
From $719.76
Up to 8 guests29 ft Private Boat Uchalex
Private 29 ft boat Uchalex for up to 8 guests: a full day in the Rosario…
From $719.76
Up to 8 guests29 ft Private Boat Ivana Sofía
Private 29 ft boat Ivana Sofía for up to 8 guests: a full day in the…
From $719.76
Up to 8 guests29 ft Private Boat Bellamare
Private 29 ft boat Bellamare for up to 8 guests: a full day in the Rosario…
From $845.76
DAY TOURS & EXPERIENCES
Beyond the beach: Cartagena by land
Private tours with a local guide: the walled city, the mud volcano, the mangroves, Palenque and more. Pickup at your hotel or the cruise port.
Chiva Party Bus Cartagena Night Tour
Two hours of music and dancing on a traditional Colombian chiva, with an entertainer on board,…
From $22.05
Private City Tour Cartagena
See Cartagena's highlights at your own pace with a private bilingual guide and air-conditioned vehicle: La…
From $107.10
Cartagena Mangrove Tour
Glide through La Boquilla's mangrove tunnels in a traditional wooden canoe with a local fisherman, spot…
From $74.97
San Basilio de Palenque Tour
Visit the first free town in the Americas with a local Palenquero guide: history, language, drum…
From $153.72
Bazurto Market Tour
Taste your way through Bazurto, Cartagena's biggest and liveliest local market, with a private guide who…
From $80.32
Tayrona Tour from Cartagena
A long, private full-day trip from Cartagena to Tayrona National Park, where jungle trails open onto…
From $331.06
PRIVATE TRANSPORT
Airport, port and city transfers
Private vehicles with a professional driver, from a car for two to a 38-seat bus for groups and events.
Up to 3 guestsPrivate SUV Transfer · 1–3 Guests
From $34.65
Up to 7 guestsPrivate Van Transfer · Up to 7 Guests
From $56.70
Up to 16 guestsPrivate Van Transfer · Up to 16 Guests
From $119.70
Up to 24 guestsCoaster Bus Transfer · Up to 24 Guests
From $151.20
Up to 38 guestsCoach Bus Transfer · Up to 38 Guests
From $151.20
ONLY AT CARTAGENA FOR TRAVELERS
Reserve now with a deposit. Pay the rest before your trip.
Lock in your date with part of the price today and pay the balance with a secure link we email you before the tour. Prefer to pay everything at once? You can do that too.
Secure card payment by Bold. For dates closer than the balance deadline, the booking is paid in full.
OPERATING SINCE 2017 · TRAVELERS WE HAVE HOSTED
- 1,260+
- guests taken to the islands
- 700+
- guests on private boats
- 3,000+
- guests at the mud volcano
- 940+
- guests on city tours
- 910+
- cruise passengers hosted
- 1,400+
- travelers on private transfers
What travelers said afterwards
Six recent 5-star reviews on Tripadvisor, summarized. Open any of them to read the traveler's own words.
Booked a private boat to the Rosario Islands as a couple and rated it one of the best days of their stay in Cartagena.
Luxury boat trip to the Rosario Islands
Praises the communication before the tour and a driver who took care of every detail.
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds
Booked the night before with friends and says the day still ran smoothly, with an attentive host and crew.
Luxury boat trip to the Rosario Islands
Describes a VIP-style visit where the team took their time and put the couple at ease.
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds
A family picked up at the cruise port; guide and driver explained the city and its history on the way to the volcano.
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds
Calls it the most authentic thing they did in Cartagena and credits the guide for making them comfortable.
Private Mud Volcano Before the Crowds
4.8 / 5 · 151 reviews, October 2026Read every review on Tripadvisor
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We answer in English and Spanish, usually within the hour. Nothing is charged until the plan is agreed.
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