Private Boat Tour of the Rosario Islands: Experience the Magic of Barú Islands with a Friendly Crew

Experience enchantment amidst the Rosario and Barú Islands onboard our private, well-maintained boat staffed by a professional and congenial crew who continually strive to deliver top-notch service.

Our multilingual support team at the Marina is ready to help with whatever you require and plan the most suitable itinerary based on your preferences.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Islas de Rosario - In the Rosario Islands, you will make stops at the best places to swim, relax, drink and eat something.
    Our bilingual team at the Marina will provide you with the best suggestions on the itinerary, according to what the client is looking for.
    You can make stops in crystal clear waters, where you can snorkel, or swim around the…
What's Included
  • 13 KG of ice and ample bottled water (900 ML per person)
  • Fuel included
  • Professional crew
What's Not Included
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation Hotel/Marina/Hotel
  • Snorkeling equipment ($45,000cop per person)
  • Tips
Location
Marina Santa Cruz
Calle 25
When you arrive at Marina Santa Cruz in Manga, you must ask the security personnel at the entrance for Boating Cartagena, so that they can be let in and point out someone from our team who can assist them. Our team will be uniformed in a white sweater and sky blue cap
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.7
(15 Ratings)
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Y2642ytrichardf
Nov 2, 2025
Pargo Frito Perfeccionado - I would like to thank Captain Pedro, first mate Omar, and the host Veronica for their grace and hospitality. It was so much fun the first day, I rebooked. The snorkeling was out of this world. They understood what I wanted to do and customize my experience to suit my preferences. Having a fresh fried snapper for lunch while getting your shoulders rubbed, with sand under your feet and the beautiful Caribbean ocean in front of you was a very pleasant way to dine. Thank you for keeping me safe, and helping me make memories of a lifetime, I can’t wait to return!🙏🏽
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Heybals
Oct 30, 2025
Birthday Celebration - Outstanding service from the crew and the reservations team. Elver on board was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail was perfect. We celebrated my wife’s birthday, and it turned out to be a truly memorable experience, great atmosphere, safe, and excellent sound quality. Highly recommended!
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875nataliar
Oct 27, 2025
Great Experience - It was a great experience! We went to Barú with a couple of friends, and the captain’s attention was excellent, super friendly and attentive the whole time. We had an amazing time at La Piscinita, and the boat had great sound, which made the trip even more fun!
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Chivy16
Aug 17, 2025
First class care, super recommended - We had an amazing experience in Cartagena renting the boat. Captain Pedro and Assistant Elmer were very helpful: they were super attentive, friendly and always willing to help us in everything we needed. They made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the tour. Thanks for an excellent Service, we definitely recommend them 100%!
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Libbytilley
Jun 17, 2025
Excellent Experience with Boating Cartagena! - Easy and quick booking process for a run out to the Rosario Islands. A quick 40 minute boat ride to reach our destination, Elmer and Pedro were the perfect hosts! Viewing the Cartagena skyline from the water was interesting as well as seeing what makes this port city so special. High quality boat was very clean and a smooth ride. Strongly recommend booking with Boating Cartagena!
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Stacybx6397eq
Jun 7, 2025
Fantastic Private Boat Tour Experience - Our family had a fantastic experience with Boating Cartagena. From our interaction with Felix during the booking process and our onboard experience with Omar and Pedro, everything was superb! Omar and Pedro were fantastic! Omar provided key facts about the islands during our tour. They were great hosts and ensured my family and I enjoyed each stop. Highly recommend Boating Cartagena and am grateful Leonardo (a frequent Cartagena traveler) gave such rave reviews which led us to book our private tour.
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Safari45478338918
May 8, 2025
Such an amazing day!! - It was such an incredible day!! Jimmy, Pedro and Omar were so sweet. They brought us to whichever island we wanted to visit, they played our music and made sure our drinks were never empty. We had the best day. Thank you so much Boating Cartagena!!
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Victoria_mattiuzzo1
Feb 2, 2025
Do not hesitate for a second - book it now! - Very nice walk and top service. Everything was very easy. From communicating with William for reservations, to welcoming Jimmy into the marina, to walking with Omar and Pedro, the experience is worth it. We loved the islands and felt very well looked after by Omar and Pedro. Pedro was a very talented and careful driver during the return and Omar was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. They are both very friendly and attentive and I hope to be able to return to enjoy this nice experience again. Thank you so much!
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W5133etbrianm
Jan 6, 2025
Excellent - Excellent day on the water. Pedro and Omar were very professional and did a great job. Highly recommend using them for your day on the water
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Stefanyg140
Jan 6, 2025
Super fun! - 3 friends and I celebrated my bachelorette party with this tour. The staff was very respectful and attentive to our needs, they kept checking if we needed anything such as refilling our drinks. We made our own lunch reservation beforehand, so the stops were planned based on that. The way back was bumpy but it's part of the experience! The crew suggested to sail back to Cartagena earlier than we were supposed to because of the sea current - it was the best decision. We were extra careful and took some pills for seasickness so we were never dizzy.
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From $800 (Per Boat)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).