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A full‑day speedboat trip from Cartagena to Isla del Encanto in Corales del Rosario Natural Park. Expect clear water, a buffet lunch, kayaks, loungers and an optional oceanarium visit.
A full‑day speedboat trip from Cartagena to Isla del Encanto in Corales del Rosario Natural Park. Expect clear water, a buffet lunch, kayaks, loungers and an optional oceanarium visit.
The morning light off Cartagena’s Bocagrande tosses silver onto the harbor as a compact speedboat cuts a 60‑minute line toward Isla del Encanto. Salt spray and the thrum of the engine set the tempo; the island’s pale sand waits like a quiet stage, and the Corales del Rosario reef beyond dares you into the shallows.
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Operated by Colombia Travel · Cartagena, Bolívar
The morning light off Cartagena’s Bocagrande tosses silver onto the harbor as a compact speedboat cuts a 60‑minute line toward Isla del Encanto. Salt spray and the thrum of the engine set the tempo; the island’s pale sand waits like a quiet stage, and the Corales del Rosario reef beyond dares you into the shallows.
This day trip moves through a marine park created in the 1970s to protect coral communities formed on raised Pleistocene platforms. The coral and seagrass flats shape clear, warm water and shelter green turtles and rays; the local islands have long been part of coastal livelihoods from small‑scale fishing to hospitality for Cartagena’s visitors.
On arrival at the Isla del Encanto hotel pier, guests can choose free exploration, a guided beach walk, or kayak the nearshore flats provided in the tour. A buffet lunch samples coastal Colombian flavors—fried fish, coconut rice and tropical fruit—before afternoons are spent in the pool, on loungers, or snorkeling close to shore.
Practical details: departures leave from La Bodeguita pier (Gate 3) early morning and return by late afternoon; the full excursion lasts roughly eight hours. Expect strong sun and warm, shallow water; currents around reefs can shift so stick to marked swimming areas. The optional oceanarium visit costs extra and offers curated encounters with dolphins and rays.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, secure footwear, and a small dry bag for electronics. If you want a quieter experience, request earlier departures and avoid national holidays when islands fill quickly.
The speedboat crossing to Isla del Encanto typically takes about 60 minutes each way.
Kayaking and pool access are included; snorkeling is commonly available but check if equipment rental fees apply.
Yes—this tour is family‑friendly, though infants must sit on an adult’s lap and operators advise caution around water.
No—the oceanarium is an optional stop with an extra fee (noted around 30,000 COP in the itinerary).
Colombia Travel operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The morning light off Cartagena’s Bocagrande tosses silver onto the harbor as a compact speedboat cuts a 60‑minute line toward Isla del Encanto. Salt spray and the thrum of the engine set the tempo; the island’s pale sand waits like a quiet stage, and the Corales del Rosario reef beyond dares you into the shallows.
The morning light off Cartagena’s Bocagrande tosses silver onto the harbor as a compact speedboat cuts a 60‑minute line toward Isla del Encanto. Salt spray and the thrum of the engine set the tempo; the island’s pale sand waits like a quiet stage, and the Corales del Rosario reef beyond dares you into the shallows.
This day trip moves through a marine park created in the 1970s to protect coral communities formed on raised Pleistocene platforms. The coral and seagrass flats shape clear, warm water and shelter green turtles and rays; the local islands have long been part of coastal livelihoods from small‑scale fishing to hospitality for Cartagena’s visitors.
On arrival at the Isla del Encanto hotel pier, guests can choose free exploration, a guided beach walk, or kayak the nearshore flats provided in the tour. A buffet lunch samples coastal Colombian flavors—fried fish, coconut rice and tropical fruit—before afternoons are spent in the pool, on loungers, or snorkeling close to shore.
Practical details: departures leave from La Bodeguita pier (Gate 3) early morning and return by late afternoon; the full excursion lasts roughly eight hours. Expect strong sun and warm, shallow water; currents around reefs can shift so stick to marked swimming areas. The optional oceanarium visit costs extra and offers curated encounters with dolphins and rays.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen, secure footwear, and a small dry bag for electronics. If you want a quieter experience, request earlier departures and avoid national holidays when islands fill quickly.