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Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium

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Activity provider:CORALES CARTAGENA
Cartagena: Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca Excursion with Snorkeling or Aquarium
Top rated
4.764045 out of 5 stars
4.8
4.764045 out of 5 stars
178 reviews

Enjoy a unique experience in the Rosario Islands and Playa Blanca de Barú! Boat ride, snorkeling or aquarium, relaxation on paradise beaches, and a traditional lunch by the sea. Book now!

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Duration 7 hours
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Cameron – United States

This was a great activity. Kevin was an excellent guide and we got to do and see a good variety of things. The boat ride itself is super fun and the snorkeling had tons of cool fish and coral. Lunch was very filling, and overall this was a good amount of time to get good value but not be exhausted. Would highly recommend as a way to see the Rosario Islands.

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Marissa – Canada

well organized and very helpful guides, saw tons of fish and they took videos of everyone snorkeling for free!

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Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    Starting location:

    Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3

  • Speedboat

    (20 minutes)

  • Fort San Fernando de Bocahica

    Photo stop (10 minutes)

  • Speedboat

    (20 minutes)

    Oceanarium Rosario Islands

    Visit, Dolphin watching, Marine life viewing (45 minutes)

    Optional, Extra fee
  • Timeline stop icon

    Islas del rosario

    Snorkeling, Marine life viewing (45 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Islas del rosario

    Photo stop, Marine life viewing (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Islas del rosario

    Swimming (15 minutes)

  • Speedboat

    (15 minutes)

  • Timeline stop icon

    Playa tranquila Baru

    Photo stop, Lunch, Free time, Swimming (2.5 hours)

  • Speedboat

    (20 minutes)

  • Arrive back at:

    Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3

Main sites passed
Other sites passed

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Contemplate the beauty of Cartagena Bay
  • Visits to iconic sites such as the Oceanarium and the white sand beach of Barú.
  • Enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch on the shores of a paradise beach.

Full description

Embark on an unforgettable speedboat adventure through the majestic bay of Cartagena, with a first stop in front of the imposing castles of Bocachica, historic guardians of the city. The tour continues with a panoramic tour of the charming Rosario Islands, followed by a stop at San Quintín Island, where you will be greeted by colorful coral fish in crystal clear waters.
Then, we will stop at San Martín de Pajarales Island, where you can choose between two incredible experiences: visiting the Aquarium or snorkeling. • At the Aquarium, you will marvel at a fascinating dolphin and shark show and see a wide variety of marine species such as turtles, coral fish, lobsters, octopuses, and seahorses.
• If you choose to snorkel, you will have a unique experience swimming in a vibrant coral reef. You will explore more than 40 species of coral and be surrounded by multicolored fish with which you can swim and play in their natural habitat. In addition, we will take a panoramic tour of the natural bird sanctuary on Isla del Pavito, where you will see more than 15 species of seabirds, including the impressive frigate bird, known as "the pirate of the skies."
The next stop will be Isla Grande, where you will have the opportunity to see the mysterious plane sunk in its waters. Finally, we will arrive at Playa Blanca, Barú (Playa Tranquila sector), where you will enjoy a delicious typical lunch and have time to relax at an exclusive beach club facing the sea, with all the amenities you need to end the day with a truly unforgettable experience.
Throughout the tour, you will be accompanied by a bilingual tour guide who will provide valuable information and enrich each stage of the trip. Important: Due to time constraints, you must choose between visiting the Aquarium or snorkeling, as it is not possible to do both. Snorkeling is included in the tour; admission to the Aquarium is an additional cost.

Includes

  • 1. Round-trip speedboat transportation 2. Tour guide 3. Snorkeling 4. Panoramic visit to Isla del Pavito (bird sanctuary) 5. Sunken plane sightseeing 6. Lunch 7. Beach chairs 8. Beach beds 9. Hammocks 10. Visit to Barú's white sand beach
  • 1. Port tax (COP 29,000) 2. Admission to the aquarium (COP 40,000 adults - COP 30,000 children)

Not suitable for

  • Pregnant women
  • People with back problems
  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with heart problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with epilepsy
  • People prone to seasickness
  • Babies under 1 year
  • People over 70 years

Meeting point

The meeting point is the Bodeguita Pier, GATE 3, at 8:30 a.m. The tour guide will be wearing a sweater with the Corales Cartagena company logo.

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  • To enter the Bodeguita Pier, you must pay a port tax that is not included in the price of the tour. The cost is COP 29,000.
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Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 178 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Cameron – United StatesJune 20, 2025 – Verified booking
This was a great activity. Kevin was an excellent guide and we got to do and see a good variety of things. The boat ride itself is super fun and the snorkeling had tons of cool fish and coral. Lunch was very filling, and overall this was a good amount of time to get good value but not be exhausted. Would highly recommend as a way to see the Rosario Islands.
M
Marissa – CanadaJune 19, 2025 – Verified booking
well organized and very helpful guides, saw tons of fish and they took videos of everyone snorkeling for free!
P
Paola – United StatesJune 15, 2025 – Verified booking
Definitely value for money from the snorkeling to the food. Fantastic experience, you do not feel rush, you fully enjoy every place that was in the itinerary. The crew was very respectful, knowledgeable and friendly, they made us feel safe and guide us on how to interact with all the different vendors that might approach us. The food was great as well, the restaurant offered many drink options at good prices with great service, plus they accepted credit cards. We are very thankful for the experience and grateful to our guides - Andrea, Julio, and Merciade. We hope to come again and do another tour with them.

Response from provider

June 17, 2025

Thank you so much for your detailed and positive review! We're so glad to know you enjoyed every part of the tour, from the snorkeling to the service at the restaurant. Our main goal is to offer unforgettable experiences, and comments like yours motivate us to keep giving our best. Here, the doors are always open to new adventures with us.

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Activity provider:CORALES CARTAGENA
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