Rosario Islands 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch, Forts, and Snorkeling in Cartagena
by COCOCARTAGENA
Choose from 2 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$149.60Overview
The Rosario Islands 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch, Forts, and Snorkeling in Cartagena lasts about seven to eight hours, starting between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM and ending around 4:30 PM. All tours begin with a five-minute sightseeing stop from the boat at Bocachica Fort on Tierra Bomba Island, where participants can take photos and learn about the fort's role in naval and pirate battles. The first island stop depends on the chosen tour. The Eco Tour starts at Marina Island for one and a half hours, offering beach beds and access to clear waters for swimming. The VIP Tour begins at Islabela Island, where guests have a private beach area with personalized service for one and a half hours. The Party Tour stops at either Baru Island or Grande Island for one and a half hours; Baru is crowded with vendors and not included in the other tours. After the first island stop, all tours include a five-minute sightseeing stop from the boat past Pablo Escobar’s former island mansion. Next, there is a one and a half hour stop on a different island for lunch and relaxation. Lunch is included and offers fish, chicken, or vegetarian options prepared on-site. Before lunch, the Eco and VIP Tours include a 30 to 45-minute snorkeling session at a nearby fish habitat, with mask and snorkel tube equipment provided. During island stops, guests have access to beach beds and parasols. The final stop lasts one and a half hours and varies by tour. The Eco Tour finishes at Rosario Island, a quiet location with beach chairs and parasols. The VIP Tour ends at an award-winning island resort reached by comfort speedboat, providing a premium setting. The Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for being loud, crowded, and filled with vendors; this option is suitable only for those seeking a lively party atmosphere. Transportation to the islands is by shuttle boats for the Eco and Party Tours and by comfort speedboat for the VIP Tour. A bilingual guide accompanies all tours. Guests must pay a port tax at the pier on the day of the tour. Swimwear is required. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bocachica Fort
All tours stop near Bocachica Fort on Tierra Bomba Island for about 5 minutes. Guests can take photos from the boat and learn about the fort’s role in naval and pirate battles.
5 min
Island Stop (Baru or Grande Island for Party Tour)
The Party tour includes a 1.5-hour stop at a beach club on Baru or Grande Island. Baru is excluded on other tours due to its crowded, vendor-heavy environment. Public islands like Baru and Cholon are loud and unmaintained, so the Party tour is recommended only for guests comfortable with this atmosphere.
90 min
Island Stop (Marina or Islabela Island)
The Eco tour makes a 1.5-hour stop at Marina Island, which has clear waters and beach beds. The VIP tour visits Islabela Island for 1.5 hours, offering a private beach section and personalized service.
90 min
Pablo Escobar’s Former Island Mansion
All tours include a 5-minute sightseeing stop from the boat to view Pablo Escobar’s former island mansion, a notable sight in the Rosario Islands.
5 min
Lunch and Relaxation Island Stop
Each tour stops for 1.5 hours on a separate island for lunch and leisure. VIP guests dine at a private beach club on the island. Lunch options include fish, chicken, or vegetarian meals. Before lunch, the Eco and VIP tours have a 30 to 45-minute snorkeling session at a nearby fish habitat. Guests can swim or rest on beach beds under parasols.
90 min
Final Island Stop (Rosario, Award-Winning Resort, or Cholon Island)
The Eco tour concludes with a 1.5-hour stop at Rosario Island, providing a quiet setting with beach chairs and parasols. The VIP tour ends at an award-winning island resort accessed by speedboat. The Party tour finishes at Cholon Island, known for its lively, crowded atmosphere and floating festivals.
90 min
Meeting point
We recommend you use Uber as the best way to get around. Type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. A tour guide bearing the Coco Cartagena logo will be waiting. DO NOT BE LATE!
End point
We recommend you use Uber as the best way to get around. Type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. A tour guide bearing the Coco Cartagena logo will be waiting. DO NOT BE LATE!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Rosario Islands 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch, Forts, and Snorkeling in Cartagena
by COCOCARTAGENA
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$149.60Overview
The Rosario Islands 5-Stop Boat Tour with Lunch, Forts, and Snorkeling in Cartagena lasts about seven to eight hours, starting between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM and ending around 4:30 PM. All tours begin with a five-minute sightseeing stop from the boat at Bocachica Fort on Tierra Bomba Island, where participants can take photos and learn about the fort's role in naval and pirate battles. The first island stop depends on the chosen tour. The Eco Tour starts at Marina Island for one and a half hours, offering beach beds and access to clear waters for swimming. The VIP Tour begins at Islabela Island, where guests have a private beach area with personalized service for one and a half hours. The Party Tour stops at either Baru Island or Grande Island for one and a half hours; Baru is crowded with vendors and not included in the other tours. After the first island stop, all tours include a five-minute sightseeing stop from the boat past Pablo Escobar’s former island mansion. Next, there is a one and a half hour stop on a different island for lunch and relaxation. Lunch is included and offers fish, chicken, or vegetarian options prepared on-site. Before lunch, the Eco and VIP Tours include a 30 to 45-minute snorkeling session at a nearby fish habitat, with mask and snorkel tube equipment provided. During island stops, guests have access to beach beds and parasols. The final stop lasts one and a half hours and varies by tour. The Eco Tour finishes at Rosario Island, a quiet location with beach chairs and parasols. The VIP Tour ends at an award-winning island resort reached by comfort speedboat, providing a premium setting. The Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for being loud, crowded, and filled with vendors; this option is suitable only for those seeking a lively party atmosphere. Transportation to the islands is by shuttle boats for the Eco and Party Tours and by comfort speedboat for the VIP Tour. A bilingual guide accompanies all tours. Guests must pay a port tax at the pier on the day of the tour. Swimwear is required. The itinerary may change due to weather conditions. Transportation to and from the meeting point is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Bocachica Fort
All tours stop near Bocachica Fort on Tierra Bomba Island for about 5 minutes. Guests can take photos from the boat and learn about the fort’s role in naval and pirate battles.
5 min
Island Stop (Baru or Grande Island for Party Tour)
The Party tour includes a 1.5-hour stop at a beach club on Baru or Grande Island. Baru is excluded on other tours due to its crowded, vendor-heavy environment. Public islands like Baru and Cholon are loud and unmaintained, so the Party tour is recommended only for guests comfortable with this atmosphere.
90 min
Island Stop (Marina or Islabela Island)
The Eco tour makes a 1.5-hour stop at Marina Island, which has clear waters and beach beds. The VIP tour visits Islabela Island for 1.5 hours, offering a private beach section and personalized service.
90 min
Pablo Escobar’s Former Island Mansion
All tours include a 5-minute sightseeing stop from the boat to view Pablo Escobar’s former island mansion, a notable sight in the Rosario Islands.
5 min
Lunch and Relaxation Island Stop
Each tour stops for 1.5 hours on a separate island for lunch and leisure. VIP guests dine at a private beach club on the island. Lunch options include fish, chicken, or vegetarian meals. Before lunch, the Eco and VIP tours have a 30 to 45-minute snorkeling session at a nearby fish habitat. Guests can swim or rest on beach beds under parasols.
90 min
Final Island Stop (Rosario, Award-Winning Resort, or Cholon Island)
The Eco tour concludes with a 1.5-hour stop at Rosario Island, providing a quiet setting with beach chairs and parasols. The VIP tour ends at an award-winning island resort accessed by speedboat. The Party tour finishes at Cholon Island, known for its lively, crowded atmosphere and floating festivals.
90 min
Meeting point
We recommend you use Uber as the best way to get around. Type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. A tour guide bearing the Coco Cartagena logo will be waiting. DO NOT BE LATE!
End point
We recommend you use Uber as the best way to get around. Type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. A tour guide bearing the Coco Cartagena logo will be waiting. DO NOT BE LATE!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.