Cartagena Fishing and Crabbing: Dive Into a Unique Local Lifestyle with Lunch Included

Immerse yourself in the unique local lifestyle of Cartagena with this fishing and crabbing adventure. Engage in authentic activities, explore stunning mangroves, and enjoy a delicious lunch.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Restaurante donde el ñato - Welcome to the stunning Cienega de la Virgen lagoon, a wildlife-rich environment filled with beautiful mangroves. Climb aboard a sturdy canoe and participate in the local art of crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching, exploring the enchanting mangrove tunnels. During your adventure, an experienced guide will teach you…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch included
  • Canoeing equipment
  • Crab traps and bait
  • Fishing net provided
  • Bottled water
What's Not Included
  • There is an optional pitstop at a small island that charges 12,000 Colombian pesos per person.
  • There is an optional crab cooking service for $14 USD per group.
Additional Information

Experience this unique Cartagena fishing and crabbing adventure in the capable hands of a skilled local fisherman and guide. Immerse yourself in a shallow lagoon teeming with wildlife and stunning mangroves, a rarity in many tourist spots.
Engage in the Cartagena fishing and crabbing culture through crabbing, net fishing, and bird-watching—an authentic…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Laura_m
Feb 12, 2026
The Best Experience Ever - This was the best. Fishing with weighted nets and crabbing cages. They also cooked our crabs for us and gave us a delicious lunch.
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Brittany_w
Feb 9, 2026
Something different! - This was a very different vibe for me! I enjoyed it so much. Never been net fishing, we found 5 crabs, sardines and two puffer fish! It was awesome. I would highly recommend. Very professional, chill vibes!
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Resort817094
Jan 24, 2026
We missed the boat but Cartagena Fishing and crabbing is the best! - Back in December, I talked to Michael several times about going crabbing and spending the day with the locals. But as luck would have it, our flight from Pittsburgh was canceled because of the "big storm". Our travel agent worked hard to get us to Cartagena early enough in the day for Michael to work his magic. But that also didn't happen. I do want to say that Michael went out of his way to try to accommodate us with some excursions. At the time I am writing this review, there were 39 other reviews, and they all gave 5 stars. So if you are in Cartagena, spend some time with Cartagena Fishing and Crabbing with Lunch.
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Chris_m
Jan 24, 2026
4 Friends Fishing - Wear sunscreen, hat, long sleeve swim shirt & water socks were helpful. Really fun time traveling through the mangrove tunnels. Caught 6 crabs & 2 snails. Also visited the small island.
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Ryan_v
Jan 8, 2026
Living the [lowkey] life! - Safe, fun, highly educational, personable. Highly recommend this operator & experience. Paying the pittance extra for the private island was absolutely worth it. Wait until you meet the resident racoon (but mind you, he's an ankle biter). The roads get a little crazy, but you're almost there when they do.
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Daphne_w
Jan 3, 2026
Outstanding local experience — highly recommended - We had an excellent experience with the Unique Local Crabbing & Net Fishing Experience with Lunch on the Beach, operated by Everything Cartagena. The owner, Michael, was responsive from the beginning and provided clear, helpful information in advance so we knew exactly how to prepare. Communication was smooth and professional. Our guide, Andres, was truly outstanding, one of the best guides we have ever had. He is knowledgeable, passionate about sharing local culture and history, and genuinely attentive to guests. He also has a strong international mindset and thoughtfully guided us on tipping the local fisherman appropriately, which we appreciated. Andres stayed fully engaged with us throughout the entire experience. He danced and played drums with us on the island, encouraged me when I struggled with net fishing, and shared great conversations with us during lunch. If you are looking for a meaningful local experience in Cartagena, this tour is absolutely worth it. Highly recommended.
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Gary_m
Oct 15, 2025
Do not miss this! - We were picked up at our hotel in the old town. The driver sent a picture of himself and his car so we could meet up easily. Once we met our local guide/fisherman, we toured the mangroves for a short time before stopping to try fishing by casting a large round net. I need more practise at this!! After that we checked our crab traps, and toured some more of the channels. Then we returned to the coast and had a delicious fish lunch along with the crabs we had caught. Part of the visit had us walking in the knee high water of the mangrove. The bottom was sandy and easy to walk on; no water shoes needed. As you are on the water so much apply LOTS of sunscreen.
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Dedra_b
Sep 18, 2025
Crabbing, fishing and optional private Island Tour. - This is an all around great experience. Add the private Island to the tour! Dance, drink, tour and laugh. The host at the Island made it very well worth the stop. Very friendly and great service. This was very fun. The locals hosting the tour are very welcoming and nice. They took care of us and made sure we had everything we needed before we started the tour. Canoeing through the mangroves was relaxing and provided shade from the sun. Catching crab was epic! Learning to throw the net was so fun. I am not a big fan of crab eating but the cooking option was worth the try. Get into the water when the canoe is stopped. Enjoy the trip and experience. Do not miss out.
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Ashley_c
Sep 16, 2025
Crabbing in the lagoons... - Crabbing in the lagoons with a local fisherman was a serene and unique experience, made even better by our knowledgeable guide and translator, Andres. We enjoyed spotting local wildlife, including bird species and a curious raccoon, while learning about the area’s traditions. The best part was cooking and tasting the freshly caught crabs — incredibly sweet and delicious. A peaceful and authentic excursion that we highly recommend!
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K5167lvstephaniej
Aug 24, 2025
Authentic Experience - We had a wonderful time on this tour! The tour company owner's communication was fantastic. Omar (driver), Andres (translator/guide) & Thomas (fisherman) all made the tour so enjoyable...they took such great care of us! Taught us how to throw & check the crab cages & how to throw a cast net. The ride through the mangroves & channels was beautiful & relaxing. We did end up adding the optional island visit and were glad we did. The tour ended with a nice lunch. Chicken or fish with rice, salad, plantains & the crab that we caught. I would highly recommend this tour. Authentic & unlike any of the other experiences we've had in Colombia.
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From $69
up to 15 guests
2 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).