Tours/Cartagena/Private Boat Tour Full day trip to Rosario Islands, Cholon, Baru
Viator · Private tour

Private Boat Tour Full day trip to Rosario Islands, Cholon, Baru

4.7(115)Cartagena1 hour
VIATOR4.6(64)TRIPADVISOR4.8(51)

Description

8 years boat rental experience! We offer you a selection of the most beautiful and paradisiacal destinations that you can visit in the Rosario Islands. We accommodate to your needs, relax and quiet tour for family and children, snorkeling tour or friends tour with lots of fun! We are flexible, we can customize your trip according to your needs. Our goal is to make your trip the most fun, safe and relaxing on board our boats. We are a private boat rental company in Cartagena Colombia, we provide a personalized service necessary to satisfy the needs of our clients in terms of privacy, comfort and safety. Our boats are our own and always find them in optimal conditions. Enjoy Cartagena, its beautiful islands and its bay by renting our private boats without any hassle. We leave from a private marina , NOT from the chaotic public one like others! Note: drinks, liquors, food are not included.

Tour Options

Private Boat Tour Full day trip to Rosario Islands, Cholon, Baru

Itinerary

240 min

The Rosario Islands are a beautiful place to visit, considered a wonder of nature. Its natural landscapes, crystal clear water and coral formations show a unique ecosystem in the world.

120 min

The first thing to know is that this is the most sought after beach by young people and foreigners for 5 years. Isla Cholón has undoubtedly become the hot spot where all kinds of people gather to have a good time.

60 min

This is a private island, with crystalline waters and white sand beaches, discreet and away from the noise of the city ...

60 min

Another beautiful beach before returning to cartagena .

5 min

end of tour !

Highlights

Snorkel gear
Certified Driver and Assistance
Life jackets
Bluetooth sound system
Cooler with ice
We leave from a private marina! NOT from the chaotic public dock.

What's included

Included
Snorkel gear
Certified Driver and Assistance
Life jackets
Bluetooth sound system
Cooler with ice
We leave from a private marina! NOT from the chaotic public dock.
Not included
Food and drinks
Lunch
Government entrance fee Rosario Islands

Traveller Ratings

4.7
115 reviews
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Important Information

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival of cruise ship

Reviews(115)

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Amy_M
July 20, 2026
Boating to the islands with my husband and teen girls

The team at Baru private boat rentals, led by our captains Kevin and Manuel, were super. We were looking for a tranquil experience and even on a busy Saturday, they found quiet places along the Rosario Islands and Baru for us to swim and snorkel and relax. It helps to speak some Spanish most certainly. My Louisiana fisherman husband knows boats and we marveled at how they navigated the rough waters upon our return from the islands for the World Cup semifinal. What a lovely duo! Mil gracias to Kevin and Manuel!

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Vanessa_P
May 5, 2026
Private Boat Trip

Excellent trip. We were able to customize the trip to our liking and had a really friendly crew. José and Fernando were great.

Operator response

Thank you for your positive feedback!

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Kieran_H
April 13, 2026
Not Friendly

So the address given is just a dock and not one in the marina that the boat is parked in. We found the boat rental building down the block. Abel was the contact and he was very nice. He set us up with our Capt and first mate. They brought ice to the boat for us. We bought beer and water night before for the trip and the boat cooler was loaded. There was a big language barrier which was annoying being I requested and English speaking crew. Most people in Cartegena don’t speak English and our boat guys were no different. Not only did they not speak English but they were also not friendly, which was the biggest problem. It was awkward almost like we were on a boat ride with our ex wife lol. They stopped at a nice spot near Bora Bora where we swam and snorkeled for 45 minutes. Then we went to a beach club PAUE for some relaxation and lunch. Lunch was not included which we were fine with. The private boat tour doesn’t have lunch included. It was nice to have a boat to ourselves for the 9 of us. After 2 hours at the beach club we left. I asked the host at the club to ask our guys where we were going next. He asked and they said back to Categena no Cholon. We weren’t upset about not going to Cholon as it was a family setting but I voiced my displeasure with not going somewhere else. They decided to make a short stop (10 min) at Tranquillo Beach. It was a cool spot but 10 minutes was crazy short. Also you are guilted into buying our boat crew lunch at the beach club added to our bill. If this is customary then whatever but no communication about it was annoying. Overall we had a good day and the private experience was worth it. Just wish we had a better crew even if they couldn’t speak English at least be fun and festive.

Operator response

Hello Kieran thank you for your feedback, we are very happy that you liked and enjoyed the boat tour with us ! We are sorry for any inconvenience you had, our crew is professional and very polite, it’s the first time we hear that they were not friendly … We will take action on the matter. About the address, your transport left you in the wrong place, if your double check, the right meeting point is on the booking ticket. Not friendly It's a somewhat strong title for this comment, knowing that you enjoyed the tour and you say you liked it. Cheers, Alex

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Rebecca_D
February 23, 2026
The boat tour was...

The boat tour was incredible. It was 2 couples so we were looking for a laid back experience. They took us to a quiet area for swimming and a private beach. We chose to skip cholon and went to the lunch spot. It was a little pricey for lunch, but the tour was great. Highly recommend

Operator response

Thank you for your positive feedback! It was a pleasure having you in our boat ! Cheers !

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Stephen_D
February 10, 2026
Great excursion

We were on the 29' boat, seas were a little rough but boat operator was very experienced and made the ride comfortable and safe. Great snorkel spot, gear provided. They took us to an island for lunch, chicken was good and Pina Coladas the best I've ever had. Fun day, crew speaks very little English, bring your translator if you don't speak Spanish. Highly recommend

Operator response

Hi Steve ! Thank you for your positive review! , we are very happy you enjoyed the excursion in our boat ! See you next time !

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Cheryl_H
February 8, 2026
Travelers need to be...

Travelers need to be aware that the boat is small and water is choppy with large swells. Captain did a great job piloting boat. I liked that we could customize the experience but it was disorganized. Staff had very limited English and it was difficult to communicate. I didn’t like that we were guilted into buying the captain and first mate lunch and then they still expected a gratuity. I recommend that they give a safety message before departure and advise travellers on where to find life jackets. Some of our group loved the excursion and others did not. Overall, this is not for everyone.

Operator response

Hello Cheryl thank you for your positive feedback, we are very glad that some of your group loved the tour! Unfortunately this weekend we have had a rough sea, but as you say, we have experienced captains and very safe boats regardless of their size. We will take into account your recommendations to continue offering an excellent service. Best regards!

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Steven_W
December 29, 2025
Private Boat

It's well worth hiring your own boat. We had a great crew, they took is to the Rosario Islands, Paue for lunch and Cholon. It was a fantastic day.

Operator response

Thank you for your positive feedback!

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Mario_A
December 5, 2025
Recommended 100%

Very good boat and very good crew Attentive and helpful at all times Complying in everything offered

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Randi_O
September 29, 2025
Perfect boat day! Highly recommend!

We had a fabulous time island hopping for my 50th birthday. Our crew were funny, kind, and extremely accommodating. We were so glad we chose the private tour after seeing the group tour boats packed shoulder to shoulder with tourists. We got to “call the shots” and lingered longer on some islands, while just passing by others. It was a perfect day.

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Maria_M
July 6, 2025
Great experience

The boat was similar to pictured and was great! They took us to many places to snorkel and the water was clear and amazing. They were accommodating in picking us up in Baru instead of Cartagena, which I appreciated it. Communication was great ahead of time. However, they did not speak English at all so communication on board was limited.

Operator response

Hi Maria, thank you for your positive review! We're glad you had a spectacular day. Our tour is flexible, and we usually adapt to our clients' needs. It's a shame we didn't receive our usual 5-star rating! But this helps us improve our service every day!

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