The 4 Best Cartagena Snorkeling Tours

1.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Catamaran with Lunch and Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,479 reviews · 7h 30m · from $107Our pick

Sail from Cartagena’s Bodeguita Dock to the Rosario Islands aboard a spacious, wheelchair-accessible catamaran. Expect a welcome fruit drink, snack, two water stops, snorkeling gear, lunch, and free soft drinks. The boat does not usually visit island beaches, so book it for time on the water, not island sightseeing.

“Very well run. The team on the boat are friendly and work hard. The boat is really comfortable. The toilets are well maintained which is always a good sign. Nice and laid back. 2 swimming spots are fine but please bear in mind that you don’t visit the islands or any beaches. Food was really nice. I really like that they had nice drinks (try the lemonade) even though these are free. A lot of tours will give you lower quality free drinks in the hope that you will buy the drinks that aren’t free. Overall I would recommend the tour.”

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2.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 569 reviews · 7 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $106

Set out from Cartagena’s Muelle de la Bodeguita on Bona Vida Catamaranes for a 7.5-hour cruise to two Caribbean anchorages. Swim and snorkel near Isla Grande, enjoy lunch by Barú, and relax on a spacious boat with shaded seating, music, and soft drinks.

“Great experience. Food was alright nothing extraordinary. Changing space gets dirty really quick but otherwise would recommend d.”

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3.Cartagena: Rosario Islands Day Tour with Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 402 reviews · 8 hours · from $95

Spend eight hours island-hopping from Cartagena to Isla Grande, Baru, and Tierra Bomba by speedboat. You’ll snorkel, eat lunch, swim, and relax at beach clubs with an English or Spanish guide. Guides such as Jesús, Franklin, David, and John Wayne have earned strong praise for keeping groups safe and organized.

“Our tour guide Alex was awesome! He took care of my family and I, especially of my older mother which has difficulty walking. Alex was knowledgeable, patient, and a genuine person. I would definitely recommend him and this tour.”

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4.Full Day Barú island: Mangrove +Snorkel + Sunset + Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 11 hours · from $69Best value

Spend 11 hours from Cartagena at Freedom Beach Club in Barú, with a welcome cocktail, mangrove boat trip, raccoon visit, snorkeling, island lunch, sunset, and nighttime bioluminescent plankton. Spanish-speaking guides lead the day, with Angie and Dequer praised for their care.

“La experiencia nadando en el plancton fue inolvidable. Me encantó que tomaran fotos en cada actividad y luego las compartieran con el grupo. Hermosa la playa en Freedom Club.”

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