Private Boat Rental in Cartagena — Charter to the Islands 2026

A beach club day gives you one island, one experience, one pace. A private boat gives you the entire Rosario Islands archipelago — and lets you decide where you go, how long you stay, and when you come back.

For groups, special occasions, or travelers who simply want full control over their day, a private boat charter is the most complete way to experience the Colombian Caribbean.

What Is a Private Boat Charter in Cartagena

A private boat rental means exclusive use of a vessel and licensed captain for your group. No shared deck with strangers, no fixed route, no group tour constraints. You set the itinerary — the captain makes it happen.

Most private charters include the boat, captain, fuel, cooler, and access to any point in the Rosario Islands archipelago. Beach club entries, snorkeling equipment, and food are arranged separately based on your preferences.

What You Can Do with a Private Boat

The flexibility of a private charter opens up experiences that group tours simply can't offer:

• Island hopping — visit multiple islands in a single day at your own pace
• Snorkeling at selected sites — your captain knows where the best coral reefs are
• Beach club stops — dock at a curated beach club for lunch and return to the boat afterward
• Open water swimming — stop wherever the water calls, no schedules
• Secluded spots — reach beaches that group tours never visit
• Celebrations at sea — birthdays, bachelor trips, proposals, anniversaries

What Nobody Tells You About Private Boat Charters

Most travelers assume a private boat means skipping the dock fee. It doesn't. The Corales del Rosario national park fee (COP 31,500 per person) and Seguro Marítimo (COP 8,800 per person) apply to all visitors entering the national park regardless of how they arrive — by group boat or private charter. Bring cash.

Also: the best snorkeling spots in the Rosario Islands are only accessible by boat. A private charter with a captain who knows the area is the most efficient way to reach them. This is one advantage that beach clubs can't offer.

Private Boat vs Beach Club — Two Different Days

These are not competing options — they serve different types of travelers.

A beach club day gives you a curated environment: assigned seating, included lunch, facilities, service, and a predictable, organized experience. Best for travelers who want to relax in one beautiful place.

A private boat day gives you movement, flexibility, and discovery. Best for travelers who want to explore, cover more ground, and create their own itinerary. Many groups combine both — using the boat to reach a beach club for lunch, then continuing to explore the archipelago in the afternoon.

Private Boat vs Island Hopping Group Tours

Island hopping group tours visit multiple islands on a fixed route with limited time at each stop. They are more affordable per person but offer less control and a shared experience.

A private charter gives your group exclusive use of the boat, your own route, and your own schedule. The cost per person comes down significantly with larger groups. For 6 or more travelers, the difference in per-person price between a group tour and a private charter is often smaller than people expect — and the experience difference is significant.

Our Top 3 Rosario Islands island hopping tour is a great alternative if a private charter is outside your budget.

Who Should Book a Private Boat

• Groups traveling together — friends, families, or corporate groups who want a shared exclusive experience
• Special occasions — birthdays, bachelor and bachelorette trips, anniversary celebrations, proposals
• Flexibility-first travelers — those who want full control over the day without compromising on pace or destination
• Photography and content creators — the access and flexibility of a private boat produces significantly better results

What Affects the Price

Private boat pricing in Cartagena depends on boat size and capacity, duration of the rental, fuel and add-ons included, and season. High season (December to March, July to August) sees higher demand and pricing.

We don't list private charter prices publicly because they depend heavily on group size, itinerary, and date. The fastest way to get a quote is a message — we respond quickly.

We also offer a free custom itinerary for groups who charter a boat with us — mapped to your interests, group size, and available time.

Book a Private Charter or Get a Quote

Tell us your group size, travel dates, and what kind of day you're envisioning — and we'll put together a custom proposal.

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