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The 15 Boat Tours in Cartagena Worth Your Morning

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Prices, timings and the one caveat each, across 15 boat tours in Cartagena that are worth what they ask. Start with the one most people choose and work down.

Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel - The ride toward Rosario and San Bernardo
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Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

1.Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107Our pick

You’ll leave Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock on a spacious catamaran bound for the Rosario Islands. Expect a welcome fruit drink, a snack, free soft drinks, two open-water swim stops, snorkeling gear, and a filling lunch with seafood, chicken, or vegetables. The boat does not normally land on the islands, so this suits you best if you want swimming, sun, music, and sea views rather than a beach resort visit.

“Great tour and really good lunch. The only disappointing thing is that we didn’t see very much whilst snorkelling. No fault with the company though - if you’re looking for a nice day out on the boat, this tour is for you!”

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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise - Boarding at Bodeguita Dock
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Cartagena de Indias: 2-Hour Sunset Cruise

2.2-Hour Sunset Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,105 reviews · 2 hours · from $31

Board the Bona Vida catamaran at Bodeguita Dock, Door 1, at 4:30 PM for a two-hour sunset sail from Cartagena’s walled city. You’ll pass Manga, Bocagrande, Castillo Grande, El Laguito, and Tierrabomba, with one beer, wine, or soft drink and a light appetizer included. Expect calm views first, then Latin music and dancing after sunset.

“The sunset cruise was great, you get a few free snacks and a drink. The view was absolutely beautiful and the sunset was nothing short of amazing. Definitely an experience to recommend when visiting Cartagena.”

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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat - The first minutes on Cartagena Bay
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2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

3.2-hour tour in Cartagena Sunset View in party boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 899 reviews · 2 hours · from $22

Spend two hours on a 28-person party boat in Cartagena Bay with sunset views, rum and mixers, Caribbean crossover music, and an entertainer such as Alexis, Alejandro, or Ricardo. You will pass Manga, Bocagrande, and Castillogrande, stop near the Virgen del Carmen monument, then receive entry to a downtown nightclub.

“Loved the good energy and the welcoming atmosphere given by the tour guide’”

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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar - Boarding at La Bodeguita Pier
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Cartagena: Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

4.Sunset Cruise with Open Bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 514 reviews · 1h 30m · from $29

Board the Sibarita Master at La Bodeguita Pier for a 90-minute sunset cruise around Cartagena Bay. You’ll see Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemaní, and the Old City at night while enjoying rum and coke, rum punch, soft drinks, and music. The boat has seating, a bathroom, and a kitchen selling snacks and small plates.

“A great way to experience Cartagena and see the sunset over the city from the water. The check-in process was easy and the staff was very friendly and professional.”

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Dinner cruise on Cartagena's bay with Sibarita Master - What the two-hour route is really like
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Dinner cruise on Cartagena’s bay with Sibarita Master

5.Dinner cruise on Cartagena’s bay with Sibarita Master

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 297 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about two hours aboard the double-decker Sibarita Master, sailing Cartagena Bay from La Bodeguita Tourist Pier. You’ll receive a four-course international meal and half a bottle of wine per person, with air-conditioned seating below and open air above. Romantic upgrades, vegetarian meals, and premium drinks are available, though seating is shared and the dock tax is extra.

“This was sub par for the price. Food was not good nor adequate. There are better options in Cartagena.”

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Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks - The Cartagena skyline from the bay
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Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

6.Cartagena, CO: Sunset Skyline Pirate Boat Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 256 reviews · 1h 30m · from $50

Meet your captain at Pegasus Pier for a 90-minute sunset sail aboard La Fantastica Cartagena. You’ll pass Bocagrande, El Laguito, and Castillo Grande, hear stories about pirates and slavery, enjoy unlimited alcoholic or alcohol-free Pirates’ Punch and coconut lemonade, and finish with photos, music, and a cannon show.

“This was one of the best things I did during my stay in Cartagena. The staff were all very friendly, and they definitely kept the rum with lemonades coming! Very relaxing sail to the end of the peninsula, where you watch the sunset, and sail back to the pier, looking at Cartagena's buildings lit up. Highly recommend, especially if you drink rum.”

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Cartagena: Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine - Boarding at La Bodeguita and choosing your seat
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Cartagena: Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine

7.Cruise by the Bay with Dinner and Wine

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 142 reviews · 2 hours · from $70

Sail Cartagena Bay from La Bodeguita Tourist Pier, passing Bocagrande, Castillogrande, Manga, Getsemani, the port, and the old city at night. You’ll enjoy a 3 or 4-course dinner, with two glasses of wine if selected, plus music, bar service, Wi-Fi, and restrooms. The calm inner bay keeps the ride comfortable.

“The cruise was really good, the 4 course meal was excellent and it comes with a bottle of wine. If you order other drinks be cautious when being charged.”

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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling - Meeting the boat near Cartagena’s Clock Tower
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Cartagena: 5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

8.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

You’ll travel by sports boat from Cartagena to Bocachica, the Rosario Islands, Cholón, and Playa Tranquila. Expect snorkeling, water activities, seafood tasting, a choice of fish, chicken, or vegetarian lunch, and a nighttime look at glowing plankton. Guides speak English and Spanish, and David has earned praise for leading the water activities.

“Excellent crew and captain! The boat was so modern and powerful! The lunch was really good, at a great little island hang-out, and the party scene in the water, was a hoot! We would recommend this company!”

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Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17 - Isla Grande and La Piscinita
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Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17

9.Private Boat Rental To The Rosario Islands Up To 17

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) Top rated

You’ll spend about eight hours on a private boat from Cartagena to Isla Grande and nearby Rosario Islands sights. Expect snorkeling gear, bottled water, ice, fuel, insurance, a captain, and a bilingual host. Stops may include La Piscinita, a beachfront lunch spot, Pablo Escobar’s mansion, and an abandoned plane. Confirm the boat size and English guide before booking.

“Our boat was not a Botogena boat. I believe when the owner realized we were two people instead of 17, he farmed us out to another smaller company. We specifically said we needed an English guide and was promised one by Adam, who apparently is the owner. We received two crew members who spoke no English. We were take to Paue, a private beach club, that was fine. You have to spend a minimum amount, which was fine. Then we were asked to also buy lunch for the crew members. I was happy to do so but very surprised by this. Our last stop was supposed to be Playa Tranquilla…”

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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show - What the $49 price really covers
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Cartagena de Indias: Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

10.Sunset Cruise Open Bar with Dance Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 76 reviews · 2 hours · from $49

Board the Bequia at La Bodeguita Dock for a two-hour Cartagena Bay cruise. You’ll watch the sunset near Manga and Bocagrande, learn local dances from performers, and dance with a DJ while rum, brandy, mixers, water, and soda are served. Bring 12,000 Colombian pesos for the dock tax and arrive early to find the boat.

“It’s not an open bar music was fun, but staff tried to hustle us to pay for drinks considering the price vs other tours not worth it. They didn’t even offer bottled water wanted $5 for beer also there is a tax you pay at the port says nothing due but at the gate they also charge you”

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Cartagena's Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón - The One-Hour Swim Stop Before Cholón
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Cartagena’s Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón

11.Cartagena’s Legendary Boat Party : Full Day in Cholón

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Spend about five and a half hours on a music-filled boat trip from Cartagena to Cholón, with a short swim stop, lunch, two beers, and time to party in waist-deep water. Guides such as Adriano, Orlando, Carmelo, Jafet, and Melanis have hosted past departures. This is for adults who want a social water party, not a quiet island tour.

“If you ever have to bring your own towel be warned this may not be for you. Dirty disorganized and inconvenient”

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CARTAGENA: 4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets - Bocha Chica and Tierra Bomba’s Bay Defenses
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CARTAGENA: 4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

12.4 islands by sport boat +oceanarium tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 72 reviews · 7 hours · from $69

Take a fast boat from Cartagena to Tierra Bomba and the Rosario Islands, stopping at the submerged airplane, Oceanarium, a private island, Cholon, and Baru. The $69 tour includes lunch, Oceanarium admission, boat transport, and a snorkeling mask. English and Spanish guides are available, including guide John from DYK Tours.

“Activité correct mais le bateau sportif trop intense avec de grosse vag”

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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal) - The speedboat: music, rum, and a close-knit crowd
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Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

13.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20Best value

At 4:30 pm, meet at Sibarita del Mar in Cartagena’s Centro Histórico for a two-hour sunset cruise. Choose a lively speedboat with rum, aguardiente, mixers, and music, or a steadier catamaran with alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. The catamaran adds a 16,000 COP port tax.

“It is a small boat, lots of people, only spanish spoken. Guides and music are great, fun people on board. Skip the nightclub after though, too early so very dead”

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Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people. - How the boat setup affects your day
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Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people.

14.Boat rental for the Rosario Islands up to 15 people.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 68 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Set out from Todomar CHL Marina Bocagrande at 9 A.M. with a captain and skipper for an eight-hour private boat day. Visit Isla Grande, Caño Ratón, La Piscina, Cholón, and Aguazul, choosing how long to stay at each stop. Bring your own food and drinks, or arrange lunch and alcohol for an added cost.

“Great experience! The private tour is certainly the way to go for the Rosario Islands tour. Our last visit in Colombia, we took the public tour route snd it doesn’t come close to this one. Our host were great. Book it!”

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Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket - Key points to know before booking
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Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

15.Party Boat in Cartagena Bay with NightClub Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 52 reviews

Join a two-hour party boat in Cartagena Bay with music, dancing, a safety briefing, rum-based drinks, and a live guide in English or Spanish. Meet Miss Tatiana at Pegasus Pier, watch the evening light from the water, and use the included nightclub ticket afterward. Expect a lively, casual boat rather than a luxury yacht.

“The tour was alright. It says it is in English, but it was all in Spanish which was misleading. The only drinks offered are rum and coke or rum and orange.”

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