Cartagena 5 Island Hop Tour: Lunch, Snorkel, Beach Clubs, & More
Description
Choose from these options that best align with your vibe and budget: ECO TOUR (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM): Enjoy sightseeing at the historic Bocachica Fort and Pablo Escobar’s former estate. Includes three dedicated stops (1.5 hours each) at Marina Island, Grande Island (with snorkeling & lunch), and Rosario Island. Transport is via shuttle boat. VIP TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Travel via a comfort speedboat for an exclusive small group experience. Includes the same sightseeing stops as the previous, but with three premium stops (1.5 hours each): a visit to Islabela, a private beach club (with snorkeling & lunch), and visit to an exclusive island resort. PARTY TOUR (8:30 AM – 4:30 PM): Includes the same sightseeing stops but swaps relaxation for excitement with 1.5-hour visits to Baru Island, Grande Island (for lunch), and the famously loud and crowded party hub, Cholon Island. Transport is via shuttle boat. (Note: Select this option carefully and avoid if you prefer a quieter day.)
Tour Options
Itinerary
All three tour options (VIP, Eco, and Party) feature a sightseeing stop from the boat at Bocachica Fort for photos and a brief explanation of its colonial history.
The Party Tour option begins with its first stop at a lively beach club on Baru Playa Blanca or Grande Island. Please note that the Party Tour has a high-energy, crowded, and vendor-heavy atmosphere that are not for family-friendly tours. We recommend the Party Tour only for adults that are flexible and not easily overwhelmed.
The VIP & Eco Tours will have their first stop at their respective islands with open access to the clear waters and beach beds for lounging. The VIP tour will have their own section with personalized attention & extra perks.
All tours will then include a unique sightseeing stop for photos at Pablo Escobar's abandoned mansion. This visual highlight adds an intriguing layer of history to the multi island experience.
All tours then head to a dedicated island for included lunch and relaxation, lunch features on-site choices including fish, chicken, or vegetarian options. Before the meal, the VIP & Eco Tours participants will have a dedicated 30-45 minute snorkeling experience conducted at a nearby fish habitat.
Finally, VIP guests enjoy a premium finish, spending their last stop at an exclusive island resort after a day of personalized attention and laid-back travel aboard a comfort speedboat. The Eco Tour will finish at an island famous for its wildlife, adding to the nature focused experience. The Party Tour concludes at Cholon Island, known for its lively floating party atmosphere.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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. Eco & 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 public, 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.
- By booking, you agree to our T&Cs (found on our website). You confirm you have travel insurance and fully release the company from all liability for accidents, injuries, or medical costs. Guests must independently arrange transit to the meeting point and assume sole responsibility for their physical state, belongings, alcohol consumption, situational awareness, and conduct—accepting full financial liability for any damages. Swimming and snorkeling are strictly optional and must only be done by capable swimmers; by entering the water, you confirm you possess the necessary skills, understand open-water risks, and assume responsibility. Speedboat rides can be bumpy due to open sea conditions, making them unsuitable for infants, pregnant women, or those with tension or mobility issues; participation is at your own risk. The company is not liable for the actions of other participants or third parties. Engaging with third-party vendors violates safety protocols, causing immediate forfeiture of all further service.
Reviews(6,090)
Needed more time at the last stop for bathing. The food was delicious at Nativa Island. Wished they served fresh island fruits as well. Our guide Angel was very thorough with details. He looked out for All of us.
Angel, our tour guide, explained everything in great detail and made the experience enjoyable. The boat captain was amazing—he really knows how to handle the boat. Watching him navigate and surf the waves was incredibly impressive. The snorkeling was amazing, and the beach and islands were absolutely beautiful. Lunch was served a bit cold, but it was still good. I especially enjoyed the fish. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and I highly recommend this tour!
Great boating and party experience. A must do when you come to Cartagena. Leis was a great tour guide, she made the tour fun and informative. And gave us the full break down prior to going to each island which was greatly appreciated. I would do this again. 10 out of 10 experience.
Antonio and his crew was amazing, very informative, friendly down the Earth. Extremely safe , definitely go out with them again.
This was the best experience ever !!! First time in Cartagena i highly recommend this !! You learn a lot and have a bawl!!! You won’t regret, shoutout to ROY and the team!!!! Book it!
Edwin, Aqua Men and Captain did an amazing job very informative, kept everyone safe and entertained with the jams. BOOK WITH THEM!!!
Fantastic day trip with a group of 8 . Weather was fantastic and the first stop was the most relaxing stop with clear water. Our guide Leis was exceptional and brought the vibes.The whole crew brought great energy and the boat captain Victor and "Aquaman" added to a great experience. Only thing I wish is that we spent more time on the first island before moving on to Cholon. If you have the time make sure you take the trip don't miss out.
The easy and smooth boat ride back to Cartagena was the highlight....not!. It was rough but the captain did an amazing job despite the big swells.
Jhon was a great guide, made sure everyone was having a good time. great beaches and warm water, normal bumpy ride back but was very fun, would recommend
Amazing trip. Loved the islands and also the interesting fun facts we were given by the guides Miguel and Angel! Can only recommend
