Tayrona by sea
Description
Travelers will tour the bays of Tayrona Park through the sea. Without long walks, we will stop at Cinto, Playa Cristal and Concha. They will pass through Taganga, Garnet, Chengue and Gayraca.
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Itinerary
We will meet at 8:30 am at the Santa Marta International Marina. From there we will leave in a boat towards the end of Tayrona Park, specifically to the Bay of Cinto. During this 1.5-hour sea tour you will be able to see the Tayrona bays from the sea with the Sierra Nevada in the background. When we arrive at the belt, we can walk along a paradisiacal beach, sunbathe or snorkel. We will visit the old mother, a river mouth full of crabs and other animals. At 12 am we will start the return journey and we will pass by Playa Cristal, very famous for its transparent waters, where we will enjoy a delicious lunch by the sea. We will bathe and do a little snorkeling. At 3 pm we will return to the boat to visit Bahía Concha. We will enjoy the sea and its white sand. At 4.30 we will start our return to the International Marina of Santa Marta where we can watch the sunset while having a cold drink !!. Write me it will be a pleasure
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(81)
Great experience. We stopped in Baião Cinto and went visiting other beaches on the way back to Santa Marta. Yes, the sea was upset on the first stretch. But then it improved. We picked fish for lunch. It was great
Nice tour! As one of the few, they really go quite far into the park. It is a nice boat and you can enjoy nature during the trip. The beaches themselves were a bit disappointing
The boat is 1/3 the size to go there. Once you are there, it is beautiful. It is also 1/3 the size it should be going back to Santa Marta.
Very nice day by boat, the ride can be hectic at times, but the beaches are worth it. The tour was only in Spanish, although the ticket said it would be in English. Otherwise, great day, I recommend!
Wonderful experience. The captain and mate were excellent and the sites and beaches magnificent. Lunch was generously sized and delicious. Great value for the money.
Thank you very much for your kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, the beautiful beaches, and the service from the captain and crew. It's also great to know that you liked the lunch and felt the tour offered good value. We hope to welcome you back on board soon for another wonderful day at sea.
The beaches were beautiful but our guide was not informative, did not speak English,and we booked an English speaking tour, and he did not make our experience fun
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the beauty of the beaches. We sincerely apologize if that day we did not have bilingual crew available as expected. We understand how important clear communication is for the experience, and we regret that this affected your enjoyment. We appreciate your comments and will continue working to ensure better language support in the future. Warm regards,
We headed out of Santa Marta harbor in the 33 foot boat and I was glad the tour had only 9 customers so we had a choice of seats. The ride to Bay of Cinta took 50 minutes and the pilot did an excellent job navigating the ocean swells (which were 10’ in some areas). Cinta was beautiful and we were the first boat to arrive so only the guys renting chairs were there. We could walk down the beach to find a private area for sunning and swimming for 2 hours. Area for snorkeling was available too. We next headed back south to the next beach for lunch and swimming. This beach is closer to SM so more crowded. Snorkeling was not very good at this stop. We rented a cabana for 70k COP. We left this beach and went to the final beach, even closer to SM. This stop was not necessary and made the day too long. The seas had calmed a bit on the way home and we chose to sit in the back of the boat so we got wet from the spray but it felt good. Our captain did a great job and Felipe was super friendly and had enough English to explain when boat was leaving each beach and take our lunch order. The crew provided lots of cold water, fruit in the morning, and chips in the afternoon. The first beach was spectacular and we are boaters and found the ride exhilarating but the day was too long and last stop should be eliminated.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share such a detailed review. We’re glad to hear that you enjoyed the first beach, the ride across the swells, and the service from our captain and Felipe. It’s great to know you appreciated the cold water, fruit, and snacks throughout the day. We also appreciate your suggestion about the itinerary. The third stop is included to offer guests the opportunity to see different beaches and enjoy more time in the water, but we understand that preferences can vary and your feedback is valuable for us. We’re happy you found the ride exciting and that the crew helped make the day enjoyable. We hope to welcome you again for another adventure along the Tayrona coast.
The boat was going way to fast on very rough seas. My wife was scared to death & we were both betting absolutely drenched sitting at the back the whole trip was very freighting
Thank you for sharing your experience. We are truly sorry that the sea conditions made the ride feel frightening for you and your wife. Unfortunately, the sea was very rough that day. Even so, the trip operated with official authorization to depart, and at no point were you in danger. Our captain is experienced and trained to navigate safely under these conditions, always prioritizing passenger safety. We understand that being seated at the back can also mean getting much wetter, especially in choppy seas, and we regret how uncomfortable this felt for you. We appreciate your feedback and are sorry this part of the experience affected your day.
Great daytrip, super friendly crew, group is not too big, you go to 3 beautiful beaches, snorkel, swim, have a lovely lunch, and before you know… the day has flown by! Best boattrip to Tayrona beaches from Santa Marta if you ask me
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a great day exploring the Tayrona beaches with us. Our crew takes pride in creating a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and we're glad you enjoyed the small group setting, snorkeling, swimming, the beautiful beaches, and the tasty lunch. It means a lot to us that you consider this the best boat trip to Tayrona from Santa Marta — we hope to welcome you back on board soon for another unforgettable experience! Warm regards, The Veleros Santa Marta Team ⛵🌴🌊
Our boat tour at Tayrona National Park was an incredible experience. The water was pristine and clear, and the weather was absolutely perfect. We visited three beaches—Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Concha—and all of them were amazing and had their own unique charm. Lunch was included at Playa Cristal and we ate very well; the fried fish was cooked to perfection! A few tips for future travelers: The Captain: Our captain, Didier, is a total gem. The ride to the beaches was a bit rocky due to huge waves, but he is very skilled and managed to minimize the impact as much as possible. Seating Strategy: Keep in mind that if you sit at the back of the boat, you feel the waves less but you will get splashed. If you sit at the front, you feel the waves to the fullest, but we got off the ride with minimal splashes. Sun Protection: Bring sunscreen! The sun here doesn't mess around (I ended up with a sunburn). Would definitely recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that your experience in Tayrona was so enjoyable and that you appreciated the beauty of Cinto, Playa Cristal, and Concha — each truly has its own magic. We're also happy to hear you enjoyed the lunch, especially the fried fish, and that Captain Didier made you feel safe and comfortable despite the waves. Your tips about seating and sun protection are excellent and will surely help future travelers prepare. Thank you again for recommending us — we’d be delighted to welcome you back on board for another unforgettable adventure! Warm regards, The Veleros Santa Marta Team ⛵🌞🌴
