Cartagena: 5 Must-See Rosario Islands Highlights with Lunch

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Cartagena: 5 Must-See Rosario Islands Highlights with Lunch

By Coco Cartagena Tours

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Free cancellation available

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Features

Free cancellation available
5h+
Mobile voucher
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Multiple languages

Overview

Get a well rounded multiple stop island experience at the Rosario Islands
Swim in the famous crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea
Choose to snorkel and visit the Oceanarium to see marine wildlife up close
Enjoy a Caribbean lunch under the palms and near the water
Ideally curated options for shore excursion cruise visitors

Activity location

- Cartagena
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Centro, Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia | Meeting point is at the Monumento Santander (IN FRONT OF Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 1) where the tour guides will meet you. Locate the statue that is in the middle of a roundabout. Please be ready to show your voucher for a quick check in process. Afterward, you'll head to the nearby pier to commence the tour. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early, the guides will arrive at 7:45 AM. Please account for traffic. Uber is the best way to get around, please type as your destination: 'Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 1' to arrive exactly where you should be and easily identify the statue. Should you encounter any issues locating the point, please send a WhatsApp message to the number provided for immediate assistance and a location photo.
- El Centro, Bolívar, Colombia

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Party Ticket

7h
English

An upbeat experience (ADULTS): Fort viewing (10mins), Escobar's mansion viewing (10mins), Baru Island visit (2hrs), Grande Island visit (2hrs), & Cholon Island visit (2hrs) - (NOTES). No snorkel. Lunch included.

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$60.30 x 1 Adult$60.30

Total

Snorkel Ticket

7h
English

An ecological experience (ALL AGES): Fort viewing (10mins), Baru viewing (10mins), Escobar's mansion viewing (10mins), Snorkeling (1hr), Grande Island visit (2hrs), & Islabela Island OR Oceanarium visit (2hrs) - (NOTES). Snorkel included. Lunch included.

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 8:00am

Price details

$63.00 x 1 Adult$63.00

Total

VIP or Cruise Visitor Ticket (ALL AGES) | 1030AM - 4PM

5h
English

San Felipe Barajas fort, Bocachica fort, & Pirate Island SIGHTSEEING (30mins). Private Resort VISIT (1.5hrs) & Eteka Island Retreat VISIT (2hrs). No snorkel. Lunch included. 5 stops total. COMFORT SPEEDBOAT transport. Timely 4PM return to Bodeguita.

Travelers

Languages available

Starting time: 10:30am

Price details

$112.50 x 1 Adult$112.50

Total

What's included, what's not

Bilingual tour guide
Roundtrip transportation by boat
Beach club entry fees (sites vary by ticket type)
Beach beds and parasols
Fort viewing
Pablo Escobar's mansion viewing (if snorkel and party ticket selected)
Lunch (fish, chicken, or veggie options on-site)
Snorkel mask and tube (if snorkel ticket selected)
Marine habitat snorkeling (if snorkel ticket selected)
Oceanarium transportation (if snorkel ticket selected)

Know before you book

Not allowed: Bare feet, Pets, Tablets/iPads, Unaccompanied minors, Weapons or sharp objects

What you can expect

We are a verified service provider offering an affordably priced, premium-level excursion to the Rosario Islands — featuring access to private islands, complimentary beach beds, safer island exploration, & other perks. Choose from the options below:

VIP & Cruise Visitor Ticket - Comfort Speedboat (1030AM - 4PM): The itinerary starts with THREE SIGHT-SEEING stops at the San Felipe de Barajas fort (10mins), Bocachica fort (10mins), & Pirate Island (10mins). The tour then continues with TWO ON-SITE stops at a private island resort (1.5hrs) for lunch & the award-winning Eteka island retreat (2hrs).

Party Ticket - Water Taxi (8AM - 5PM): The itinerary starts with TWO SIGHT-SEEING stops at the Bocachica fort (5mins) & Pablo Escobar's mansion (5mins). The tour then continues with THREE ON-SITE stops at Baru Island (1.5hrs), Grande Island (1.5hrs) for lunch, & Cholon Island (1.5hrs) - (READ NOTES).

Snorkel Ticket - Water Taxi (8AM - 5PM): The itinerary starts with TWO SIGHT-SEEING stops at the Bocachica fort (5mins) & Pablo Escobar's mansion (5mins). The tour then continues with a snorkeling session at a small marine habitat (30mins) & THREE ON-SITE stops at Grande Island (1hr), Marina Island (1.5hrs) for lunch, & Islabela Island or Oceanarium (1.5hrs) - (READ NOTES).

NOTES: Cholon Island (Party Ticket) is unmaintained, crowded, & overpriced; CHOOSE WISELY. The Oceanarium stop (Snorkel Ticket) is OPTIONAL & does not include the 40,000 COP entrance fee. Swim attire is mandatory. Images pertain to SPECIFIC TICKETS (Private & upscale themes = VIP. Aquarium & swimming themes = Snorkel). We do not provide pickups or drop offs.

Location

Activity location

- Cartagena
- Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Meeting/Redemption Point

- Centro, Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia | Meeting point is at the Monumento Santander (IN FRONT OF Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 1) where the tour guides will meet you. Locate the statue that is in the middle of a roundabout. Please be ready to show your voucher for a quick check in process. Afterward, you'll head to the nearby pier to commence the tour. We recommend arriving 10 minutes early, the guides will arrive at 7:45 AM. Please account for traffic. Uber is the best way to get around, please type as your destination: 'Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 1' to arrive exactly where you should be and easily identify the statue. Should you encounter any issues locating the point, please send a WhatsApp message to the number provided for immediate assistance and a location photo.
- El Centro, Bolívar, Colombia
- Av. Blas de Lezo, El Centro, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia | Uber is the best way to get around, please type as your destination: "Muelle de la Bodeguita - Puerta 3" to arrive exactly where you need to. Should you encounter any issues locating the point, please send a WhatsApp message to the number provided for immediate assistance and a location photo.
- El Centro, Bolívar, Colombia