Boat Tour to the Rosario Islands with Lunch, Forts, & Snorkeling

4.7
(706 reviews)

6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Choose your perfect island adventure. Our full-day SNORKEL TOUR (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) offers sightseeing at Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar’s estate, followed by three 1.5 hour stops at Marina Island, Grande Island (for snorkeling and lunch), and Islabela Island; select the LEISURE TOUR option to opt-out of snorkeling. For a more lively experience, the full-day PARTY TOUR (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) includes the same sightseeing stops but features 1.5 hour stops at Baru Island, Grande Island (for lunch), and Cholon Island. (Please note: Cholon is famously loud, crowded, and overpriced; select this tour carefully.) Finally, our VIP TOUR (10:30 AM – 4:00 PM) via comfort speedboat features three unique sightseeing stops (San Felipe Fort, Bocachica Fort, & Pirate Island) and two extended stops at a private island resort for lunch (1.5 hrs) and the award-winning Eteka Island retreat (2 hrs).

What's Included

Passenger Boat Transport (Snorkel, Leisure, & Party Tours)
Bilingual Tour Guide
Small Island Resort & Islabela Islands (Leisure & Snorkel Tours)
Lunch (Fish, Chicken, or Veggie Options)
Fish Habitat Snorkeling with Mask & Tube (Snorkel Tour)
Beach Club Entry Access with Beds & Parasols
Baru & Cholon Islands (Party Tour)
Comfort Speedboat Transport (VIP Tour)
Tourist Port Tax (29,000 COP Per Person)

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Monumento Santander

Please arrive exactly here.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica (Pass by)

    All 4 tours (VIP, SNORKEL, LEISURE, & PARTY) will have a sightseeing stop at this fort on Tierra Bomba to take pictures and learn about its historical significance.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Isla Baru

    The Party tour will have their first stop at a beach club in Baru Island. Baru is excluded from the other tours due to its crowded, vendor-heavy environment, which isn’t ideal for a relaxed or family-friendly experience.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Isla Marina

    The Snorkel & Leisure tours will have their first stop at an island with vast access to the clear waters and beach beds for lounging. The VIP tour will also make their first stop at the award winning Eteka beach club after completing their remaining sightseeing stops in San Felipe fort and Pirate island. Upon arrival at Eteka, you be greeted with a cocktail and enjoy full access to all amenities.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • Isla Marina (Pass by)

    Snorkel, Leisure, & Party tours will then enjoy a sightseeing stop past Pablo Escobar’s former island mansion, adding a unique visual highlight of the Rosario Islands. The VIP tour is unable to reach this point due to time and distance constraints.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Isla Grande

    All tours will then head to a separate island for lunch and relaxation. VIP guests will have exclusive access to a private island resort separately on another point of the island. Guests can unwind on beach beds under parasols, swim, or enjoy the scenery. Lunch is included, with on-site fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Before the meal, the Snorkel Tour will enjoy an exclusive 30-45 minute snorkeling experience at a nearby fish habitat.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Islas de Rosario

    Snorkel & Leisure tours will end at Islabela Beach Club, with beach chairs, parasols, and optional dance classes for a cultural touch. The Party tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for its lively floating party, though crowded, loud, and unmaintained so be sure to choose carefully. Guests on the VIP tour will have concluded their excursion having enjoyed a more comfortable day with extended time at exclusive destinations, personalized attention in a small-group setting, and travel on a premium speedboat. All tours return to the same port we departed from, close to the initial meeting point.

    2 hours Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • NOTES: A cash-only tourist port tax of 29,000 COP must be paid in person at the pier. Be prepared if there's a rainy forecast. Swim attire is mandatory. Certain images pertain to specific tickets. Snorkel, Leisure, & Party tickets travel on PASSENGER BOATS, while VIP tickets on COMFORT SPEEDBOATS. VIP, Leisure, & Party tickets DO NOT do snorkel. We reserve the right to modify itinerary due to weather. We do not provide pickups or drop offs.
Supplied by COCOCARTAGENA

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