Full-Day Catamaran Tour through Tayrona
Description
In this experience, I invite you to enjoy my passions: sailing, the sea, and the beach. This beach is located beneath the highest coastal mountains in the world, where melted snow flows directly into the Caribbean Sea. Tayrona National Natural Park is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Just 34 km from the urban center of Santa Marta, it is one of Colombia’s most important natural parks. It is home to a vast number of species, spread across different ecosystems with varying thermal levels. I invite you to connect with the locals, share with the coastal people, taste the catch of the day, learn about their culture, and, most importantly, have fun! Tayrona Park is CLOSED on the following dates: February 1 – 15 June 1 – 15 October 19 – November 2 But we keep sailing on alternative routes!
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We will meet at 9:00 AM at the Santa Marta International Marina. At 9:30 AM, we will set sail towards our destination. As soon as we leave Santa Marta Bay, we will enter Taganga Bay, a fishing village where tourism has blended with local life. We will continue our journey into Tayrona National Park, passing by Granate Bay, where you can observe traditional artisanal fishing and spot diving schools in action. We will sail past Aguja Island and Playa Brava, heading towards our final destination: Bahía Concha. Here, you can swim, paddle, snorkel, or simply relax and enjoy the stunning surroundings. For lunch, we will indulge in an incredible fresh fish meal (Ceviche). Vegetarian options are available. At 3:30 PM, we will begin our return to the marina—this time, sailing with the wind. We will arrive around 5:00 PM, just in time to enjoy a breathtaking sunset, listen to great local music, and celebrate your visit with us! Let me know if you need any adjustments!
Tayrona National Natural Park is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Just 34 km from the urban center of Santa Marta, it is one of the most important natural parks in the country. The park is home to a vast number of species, distributed across diverse ecosystems with varying thermal levels, ranging from sea level to altitudes of 900 meters.
Next, we will sail to Bahía Concha or Gayraca. Our fellow adventurers can choose between swimming, walking along the beach, snorkeling, paddleboarding, or simply sunbathing on the boat. Bahía Concha is the largest bay in the park. With soft sand and crystal-clear blue waters, it is the perfect spot to enjoy a relaxing beach day.
Upon returning to Santa Marta, we will wait in Santa Marta Bay until 5:00 PM to watch the sunset, for which the city is very famous. According to the locals (Samarios), it is the most beautiful bay in the world.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(52)
An incredible experience, the entire tour is of good quality. I believe they can improve the quality of the lunch, it is very basic.
We booked our tour on TripAdvisor, we hear nothing from these guys. Ok, contact them on WhatsApp to make sure everything is confirmed, the guy is asking me "what boat did you book " I sent him a picture of the boat... He says "What day?" I send him the day.... Then he sends me a cut and paste message of pricing options..... Ummmm ok..... So I find a different number. This person tells me that the boat we booked is not in service. Thanks for letting me know? I had to chase these guys down to find this information... Thank god I didnt rely on this company and the ticketing, because we would have ruined an entire day of our vacation waiting on them to cancel our plans last minute. (after further research, this has happened to several other people as well).
Great crew, beautiful beach, beautiful boat. Overall I highly recommend! Great combination of boat experience and beach relaxing.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the crew, the boat, and the beautiful beach. It’s great to know the mix of sailing and relaxing by the sea made the experience special for you. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back on board soon! Warm regards,
There was a last minute change in the activity by the operator. I was supposed to receive a partial refund but never received it :(
We sincerely apologize for the last-minute change to your activity — it was due to an unexpected operational issue, and we truly regret the inconvenience. If you haven’t received the partial refund yet, please contact the Viator support team directly so they can assist in processing it promptly. We're here to support you if needed. Warm regards, The Veleros Santa Marta Team ⛵
Good service, very pleasant catamaran experience. Recommended if you want a quiet plan. On time, the ceviche is delicious and snorkles. The beach you're going to isn't the most beautiful but it's fine
Gracias por compartir su experiencia. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó del servicio, la puntualidad, el ceviche y la experiencia a bordo del catamarán. Tomamos nota de su comentario sobre la playa y agradecemos su recomendación. ¡Será un gusto recibirlo nuevamente! Cordialmente, El equipo de Veleros Santa Marta ⛵🌊
Misleading trip description....it was a one stop trip to a beach where you stayed for 5 hours, whilst we were expecting a tour around the park and maybe dropping anchor a few times for a snorkel and swim. The service was disappointing too . .Just a couple of paper cups of soft drinks on the boat and with lunch.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear the experience didn’t meet your expectations. However, we would like to clarify that the description of our tour is accurate: it clearly states that the experience includes boat transport to one beach within Tayrona, where guests can relax, swim, snorkel, and enjoy lunch. We do not advertise multiple stops or a tour around the park. We greatly appreciate constructive criticism, as it helps us improve, but we kindly ask that it be based on the actual services offered rather than on a misunderstanding or misreading of the experience description. We hope you were still able to enjoy some aspects of the day and thank you again for your comments. Warm regards, The Veleros Santa Marta Team ⛵🌴
This was a wonderful day trip to enjoy an outstanding beach surrounded by majestic mountain scenery. The crew were super friendly and supported us really well, though it was an all Spanish-speaking crew on our sailing, so it helped a lot that my wife and I speak Spanish and could also help make sure that the other passengers fully understood. The trip to and from the bay was stunningly beautiful and we were very comfortable on the catamaran even though it was quite windy in the morning. The fresh fish for lunch was fantastic, and it was very neat to see the crew catching the fish for us as we cruised along. We ate on the beach rather than on the boat, so don't forget to bring your sunscreen to shore (or ask the crew to bring it when they go back and forth). The beach wasn't crowded and the vendors were walking around but not pushy or any negative behavior. We had an amazing day and this catamaran cruise was a great way to experience a little bit of Tayrona National Park from the sea.
Thank you so much for your thoughtful and detailed review. We’re truly delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful day exploring Tayrona’s beauty from the sea, and that you enjoyed the peaceful beach, the scenery, and the fresh fish lunch — even more so knowing it was caught right on board! We sincerely apologize for not having English-speaking crew available on your sailing. While we do our best to assign bilingual staff, there are occasional exceptions, and we truly appreciate you and your wife stepping in to help bridge the communication for other guests. That was very kind of you. Thank you also for the helpful tips — like bringing sunscreen to shore — and for highlighting the respectful atmosphere on the beach. It was a pleasure having you on board, and we hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable journey through Tayrona’s coastal wonders.
The friendliness of the very good crew and the perfect plan to relax and enjoy the site, without being harassed by vendors or outsiders.
Muchas gracias por su comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutó de un plan relajado y del entorno tranquilo, así como de la amabilidad de nuestra tripulación. Trabajamos con dedicación para ofrecer una experiencia segura, agradable y sin interrupciones. ¡Esperamos recibirlo nuevamente a bordo!
Wonderful experience! Delicious food!! Highly recommended, the team attending on the catamaran is really friendly
The staff is exceptional, the organization is perfect, the beach is beautiful and the food great Highly recommended
Muchísimas gracias por su valioso comentario. Nos alegra profundamente saber que disfrutó de la atención de nuestro equipo, la organización de la experiencia, la belleza de la playa y la calidad de la comida. Comentarios como el suyo nos motivan a seguir brindando experiencias memorables. Será siempre bienvenido a bordo. Cordialmente, El equipo de Veleros Santa Marta ⛵🌴☀️
