Rosario Islands Day Trip from Cartagena, Cartagena de Indias

Passeio maravilhoso com guias especiais. (Ana e Nichet)

Adriana Monaco

On this day trip to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena de Indias, we'll explore this hidden corner of the Colombian Caribbean and its incredible marine biodiversity.

Details

Duration

8 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, although it may occasionally be done in two languages.

Included

Hotel pickup (depending on selected option)
Transport by bus or minibus (depending on selected option)
Speedboat or boat ride (depending on selected option)
English–speaking guide
Lunch

Not included

Hotel drop–off
Port taxes: 39000COP
Shark and dolphin show: 55000COP per person
Admission to the Oceanario: 50000COP per person, 40000COP for children aged 2 to 10

When to book

You can book up to 1 hour in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Minimum age

Not permitted for anyone under 1 years

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 36 hours before the activity starts. If you cancel 24 hours before the activity starts, we will refund you 50%. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Includes hotel pickup from Bocagrande and Laguito, or Marina La Bodeguita

Where does the activity end?

Marina Todo Mar.

Reviews of our customers

7.7

Very good 10,567 Travelers·514 reviews

September 2, 2026
Adriana Monaco
Porto Alegre, Brazil
Passeio maravilhoso com guias especiais. (Ana e Nichet)
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Ana Maria Prudencio Aguazo
Barcelona, Spain
Very pretty
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Flavia Pereira Machado
Senador Canedo - Go, Brazil
Foi muito boa, especialmente a atuação do guia Franklin, super atencioso!
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Bruno Mendes Ballico
Brazil
Muy completa!
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Tabaré
Colonia, Uruguay
Visita excelente y una guía muy amable
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Wilson Henrique Fetzner Filho
Florianopolis, Brazil
Excellent guide....speaks Portuguese
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March 28, 2026
Bruna Gysella
Brazil
O passeio passa por 5 ilhas, sendo uma delas a parada para o snokel. Franklin nosso guia é excelente. O almoço foi bem mediano.
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Jessica
Spain
Nos gustó mucho la experiencia. El desplazamiento en lancha nos ha encantado. Milton ha estado atento al grupo.
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November 18, 2025
Rsaldanhalopes
São Paulo, Brazil
O passeio de barco pelas Ilhas do Rosário foi, no geral, uma experiência bem legal, favorável e agradável, proporcionando vistas incríveis do mar cari...
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Claudia Di Natale
Monreale, Italy
¡Todo fantastico!
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On this day trip to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena de Indias, we'll explore this hidden corner of the Colombian Caribbean and its incredible marine biodiversity.

Day Trip Details

We'll pick you up at the designated time from your hotel in Cartagena de Indias or from the agreed meeting point. From there, we'll head to the dock to board a speedboat that will take us across the Bahía de las Ánimas.

Little by little, we'll head out into open water on our way to the Rosario Islands. Depending on the option you choose, we'll visit different spots around this archipelago, where lunch will also be included.

Finally, after 8.5 hours, we'll wrap up the excursion at the Marina Todomar dock.

Tour Options

When you make your booking, you can choose one of the following options:

Tour With Hotel Pickup, Cholón Island, and Oceanario

At the designated time, the local team will pick you up from your hotel in Bocagrand, Castillo Grande or Laguito. If you're staying in another area, we'll meet directly at Muelle de los Pegasos.

In this case, in addition to visiting Cholón Island and the Oceanario (admission not included), we'll make three 1.5-hour stops at Isla Grande, Isla Islabela, and Isla Marina. At Isla Grande, you'll also enjoy a hearty lunch.

The activity will end at Marina Todomar.

Tour Without Hotel Pickup, Without Cholón Island, and With Oceanario

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at Monumento Santander, near Muelle de La Bodeguita – Gate 1.

In this case, we won't visit Cholón Island. Instead, we'll make two scenic stops from the boat: one at Fuerte de Bocachica and another at Mansión Escobar, each lasting about 5 minutes. Next, we'll visit Isla Lizamar to see a small animal habitat. From there, you'll have the option to enter the Oceanario (admission not included). If you'd rather skip the Oceanario, you'll have more free time on the beach.

The route will then continue to a beach club on Isla Grande and, afterward, we'll enjoy a delicious lunch on Isla Marina. The snorkeling activity will take place at any of these stops and includes all the necessary gear.

The activity will always end at Marina Todomar.

Oceanario Admission Not Included

Keep in mind that although transportation to the Oceanario is included in both options, admission to the Oceanario is not included in any of the available options. The ticket price is 40000COP, payable on the day of the activity.

None of the optional activities available at the Oceanario are included either:

Optional Activities

No matter which option you choose, during the speedboat ride, you'll be able to choose from different optional activities, run by staff from the Rosario Islands aquarium:

Snorkeling
Shark and dolphin show

When you make your booking, let us know if you're interested in doing any of these optional activities.

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On this day trip to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena de Indias, we'll explore this hidden corner of the Colombian Caribbean and its incredible marine biodiversity.

Day Trip Details

Finally, after 8.5 hours, we'll wrap up the excursion at the Marina Todomar dock.

Tour Options

When you make your booking, you can choose one of the following options:

Tour With Hotel Pickup, Cholón Island, and Oceanario

The activity will end at Marina Todomar.

Tour Without Hotel Pickup, Without Cholón Island, and With Oceanario

On the day of the activity, we'll meet at Monumento Santander, near Muelle de La Bodeguita – Gate 1.

The activity will always end at Marina Todomar.

Oceanario Admission Not Included

None of the optional activities available at the Oceanario are included either:

Optional Activities

No matter which option you choose, during the speedboat ride, you'll be able to choose from different optional activities, run by staff from the Rosario Islands aquarium:

Snorkeling
Shark and dolphin show

When you make your booking, let us know if you're interested in doing any of these optional activities.

Rosario Islands Day Trip