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Private Boat Tour: Rosario Islands, Cholón & Barú

A full-day private boat trip to the Rosario Islands, Cholón, and Barú.

Private tour — just your group 8 to 9 hours Up to 25 guests Free itinerary changes Local expert guide
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  • Private — your group only
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Overview

Leave Cartagena's private marina behind for a full day on the water, with stops at Cholón and Barú islands for sunbathing and swimming in the Caribbean's turquoise water.

This full-day boat trip is fully private, from the departure point onward: you'll leave from a private marina rather than the busy public pier that most Rosario Islands boats use, with your own boat and guide for the day's stops at Cholón and Barú.

Highlights

  • Private Marina Departure Boards from a private marina, avoiding the crowds of Cartagena's public dock.
  • Cholón Island A real stop within the Rosario Islands archipelago known for calm, clear water.
  • Barú Island Home to some of the Caribbean coast's most celebrated white-sand beaches.
  • Swimming & Sunbathing Ample time in the water and on the sand at both island stops.

What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

P

Pickup

Departs from a private marina in Cartagena, avoiding the crowds of the public dock.

1

Private Marina Departure

Boards from a private marina, avoiding the crowds of Cartagena's public dock.

2

Cholón Island

A real stop within the Rosario Islands archipelago known for calm, clear water.

3

Barú Island

Home to some of the Caribbean coast's most celebrated white-sand beaches.

4

Swimming & Sunbathing

Ample time in the water and on the sand at both island stops.

D

Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a private boat tour, so the boat and guide are exclusively for your group.
Details vary by booking; confirm meal inclusions when you reserve, as island lunch is often available at an additional cost.
The Rosario Islands archipelago sits roughly an hour by boat from Cartagena's coast.
Yes, the Rosario Islands are part of the Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park, established in 1977 to protect Colombia's Caribbean coral reefs.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

About This Tour

Leave Cartagena's private marina behind for a full day on the water, with stops at Cholón and Barú islands for sunbathing and swimming in the Caribbean's turquoise water. This full-day boat trip is fully private, from the departure point onward: you'll leave from a private marina rather than the busy public pier that most Rosario Islands boats use, with your own boat and guide for the day's stops at Cholón and Barú.

The Rosario Islands lie roughly 45 km from Cartagena Bay and sit within the Corales del Rosario y San Bernardo National Natural Park, created in 1977 to protect the area's coral reefs. The park's reefs, mangroves and lagoons are home to more than 1,300 plant and animal species, and its reef-building corals make up a large share of Colombia's Caribbean reef.

Barú is technically a peninsula rather than a true island, separated from the mainland by the Canal del Dique, which is why its beaches are so easy to reach. Cholón is a shallow, sheltered bay known for calm water, and it can get busy with day boats, so a private marina departure and your own pace help you reach it ahead of the crowds.

Water clarity and conditions vary by season and recent weather, so your guide may adjust the order of stops.

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