The 13 Snorkelling Trips in Colombia That Earn Their Price

1.Excursion to the Rosario Islands with Lunch and Snorkeling

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

Sail from Cartagena to Isla Grande and Barú aboard Bona Vida Catamaranes. You’ll get snorkeling equipment, lunch, soft drinks, music, shaded seating, and time to swim from the boat. This is a spacious, relaxed day on the water, not a beach-hopping or all-inclusive party cruise.

“We had a fantastic time up until the second island stop where some guys came up to the boat offering banana boat rides. They took us out and threw us off the banana and they “helped” us back on and in doing so ripped my husbands gold chain off his neck. My advice don’t wear any jewelry and you will have a great day.”

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2.5-Island Trip by Boat with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 82 reviews · from $89

Spend 10 hours on a luxury sports boat from Cartagena, visiting Bocachica, Rosario Islands, Isla Grande, Cholon, and Playa Tranquila. Swim, snorkel over coral and a sunken plane, eat fish or chicken, sample seafood, and watch bioluminescent plankton at night with an English or Spanish guide.

“Brilliant tour. Boat was fun! The bioluminescence plankton was so cool, a must if you do this trip. The food was nice. The only thing we weren't too keen on was Cholon island. It was really busy, party place (maybe this is what you're after) standing in the water that just felt dirty. But other than that an amazing trip! We loved it!”

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3.Half Day Snorkeling Tour Caye Caulker

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $80Top rated

Join Black Lion Adventures in Caye Caulker for a three-hour snorkel outing led by guides such as Dylan, Zoe, Miles, or Alexa. Visit tarpon, coral gardens, South Channel, and Shark and Ray Alley, with gear, fruit, water, park fees, and underwater photos included.

“A must do! I traveled with my three young adults, who all said this is an experience they will remember for the rest of their lives. Dylan and Zoe were great communicators. They were very flexible and went above and beyond to make our experience smooth and exciting. They recommended the best mode of travel from Belize to Caye Caulker, and I'm glad we followed their advice. We specifically booked with Black Lion Adventures because we wanted to experience a snorkeling trip without being required to wear life jackets, as we are all experienced swimmers. We really appreciated the guide, Alexa, who showed us all the fish, named them, and…”

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4.5 Islands Tour from Cartagena Including Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 62 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $100

Spend a full day around Cartagena’s Rosario Islands, with a bilingual guide, snorkeling, lunch, Cholon, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila Baru. Guides such as John, Rafa, Luis, Randy, and Giovanni have led past departures, but the main draw is the busy mix of beaches, boats, history, and social stops.

“We had an amazing time! John our tour guide was great! They picked us up from our hotel which was a plus for that early in the morning.”

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5.5 Islands Boat Tour with Lunch, Snorkeling, & Bar

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 39 reviews · 11h 30m · from $159

Spend about 11.5 hours sailing from Cartagena to Bocachica, Isla Grande, San Martín de Pajarales, Cholón, and Agua Azul. You get hotel pickup, a shrimp cocktail, lunch, snorkeling gear, bilingual guiding, beach time, and a nighttime plankton stop.

“A little confusing with the added plankton activity; I should’ve known better that the bus would make me arrive late back to Cartagena for my flight. I would’ve liked a little more explanation in English but the guide mostly spoke Spanish once the rest of the English speakers left”

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6.Magdalena: Tayrona Park Cruise with Snorkeling & Beaches

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 39 reviews · 7 hours · from $70

Meet the Tranquila boat at Santa Marta’s International Marina for a seven-hour cruise to Tayrona Park. Snorkel at Remanso and Granate, relax at Concha Bay, and enjoy fish lunch, fruit, chips, water, and equipment. English and Spanish support is available, with Felipe named among the guides.

“Fuimos en la fecha en la que el parque tayrona esta cerrado, pero nos llevaron a taganga, playa inca inca y el almuerzo muy rico Felipe y los demas guías de su equipo espectaculares, siempre muy atentos. Lo recomiendo bastante”

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7.Sisiguaca Beach Hike with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 13 reviews · 4 hours - 270 minutes · from $70

Meet Humberto or another bilingual guide at Parque de los Novios, ride to Taganga, then hike 30 to 40 minutes along the coast to Sisiguaca Beach. You will have time to snorkel, rest, enjoy a snack, and learn about Taganga’s fishing culture and nearby marine life.

“The tour was absolutely great! Humberto gave us a really unique and amazing experience.”

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8.5 Islands Premium Tour with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 10 reviews · from $96

Spend a full day by speedboat among Tierra Bomba, Rosario, Cholon, Agua Azul, and Barú. A bilingual guide leads the trip, with lunch, beach chairs, and snorkeling goggles included. The main tour ends around 4 pm, while an optional plankton stop can extend the day.

“In general, well, they should clearly specify to the tourist that it is a recreational tour and not a party and liquor tour, it was uncomfortable and annoying to be waiting for people who were not interested in the total tour but only in the place where they were going to party and then wait for them to that they ride more people who didn't go on the tour with the rest.”

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9.5 Rosario Islands Tour with Snorkeling and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $128

Spend eight hours on a sports boat from Cartagena, stopping at Bocachica, Rosario reef, party-minded Cholón, Agua Azul, and Playa Tranquila. Guide David and crew member El Peluche have earned praise for handling wet weather and keeping the day moving. Lunch, water, snacks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Snorkeling was marginal as masks only due to past Covid - no snorkels. Lunch was delicious as the fish was tasty and spiced just right - tender and flaky. The waist deep water restaurant near shore was a blast with Cerviche and great Latin music and dancers on boats”

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10.5 Rosario Islands, Full party with drinks, Snorkeling and lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $132

Spend eight hours by speedboat exploring Bocachica, Isla Grande, Cholón, a private island, and Playa Tranquila. You’ll snorkel near Pablo Escobar’s submerged plane, eat a choice of lunch, enjoy limited drinks and music, and finish with a beach stop. English and Spanish guides are available.

“It was nice. Just felt rushed in the snorkeling section.”

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11.Tour to Playa Tranquila with Snorkeling + Luminous Plankton and Parasol

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 7 hours · from $76

You’ll travel by air-conditioned bus and fast boat from Cartagena to Playa Tranquila on Barú. The package includes lunch, a welcome cocktail, beach facilities, snorkeling, and a night swim with luminous plankton. English and Spanish guides are offered, with hotel pickup in selected northern districts.

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12.SANTAMARTA: TOUR Remanso, Taganga, Playa Grande Lunch and Snorkeling Included

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 4 reviews · 8 hours · from $56Best value

Spend eight hours around Taganga, Remanso, and Playa Grande with hotel pickup, van and boat transfers, 35 minutes of snorkeling, lunch, beach time, and Spanish-speaking guide service. The package costs $56 and includes snorkeling photos, but confirm equipment and transport details before booking.

“Do not do this excursion. It is a waste of money and time. They pick you up in a bus that is barely running and no air-conditioning And overpacked. They say they take you to three different beaches, but that is not true. It is a complete lie. The bus picks you up from your hotel and drops you off at the first “beach” but it is only to board a panga to go snorkeling. That is not visiting a beach, stopping to load on a boat is a transfer then the second beach is not a beach either you stop at a bunch of rocks and they say you’re…”

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13.BARÚ Playa blanca with SNORKELING INCLUDED

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3 reviews · 7 hours · from $61

Spend seven hours visiting Barú and Playa Blanca from Cartagena, with round-trip transport, a native guide, snorkeling, activity photos, and a Caribbean lunch with fish, pork, or vegetarian choices. Hotel pickup serves Bocagrande, El Laguito, Castillogrande, and selected central meeting points.

“it was overall ok. we had issues with the boat that didn't have a ladder so going in and out of the boat was not really fun plus it ran out of gas in the middle of the water so we had to be carried by another boat. overall ok, seeing raccoons was nice.”

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