7 Rentals in Cartagena Nobody Regrets Booking

1.Cartagena Jetski Rental – 30 or 60 minutes

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 96 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) Our pick

Ride a jet ski from Cartagena’s beach with a safety briefing, life jacket, and help from guides such as Jose, Ronald, or Pablo. Choose 30 or 60 minutes, stay near the bay and Bocagrande, and ask for a guide to ride with you if you are new or unsure. The experience ends where it starts.

“Jose and his crew are total professionals from beginning to end. They watch all belongings and make sure you are comfortable on Jet Skis before you set off. Great value.”

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2.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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3.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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4.Large Boat Rental in Cartagena de Indias

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Spend about nine hours aboard a 13-meter Bravo 410 from Manga with room for up to 15 in the booking price, a crew, Bluetooth audio, shade, bow sunbeds, swimming stops, and a flexible route toward the Rosario Islands. Fran, Alejandra, Carlos, and the crew can help shape the day, though you should plan for port fees and limited snorkel gear.

“Our favorite day in Cartagena due to this awesome experience!! Our captain and crew were so knowledgeable about the area and were very flexible with any itinerary changes. The tour operator, Fran, gave us so much confidence in booking because of his excellent communication!”

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5.Private Full-Day Luxury Boat Rental Rosario Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Spend eight hours on a private boat from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands with a captain, snorkeling gear, life jackets, water, and an onboard restroom. Swim, visit reefs and a sunken plane, stop for lunch, and possibly continue to Barú. Zenon and Ilan are among the crew members praised for good navigation and friendly service.

“We had a fantastic trip. Zenon and Ilan were a very friendly crew. The boat was in a very good condition and it featured nice things such as a toiletroom and a ladder to get out of the boat. We started the day off by going to the Rosario Islands, were we did some snorkling at different locations. Zenon and Ilan new all the good spots and we saw great fish, reefs and even a sunk plane. Besides the snorkling they told us some nice historic facts about the area. Afterwards they recommended us a good place to have lunch. After Lunch we went for the Island of Baru. Zenon…”

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6.Bike rental 1 hour to 24 hours

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 5 reviews · 6 hours - 1 day · from $4Best value

Pick up a beach cruiser or mountain bike at AV Colombia and set your own route through Cartagena’s Historic Center, Bocagrande, Manga, and Marbella. You receive a helmet, mechanical help, and bike replacement if needed. English support is available through WhatsApp, and hotel delivery can be arranged for an extra fee.

“Friendly service. Small operation. Everything is thru What’s app. Give height and weight in advance. Bike run small. Also…match rental expectation with the price. These bikes will get you around town. These are basic bikes.”

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7.1-Hour Paddleboard Rental or Private Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 hour · from $28

At Nativokite in La Boquilla, choose a one-hour paddleboard rental or private lesson with a bilingual English- or Spanish-speaking instructor. You get a board, paddle, and life jacket, plus time to relax at the beach facility. Hotel pickup is available from select Cartagena neighborhoods.

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