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Cartagena: Baru Beach Club Day or Island Hopping (Don't Overpay)

Name: Cartagena: Baru Beach Club Day or Island Hopping (Don't Overpay)
Brand: Travel Latin America
SKU: 383344P3
Price: 20.55 USD
Rating: 4.0 (61 reviews)

Cartagena, Colombia

Cartagena All Day Island Hopping Party Meal and Refreshments

From $20.55

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

7 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

What's Included

Tour Guide
Boarding Pass
Lunch & Drink (5-Stops)
Snorkeling Equipment (5-Stops)
Safety Vests (5-Stops)
Passenger Boat Shuttle (5-Stops)

Island Rentals: Inflatables & Jet skis (Optional)
Island Consumption for Parasols & Beach Beds (Subject to Consumption)
27.000 COP Tourist Port Tax Cash Fee (5-Stops)
15.000 COP Tourist Port Tax Cash Fee (Tierra Bomba)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Monumento Santander
Centro, Cartagena, Cartagena Province, Bolivar, Colombia
Please arrive early & account for traffic. Meeting point is at the Monumento Santander where the host will meet you. This location appears on Uber. Locate the statue that is in the middle of a roundabout. Please be ready to show your voucher for a quick check in process.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
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 60 travelers

Operated by Travel Latin America

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.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Featured review

Matylda_U

Kevin and his crew were amazing! We had the best time and got to see the best of what the Rosario Islands had to offer. I would recommend the 6 stop experience!

Reviews

4.0

61 reviews

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Beauty and the Boat

Sara_P, Mar 2024

We had such a fun time on this tour! The water is so beautiful, the guides were great, the food was DELICIOUS, and the massage I got was even amazing. I read a lot of the other reviews that complained about the boat, and the boat was bumpy on the way back… but it’s a BOAT! The drivers did the best they could and our guide, Kevin, made sure no one sat in the front so they didn’t get bumped around too much (which I was slightly sad about cause I LOVE sitting in the front). Party Island was not really my jam, but the concept was still very cool. It was a fantastic tour and Kevin was amazing. Would absolutely recommend!

Must do activity! Solo traveler Reviews Island Hopping

Brian_S, Mar 2024

Had a great time with Kevin and his team as we hopped the islands on this trip. Affordable and extremely fun. We went to a bunch of cool different islands which offered a diversity of experiences and amazing (and affordable) food. The water was beautiful and the people were so nice. It felt completely safe. Kevin was super accommodating and an amazing host to me and the people I met while there. This is a MUST DO if you are staying in Cartagena. Definitely worth a day worth of the trip. Made friends with the others that did the trip with me and it was overall an amazing experience.

Great experience

Ralph_C, Mar 2024

Great experience! Staff was wonderful and helpful. The different islands were beautiful and the coral reef was amazing. Get stuff from vendors before you leave (water, hats, water-proof phone case, beer).

Memorable Beach Excursion

Matylda_U, Mar 2024

Kevin and his crew were amazing! We had the best time and got to see the best of what the Rosario Islands had to offer. I would recommend the 6 stop experience!

WILL NOT GET ANYTHING YOU PAID FOR .

Mache_C, Mar 2024

This experience wasn’t great. The boat we were promised from Cartagena wasn’t received. We spent 1-2 hours in a cramped van with little to no leg room because the water was too choppy. We were told by the tour guide Kevin to request a partial refund because we couldn’t get the boat. Once we arrived, we were told by Kevin that we had access to the chairs, umbrellas, and lounge chairs. Once he left, Jose (other tour guide) and the waiter told us we didn’t have access and would have to pay 20 pesos. They continued to explain that it’s usually 50 pesos but for us we’d get a deal, “that’s not that much USD”. It was a bit absurd and we felt taken advantage of. The other 2 ladies that were a part of the tour had their sunglasses stolen and it was just unpleasant from then on out. Kevin came back with the other group and confirmed we should not have been charged and to request a partial refund. My friends and I requested this, per the tour guides guidance, and was denied. Do not book with these fraudsters. There are other tours that are much better .

Response from Host, Mar 2024

This guest and friends, did not arrive to the correct meeting point and conducted a different tour that WASN'T WITH US. More than likely, the guest went with another operator since lots of agencies conduct similar tours to the islands and meet in the same area.

You do end up overpaying

Gris_C, Mar 2024

The only two stars are for the location as in the beach had a nice shore to swim in. The tour guides were okay, but clearly did not plan out the logistics with the beach club access, we were told one thing and got another. So you do end up overpaying for beach club access, lounge chairs and the drinks were not good.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Horrible

Adam_R, Mar 2024

We arrived out front of Hotel Monterrey at 0745AM. Guides gathering the groups did not know of our reservation. No one from the tour operator answered the phone when the guides said they didnt have our names. Viator was the only one to respond. They could also not get a response from this operator. Wasted time and money on transportation to get there. Don't book with this operator. I believe it's a scam. Book the more expensive one on Get Your Guide.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

This guest showed up at the wrong meeting point and thus did not attend our actual tour.

Good day at the beach

Oghenetega_O, Feb 2024

The beach was beautiful. I wasn’t expecting the boat to be so small but it’s OK. It was a relaxing day on the beach and there weren’t too many people.

Trip to Baru

Natasha_R, Feb 2024

I had fun with my friends to Baru. The food was good. The local vendors can be aggravating. The water was clear and warm.

Fun in the sun on a quick day boat run.

Paulette_S, Feb 2024

We took the Baru excursion and had an amazing time. The guide was friendly and patient with us(he had to repeat himself a few times). I kept asking questions and he was able to answer quickly. His recommendations to keep on life vests made me feel he cared about our safety and that was definitely a plus. This is a great experience for those people that are afraid of being ill on boats, because this was such a quick ride, you're there before you even realize it. My mom hates boats, but said she'd enjoyed this excursion immensely. I was honestly apprehensive about ordering the fish for lunch, but I felt that'd be a fitting island meal. I'm so glad I did. It was well Seasoned, crispy on the outside moist and flaky inside. Coconut flavored rice was very good and the salad had a nice dressing, tangy and delicious. My mouth is watering thinking about it even now. They served cocktails and I had a juice made from tomate de Arbol a fruit I'd never had before. It was delicious. They have clear precise directions/instructions and that reassured me that they knew exactly what they were doing. We loved it. If interested in an excursion, this is the one you want to do.

For a Younger Crowd

Lawrence_P, Jan 2024

The boat used on this trip is small, cramped and bounced around a lot. Not a pleasant experience at all going out to the islands or returning. I wouldn't call it a "deluxe" tour. On a positive note, our guide was friendly and helpful. This tour seems more suited to a younger crowd.

Great Crew and Amazing Excursion

Jade_T, Jan 2024

Great excursion. Chose this one due to the price (the island-hopping excursions are all the same, I was told, regardless of price). Glad I did. My friend and I got the entire experience. The three guides were wonderful--very knowledgeable and helpful and very patient. We never felt rushed and they warned us on how to handle the locals on the islands who would approach us for solicitations (massages, jewelry, art, etc.). One of the tourists had her credit card charged twice after paying for a massage for her mother and the guide helped to get it refunded for her--he conducted this business on our way back to shore. We were impressed by his patience and perseverance--he did not stop until it was resolved. The guides were very professional and organized. I highly recommend this company. The boat was in good shape and captain was a great operator. The Reggaeton music they played was entertaining and appropriately chosen for this excursion--wish I would've asked for the playlist.

Bad overall

Phara_D, Dec 2023

They are the worst, don't book them. They don't care about anything even if you are sick. They might agree with something then don't do it. Don't trust them at all.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Hello, we can't refund guests within 24 hours since we book our boats based on the number of bookings a day before. I'm sorry.

Attrape touriste

Aurelien_F, Apr 2024

Les activités sans intérêts s'enchaînent au rythme des vendeurs de rue qui vous harcèlent. A part leur dire "no gracias" toute la journée, on a pas le temps de faire grand chose. Les plages ne sont pas du tout paradisiaque, c'est juste des plages. Journée ennuyante