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The 10 most popular boat rentals in Cartagena. Here's what they actually deliver, who runs them, and what they cost.
Private boat rental from Cartagena to Rosario Islands and Baru. Bluetooth JL sound, leather comfort, beach clubs, snorkeling options.
“It was a great time! Carlos and his crew were incredible. They took us to all of the places we wanted to go and advised us of any weather conditions. Booking a private boat is the way to go. Just spend a couple more dollars and it is worth the it!!”
Private boat rental from Cartagena to Rosario Islands for up to 10, with snorkeling gear and flexible pacing over 6–9 hours.
“Bryan and the crew from Botegena were awesome! We had such a great day on the water, snorkeling, visiting a beach club, eating lunch, the whole shebang!”
Private boat transfer for up to 10 to Rosario Islands hotels and beaches from Cartagena, with onboard Wi‑Fi, fixed pickup times, and a reserved setup.
“Stole our drinks and never said anything or apologized, extremely disappointed but what can you say, they take advantage of any tourist they can find.”
Private 8-hour Cartagena boat trip for up to 8 to the Rosario Islands, with snorkeling gear, floats, water, and a flexible island plan.
“I highly recommend this tour to see the islands. Our guide Brayan was excellent and let us make all of the decisions as to where to stop and how long to stay at each stop. Highlights were two scuba diving stops including at the site of an airplaRead more”
Private boat to the Rosario Islands from Cartagena with Isla Grande snorkeling at La Piscinita, beach time, and classic Escobar landmarks.
“This was the best experience we had on this trip. The boat was great, the guide and the drivers are amazing and very nice! Keep in mind - you need to pack your own towels and beverages (though there are stops at places where you can buy beverages).”
Private boat rental for up to 15 to Rosario Islands from Cartagena. 9-5, snorkel gear, ice, Bluetooth music, flexible stops.
“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!”
Private 13m Bravo 410 boat from Cartagena with Rosario Islands snorkel stops, shade, Bluetooth sound, and a beach-club break.
“We had the best time out on Fran’s boat! It was worth every penny to book his & it was just as stunning in real life as the photos. When we approached the docks, it was the nicest boat there! Very happy with the communication Fran provided + letting us decide exactly what we wanted…”
Private luxury boat from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands and Barú for up to 8, with snorkeling gear, a captain, and optional lunch.
“Great day with Zenon and Ilan to the Rosario Islands! Very knowledgeable about the history and great navigators. The boat was nice and clean with some light refreshments available. We were a group of 6 and felt very comfortable. Itinerary wise, options can be improved we thought by being more personalized or maybe agreed upon…”
Private 29-ft speedboat day in Cartagena’s Rosario Islands with Boca Chica photo stop, swim breaks, and drinks included for up to 10.
“They are scammers. Will bring you to a specific restaurent and they will scam you. 380k for a fish? It was 170k on the menu and they started saying 100k for a table on the beach, 100k for this and that”
Private luxury boat rental from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands for up to 10. Snorkel gear, bilingual host, and flexible island time.
“A big thank you to Pana Tours for making our group’s Cartagena trip absolutely amazing! I have travelled to Cartagena multiple times and Pana Tours is my go to with each visit. A trip to Cartagena wouldn’t be complete without a day -or several - at the breathtaking Rosario islands. Through Pana, I am always…”
