Cartagena Island Hopping Tours: 15 to Book

1.Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

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

Spend a fast-moving day by speedboat between Isla Grande, Playa Blanca on Baru, and Tierra Bomba. You get snorkeling gear, lunch choices, beach time, pools, and guides in English or Spanish. Guides such as Franklin, Jesús, David, and Angel have been praised for keeping groups safe and organized, though Cholon-style party stops and rough seas may not suit everyone.

“A really good trip. Our guide Santiago (David) and the boat drivers were amazing, he told us all the information in English and was really helpful- Even saved us beds at the beach For after lunch! Would recommend doing this trip to the Rosario Island. We upgraded to the VIP tour and it was well worth it with only 6 of us on the boat. The water is very choppy so take seasick tablets if you get sick easily on boats!”

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2.Full Day Tour of Five Premium Islands in Cartagena

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 337 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Start near Cartagena’s Torre del Reloj, then travel by boat past Bocachica to the Rosario Islands. You’ll snorkel near Isla Grande, stop at party-focused Cholón, swim at Isla Agua Azul, eat lunch, and may stay late for glowing plankton at Playa Tranquila Baru. Guides may include Alex, Jafet, William, or Luis Alejandro.

“We had the best time exploring the different islands and snorkeling through the coral plus seeing the underwater plane wreck! The food and drinks were amazing and our tour guide, Alex, was the absolute best and so funny!”

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3.5 Island Tour with Lunch Snorkel in Cartagena Rosario Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 94 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $110

Spend about seven hours exploring Bocachica, Isla Grande, Rosario reefs, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru from Cartagena. A bilingual guide, lunch, beach chairs, and a mask for surface snorkeling are included. Bring cash, sun protection, and your own snorkel tube if you want one.

“Amazing tour! I’ll always participate everytime I visit Colombia. I was discouraged at first because it said 7:30am but they have so many tours going that if you’re late you’re still fine. We got there 9am! Try to get on the back of the boat tho because it’s less rocky. The water was beautiful and the stops were all amazing plus the fresh oysters and pina coloda! Just if you bring a hat expect it to fall off because of the wind. The boat Privilegiado was fun and the captains were kind and helpful! The food was amazing order the fish. Definitely recommend.”

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4.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours on a sports boat from Cartagena, visiting Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholon, and Playa Tranquila. You’ll tour Fort San Fernando, snorkel near coral and an underwater plane, eat fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, and see glowing plankton after dark. English and Spanish guides lead the day.

“Brilliant tour. Boat was fun! The bioluminescence plankton was so cool, a must if you do this trip. The food was nice. The only thing we weren't too keen on was Cholon island. It was really busy, party place (maybe this is what you're after) standing in the water that just felt dirty. But other than that an amazing trip! We loved it!”

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5.4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Cruise Cartagena’s coast by speedboat with DYK Tours, stopping at Bocha Chica, a submerged airplane, the Oceanarium, a private island, Cholón, and Baru. Your $69 includes lunch, Oceanarium admission, a private-island entrance, and a snorkeling mask. English and Spanish guides are available, though English commentary may be brief.

“bardzo fajna wycieczka, trochę chaos przy zbiórce bo punkt wysyłany przez operatora jest 200 m od właściwego, ale ogarneli. świetne widoki i przeżycia. Bardzo fajny przewodnik z firmy DYK o imieniu John, mówi dobrze po angielsku.”

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6.5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $100

Start at 7:30 am with a bilingual guide and visit Tierra Bomba, the Rosario Islands, Pablo Escobar’s sunken plane, Cholon, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru. Lunch, boat transport, chairs, and mask-only snorkeling are included. Confirm hotel pickup, return plans, and the Oceanarium option before departure.

“This trip was a great experience! Perfect way to see multiple beaches. Randy and Giovanni were great hosts! They made sure we were safe and went above and beyond to make sure we had a good time. It was a long day, but well worth it and the time flew by.”

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7.5 Islands VIP Escape : Snorkeling, Private Lunch & Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 48 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend about 5.5 hours visiting Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholón, a private lunch stop, and Playa Tranquila Barú. The tour includes transport, lunch, medical assistance, and a snorkeling mask. Check the open-bar wording carefully, since alcoholic drinks are listed as extra.

“We had lots of fun, the boat trip was very informative, lunch was delicious and the islands very entertaining.”

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8.Islabela Islands Boat Trip with Lunch & Cocktail

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 41 reviews · from $94

Take a Spanish-hosted speedboat from Cartagena’s Bodeguita dock to Hotel Islabela in the Rosario Islands. Your day includes a welcome cocktail, lunch, beach facilities, kayaks, and weekend yoga. Snorkeling and massages cost extra. Allow 7.5 hours, plus 31,500 COP for the required port tax and medical insurance.

“The trip was a lot of fun. We loved our experience at Islabela Island. The food, the drinks, the beach, and the service were great. The unfortunate part was that our boat to get to the island keep on shutting off. It took much longer to get to our destination as it kept on happening every 15 minutes. It will take the crew many tries to get the boat going. This was a bit frustrating and unfortunate as it took away from our time at the island.”

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9.5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Set out from Cartagena’s Pegasus Pier for a full day around Bocachica, Isla Grande, San Martín de Pajarales, Cholón, and Agua Azul. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide leads the boat trip, with a shrimp cocktail, lunch, snorkeling gear, life vest, and hotel transfers from Bocagrande or El Laguito. Expect music, swimming, and a late return.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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10.5 islands tour to rosario Islands with snorkeling activity!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 36 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend 7 to 8 hours boating from Cartagena through the Rosario Islands, with stops at a private island, Isla Grande for 45 minutes of snorkeling, music-filled Cholon, and Playa Blanca. A bilingual guide, fruit salad, lemonade, equipment, park fees, hotel pickup, and drop-off are included. Guides may include Milton or Alex.

“This is the best tour ever to all the Rosario islands book here asap What are you waiting for hurry up and book it you won’t regret it . Staff is amazing and very professional”

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11.Rosario Islands Trip visiting Cholon, Playa Blanca and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · from $108

From Todomar CHL Marina, you’ll visit Bocachica’s San Fernando fort, snorkel near Rosario Islands, enjoy a welcome drink at a private beach club on Isla Grande, stop at Cholon, and eat lunch at Playa Blanca. The tour includes snorkeling gear, water, snacks, and music aboard the boat. If Cesar is guiding, expect a particularly attentive host.

“Cesar was INCREDIBLE! I will say that I’ve heard that the snorkeling is not-so-good in this region, but I found this to be false! This was one of the BEST snorkel adventures I’ve done in my life (I’ve done about 10)! So many different fish, just breathtaking!! Every one of the staff made everyone’s stay comfortable and MEMORABLE!”

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12.5 Island Boat Tour with Night Bioluminescent Stop

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 24 reviews · from $100

Spend 13 hours traveling by speedboat from Cartagena through Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, Playa Blanca, and Barú. You get snorkeling gear, a 45-minute snorkel session, a 30,000-peso lunch voucher, a snack, and a nighttime stop to see bioluminescent plankton. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with Angel singled out for his warm, lively care.

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13.Rosario Islands Daypass Ibbiza Island Beach Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 8 hours · from $107

Meet your Spanish-speaking host at Todomar Marina at 7:30 AM for an 8:30 AM speedboat departure. Cruise past Tierra Bomba to the Rosario Islands, then spend about six hours at Ibbiza Island Beach Club with a welcome drink, beer, lunch, loungers, pool access, live music, and entertainment. Return to Cartagena at 3:00 PM.

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14.5 Islands Premium Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · from $96

Spend about eight hours by speedboat among Tierra Bomba, Rosario, Cholón, Agua Azul, and Barú. A bilingual guide leads the day, with lunch, beach time, chairs, and snorkeling goggles included. The boat ride is a highlight, but snorkeling means goggles only, not a breathing tube. An optional Oceanarium visit and evening plankton stop cost extra.

“In general, well, they should clearly specify to the tourist that it is a recreational tour and not a party and liquor tour, it was uncomfortable and annoying to be waiting for people who were not interested in the total tour but only in the place where they were going to party and then wait for them to that they ride more people who didn't go on the tour with the rest.”

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15.Rosario Islands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 8 reviews · 8 hours · from $180

From your Cartagena hotel, you’ll take a speedboat past Tierra Bomba to Isla del Sol, a private island with a beach, pool, hammocks, and bar. Enjoy lunch with fresh fish, then choose between relaxing, snorkeling, kayaking, hiking, massage, or visiting the open-water aquarium. Bilingual support is provided in English and Spanish.

“The actual trip was excellent and I would highly recommend but I would book through someone elde. The organisation by GYG was very poor and we were left very disappointed with the service and assistance they provided.”

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