Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft
Traveler rating
3.9/5
Based on 11 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft worth booking?
Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft is a 7-hour experience in Cartagena, Colombia, from $735 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.9/5 rating across 11 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- 3.9/5 (11)
- Duration
- 7 hours
- From
- $735 per person
This tour gives you the best service on board, accompanied by a responsible, friendly crew, that will allow you to know the best of the islands. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to choose the places they want to
What you get
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooler with 15 kg of ice
- Crew (Captain and skipper)
About this experience
This tour gives you the best service on board, accompanied by a responsible, friendly crew, that will allow you to know the best of the islands. In addition, we offer you the opportunity to choose the places they want to reach (provided it is within the jurisdiction), adapting to the type of plan you are looking for (whether it is party, rest, family plan).
What's included
Included
- Fuel
- All Fees and Taxes
- Cooler with 15 kg of ice
- Crew (Captain and skipper)
Not included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
What you'll see and do
Islas de Rosario
During the tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Islas del Rosario, Cholon and the beaches of Baru. These, belonging to the insular area of Cartagena, make all their visitors fall in love with their beautiful crystalline beaches, white sand and gastronomy. We seek to offer a flexible tour, where travelers have the opportunity to choose the places to go, followed by the recommendations of our host and crew. Regularly at this time, they can make around four stops. During this time they will have the opportunity to enjoy the sun, the music and the beautiful panoramic views, bathe in the most beautiful beaches of the Caribbean Sea, carry out activities such as snorkeling, among many others. In the Rosario Islands await you: The pool, Paue, The Oceanarium, Bora Bora, Pablo Escobar's Plane; among many other sites that you could enjoy on this tour.
300 minutes here
Baru
After a beautiful tour and enjoying the crystalline beaches of the Rosario Islands, you will be able to reach the island of Baru. A large island that offers beaches, restaurants and water sports. In this you can visit: - Cholon: known for its party atmosphere, an inlet surrounded by beautiful waters where boats, yachts and catamarans come to anchor and enjoy the sun and music. You can also rent a jetsky and enjoy other sports, as well as delicious seafood dishes. - Agua Azul: a beautiful white sand beach where you can swim and sunbathe on the shore - Porto Naito: a small beach not very crowded with beautiful crystal clear waters. - Playa Blanca: the longest beach of all the islands, with a large number of restaurants and accommodation.
180 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Cartagena
When you arrive at the marina, go to the waiting room, there a person from our team will be waiting for you. Just say you're going for a boat from Luxury Sailing.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
When you arrive at the marina, go to the waiting room, there a person from our team will be waiting for you. Just say you're going for a boat from Luxury Sailing.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Luxury Sailing Boats & Tourism
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 11 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
11 verified traveler reviews for Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Exceeded expectations
We rented a private boat with the company and it was a wonderful experience in Cartagena. Punctual, receptive, polite, proactive. Everything was perfect from hiring to the tour with the best sailors.
Response from the operator: Muito obrigada pelo seu feedback! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve uma experiência maravilhosa em Cartagena e que tudo, desde a reserva até o passeio, atendeu às suas expectativas. Oferecer um serviço pontual, amigável e atencioso é muito importante para nós, por isso suas amáveis palavras significam muito para toda a equipe, especialmente para nossos marinheiros. Será um prazer recebê-la novamente em sua próxima visita. Obrigada por nos escolher!
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Terrible service: crew turned off Bluetooth, acted intimidating, and operators refused refund or apology.
We booked a private tour; the outbound trip went smoothly. However, on the return, the boat crew turned off the Bluetooth. After repeatedly asking them to turn it back on, the captain stopped the boat in the open sea and, in an excessively intimidating manner, said he didn’t know how to do it and didn’t want any trouble with me since —according to him— he had not made any direct arrangement with me. Once we reached the dock, I contacted the operators requesting either a refund or at least an apology. Their response was that their only obligation was to transport us at the agreed times, and that any additional services were not part of the agreement. In short: terrible service and an aggressive crew (even dangerous) Hicimos un tour privado; la ida transcurrió sin inconvenientes. Sin embargo, en el regreso, los lancheros apagaron el Bluetooth. Al solicitar repetidamente que lo encendieran, el capitán detuvo la embarcación en alta mar y, de forma excesivamente intimidante, afirmó que no sabía cómo hacerlo y que no quería tener problemas conmigo, ya que —según él— no había hecho ningún negocio directamente conmigo. Al llegar al muelle, contacté a los operadores solicitando un reembolso o, al menos, una disculpa. La respuesta fue que su único compromiso era transportarnos en los horarios acordados, y que los servicios adicionales no formaban parte del contrato. En resumen: pésimo servicio y una tripulación con una actitud agresiva (incluso peligrosa)
Response from the operator: Hola Rubenyie, lamentamos mucho la situación que nos manifiestas, gracias por tomar el tiempo para comentárnosla, por favor indícanos si lo recuerdas, el nombre de la embarcación, del piloto y ayudante que te prestaron el servicio ese día, para realizar la respectiva indagación de lo sucedido; también por favor infórmanos qué día fue esto, muchas gracias.
via Tripadvisor
Bring your own Snorkels
Having our own boat was great, the staff was super nice and we felt very safe with them. We were very disappointed that we were not able to snorkel though. The activity states that they will provide snorkels and water so we did not bring our snorkels. Once we got to the snorkeling site they told us that they did not have them and we would have to rent from the beach, for $20 each I believe. This was a huge part of why we booked this excursion so we were frustrated. Ended up spending the day on an average beach with overpriced beers.
Response from the operator: We sincerely regret to hear that your experience onboard was not what you expected, especially due to the lack of snorkels, an important feature we had promised. We fully understand your frustration and apologize for the inconvenience caused. At Luxury Sailing, we strive to provide memorable experiences, and we know this situation did not live up to our standards or your expectations. We are already internally reviewing what happened to ensure this does not happen again in the future. We greatly appreciate your feedback and the opportunity to improve.
via Tripadvisor
Nile cruise with the Magic 2.
Nile boat the Magic 2 looks very common on the outside, but inside it is reminiscent of the 1920s-30s. So nice and clean! The boat has very friendly and competent staff. The guide, Reda van Breda, is an Egyptologist and does his job very well.
Response from the operator: Hello! Thank you so much for your review. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Serviceable, could have been better
The tour/boat itself was fine, we went where we wanted without any issue. However, I paid for an English speaking guide, and her English was not particularly great and required us repeating ourselves several times in order to convey our meaning. It didn't cause an immense distraction to the day itself, but it was a bit disappointing to not have someone who could communicate fluently with us for the price that we paid. At lunch, food also comes out very slowly (use the beach during this time, I feel like a better tour guide would have advised us to do this), and you are prompted to order food for the boat captain (this should be disclosed explicitly in advance; it was not). These didn't detract meaningfully from the experience overall, but I would expect a higher standard of service for this type of trip.
Response from the operator: I'm glad you liked the experience overall, sorry for the inconvenience. Regarding the food for the crew, it is not an obligation for any of our clients to buy lunch for them, it's up to the you if you want to invite them something or not.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 7 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 4
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
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Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Cartagena.
How much does Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft cost?
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Prices start at $735 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Cartagena usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft take?
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Plan for about 7 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Cartagena is not rushed.
Is Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.9/5 across 11 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Cartagena, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 7-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft?
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Around 4 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Cartagena can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Cartagena and add a light layer if any part of the 7-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Full Day Private Tour of the Rosario Islands by Boat 29/30 ft start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Cartagena within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Cartagena?
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On Outty we rank every Cartagena experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Cartagena Street Food Tour: 10 Local Tastings in the Walled City, Historic Center & Getsemaní Shared Tour in Cartagena, Cartagena Cooking Class with Local Chef (Small Group Experience). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Cartagena?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
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