Things to do in Rosario Islands

As a verified service provider, we guarantee authentic island exploration at stunning, handpicked destinations—unlike other tours that keep you confined to the boat or take you to overcrowded, commercialized spots. WE OFFER 3 OPTIONS: Leisure Ticket (8:00AM - 4:30PM): For calmer tourists seeking a relaxed experience. The itinerary includes a viewing of the colonial fort on Tierra Bomba Island (10 mins) and a scenic pass-by of Baru Island and Pablo Escobar's old mansion (10 mins), followed by stops at Grande Island (2 hrs), Marina Island (2 hrs) for lunch, and Islabela Island (2 hrs). Party Ticket (8:00AM - 4:30PM): For energetic tourists seeking an upbeat experience. The itinerary includes a viewing of the colonial fort on Tierra Bomba Island (10 mins) and a scenic pass-by of Pablo Escobar's old mansion (10 mins), followed by stops at Baru Island (2 hrs), Grande Island (2 hrs) for lunch, and Cholon Island (2hr) - (READ NOTES). Snorkel Ticket (8:00AM - 4:30PM): For tourists, especially families, seeking an ecological experience. The itinerary includes a scenic pass-by of Baru Island and Pablo Escobar's old mansion (10 mins), a visit at the colonial fort on Tierra Bomba Island (30 mins), followed by stops near Marina Island's coral reef for snorkeling (1 hr), Grande Island (2 hrs) for lunch, and Islabela Island or Oceanarium (2 hrs) - (READ NOTES). NOTES: Cholon Island (Party Ticket) is loud, unmaintained, crowded, & overpriced; select carefully. The Oceanarium stop (Snorkel Ticket) is OPTIONAL and does not include the 40,000 COP entrance fee, which is why we offer Islabela Island as a complimentary alternative. Boat rides are bumpy & MAY not suitable for: infants, the old, injured or weak, and or pregnant; book at your own risk. A cash-only tourist port tax of 29,000 COP must be paid in person at the pier. Please arrive on time. Account for a rainy forecast and be prepared. Swim attire is a must. We reserve the right to cancel or change a stop due to weather. We do not provide pickups.

Set sail for the Rosario and San Bernardo Corals National Natural Park on a full-day tour from Cartagena. The catamaran departs from the Muelle de la Bodeguita pier in front of the walled city. After your welcome drink, enjoy the journey to the Rosario Islands, sailing and motor sailing on the catamaran. The vessel is equipped with comfortable seats, where you can sit both in the shade and in the sun. There is a bar service on board, so you can enjoy a variety of soft drinks throughout the excursion.  Experience paradise with a stop in front of an idyllic beach of turquoise waters and white sands, where you can swim and play with fun inflatables. Practice snorkeling, if you wish, and admire the fascinating underwater life with colorful tropical fish and various types of coral. The crew will prepare a delicious lunch for you to enjoy on board while you sail back to Cartagena at the end of a relaxing day.

We offer you the opportunity to visit 5 islands in a vip way in a sport boat with music from Cartagena, with this plan you will enjoy the most complete tour of the city visiting different beaches of the Baru and Rosario Islands. You will live the experience of immersing yourself in crystal clear waters, white sand and corals which is an unforgettable experience where you will visit the following places: You will visit the following places: Bocachica Island - San Fernando Fort. Isla Grande - Enchanted Beach Cholon Island - Party Island Baru Beach - Mambo Beach

A Dream Day in the Caribbean: Your Exclusive Escape to Cartagena's Beauty Dreaming of a perfect day under the Caribbean sun? Immerse yourself in the exclusivity of Anaho Beach Club on Tierra Bomba: spectacular views, a refreshing pool, and a private beach. Sail to the Rosario Islands for a magical dolphin encounter and vibrant marine life on its coral reefs. Culminate your adventure with the adrenaline of a unique waterslide launching you into the warm, transparent waters of the archipelago. Begin your day in Anaho's sophisticated ambiance, a sanctuary of relaxation and luxury with panoramic Cartagena views. Enjoy its comfortable facilities and savor the local gastronomy. Then, explore the natural beauty of the Rosario Islands. Observe playful dolphins and marvel at the diverse fish and corals in this underwater paradise. Learn about the importance of marine conservation with our expert guides. The final thrill awaits with a waterslide directly connecting you to the crystal-clear Caribbean waters. Laugh, play, and enjoy this unique moment in a paradisiacal setting. Our day trip offers a perfect blend of exclusivity, adventure, and nature. From Anaho's luxury to the magic of the dolphins and the fun of the waterslide, every moment is designed to create unforgettable memories. Escape the routine and experience the essence of the Colombian Caribbean. Book your "Dream Day" now and prepare for a magical experience you'll forever cherish! The sun, sea, and adventure await you in Cartagena.

Discover the hidden paradise at Playa Cristal, with the most beautiful beaches in the Colombian Caribbean. We start our journey from Cartagena, a 45-minute ride to Playa Blanca, where a short 5-minute ride on typical island boats awaits us to reach Freedom Beach Club. Afterwards, you can relax on a sun lounger or beach chair and enjoy a delicious welcome cocktail. Enjoy a tour through the beautiful mangroves of Baru and meet the playful raccoons that reside in the area. After we go to snorkeling activity, where you can admire fish of different colors. Now you're ready to cool off in the crystal-clear waters of Baru, and to top it off, you can savor a delicious typical island lunch, featuring the famous coconut rice, plantains, and fried fish. Enjoy magical sunsets and capture incredible photos. As night falls, you will enjoy an extraordinary tour in the Baru lagoon. Get ready to swim and discover the plankton. Now, unwind and soak up the sun on the beach before heading back to Cartagena.

Bora Bora Beach Club is a unique place to disconnect from everyday life and connect with the sea, the landscape and the Caribbean spirit. An oasis where you will feel the good vibes and the careful attention of our staff. A magical, stimulating and constant party atmosphere. Come and celebrate life with your partner, family, friends or on your own! You are always welcome to be part of the Bora Bora Beach Club family. Just 50 minutes from Cartagena you will find this wonderful Beach Club in the middle of the beautiful Rosario Islands. Disconnect in an exclusive environment with first class attention and enjoy yourself as you deserve! We invite you to spend an unforgettable day at Bora Bora Beach Club with our Pasadía service either as a couple, family, friends or on your own! Come and live the experience!

Our tour begins with a pick up at your hotel if you are in the north zone or Bocagrande. If you are in the downtown area, we will wait for you at a convenient meeting point, where we will give you the handles that will identify you as part of our group. Once we are all ready, we will head to the boarding point. After boarding, our first scenic stop is at Bocha Chica, located on Tierra Bomba Island. Here you will have the opportunity to take pictures from the boat and hear the history of the forts that guard the bay. We will continue to the Rosario Islands, where we will make an exciting stop in the submerged airplane, then we will head to the Oceanarium, where the entrance fee is included in the tour. Here you will have the opportunity to marvel at a variety of marine species and learn about the conservation of the marine ecosystem. Afterwards we will head to a private island where you can relax and enjoy some free time, the next stop is at the famous Cholon Fiesta Island, where fun and music await you. Dance, swim and enjoy the party atmosphere in this vibrant place. Finally, we will head to a quiet beach located on Baru Island, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch while admiring the crystal clear waters and the natural beauty that surrounds us. We finish the tour heading to the disembarkation area in the city. The return to the hotel is not included.

Enjoy a day with native palenqueros and learn about their culture, gastronomy, dance, and music customs. Find out about the first free people in the Americas, and savor a local lunch. Begin the tour with pickup at your hotel in Cartagena, then drive in air-conditioned transportation. Then, set off toward Palenque with your native guide. Once there, explore the museum and other ancestral places, and watch a local dance show. Take a break for a lunch during the tour. Choose from stewed chicken, fish in coconut, or stewed pork, all served with coconut rice, salad, and patacones (fried green banana). At the end of the day, return to Cartagena in an air-conditioned transportation back to your hotel.

Tour 5 Destination in Cartagena. This unique and exclusive experience will immerse you in the beauty of some of the most spectacular islands in the region. First we will take an air-conditioned bus that will take us to Baru, Playa Blanca, There we will take a high-speed boat where we will continue our tour to the Rosario Islands, where you will have the opportunity to snorkel and capture incredible photographs in the coral reefs. We will enjoy the sun, sand in blue water or Cocomui, then we will head to Cholón where you will have the opportunity to enjoy live music and a fresh mini seafood cocktail that you will undoubtedly love. Finally, we will take you to enjoy Playa Tranquila where you will marvel at the natural beauty of the sea and the beach. You will also have access to the facilities to make your experience even more complete. You will enjoy a delicious Caribbean lunch. You will also see luminous plankton. Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore the most beautiful islands in Cartagena!

Meeting point La Bodeguita, we will go through turnstiles and be received at the dock by our host, identified with a turquoise blue uniform with red sleeves or a white sweater, who will verify the registration made in advance, delivery of a handle and lunch ticket according to the contracted activity. Later we will wait for authorization to set sail by the port captain, which is granted between 08:30 am and 09:00 am, we will begin boarding, remembering that pregnant women, people with disabilities or older adults should not do the activity but it has to be done. Under your responsibility you will sit at the back of the speedboat, we will pass in front of Tierra Bomba Island, informing you that it is only accessible by water, it has 4 towns: Tierra Bomba District, Punta Arena, Caño del Oro., Bocachica, in the latter, we will be able to observe from the boat the forts of San Fernando and San José, these fortresses were a military fortress in the city of Cartagena de Indias built by the Spanish during the colonial era in what is now Colombia. Later the advisor will inform: the trip to the Corales de Rosario National Park is approximately 45 minutes, so after crossing the aforementioned, we will be in open sea, people who do not wish to carry out activities in the Rosario Islands have the alternative. to go directly to Barù, if there are clients who wish this we take them to the island and continue with those who will make the journey to the Ocenario in Islas del Rosario, in this place they can do two activities: Enter the oceanarium or snorkel, only one of the two activities can be done simultaneously, that is, while some enter the oceanarium others snorkel, they are given 45 minutes to 1 hour to do these activities, those who do not want to do these activities but if they arrived at the place must wait sitting outside the island or walking for those who decide to do their activities, no one can take a sea bath in this place, it is not allowed for bathers due to the high flow of boats that arrive at the place. Between 12:00 and 12:30 we will arrive at the island of Barù, exactly at the quiet beach area where our restaurant is located. Clients will enjoy the lunch of their choice, previously chosen according to their plan. It should be noted that the tables and chairs of the restaurant are for exclusive use for lunch. Customers can rent chairs and tents in front of the restaurant or outside, choosing their location and preference.