Boat Rental in Cartagena de Indias
Description
Renting a boat is the best way to explore the entire coast of Cartagena de Indias. Get to know the Rosario Islands with a group of up to 10 friends, relax in the Caribbean Sea or enjoy the party in Cholon. You decide the route.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(323)
Our charter took us to a restaurant owned by their friends (they called ahead and arranged it) they charged us $400 extra for our meal and produced a falsified receipt when we disputed it with our credit card company. The restaurant was owned by friends of the boat owner, and we found many reviews online afterwards stating this is common. In addition the water is very rough and not safe for kids.
Hello, and thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear that you had a negative experience. We would like to clarify that we operate strictly as a private boat charter service with captain. We do not own, manage, or have any business relationship with restaurants on the islands. Restaurant stops are entirely optional and always chosen by the guests during the trip. We never arrange pricing, billing, or payments for any restaurant, and we do not receive commissions or have control over their operations. For this reason, we are not able to comment on or be responsible for restaurant charges or documentation. Regarding sea conditions, navigation safety is always our top priority. Routes are adjusted based on weather and guest comfort, and many families with children safely enjoy these trips every week. However, sea conditions in open water can vary and are outside of any operator’s control. We are always available to assist guests during or after the experience and would have gladly helped address any concerns in real time. We take guest satisfaction very seriously and remain committed to providing safe and professional experiences.
Excellent experience, the boat is in very good condition and is quite fast Sound works great, we had a good day
Muchas gracias por su review! Nos alegra que todo haya sido de su agrado! Esperamos volver a verlos pronto!
We had a wonderful time out on the islands. We were 2 couples and 3 kids. Everything was taken care of and at the beach club both kids and adults got to enjoy themselves. 10 out of 10. Can’t wait to go back!
Thank you very much!!! Was a pleasure to have you on board! We hope to see you again and we wish you the best trip!! 😀
Excellent experience. The boat is as seen in the photos, very cute, comfortable and spacious for a large group (we were 20 people). Everything was in perfect condition and was ideal to spend an amazing day in Cartagena. Fully recommended!!
Muchas gracias por su review! Nos alegra mucho que todo haya sido de su agrado! Nos encantaría volver a tenerlos pronto con nosotros! Les deseamos un feliz final de viaje!
We were a group of friends and the truth the amazing experience, everything organized, clean, the service very good, definitely every time I go to Cartagena I will re-book the service
Muchas gracias por su review! Ha sido un placer tenerlos abordo! Esperamos volver a verlos pronto!
Great experience, highly recommended. This was my third time booking with them, and the service has been consistently good. Everything was well organized from the start. We traveled as couples, celebrating New Year, with both a party day and a more relaxed day. The crew was attentive and professional, and the navigation always felt safe. We visited Bora Bora for a fun, lively atmosphere and Capri Islands on a quieter day. They adapt well to different types of plans. The racoon experience was a nice and unexpected highlight. Overall, a reliable and professional service. I would definitely book with them again when visiting Cartagena.😀
Muchas gracias! Agradecemos su tiempo en dejar su experiencia en comentario! Nos alegra que todo haya sido de su agrado! Esperamos que regresen pronto!
This was a fun tour and it was nice to tailor it to your wants. The captain and first mate were great. They asked if we wanted to snorkel and what island we wanted to stop at. The only inaccurate information was the fancy boat featured on the tour experience is not the boat you get. Ours was a little dated. I suggest you bring enough cash. The food was ok on the Island, nothing to rave about. The island we stopped at charged a 10% credit card fee. Bring snacks, food, drinks as a cooler with ice is provided. If you do not have your own snorkel gear be prepared with $40,000 COP cash only.
Thank you very much for your review and for sharing your experience with us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the tour, the flexibility, and the service from our captain and first mate. Regarding the boat, we currently operate four boats of the same model and size. The only difference between them is the color and some minor cosmetic details, but the structure, layout, and performance are the same. Photos on the platform show one of our boats as a reference. We also appreciate your helpful tips for future guests about bringing cash, snacks, and snorkeling gear. This kind of feedback is very valuable for travelers. We hope to welcome you again on another adventure soon! Best regards, Francisco
Organized company! We were expected at the boarding place before schedule! Pilot and assistant very helpful! Tour note 10!
Muchas gracias por su reseña! Nos alegra mucho que lo hayan disfrutado! Esperamos volver a verlos pronto
Hiring a private boat is a must. Otherwise, you are in a horrible cattle call with the other operators. It was worth every penny. You will be greeted by someone that gets you to the boat and then you are out on the boat all day. You can customize where you want to go and how long to stay. It was safe. My only complaint is that the beach club where we ate lunch they asked us if we wanted to provide lunch for the boat crew of two people. We felt pressured to do this. Why wouldn’t the boat crew bring their own lunch? It’s one thing if they were sitting there with us, of course we would buy them lunch, but they were attending to the boat. It just seems like they should pack their own lunch. We felt obligated so we did send them the lunch and we were surprised it was more expensive than we were expecting. This just reduce the amount we gave them as a tip at the end. I think it’s a scam with the restaurant so maybe it should be made very clear multiple times while we are still on the boat not to fall for the scam at the beach club. It was included in the pre-departure information, but it was in the fine print and not highlighted. Seems like the boat operators would not allow this to happen. Or they should have given us a printed out piece of paper in English that clearly says we have our own lunch. Do not buy us a lunch but we appreciate your tips.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your experience and for your kind words about the private boat service. We truly appreciate your recommendation and are glad to hear that you enjoyed the flexibility, safety, and overall day on the water. We are also completely in agreement with your comments regarding the lunch situation at the beach club. Unfortunately, this is a common practice at some restaurants, where they try to avoid providing the complimentary crew meal (which is normally a courtesy they offer directly to captains and crew) by asking guests if they would like to “offer” lunch instead. This can indeed create an uncomfortable sense of pressure, which is never our intention for our guests. As mentioned in the pre-departure information, we do advise guests of this practice in advance, but we fully acknowledge your feedback that it should be communicated more clearly and prominently. Based on comments like yours, we will make this point much more explicit going forward and reinforce it verbally onboard so guests feel confident declining if they wish. Thank you again for your valuable feedback. It genuinely helps us improve the experience and set clearer expectations, while continuing to offer a high-quality and transparent service. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back in the future.
Everything was Great since the experiencia of the pilot Juan Diego, Jorge as assistant , and Alejandra who always was in comunicación with us!
Thank you very much!! We are happy to know this!! We hope to see you again! Have a nice trip in Colombia!!
