Rosario Islands Day Trip

On this day trip from Cartagena de Indias, we will explore the Rosario Islands and discover their marine biodiversity.

Day Trip Details

Pickup will be at your hotel in Cartagena or at the agreed meeting point. We will head to Marina Todo Mar dock to board a boat across the bay of Las Animas, where you will receive fresh fruit and a welcome drink. We will sail towards the Rosario Islands, making a brief stop at the fortress of San Fernando in Bocachica. Next, we will arrive at Isla Grande, where you can snorkel and observe colorful fish.

We will then disembark at Cholon Island for one hour of free time before proceeding to Blanca Beach on the Baru peninsula, where you will have another hour to swim. After 8 hours, we will conclude the trip at Marina Todo Mar dock in Bocagrande.

Tour without Cholón Island

During booking, you can select the tour without Cholón Island. After enjoying Isla Grande, we will reach a beach club for a comforting lunch. After 1.5 hours of free time, you can choose between Isla Isabela or the Aquarium of the Rosario Islands. Following 2 hours at one of these locations, we will return to the starting point after 8.5 hours.

Important: Admission to the Aquarium is not included and must be paid in cash on the day.

Optional Activities

During the boat trip, you can opt for optional activities with the staff of the Aquarium of the Rosario Islands:

Snorkelling: free, equipment not included.Shark and dolphin show: additional 55000 COP per person.

Please indicate interest in optional activities during booking.

Pickup Point & Meeting Point

The meeting point varies based on selected options:

Tour with Cholón Island: Pickup at hotels in Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, and El Laguito, or meet at Todomar Marina for those outside this area. Ending location will be Todomar Marina.Tour without Cholón Island: Starts at Monumento Santander, in front of the Pier of La Bodeguita - Gate 1.