Cartagena Island Hopping: 5-Stop Rosario Islands Tour with Lunch

Overview

Swap the colorful streets of Cartagena for the crystal-clear waters of the Rosario Islands on this full-day island-hopping excursion that includes lunch. Stop at several must-see destinations and tailor your experience based on your style. Tour options include a party tour for adults only, a family-friendly excursion with snorkeling, and a VIP option on a more premium boat and exclusive destinations that also includes snorkeling. All island tour options provide access to beach beds and parasols.

• Select from flexible options designed to fit your group's style and budget

• All required transfers, island passes, and lunch are covered for seamless exploration

• Discover a brief history of pirate battles and forts while exploring natural landscapes

• Upgrade to VIP for top-tier island destinations and a smaller group experience

What's Included

• Bilingual Tour Guide

• Island Stops with Access to Beds & Parasols

• Lunch (Fish, Chicken, or Veggie On-Site Options)

• Fish Habitat Snorkeling with Mask & Tube (Ecological & VIP Tour)

• Comfort Speedboat Transport (VIP Tour)

• Shuttle Boat Transport (Ecological & Party Tours)

• Premium Island Visits (VIP Tour)

• Cholon Island - Loud, Crowded, & Vendors (Choose Wisely) (Party Tour)

What To Expect

1. Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica

All three tour options (VIP, Ecological, & Party) include a dedicated sightseeing stop near Tierra Bomba Island to view the historic Bocachica Fort. Take photos and learn about the fort's colonial significance right from the boat!

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2. Isla Baru

The Party Tour begins with its first stop at a lively beach club on either Baru Playa Blanca or Grande Island. Please note that Baru Island is specifically reserved for this high-energy option, as its characteristic crowded, vendor-heavy atmosphere is purposefully excluded from our family-friendly tours. NOTE: Public islands like Cholon and Baru are unmaintained, loud, and crowded with vendors. Choose the Party option carefully. 

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3. Isla Grande

The Ecological tour will have its first stop at an island with open access to the clear waters and beach beds for lounging. The VIP tour will also make their first stop Islabela Island in their own section with personalized attention. 

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4. Isla Marina

All tours will then include a unique sightseeing stop for photos, cruising past the former island mansion of Pablo Escobar. This visual highlight adds an intriguing layer of history to your Rosario Islands experience.

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5. Islas de Rosario

All tours then head to a dedicated island for included lunch and relaxation, where guests across all options can unwind on beach beds under parasols, swim, or enjoy the scenery; lunch features on-site choices including fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Crucially, VIP guests enjoy this experience with exclusive access to a private island beach club situated on a separate point of the island. Additionally, before the meal, VIP and Snorkel Tour participants receive a special activity perk: a dedicated 30-45 minute snorkeling experience conducted at a nearby fish habitat. 

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6. Islas de Rosario

Finally, VIP guests enjoy a premium finish, spending their last stop at an award-winning island resort after a day of personalized attention and exclusive travel aboard a comfortable speedboat. The Ecological tour will finish in Rosario Island with beach chairs and parasols for relaxation. In contrast, the Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for its lively floating party atmosphere; guests should choose carefully as this destination is typically crowded, loud, and unmaintained. 

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

• Confirmation will be received at time of booking

• Not wheelchair accessible

• Near public transportation

• Not recommended for travelers with back problems

• Not recommended for pregnant travelers

• No heart problems or other serious medical conditions

• Most travelers can participate

• NOTES: A port tax must be paid by each person at the pier on day of activity. Be prepared if there's a rainy forecast. Swim attire is mandatory. Ecological & Party tickets travel on SHUTTLE BOATS, while VIP tickets on COMFORT SPEEDBOATS. The Party tour DOES NOT do snorkel. Public islands like Cholon and Baru are unmaintained, loud, and crowded with vendors — choose the Party option carefully. We reserve the right to modify itinerary due to weather. We do not provide pickups or drop offs.