Colombia Speedboat Tours: Our Top 8

1.Open Bar Sunset Cruise in Catamaran or Speedboat (Best Deal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews · from $20 a head Our pick

Choose a lively speedboat or more relaxed catamaran for a two-hour Cartagena sunset cruise from Centro Histórico. The speedboat suits younger partygoers, with rum, aguardiente, mixers, music, and room for your own drinks. The catamaran welcomes families and includes alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks plus a light snack. Expect a busy dock and Spanish-led service.

“It was an excellent environment to party, meet people and just have fun. The staff was really awesome as well.”

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2.San Andres: Private San Andres Bay Tour by Luxury Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24 reviews · 6 hours · from $450 for the boat, seats 10 Top rated

Spend six hours on a private speedboat around San Andrés with a captain, assistant, cooler, snorkeling gear, and water mat. Mario arranges the outing, with captains such as Luis and assistants including Leider or Denner. Visit Old Point mangroves, Aquarium Key, Rocky Key, El Palito, and White Watta Beach, with time for island lunch.

“A Mário (dono da lancha) é um querido, super atencioso, do começo ao fim. O capitão (Luis) e o marinheiro (Leider), também foram super gentis, seguiram o roteiro que sugerimos, nos levaram a um excelente restaurante (Coco Bay), uns fofos! Adoramos!”

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3.Cartagena: All-Inclusive Rosario Islands Speedboat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 19 reviews · 7 hours · from $85 a head

Spend seven hours crossing from Cartagena to the Rosario Islands by speedboat, with oceanarium entry or snorkeling, a fish lunch at Playa Tranquila, and time at Barú. Your guide speaks Spanish or English, though language quality can vary by departure. Expect spray, hard seats, fast water, and a busy beach stop.

“les îles sont magnifiques et la visite à l'aquarium très intéressante. notre guide ne parlait pas un mot d'anglais, dommage notre espagnol n'est pas suffisamment bon pour tout comprendre.”

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4.Cartagena: Speed Boat Party on the Bay with open bar

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $24 a head

Join a sports boat at Cartagena’s Pegasus Pier for a two-hour evening party across the bay. You’ll get an open bar with national drinks, music, an onboard entertainer, sunset views, and time to mix with Colombian and international visitors. Choose a 5, 7, or 9 pm departure and arrive 15 minutes early.

“All perfect, to spend a few hours to have fun, make friends and drinks local drinks”

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5.Cartagena: Playa Blanca BARU by speedboat with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 10 reviews · 6 hours · from $47 a head

Take a speedboat from Cartagena’s Bodeguita pier to Playa Blanca on Barú Island. A Spanish or English-speaking local guide accompanies you, with hotel pickup available for an extra fee if arranged ahead. You get beach time, a typical Caribbean lunch, and views of Bocachica’s old castles, but drinks, dock tax, and beach rentals cost extra.

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6.Cartagena: Visit 4 islands in a speedboat + plankton!

★★★★★★★★★★3.1 · 7 reviews · from $62 a head

Spend a full day and evening around Cartagena’s Rosario Islands, traveling by boat to Cholón, Playa Tranquila, and Playa Blanca on Barú. You’ll get lunch, shrimp ceviche, sunset time, and a guided explanation before a nighttime swim with luminous plankton. The Spanish-speaking tour includes hotel pickup in selected northern areas and returns by bus.

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7.SPEEDBOAT TOUR TO TAYRONA CRISTAL BEACH

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 7 reviews · from $65 a head

Pick up from your Santa Marta hotel, then ride by speedboat past Taganga, Playa Grande, Granate, Concha Bay, and Neguanje to Playa Cristal. You get Spanish-speaking assistance, lunch, masks, insurance, and about six hours at the beach. The ride is scenic but can be bumpy, and service has been uneven.

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8.From San Andrés: Speedboat Tour to Johnny Cay Island

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 6 reviews · 1 day · from $33 a head

Take a 20-minute speedboat from San Andrés to Johnny Cay for 3.5 hours of swimming, snorkeling, marine-life viewing, and beach time. The $33 price includes the island entrance tax and round-trip boat ride, but not food, drinks, gear, or a guide. Meet in Spanish at Martinez Renta Autos near Sunrise Beach Hotel.

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