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8-Hour Boat Tour to Cholón with Music Lunch and Drinks

Name: 8-Hour Boat Tour to Cholón with Music Lunch and Drinks
Brand: COSTEÑA TRAVEL
SKU: 369276P1
Price: 100.00 USD
Rating: 4.5 (48 reviews)

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8 Hour Boat Tour to Cholon with Music Lunch and Drinks

8 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
All Fees and Taxes
Lunch
Soda/Pop
They can bring extra drinks if they like
Medical assistance

Return to the Hotel

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

Plaza Cervantes
Cl. 32, La Matuna, Cartagena de Indias, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
Go to the Plaza Cervantes, in front of the Clock Tower

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

08:00 AM

End point

LA BOCA DEL PUENTE
La Boca del Puente, El Centro, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia
The tour ends at the wooden Pegasus Pier, it is easy to take a taxi to your hotel.

Pickup details

In the neighborhoods of Getsemaní and Centro Histórico, large tourist buses cannot enter, our guides will pick you up at your hotels and take you walking to the meeting point.

What To Expect

Islas de Rosario

4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers

No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Featured review

Antonio_S

The people leading the excursion were very hospitable. They know how to have a party and were prepared to give us one. The water was choppy coming back, but our captain maneuvered the boat so that we were not so uncomfortable. Great job Captain, DJ, dancers and crew.

Reviews

4.5

48 reviews

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Use another boat company!!

Dachae_W, Apr 2024

The there was good and they made sure everyone came and didn’t leave anyone behind. They could have had mini water bottles and not just beer I mean it is very hot. The hosts had their food before we did and their plates were full as an adults plate should be. Our plates were like jail trays or a kids school lunch. On the ride back he was driving soo fast d stone was soo scared telling him to slow down but he didn’t. He sped and shook us all to pick his gf up and drop her home by boat and then dropped us off. He drove well after he picked her up. The island itself was awesome! Orlando was awesome! That boat driver and those baby plates was not worth $100

The island was a vibe

Shonemeca_H, Apr 2024

The vibe was great, but here is why I gave a 3 🌟 star. The food came out cold. In the description what was included was soda/pop, beer. I was told by the tour guide that I would have to purchase my own drink (soda) because it wasn't included and only beer came with the package. Which I don't drink. However the beer wasn't offered to my friends. So once back on the boat returning the driver was going real fast. I ask the tour guide to have him to slow down because we were literally bouncing up out of our seats in the back. He laughed and said no he wouldn't tell him...so I asked for a life vest, which was never offered to any passenger on the tour which is crazy and dangerous. Being in that much body of water everyone regardless if they could swim should have had on a vest. Once I got off, I told the tour guide my friends never got their beer. He stated oh they are in the freezer and for them to grab them. By that time we were over the entire tour and told him to keep them! Again the island 🏝 was a vibe just the experience with the tour option I decided to go with.

Amazing service

Nancy_C, Apr 2024

Amazing host !our host jaseff or ( Jeff ) was very kind and attentive . I Had a blast on this tour the food was very tasteful . Overall recommend this Experience

Great Time

Antonio_S, Apr 2024

We had a good time! The...

Zahria_W, Jan 2024

We had a good time! The food was delicious and the captain was great! The music was a vibe as well. I would recommend this for a fun day at sea.

Response from Host, Jan 2024

Thank you very much for your comment and for evaluating our service. Your recommendations help us whenever you want to come to Cartagena, we will be happy to welcome you.

Horrible

Tara_R, Jan 2024

If you ever have to bring your own towel be warned this may not be for you. Dirty disorganized and inconvenient

Response from Host, Jan 2024

I am sorry that the experience was not to your liking and that you could not enjoy the experience to the fullest. We appreciate your comment, it helps to improve our services.

Colombia

octaviaosmond08, Oct 2023

We had an excellent time would highly recommend shout out to Carmelo he made sure we had a blast also played good music

Response from Host, Oct 2023

Thank you very much for sharing your experience with us, delighted to receive your recommendation.

Awesome Day in Cholon!

MarshayJeter, Oct 2023

This experience was like no other..partying in the ocean! If you have a fear of waste deep water...you may want to rethink this trip. It was a great one for my friends and I!

Response from Host, Oct 2023

I am glad to know that this experience was the best for you, thank you for your recommendation and for choosing us as your trusted agency.

We had an amazing time...

Sandra_P, Aug 2023

We had an amazing time and experience the boat ride was awesome. Our sight seeing was very good as well. We were able to see where Pablo Escobar plane sunk. The island was definitely a vibe.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

I am glad that you liked the activity very much, thank you for choosing us as your trusted agency, our clients are our priority

Cholon!

Tijuanda_R, Aug 2023

The most memorable part is the music, the new friends you make and the fish! Omg! Order the fish if you can! So good!

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for trusting us and choosing us as your agency, we love to know that you had fun and that you liked everything a lot.

Safe partying

Grace_H, Aug 2023

I want interested in touring different islands and getting off for short periods of time. So I chose this tour. I knew I wanted to go and pay at the Cholon Island, AND THIS TOUR WAS PERFECT. From the tour guide Melanis, she is the absolute best. Very patient, nice abs most of all very fun. The plan Island was fun, so different people all in one location with the same goal of having a good time. The food was great and well needed to feed the drinks. One of the best tours I’ve been on.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you for choosing us as your trusted agency and I am delighted to know that you enjoyed the activity. That you have an excellent day is our priority once again. Thank you for your appreciation. Knowing you is very important to us.

Extremely disappointing.

Annie_B, Aug 2023

The meetup location changed twice the morning of the tour. We ended up standing outside for an hour and a half waiting for the company to get organized and lead us to the boat. Very dissatisfied with the organization. Additionally, the water at the island was filthy and there were many vendors in your face from the time you arrived to the time you left. Do not recommend this tour or this company at all.

Response from Host, Aug 2023

Thank you very much for letting us know your point of view, regarding the tour, it is very important for us to know your experience, in order to improve our services day by day. We are sorry for the waiting time you had to board the boat, the daily logistics vary a lot due to the traffic in the collection and the waiting time at the dock, your comment will allow us to improve every day so that our clients are satisfied with our services On the other hand, Cholon is a public destination where we as an agency unfortunately cannot control the flow of vendors, and in terms of dirt we cannot control it either, and some people who visit the place do not always take care of the environment and tend to throw everything into the sea. once the destination is left alone, it proceeds to be cleaned. Our clients are our priority and we are always with the best attitude to provide an excellent service, the Costeña Travel Team will always be at your disposal for whatever you need! We regret what happened.

Party island

Marianne_L, Jul 2023

Bring lots of Columbian pesos to pay cash for hookah, riding sea-doo, extra drinks. Customers negotiate prices for everything. The local vendors on the island charge a 15% fee if customers use credit cards. Their exchange rate to accept foreign currency is 40% worse than the rest of Columbia. Local island salespeople circulate through the crowd. They sell souvenirs, massages, and water activities. This is an excursion for people who enjoy standing in the water in the sun, drinking, partying for a few hours.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Thank you very much for letting us know your point of view regarding the tour, it is very important for us to read this, in order to improve our services day by day, we hope you take with you the best memories of our city, TEAM COSTEÑA TRAVEL will always be at your disposal for whatever you need, thank you very much for your comment!

Phone got stolen

Nora_S, Jul 2023

I was robbed on this tour. The party island it’s self was nice and a lot of fun but when we got off the boat someone cut my bag and took my phone out of the back pack. It seemed like the tour ppl were well aware of things like that happening too. Don’t bring a pack back if u do go and bring cash only.

Response from Host, Jul 2023

Miss Nora, we regret what happened with the theft of your belongings, unfortunately once the guide realized what had happened at the pier, he requested help from the police, the respective investigations were carried out and there was no satisfactory response from they. Yes, we would like to make it clear that the theft did not occur during the tour, but after they arrived at the Pegasos pier. We are again sorry for what happened.

Must Go!

Geralda_L, Jun 2023

Omg! We had such a wonderful time! A must experience. The best island experience tour! Cholon was more than I expected! The food was the best I've tasted in cartagena Colombia hands down! It was 10 of us and we all loved it!

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We are very pleased to know that the tour met all your expectations as a group. We appreciate you taking the time to share your lovely comment. Once again, thank you very much for choosing us. Us as your trusted agency. We hope you come back soon!

Beautiful experience!

Bianca_C, Jun 2023

This tour was amazing! Great food, people and the vibe was unmatched! I would definitely recommend! Great music, scenery and the whole experience was very nice.

Response from Host, Jun 2023

We are very pleased to know that the tour met all your expectations. We appreciate that you have taken time to share your beautiful comment. Once again, thank you very much for choosing us as your trusted agency.

Best tour in Cartagena

Candace_B, May 2023

One of the best beaches we visited with the most clear blue waters fresh food served right to your table. I ordered lobster platter that was divine fresh out the ocean seasoned to perfection with a coconut rice tht was just divine. You can bring a speaker to play your own good music. Bring towels and beverages (May pay extra but worth it especially if you want top shelf liquor) you meet sooo many other ppl. We ate drank sang dance laughed all in the water and I can’t to get back to visit again.

Response from Host, May 2023

It is very important for us to know about your experiences, so we appreciate that you took the time to share your beautiful comment. Once again, thank you very much for choosing us as your trusted agency.

Best day ever

gpalmer88, Apr 2023

The whole experience was amazing. Andrianno was a great host and very attentive. If you’re looking to drink, dance and be social, this is the experience you want. 1-10, it’s a 10.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Thank you very much for taking the time to share your opinion, for us it is very satisfying to know that the experience met all your expectations, our clients are our priority and we always look for a way to make them feel confident, thank you for choosing us, we will always be there service and disposition!

CAUTION ONLY CHOLON

Shekia_S, Mar 2023

This tour was very fun but DO NOT go on this tour expecting what is advertised. I booked it because it specifically says "We will go to the Rosario Islands to spend some time bathing and partying in the Piscinita located in front of Isla Grande. Our guide will give you a brief overview of the history of this fortification and you will take a panoramic view of the San Fernando fort. At 11:30 we will leave for our main destination *CHOLON*". However, you do not stop at Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica or any other islands. You really only stop at Cholon ALL DAY. There is a quick stop but it isn't on an island or a site to learn or really do anything. It was in the middle of the water where you can jump out and buy a drink or oysters from nearby boats. It was beautiful though. However, I REPEAT there are no actual activities. DO NOT BOOK IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE THAN CHOLON. You don't learn any history, you don't see any other islands. When you get to Cholon you have to buy everything & people will constantly try to sell you everything under the sun. That's just Cartagena in general but it's so funny to see in the water. The lunch is great and they do provide the advertised two beers as well. Cholon gets pretty packed and becomes basically a beach/Caribbean sea party, which is pretty fun. We actually got there before 11:30 so it felt really long but it gave us some time with our group before it got packed. We went on Saturday so there was a DJ and he was really good. Overall, this is definitely a fun tour. However, I thought I would see more islands and learn about Fuerte de San Fernando de Bocachica so I was disappointed.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Thank you for leaving your comment! We as Agencia Costeña Travel are sorry that we have not been able to meet all your expectations on this occasion, but believe me that we try very hard to ensure that our clients have fun and enjoy our services a lot, we regret everything that happened, but we thank you for You have given us your opinion because it helps us to work on your disagreements and improve to offer an excellent service.